WOW!---GLO--That's what we were talking about yesterday!!---ONE is baaaaaaaaack!!!---LIFE IS GOOD & THANKS STEVE---"LIVE" IS GOOD!!!! Missed that 'home cookin'---WOW!!
off to catch up on posts and e-mails.....and get some coffee....busy day here today, and we are under a excessive heat alert tomorrow thru Monday....BE CAREFUL THOSE WHO ARE GOING TO THE NEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!---What a GLORIOUS MORNING!!---CONGRATS! GLO!---#1 EAGLE MOM--today & everyday!!---What a celebration!!----Bet #3 "THREE" hugged him!!---(now he is a happy camper)!!!---HOT ONE TODAY here in WV---temp. 71° rising to 90 again!! Wishing you a GOOD REPORT SHARON & SAFE JOURNEY!!---SMILE KIDS!!---BELLE & LIBERTY are the 'BESTEST PARENTS EVER'----What more could we ask for!!!!
There is a virtual FISH BUFFET in the nest now. Three nice fish and Tiny has one all to himself now. I think they are all happy campers, including Mom & Dad.
Dad just left and Mom is feeding Middy or Pearl. (I think it is Middy; Pearl is more agressive) JMHO. Whoever it is, it's wonderful to witness this part of Nature.
So I am sure everyone knows who is fledge and who is number three so that when one takes off we will know what just happened LOL. Hopefully it will look like a first flight instead of the pro like effect we saw with fledge number one. :)
Well I was hoping maybe Suzanne had made it to the other thread to, but the minute I signed on stuff started happening so just went back to type two words and get you all over. Well I am glad its friday and Suzanne will see many of you tomorrow. She will feel as home in the nest as whoever returned now feels as they dine with the family.
I have really enjoyed watching this morning----TODAY--these EAGLETS have reminded me so very much of our last crew!---AREN'T WE PRIVILEDGED TO BE ALLOWED TO WATCH THIS EAGLE FAMILY!!!!!-----STEVE--WE OWE YOU FOLKS!!---BIG TIME!!---
Excessive heat watch in effect from Saturday morning through Monday afternoon... Today Mostly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. » ZIP Code Detail Tonight Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Saturday Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 110. » ZIP Code Detail Saturday Night Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds. Sunday Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
wow- I see one came back for a snack... have a good day everybody, gonna be unbearably hot today, just shoved an AC into daughter's window- try to get the rest in soon- have to go water gh before it gets any hotter- lost some plants yesterday, with no electric-no fans- it was 110 in there for a while- too hot- then must clean water out of basement-fun, fun, fun..later all:)
The experts have spoken---WASHINGTON COUNTY - The destruction left behind by Wednesday's storm in southern Washington County was caused by straight-line wind gusts of as much as 100 mph, according to a National Weather Service representative who surveyed the damage Thursday. The downed trees and structural damage found in the Sharpsburg, Keedysville and Boonsboro areas is all aligned in one direction, indicative .He did say he does not think it will be enough to meet the thresholds required to apply for state or federal assistance.
About 3,000 Allegheny Power customers in Washington County were still without power after Wednesday's storms, a spokesman for the power company said Thursday afternoon. The outages were concentrated in Keedysville, Sharpsburg, Dargan, Knoxville and Rohrersville, Allegheny Power spokesman Todd Meyers said. He said the company expects power to be restored to "a lot" of customers in both counties by late today but said some customers could be without power until Saturday. what a mess- later
It's really good to see first fledgling return. I had hoped to be there tomorrow to see them first hand but plans have changed and I will not make it. I sure wanted to meet y'all. Maybe another time.
As I said in the previous entry, the signs were there that something was happening but you can never be sure.
But at 5:30 pm CDT, there was a "shift change" ( a reluctant one, I must say) and sure enough, there was a CHICK!
I am so sorry that the weather has not cooperated to give you a clear picture but the rain on the camera lens is fogging the view.
But if you look closely, you will see the empty eggshell off to the left side of the loon. And although right now you will have to take my word for it, there IS a CHICK under the loon right now!!
Now we wait for the second egg to hatch.
Thank you for being a part of this drama and soap opera! Who said that they don't make good television any more?!!!
Keep watching to see what happens next and hopefully the storms will pass us by (there are more predicted for tonight and tomorrow morning, possibly severe) and the rain on the camera lens will dry off! Questions or Comments? LoonCam@yahoo.com
MITS - thanks for the Loon Chick update...I missed most everything but the NCTC Eagles Action yesterday, squeezing that in with trying to sleep and work. Checking it a little now then have to sleep again. So sorry to all who have had storm damage.
LOLLY---I'm wishing you a pain free day!!-----Wonderful to hear you are feeling better!!-----(who is making the bread & frying the sausage this am)----ho!-----KIDDIN'-----take care!!!
I agree MAGPIE----One day I did get to see the MALE LOON come to nest & wait until FEMALE decided to 'slide into the water' ---before he wiggled on---could see the eggs!!----I was so tickled to see some movement!!!---
WANDA---I have been watching the BABY LOON----MOM came back---was feeding---'BLOON'---then he decided he wanted under MOM'S wing again!!---HE IS A RIOT!!---Think the other might be hatching---movement of MOM'S back & wings!!!---LOVE 'BLOON'--He thinks he is a BIG CHICK like MOM!!
AWWWWWW--just saw Baby Loon--all black head sticking out. I never did catch the eggs. HELLO Everyone==good to see "tea for two" at our nest. Glad you're feeling better, Lolly! Boss gal called and still no power at our farmhouse exhibit shop--so she said don't come in---going to be 90 w/no AC there.
PA FALCONS SITE!!---First looked as if it had been raining!!---See MOM & DAD!----Think the rest of the CHICKS might be in the hatch box---see a couple!!---hard to seem them when the get packed into the corner!!!---
MORNIN' PAULA!!!---PLEASE IDENTIFY THE EAGLETS---by number---Please---Did #3 stayed in nest?---Which FLEDGER came back?---Which is missing!!----MAYBE WE SHOULD TIE RIBBONS ON THE TOMORROW!!
Good Morning Glo, Sharon, Ceil, Sharon, Mits, Megan, Wanda, Red (sorry you won't be able to come), Magpie, Lolly (glad your feeling better), Nature, Robyn ( have fun at OC), and Paula and anyone I missed.
In case watching Good Morning Carol and Sandra.
I see Lucy and Louie the Loons's have a baby that is very activity. Think Norma called the chicks "Bloon" hee hee.
I see also we have a fledgeling back in the nest. Flying in this morning ( : Good to see back.
Morning Paula. got to get going but I will check in again before I head off to work. My skunks were back again last night. Boy they trashed the patio looking for food. they even tried to tip over the standing bird feeder. Heidi played a Lassie thing again this morning and showed me they are behind the shed in the corner of the lot. I'm calling a trapper.
Darn it, too many people watching the loon cam, I got bumped off- can't get cam back up! adding it to my list of frustrations.... cloudy here right now, keeping us cooler for a while- when that sun pops out, it is gonna be hot!!
GOOD MORNING DEB!!----Some 'ONE' from SD sent me some very rare HILLARY buttons!!!---The one with MT RUSHMORE is rare!---You are too KIND!!!---LOVE YA!!!---will remember you in my will.....WHICH CHILD DO YOU WANT???-----KIDDIN'
Megan for some reason on the loon cam. I always have to hit the play button and refresh. A few times because it never loads all the way. Finally it will come on.
The fledge return video is now being saved. This one needed a little help from a friend but a Capture Team is at your service and soon video will be good to go.
DEB---You can't imagine how much I appreciate your sending them to me!!----I was willing to give you one of my children!!-----ho!---You might not view that as a GOOD THING!!----(kiddin')-----I have collected buttons then since I was a child!!!----(many moons ago)
Are you betting on 'BIG BROWN' AT THE BELMONT?----been teasing JIM about it!!----JIM--last I talked with him----ISN'T QUITE SURE!!!
Dana - you know I am not one to start arguments - I usually am the one that is the mediator I think TINY is right there at 5:00
It really should be Pearl who came back first.... 2 days out.. I don't think we will ever know for sure.. It could be Pearl It could be Middy At least we know we have 2 safe eaglets!
ANNE----There has been trouble with BEARS in WV breaking in homes---or trying to break in for food!!----DNR suggested that one remove their bird feeders for a while!---That may be attracting them to your home!!!----Might be worth a try!!
That's Right--Bloons ride on parents' backs like possums!
Lots of flapping--was it Tiny? Wonder if Middy will leave home again soon.Was trying to find link for Global TV cast to show hubby the Teddy Bear story & the dratted thing gives you today's news. Oh well, no time for 'putering-- guests are a couple hours away.
Sharon is right here. I looked at Baby Littley this morning to find something to identify him/her by when the others came back. This was before the other one came back and I saw the white spot on top of his head. So, that is my story and I am sticking to it! :)
No argument from here Jo....I can't tell them apart now. That's why I was going by Sharon's comment here at 7:52am. I keep seeing the one on the launch pad looking smaller. Like you say we at least have two safe and can see them. Praying the other eaglet is in tree or with Mom and Dad.
No riding on back when Mom came up nor when I see Dad go by. What is up with that? Can anyone else see on the back? I did see Bloon in water swimming when Mom came in.
gosh who would have guessed that we now need Columbo to make a positive eagle ID. We don't have one UFE "unidentified flying eagle" if we are honest we know we actually have 3 of them well two that are flying anyway. Cam is so deceptive size wise but that white spot might help us sort out the fledge from a second nest take off, LOL
Well just went back on this thread. Looked at the "return video" and I believe it says it all. Thanks Sharon and Glo great video. ( : ( : ***** It's a "five star" video lol
I have things to get done around here I have late pm Dr (foot) app't & then I am having dinner with GIRL FRIENDS! That will be fun!
NORMA When are you traveling to Shepherdstown - tonight or tomorrow? Dana - keep everyone peacefully on their toes the rest of the morning lol Glo - best of luck with the UFE IDing lol Beverly & Thelma - be sure Sharon gets all her work finished today - Don't want her to be late tomorrow! Mattie See you tomorrow! Paula - See you at the Eagle Express
UPDATE: June 6 2008, 10am by Dr. Dave McRuer, Director of Veterinary Medicine at the Wildlife Center of Virginia
The eaglet is back in good spirits again. After starting the patient on a course of butorphanol (an opioid pain medication offering the best known pain relief for birds), the eaglet is now accepting food off the forceps, making force-feeding unnecessary.
The bird continues to be active in its enclosure. Just as if it were in the nest, the eaglet defecates out the cage door, thus keeping the nest clean.
We have taken the eaglet off its antibiotics and will be repeating blood work today to assess the white blood cell count - an indication of infection status. The bird continues to grow and presently weighs 2.24kg - certainly up from the admitting weight of 1.02kg. The downy feathers have also been mostly replaced with the first layer of contour feathers.
With regard to the pox lesion... it continues to shrink! The nostril is still open and the surface of the mass is much drier and not as raised on the most forward surface. Most encouraging is the fact that the area within the mouth has receded and almost appears normal. We are still planning on surgically removing the mass and are waiting to hear back from potential surgeons.
Finally, we have received the results of our heavy metal and organophosphate panels and I'm happy to report that all were within "normal" limits. This likely indicates that these factors are not a contributing cause to the bird's infection.
Great video Glo and Sharon. Thanks. Nice landing. Good news about Buddy. Thanks Jim for alerting us and Lolly for putting it on the blog. Got to get ready to head for WV. For all who will not be there you will be there in spirit.
Oh Thank You Lolly..That is such wonderful reading. I have a gorgeous picture on its way to my home of one of the parents that I purchased to help with Buddy's care. I couldn't bring myself to purchase anything with Buddy actually on it yet. I want to feel joy and not sorrow when I see it so will wait BUT will eventually order something for my home that has a healthy young spirited eaglet on it. Go Buddy!!!!
I noticed on the video of Middy when she fledged (after watching it several times), she started to take off and then turned around and did a Poop Shoot, then turned around again and launched. LOL
OK moving away from computer now for a couple of hours at least. If cams run I can back track but I will not be here hitting record. Be sure to keep tabs on the guys and gals with and without their names and note white feathers. We want to be sure we know what we are reading when we do a quick read of the Blog when we come in to catch up. Do be good though I thikn Anne Marie is in fact watching..
I think Middy is happy to be "home". She is resting and enjoying it. Tiny, well, he seems a bit restless! It will be interesting to see how many eagles will be in the nest for you tomorrow.
Thanks for the video SHARON & GLO!!-----I heard the BIG BOOM when I was on this am!!!---I think #3 is just 'dumbfounded' by all the coming & goings in the nest this am!!----
I think the third one is there and they both know right where. Both are now worried aobut the fish that might get away if the 3rd one gets into the nest.
Went out to feed the birds..No bears in my neighborhood yet ...just wolves, and when I came back I heard all the noise so here I sit at the computer. Guess I will make a cup of tea. LOL
DEB---Was your weather as BAD as predicted!!---It's up to 85° here & is humid!!---Don't do humid weather well!!!!----Think that is why we are all enjoying the LOON & BLOON this am!!---Even the little one is swimming!!---ho!----
NORMA, Lots and lots of rain in SD, roads under water, a couple of bridges washed out, flooding from east to west. At least 3 tornadoes, with some houses destroyed. Not a good day yesterday in SD. Luckily, here we only had the rain with flooding, no wind or hail damage.
Well you all need to be showing up with binoculars and cameras. You could very well see a fledge tomorrow. Of course you will need to come back to read the BLOG to see if the one that took off had a white spot or not LOL
To all of you not able to attend the Nest Visit - You will be remembered & photos will be taken for you to enjoy. Remember about Oct 18th Open House - Would be great to see you then!
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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1 – 200 of 254 Newer› Newest»Good morning everyone. Hmmm wonder what today holds for each of us and our feathered friends.
Ha Ha now there are two
THANKS STEVE FOR THE NEW THREAD!!
MORNING GLO!---Will bring the others over!!----
And a fledgling just returned!!
Guess someone wanted breakfast!!!
And the landing was not bad!
I wondered yesterday and watching what just happened again now I think the remaining one to fledge is very possibly Middley.
WOW!---GLO--That's what we were talking about yesterday!!---ONE is baaaaaaaaack!!!---LIFE IS GOOD & THANKS STEVE---"LIVE" IS GOOD!!!!
Missed that 'home cookin'---WOW!!
WHOA---SHARON!----He shook my computer!!!----COOL LANDING!!!
Good morning everyone. So glad to see one has returned.
And I think Middley is a he and takes after Lib when he is around women :)... A Gentleman with the family.
GOOD FRIDAY A.M. You made it Suzanne....nice to see we have a returnee
I would love to see him take that fish away though.
off to catch up on posts and e-mails.....and get some coffee....busy day here today, and we are under a excessive heat alert tomorrow thru Monday....BE CAREFUL THOSE WHO ARE GOING TO THE NEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!---What a GLORIOUS MORNING!!---CONGRATS! GLO!---#1 EAGLE MOM--today & everyday!!---What a celebration!!----Bet #3 "THREE" hugged him!!---(now he is a happy camper)!!!---HOT ONE TODAY here in WV---temp. 71° rising to 90 again!!
Wishing you a GOOD REPORT SHARON & SAFE JOURNEY!!---SMILE KIDS!!---BELLE & LIBERTY are the 'BESTEST PARENTS EVER'----What more could we ask for!!!!
and we know number three is right off cam. At least I surely think it is
ISN'T THAT A HAPPY--HAPPY FAMILY!!---Did you notice #3's expression when she saw the PARENT coming!!!!
HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN---WHOA THE SKIES ARE BLUE AGAIN!!!!
There is a virtual FISH BUFFET in the nest now. Three nice fish and Tiny has one all to himself now. I think they are all happy campers, including Mom & Dad.
Make that 4 fish.
MORNIN' STEVE---GLO---SHARON--CEIL & HELEN! (did you say SUZANNE is back)!!---WONDERFUL!!
Dad just left and Mom is feeding Middy or Pearl. (I think it is Middy; Pearl is more agressive) JMHO. Whoever it is, it's wonderful to witness this part of Nature.
NO NORMA, I meant Suz made it to Friday, and we have a returnee, juvie
MORNIN' WANDA!!----The RETURNING EAGLET certainly DOWNED that fish in a hurry!!----Does anyone know which EAGLET returned??
So I am sure everyone knows who is fledge and who is number three so that when one takes off we will know what just happened LOL. Hopefully it will look like a first flight instead of the pro like effect we saw with fledge number one. :)
Thanks HELEN!!----You know you have to draw pictures for me!!--ho!
I think it was probably Pearl who returned but that is just a thought and does not involve even a cup of tea or neighbors coffeee yet this morning.
Well I was hoping maybe Suzanne had made it to the other thread to, but the minute I signed on stuff started happening so just went back to type two words and get you all over. Well I am glad its friday and Suzanne will see many of you tomorrow. She will feel as home in the nest as whoever returned now feels as they dine with the family.
I looked at Baby Littley this morning to find an identifying part on him. He has a white spot in the top of his head.
Yes, Norma, I know;)
I have really enjoyed watching this morning----TODAY--these EAGLETS have reminded me so very much of our last crew!---AREN'T WE PRIVILEDGED TO BE ALLOWED TO WATCH THIS EAGLE FAMILY!!!!!-----STEVE--WE OWE YOU FOLKS!!---BIG TIME!!---
WEEKEND WEATHER FOR THE "NEST"
Excessive heat watch in effect from Saturday morning through Monday afternoon...
Today
Mostly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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Tonight
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
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Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
GOD HELP US...AMEN
Yes Norma best show out there is right at this nest.
wow- I see one came back for a snack... have a good day everybody, gonna be unbearably hot today, just shoved an AC into daughter's window- try to get the rest in soon- have to go water gh before it gets any hotter- lost some plants yesterday, with no electric-no fans- it was 110 in there for a while- too hot- then must clean water out of basement-fun, fun, fun..later all:)
If you can spare a minute check out the Loon in Minnesota. Looks like the cam is closer to the bird. Hope for a hatch soon.
Take care, Megan....
nice and peaceful there right now, magpie:)
MORNIN' MEGAN!!---Thoughts are still with you all!!---Wish I could help--
Good to see you Megan but I feel so badly just picturing what you are dealing with. Keep cool thoughts about tomorrow to get through today.
The experts have spoken---WASHINGTON COUNTY - The destruction left behind by Wednesday's storm in southern Washington County was caused by straight-line wind gusts of as much as 100 mph, according to a National Weather Service representative who surveyed the damage Thursday.
The downed trees and structural damage found in the Sharpsburg, Keedysville and Boonsboro areas is all aligned in one direction, indicative .He did say he does not think it will be enough to meet the thresholds required to apply for state or federal assistance.
About 3,000 Allegheny Power customers in Washington County were still without power after Wednesday's storms, a spokesman for the power company said Thursday afternoon.
The outages were concentrated in Keedysville, Sharpsburg, Dargan, Knoxville and Rohrersville, Allegheny Power spokesman Todd Meyers said.
He said the company expects power to be restored to "a lot" of customers in both counties by late today but said some customers could be without power until Saturday. what a mess- later
THANKS MAGPIE!---It certainly look as if it has been moved----Isn't that a beautiful site!!---
Megan, I feel your pain....we have had storms like that here, that have shut down power for days:(
There is a CHICK at the LOON NEST:) Go read Larry's update from yesterday.
It's really good to see first fledgling return. I had hoped to be there tomorrow to see them first hand but plans have changed and I will not make it. I sure wanted to meet y'all. Maybe another time.
Good morning Glo, Norma, Mits, Sharon, Megan and anyone I possibly missed! Hey! Guess what! I think I might live!
And lookee....two in the nest. Do we know who came home? And, did anyone get a video of it?
Have an early morning dr. appt. that is why I am up.
MEGAN---I saw that on one of the news programs last night!!---I can't imagine what you are going through!!!
It is official!
WE HAVE A CHICK!!!!!
As I said in the previous entry, the signs were there that something was happening but you can never be sure.
But at 5:30 pm CDT, there was a "shift change" ( a reluctant one, I must say) and sure enough, there was a CHICK!
I am so sorry that the weather has not cooperated to give you a clear picture but the rain on the camera lens is fogging the view.
But if you look closely, you will see the empty eggshell off to the left side of the loon. And although right now you will have to take my word for it, there IS a CHICK under the loon right now!!
Now we wait for the second egg to hatch.
Thank you for being a part of this drama and soap opera! Who said that they don't make good television any more?!!!
Keep watching to see what happens next and hopefully the storms will pass us by (there are more predicted for tonight and tomorrow morning, possibly severe) and the rain on the camera lens will dry off!
Questions or Comments? LoonCam@yahoo.com
LARRY'S UPDATE
lOLLY, I hope you are doing better.
Off to coffee and dog treats.
I am, Mits! My head does not hurt this morning and my eye is looking better. Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MITS - thanks for the Loon Chick update...I missed most everything but the NCTC Eagles Action yesterday, squeezing that in with trying to sleep and work. Checking it a little now then have to sleep again.
So sorry to all who have had storm damage.
HELEN----Would love to see the chick---but I will take his word for it!!----thanks--
Opened the loon cam. Larry writes so well, it is so interesting. I liked the television comment!
Larry's da man;)
Loon Cam is a little squirrelly, live action, then stop and go.
NCTC Live feed good here, picture and sound.
LOLLY---I'm wishing you a pain free day!!-----Wonderful to hear you are feeling better!!-----(who is making the bread & frying the sausage this am)----ho!-----KIDDIN'-----take care!!!
NORMA, LOOK QUICK, THE LITTLE LOON IS STICKING ITS HEAD OUT FROM UNDER MOMMA
it is eating a weed in the nest.
I agree MAGPIE----One day I did get to see the MALE LOON come to nest & wait until FEMALE decided to 'slide into the water' ---before he wiggled on---could see the eggs!!----I was so tickled to see some movement!!!---
Oh, look right now at the Loon, you can see the baby on Mom's front right hand side!
Norma, Jack made bread last night. He will probably do the sausage soon. He better! LOL
Well drat! Gotta go get ready to go the dr. Better not go in my nitey! Early appointments should be allowed in PJ's and robes!
MISSED SEEING THE CHICK!!---BUMMER!!
Quick! Baby Loon alone!
http://www.mnbound.com/t-looncam.aspx
CHICK IN LOON NEST ALONE!!
LARRY'S LOON CAM
WANDA---I have been watching the BABY LOON----MOM came back---was feeding---'BLOON'---then he decided he wanted under MOM'S wing again!!---HE IS A RIOT!!---Think the other might be hatching---movement of MOM'S back & wings!!!---LOVE 'BLOON'--He thinks he is a BIG CHICK like MOM!!
AWWWWWW--just saw Baby Loon--all black head sticking out. I never did catch the eggs.
HELLO Everyone==good to see "tea for two" at our nest.
Glad you're feeling better, Lolly!
Boss gal called and still no power at our farmhouse exhibit shop--so she said don't come in---going to be 90 w/no AC there.
BLOON....love it Norma
Good morning all.
We will be leaving for the beach soon.
I hope everyone has a nice visit tomorrow at the nest, I hope to see pics :). It is suppose to be very hot this weekend, stay cool all.
Thank you for all your help yesterday with the turtle.
Hugs
PA FALCONS SITE!!---First looked as if it had been raining!!---See MOM & DAD!----Think the rest of the CHICKS might be in the hatch box---see a couple!!---hard to seem them when the get packed into the corner!!!---
And now there are two!!
How cool is that!
Tiny has the most white on his tail feathers still
WOW NATURENUT!!---I would obey & stay home!!!----predicted to be a SORCHER today & tomorrow too!!!
ROBYN---ENJOY the BEACH!!----We all may join you & TORI if it gets too HOT at the nest!----ho!
Robyn was just thinking about you and the turtle....
Morning, Annemarie
I hate heat and humidity:(
Have a great time at the beach Robyn. Perfect beach weather!!
Well what to my awakening eyes appears! Two of our eaglets sitting in our nest! WHOO HOO! One safe return--Must read all your comments and hope to see a First Landing Video!
Good Friday Morning!
MORNIN' PAULA!!!---PLEASE IDENTIFY THE EAGLETS---by number---Please---Did #3 stayed in nest?---Which FLEDGER came back?---Which is missing!!----MAYBE WE SHOULD TIE RIBBONS ON THE TOMORROW!!
I have been on the last page and I was so excited to see two babes in the nest I didnt pay attention I was all alone back there. silly me.
JO----'a miniature sled & a tiny reindeer......
Good morning, everyone. It is so nice to not see Tiny all alone! Welcome back, Middy!
Morning, Anne and Norma.
Norma, I didn't see the fledgling return, and can't tell which one it is from their positions in the nest!
Hurray, Now I know its going to be a great day....
Been Watching (lurking)
Good Morning Glo, Sharon, Ceil, Sharon, Mits, Megan, Wanda, Red (sorry you won't be able to come), Magpie, Lolly (glad your feeling better), Nature, Robyn ( have fun at OC), and Paula and anyone I missed.
In case watching Good Morning Carol and Sandra.
I see Lucy and Louie the Loons's have a baby that is very activity. Think Norma called the chicks "Bloon" hee hee.
I see also we have a fledgeling back in the nest. Flying in this morning ( : Good to see back.
I let nature take its course Mits, I wont be here to tend to it and I can't find anyone out here in the sticks who knows anything or can help.
Sometimes I miss home lol
MORNIN' ANNE!!!!---Lots of excitement this morning!!---#3 had company----then MOM & POP dropped in to eat!!---and eat!!!
Morning Paula. got to get going but I will check in again before I head off to work. My skunks were back again last night. Boy they trashed the patio looking for food. they even tried to tip over the standing bird feeder. Heidi played a Lassie thing again this morning and showed me they are behind the shed in the corner of the lot. I'm calling a trapper.
The one sitting directly under the camera with the white spot on its head is the one that is yet to fledge!
good idea, Annemarie
WOW!!---Where is BLUEFIELD SHARON when I need her??????
Good Morning Anne ( : Probably a good idea.
my cam is acting weird
MORNIN' LOVELY DANA!!----ISN'T THIS EXCITING!!!----JUST LIKE OLE TIMES!!!
Thanks for the ID, Sharon
Red - sorry you won't be able to make it! Maybe for the Open House in the fall?
LOL Norma, you are so excited you posted twice! I BELIEVE YOU!
WAX!!
Now, Norma, you just messed up my comment :):)
Just saw Father loon swim up to nest, touch beaks w/baby. When Dad started to leave, Bloon got all excited like it wanted to follow him!
Paulayou have mail
SORRY PAULA!!---PHONE & KIDS --always get me down!!----I can't remove your comment---
NATURENUT!!---I want to see BLOON on MOM'S back!!!-----COOL!
Oh I am excited about seeing Bloon on Mom or Dads back also Norma. ( :
Darn it, too many people watching the loon cam, I got bumped off- can't get cam back up! adding it to my list of frustrations.... cloudy here right now, keeping us cooler for a while- when that sun pops out, it is gonna be hot!!
really wet up in Conn. osprey nest
GOOD MORNING DEB!!----Some 'ONE' from SD sent me some very rare HILLARY buttons!!!---The one with MT RUSHMORE is rare!---You are too KIND!!!---LOVE YA!!!---will remember you in my will.....WHICH CHILD DO YOU WANT???-----KIDDIN'
I'm hoping it stays cloudy
That makes two of us-
Megan just keep trying to refresh loon cam.
Eaglets watching something!
MEGAN---I promise to stay off the LOON site!!----Yeah---it's only 72°now!
Oh please, view away, Norma- I'm going back outside to take advantage of the cloud cover- it isn't too bad out there yet- humid though.
Megan for some reason on the loon cam. I always have to hit the play button and refresh. A few times because it never loads all the way. Finally it will come on.
all is done and I am out the door. I will be watching from work so behave your self.!!!!
I'm glad you liked the buttons, Norma!
Anne now how behaved must we be? lol
The fledge return video is now being saved. This one needed a little help from a friend but a Capture Team is at your service and soon video will be good to go.
Safe journey for those traveling ( :
WHOO HOO!
I SEE BLOON THE LITTLE LOON!
I want to see the little loonies on Mama's or Poppa's back!
Tiny or Little as some call him is doing wing exercising.
DEB---You can't imagine how much I appreciate your sending them to me!!----I was willing to give you one of my children!!-----ho!---You might not view that as a GOOD THING!!----(kiddin')-----I have collected buttons then since I was a child!!!----(many moons ago)
Are you betting on 'BIG BROWN' AT THE BELMONT?----been teasing JIM about it!!----JIM--last I talked with him----ISN'T QUITE SURE!!!
Good Morning Jo ( : me too me too
Jo Sharon has shared with us. That the one doing the exercising is Tiny. Sharon said Tiny has a "white spot on top his head".
Getting some wing flapping in the nest!
I bet Tiny knows the sibling is going to take off soon again! Tiny is blocking the launch pad!!
Well I be .... Jo was in and now out...she deleted her comment....vanishing...maybe to the lou lmbo
Ok now Jo is back....am I seeing things. lol
Jo read my comment above yours please ( :
Dana - you know I am not one to start arguments - I usually am the one that is the mediator
I think TINY is right there at 5:00
It really should be Pearl who came back first.... 2 days out.. I don't think we will ever know for sure..
It could be Pearl
It could be Middy
At least we know we have 2 safe
eaglets!
Sharon help.....the one at the launch pad does look smaller. Until the other one goes to the other side of the nest...
Sharon oh Sharon...where is that gal when you need her HELP lol
LOOK AT LOON CAM
ANNE----There has been trouble with BEARS in WV breaking in homes---or trying to break in for food!!----DNR suggested that one remove their bird feeders for a while!---That may be attracting them to your home!!!----Might be worth a try!!
That's Right--Bloons ride on parents' backs like possums!
Lots of flapping--was it Tiny? Wonder if Middy will leave home again soon.Was trying to find link for Global TV cast to show hubby the Teddy Bear story & the dratted thing gives you today's news. Oh well, no time for 'putering-- guests are a couple hours away.
Bloon is swimming in water by self.
Mom just got back up on egg.
A video of our fledges return Fledge Return
Sharon is right here. I looked at Baby Littley this morning to find something to identify him/her by when the others came back. This was before the other one came back and I saw the white spot on top of his head. So, that is my story and I am sticking to it! :)
Norma - As the saying goes
'I bet you're busting your buttons'
If you watch the video, you can see the white on Baby Littley's head when the other one is returning! :)
Robyn, were you able to reach the lady at Fern Wildlife Rescue about the turtle?
No argument from here Jo....I can't tell them apart now. That's why I was going by Sharon's comment here at 7:52am. I keep seeing the one on the launch pad looking smaller. Like you say we at least have two safe and can see them. Praying the other eaglet is in tree or with Mom and Dad.
Egg turning at loon nest.
No riding on back when Mom came up nor when I see Dad go by. What is up with that? Can anyone else see on the back? I did see Bloon in water swimming when Mom came in.
Now that loon is a duck & sure knows
how to Waddle Waddle! lol
Susan - Robyn said she had to let the turtle go...she couldn't reach anyone
I am cracking up here .... Sharon I haven't heard that for awhile....
"That is my story and I'm sticking to it". I love that saying lol
Parent arrives in our nest.
gosh who would have guessed that we now need Columbo to make a positive eagle ID. We don't have one UFE "unidentified flying eagle" if we are honest we know we actually have 3 of them well two that are flying anyway. Cam is so deceptive size wise but that white spot might help us sort out the fledge from a second nest take off, LOL
Parent just landed w/ fish. Immediately mantled by eaglet!!
Looks like Middy and Tiny in the nest to me.
GLO & SHARON
The video is perfect as was the landing! Don't know why we were even concerned about the return trip!
Thanks so much for capturing it!
Awww, Belle feeding Middy
You can see all the white on Tiny's tail now
Thanks for video ladies. Nice landing by Middy.
Hmmm, I think that's Lib in the nest...not Belle
You are very welcome! Thanks Glo.
Well just went back on this thread. Looked at the "return video" and I believe it says it all. Thanks Sharon and Glo great video. ( : ( : ***** It's a "five star" video lol
Norma where did Bloon go?
OK EAGLE WATCHERS & LOON LOOKERS
I have things to get done around here I have late pm Dr (foot) app't & then
I am having dinner with GIRL FRIENDS!
That will be fun!
NORMA When are you traveling to Shepherdstown - tonight or tomorrow?
Dana - keep everyone peacefully on their toes the rest of the morning lol
Glo - best of luck with the UFE IDing lol
Beverly & Thelma
- be sure Sharon gets all her work finished today - Don't want her to be late tomorrow!
Mattie See you tomorrow!
Paula - See you at the Eagle Express
I think it is Lib also.
He is going to start choking again if he doesn't slow it down!
GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE...
Looks (and sounds) like all the males are back home this morning. The young are getting fed and shown how to properly dissect a fish.
How are you all?? Think the Little Un will fledge today?
C(°ï®¡°)D
Jim
I saw an adult at Kent when I signed on, but he's gone now.
And you might have seen it, but there's an update on the Norfolk eaglet... Looking up.
C(°ï®¡°)D
Jim
Lib just took off...Middy taking a rest at the back of the nest and Tiny is keeping watch at noon position
Good Morning Jim ( :
Me Jo hee hee that is funny lol
bbl
Great News!!!!
UPDATE: June 6 2008, 10am
by Dr. Dave McRuer, Director of Veterinary Medicine at the Wildlife Center of Virginia
The eaglet is back in good spirits again. After starting the patient on a course of butorphanol (an opioid pain medication offering the best known pain relief for birds), the eaglet is now accepting food off the forceps, making force-feeding unnecessary.
The bird continues to be active in its enclosure. Just as if it were in the nest, the eaglet defecates out the cage door, thus keeping the nest clean.
We have taken the eaglet off its antibiotics and will be repeating blood work today to assess the white blood cell count - an indication of infection status. The bird continues to grow and presently weighs 2.24kg - certainly up from the admitting weight of 1.02kg. The downy feathers have also been mostly replaced with the first layer of contour feathers.
With regard to the pox lesion... it continues to shrink! The nostril is still open and the surface of the mass is much drier and not as raised on the most forward surface. Most encouraging is the fact that the area within the mouth has receded and almost appears normal. We are still planning on surgically removing the mass and are waiting to hear back from potential surgeons.
Finally, we have received the results of our heavy metal and organophosphate panels and I'm happy to report that all were within "normal" limits. This likely indicates that these factors are not a contributing cause to the bird's infection.
Thanks for the update Lolly!
Update on Buddy WHoo HOo!!
Come on little feller
Poop Shoots are an inborn instinct I guess!!!!
The bird continues to be active in its enclosure. Just as if it were in the nest, the eaglet defecates out the cage door, thus keeping the nest clean.
l o l
Jo, I had to laugh at that too!
JO---I am arriving tomorrow am.!!
See you soon!!!
Let's continue to light those candles!!!!!
Good morning, Dana, Norma, Paula and Lolly.
C(°ï®¡°)D
Jim
I have always heard never to "sh*t where you eat"!! :)
YEAH, for BUDDY!! Thank you, LOLLY, for the wonderful report. It is nice to hear he is doing so well.
Great video Glo and Sharon. Thanks. Nice landing. Good news about Buddy. Thanks Jim for alerting us and Lolly for putting it on the blog. Got to get ready to head for WV. For all who will not be there you will be there in spirit.
Oh Thank You Lolly..That is such wonderful reading. I have a gorgeous picture on its way to my home of one of the parents that I purchased to help with Buddy's care. I couldn't bring myself to purchase anything with Buddy actually on it yet. I want to feel joy and not sorrow when I see it so will wait BUT will eventually order something for my home that has a healthy young spirited eaglet on it. Go Buddy!!!!
I noticed on the video of Middy when she fledged (after watching it several times), she started to take off and then turned around and did a Poop Shoot, then turned around again and launched. LOL
OK moving away from computer now for a couple of hours at least. If cams run I can back track but I will not be here hitting record. Be sure to keep tabs on the guys and gals with and without their names and note white feathers. We want to be sure we know what we are reading when we do a quick read of the Blog when we come in to catch up.
Do be good though I thikn Anne Marie is in fact watching..
I think Middy is happy to be "home". She is resting and enjoying it. Tiny, well, he seems a bit restless! It will be interesting to see how many eagles will be in the nest for you tomorrow.
WHOA!! JIM---How much are you placing on BIG BROWN???----
Thanks for the video SHARON & GLO!!-----I heard the BIG BOOM when I was on this am!!!---I think #3 is just 'dumbfounded' by all the coming & goings in the nest this am!!----
Thanks LOLLY for the "update" on BUDDY!!!!---Sounds good---doesn't it!!!
Sure is playing with that fish!
Doesn't seem to know exactly where to start! Acting like it is a toy!
Something out there distracting
I think the third one is there and they both know right where. Both are now worried aobut the fish that might get away if the 3rd one gets into the nest.
Hey, wasn't that a Pearl touchdown and departure?
Went out to feed the birds..No bears in my neighborhood yet ...just wolves, and when I came back I heard all the noise so here I sit at the computer. Guess I will make a cup of tea. LOL
DEB---Was your weather as BAD as predicted!!---It's up to 85° here & is humid!!---Don't do humid weather well!!!!----Think that is why we are all enjoying the LOON & BLOON this am!!---Even the little one is swimming!!---ho!----
GLO---Bet #3 misses having the nest all alone with MOM!!---heck--he isn't getting any special attention now!!!!
I missed whatever went on
Trying to see eaglet under cam
I am looking for his white spot
Can see the white spot
May not be the same one
CONFUSING TO SAY THE LEAST
I'll be glad when they all 3 decide to be in the nest at one time.
WOW, encouraging news about Buddy!! Thx, Lolly.
I've been lighting a candle every night, but will do another now!
BTW, I'm rooting for Big Brown & hope his feet hold up, then they should plz retire him so there's no more damage.
I need to get to work too---going to SHEPHERDSTOWN in early morn.---
I need to get some things done too, before I leave in 2 hours!!!!
I AGREE NATURENUT!!---Wouldn't that be GREAT!!---It's been a long time!!!
HELEN---Are you all going today?---
yes, Norma, we are:)
Hey Wanda - that's a good sign that an eagle or eaglet is about to fly - you know they gotta lighten the load!!
I am worried about Big Brown's ankles also. Really going to be bad impression on racing if something happens to him..........
COME ON BIG BROWN
BRING HOME THE CROWN
NORMA, Lots and lots of rain in SD, roads under water, a couple of bridges washed out, flooding from east to west. At least 3 tornadoes, with some houses destroyed. Not a good day yesterday in SD. Luckily, here we only had the rain with flooding, no wind or hail damage.
LOL, I like that! Lighten the load.
Look like rain and wind on the lake at the loom cam.
Golly....it is going to quiet with all of you gone. :(
Have a WONDERFUL time!!!!!!
Well you all need to be showing up with binoculars and cameras. You could very well see a fledge tomorrow. Of course you will need to come back to read the BLOG to see if the one that took off had a white spot or not LOL
GRAB YOUR CANE NORMA lol
To all of you not able to attend the Nest Visit - You will be remembered & photos will be taken for you to enjoy. Remember about Oct 18th Open House - Would be great to see you
then!
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