Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Heavy Weather at NCTC



Just had a big line of strong storms, including tornadoes come through here. The two eaglets are wet, but acting normal. No sign of the adults or the fledgling right now. Live feed is down.

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deb said...

Thanks, Steve, let us know when you see it!

Bird Girl said...

oh i sure hope he's ok. what a way to start your first day out of the nest!!

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks for the update, Steve. I hope he found his way to safety!

RP is back on...hopefully as the weather clears, so will the pic

paula eagleholic said...

Eaglets still at 1 and 10 in the nest

paula eagleholic said...

REally, BG, welcome to the world outside the nest!

Bird Girl said...

hope the storm keeps moving on! all i have is snow on the still and live cams :(

Bird Girl said...

OOH! I see flapping! eaglets at 10 and 12, the 10 is flapping!

paula eagleholic said...

Pic is back...eaglets look wet but good!

Bird Girl said...

those babies are NOT happy! lOL

is that tree parts next to the cam?

Bird Girl said...

what is that thing in the nest at 5 o'clock?

deb said...

I wonder if something shifted in the storm, BG. Whatever it is, it wasn't in a picture from earlier today.

Bird Girl said...

looks like the 10 o'clock eaglet is trying to dry out

Bird Girl said...

maybe it's part of the camera housing or something? Steve, is there something around the camera that could have come off in the storm?

Lolly said...

Hi all! Can not believe that I missed all the action. Thanks for the video.

I feel so bad and can only see out of one eye, so really it is hard to get any interest in this. Yeah, that bad!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

The one at 12 o'clock has not folded its wings all the way back in yet.

deb said...

West End nest was attacked by ravens earlier. Both chicks are fine, no video yet.

Just dry off those wings, don't get any flying ideas!

deb said...

Lolly, I was hoping you were feeling better today. Make sure and take it easy!

deb said...

Do you think they are out looking for Pearl?

Lolly said...

I've been to the eye dr. this morn. He said there is no infection in the eye and he is "watching it like a hawk". LOL (I'd prefer "eagel eye") The infection in in the lid etc., swollen shut, hurts, matted, itchy, yukky, my head hurts, my throat hurts, I feel awful. waaaaa!!!!

deb said...

Wow, sounds bad, hope you feel better soon.

paula eagleholic said...

Eaglets trying to dry out their wings

Lolly said...

Yes, it is bad. Jack is taking good care of me. He had to cancell a trip to Houston and NASA. Felt sorry!

Well, I am going to go back to my chair and close my eyes.

Will check back later. Poor little eaglet, what a time to fledge. Hope he didn't blown too far from the nest.

Bird Girl said...

Sorry you feel so poorly, Lolly. Cool cloths will help ;)

Costume Lady said...

I have just been able to get back on to the Blog. Storm must have tweeked my 'puter. Couldn't get anything up. Internet was completely down. Had awesome winds and rain was blowing around in circles. We were prepared to go down to the basement. Really bad lightning strikes. Worried so much about Pearl. Hope Mom & Dad were very near for comfort.

Costume Lady said...

Lolly, let your hubby take care of you. You need his TLC now. Glad you are under the Doctor's care.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Okay, heading out to Bedford now. Will check in later on. Keep posting.

glo said...

Oh my they are switching to flapping mode again

magpie said...

COSTUME LADY:
I just went in for a one-hour stint at 911 during the worst of the stor; Inwood, Bunker Hill, and parts of Jefferson County got it the worst for around here, also places in Virginia. Hope you get back on-line soon. Watch it for me: I report back at 7 pm for 12-hours. Woof!

Mema Jo said...

UPDATE FROM MEMA JO & MEGAN

Mema: power was out 3pm to 4:30pm. Winds & downpour was outrageous to say the least.
Another storm to come through around 7pm.

Megan: called me on her cell - DAMAGE BIG TIME. 30ft tree down - tops of trees all shaved! Yard in a shambles! Power lines down - hard to tell when they'll get them back up.

I am wondering about Hedgesviller's area. Wanda you guys ok?

SO SO WORRIED ABOUT OUR EAGLET!

Mema Jo said...

Magpie Thanks so much for the update. I hope this one coming thru is lighter then the last!
You may have your hands (ears) full
on tonight's shift.
Stay Safe!

deb said...

Oh no, Jo, so sorry to hear about Megan's yard. I hope the house is OK and the greenhouse. What about Dana?? She lives in a mobile home, doesn't she? I hope there are not injuries.

Bird Girl said...

Look at the one sitting on the very edge of the OUTSIDE of the nest!!

glo said...

Oh no I am so sorry to hear about Megans yard. OSunds like folks are OK Did she say anything about the Greenhouse? Is she doing OK. MeMa Jo I take it this means you are not napping.

Costume Lady said...

Yes, Jo, we are OK here. It was a powerful storm but now real damage.
Heard on TV that tornado was in Sharpsburg area. Glad Megan is safe. MEGAN DO YOU NEED HELP?

Mema Jo said...

I don't think Dana had been on yet today. I pray all our Momsters are ok. Megan didn't say any damage to house or gh - she would have said so if there was. It was mainly her yard area.
I hope Helen gets home from the zoo safely.

Sharon I know you have left for VA - I pray you are traveling in between the storms - safe journey & pray for a good report from surgeon tomorrw

paula eagleholic said...

BG - They are getting bolder every day! Evidenced by today's fledging!! :):)

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Mema Jo said...

NO NAP IS RIGHT! lol

hedgie said...

Mema Jo--Hedgesville okay! Heard on scanner that Morgan County got some bad hits, as did the areas that Magpie mentioned. Did spend some time in the basement, tho', when they issued a "seek shelter now" warning! Grandkids were held at schools for about 45 minutes late; my Charles Town daughter was stuck on the tarmac at Dulles for over an hour waiting for all-clear to take-off for Vegas. Just heard that my "hometown" of Annandale got hit hard.

Mema Jo said...

BirdGirl- There must be a balcony over there were Tiny sits all the time.

ceil said...

Great news. Hope which ever one it is had a good flight. Just hope they are around on Saturday.

Mema Jo said...

Great Hedgesviller to hear you are ok. Didn't want a repeat of a few years ago.

I'll let everyone know if I hear
from anyone else. You all do the same.

ceil said...

I remember when Big boy came back in the one time not too graceful. Lib or Belle looked at him as if too say didn't I teach you better.

glo said...

LOL Ceil I posted a link to Big boys landing back a couple of threads ago.... It has been such a busy day. I would ove to see 3 young and two adult eagles about now BUT I don't think we are gonna see our new fledgling back in the nest today for sure. Probably one of the parents is very close by...my guess is they know the weather remains unsettled in the area as well.

ceil said...

Remembering the 5 of them after the fledging in the nest. Knowing they were okay.

Mema Jo said...

CEIL - It is probably one thread back, Glo found her video of the landing.
So funny but I would sure love to see a replay from the one that left today!

ceil said...

I looked at it Glo. Thanks. I don't think it will be back tonight. Just wishful thinking. Want to know it is okay.

Mema Jo said...

Memory Lane - There is also a link I posted to the PhotoBucket pictures of 5 in the nest after fledgings a thread back

paula eagleholic said...

Ceil - they will still be there for our visit Saturday!

paula eagleholic said...

Tornado or shearing winds could have lopped off those tree tops at Megans.

Bird Girl said...

is that the turtle shell i see in the nest at about 5 o'clock? wish we could zoom in!

paula eagleholic said...

Practice time!

paula eagleholic said...

If it is, it's the underside, BG

paula eagleholic said...

Heart just skipped a beat, thought Middy was leaving!

paula eagleholic said...

BB in 10 min

glo said...

Well by June 12 all 3 had NOT yet fledged. And after seeign Big Boys landing my guess is Spunky could have been having second thoughts aobut ever leaving. But real life took over

Mema Jo said...

I remember when Ms InBetween fledged and little Spunky was all alone.. I guess we'll feel that way with Tiny if he's the last to go.

glo said...

Yep they are gettign restless again

Mema Jo said...

I wish Lib or Belle would bring in a fish and tell them to stay put tonight!

glo said...

geeesh can they sit any closer to the edge of the nest.

glo said...

I want them to stay put too. We don't need 2 new fledges out there and another in the nest to ride out a storm alone if more storms are coming in this evening.

Mema Jo said...

I never did leave nor did I take a nap - even when the power went out!

Must find some dinner and then I
will return.

I haven't seen a weather forecast yet for later this evening to see if anything has changed. It is very light out and still now!

BBL

paula eagleholic said...

All the birds are out chirping now

paula eagleholic said...

Looks like there are more storms on the radar...just entering far western MD - don't look to be as bad as first batch at this point...

paula eagleholic said...

Great pic on the cam at present....

Heading home, check ya later!

Lolly said...

Hi all! Now I am worried about Megan. Has anybody else heard anything more from her? Oh, her yard!!! All the work she does, and after a great day yesterday!

Wish I lived closer....would head over with my rake and trash bag!!!

glo said...

My heart aches for Megan. I know I hate it when a storm takes out any of my flowers and ocmpared to Megan I put in aobut 1 of the time she does. I also have aobut 1 % of the skill. I too so wish I lived closer. HInt she will possibly feed you choc chip cookies if you head over there.

Then its also time to hear form Dana and Nilla...come on guys check in.

glo said...

And it is an eerie kind of still goodness!!!

Costume Lady said...

As Paula mentioned earlier today, it is going to be in the mid 90's Saturday. I just wanted to remind all of you coming for the nest visit, the Eagle Express will be there for your comfort and convenience. We will have cold drinks, snacks, movies for the kiddies and the bathroom if needed. The capt. checked out the air conditioner and it is working very well. We will pick up anyone that wants a ride to the nest at the Clarion. I don't know if Jo has set a time to meet yet or not, but it will probably be 9 or 10 o'clock. HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE!

deb said...

Parent in our nest!

glo said...

Yeah a big flopping fish and an adult

deb said...

Now both parents!

glo said...

and here's Belle to supervise the feedign is my guess.

deb said...

Back to one!

glo said...

I think its a good sign we saw both adults at the nest. If our fledge had any problems with the storm I think one of the parents would be staying right by it.

deb said...

I wonder what the one eaglet is watching, a sibling??

Costume Lady said...

There is only a small piece of fish left, Dad must have taken the rest to feed Pearl.

glo said...

could be Lib and sibling are very close by as well.

Costume Lady said...

Tiny was just on the POOP DECK. LOL

deb said...

I think Middy was thinking of following Belle.

Lolly said...

Left for a lii while. Is that Middy at 10?

glo said...

Yes Lolly we think so :)

glo said...

I think I hear pearl and a parent very close by.

paula eagleholic said...

Kids are calling out...can hear a parent!

ceil said...

Glo I think you are right. I hear a parent and sounds like a young one. I saw a wing go by and I don't think it was a parent.

ceil said...

There is something on a branch above. The tree moved.

ceil said...

I meant the cam shook. The ones in the nest keep looking up.

glo said...

Its OK Ceil We won't tell your baby sister that you said the tree moved.

ceil said...

Thanks Glo. Won't be the first time I have seen things.

glo said...

Yep I bet those two know right where Pearl is.

deb said...

Where is Helen, she should be done at the zoo?

ceil said...

I talked to her a little while ago Deb. She is home.

glo said...

Goodness what was that about

paula eagleholic said...

Eaglet calling out like crazy and flapping!

Lolly said...

Thank goodness for sound. I was in the other room watching the news and heard the rucus! So, you think Pearl is close by? Hope so!

deb said...

Thanks, Ceil!

Lolly said...

The weather over your way was on the news.

Lolly said...

Oh, I think I just heard Pearl!

ceil said...

Are you feeling any better Lolly?

Lolly said...

Not really, Ceil. I am just trying to distract myself from my misery!

Costume Lady said...

LOLLY, YOU GOT WAX!

ceil said...

That's what I thought. Prayers that you will feel better soon.

Lolly said...

Ok, I give up! What is WAX? LOL

ceil said...

They are very quiet now. Like babies. I am going to get some work done while they are quiet. TTUL

Mema Jo said...

I have returned
No email from Dana waiting for me
I will try to call Norma & will get a call into Megan...

I have had so much excitement today that I have neglected to send our the email for the Nest Visit! BAD JO!!!

Until it comes out --
Meet at Clarion by 10:00 OR
Go on over to the nest. I'll calm down after making some phone calls and send out the email

With the heat wave I think - The Eagle Express will have full occupancy

Costume Lady said...

Has anyone checked on Norma? I don't have her phone number. Jo...Paula?

deb said...

Lolly, Wax is when you post on 50, 100, 150, etc. I think it is good luck.

Lolly said...

Thanks, Deb! I certainly do need luck right now!

Mema Jo said...

Check you email Lolly

Mema Jo said...

Wanda Check out my comment before yours about Norma.......


DEB I will email you the WAX joke - I just sent it to Lolly......

Mema Jo said...

What is this commotion?

Lolly said...

Thanks Jo! Going to go rest my eyes for a while. All seems fairly calm. BBL

Mema Jo said...

NORMA ALERT

Called & she is safe & sound!
The severe storm did go through her area - she appreciates all of your concern for her. She was up at Study Group earlier today. She is home now.

deb said...

Thanks, Jo, for checking in on Norma.

deb said...

I am off to the grocery store. BBL

NatureNut said...

Hi All--Finally got on where there's electricity!!Lost it & phone at work. Stayed til I couldn't see enough anymore.
Weather Plus just Beeped--Severe Alert-T-storms just about everywhere. Gal working w/me today got cell phone call that tornado hit where she lives-Chesapeake Beach.Neighbor called her & said house right across street from her was destroyed!She finally got hold of hubby & he was OK-out in neighjborhood collecting pets & checking neighbors & that there was lots of damage. I'm waiting for a call from her.
WHAT a day for babies to fledge!!!

Costume Lady said...

So glad Miss Norma is OK. Thanks, Jo!

Costume Lady said...

Loretta, is the power off at your house? Or just your work place.

ceil said...

I just went back to the archives and Mr. Big fledged on June 7th and Ms. InBetween June 9th and of course our Spunky Flag Day June 14th.

ceil said...

Glad Norma is okay. Hope Megan's flowers are okay. She needs them.

NatureNut said...

More Weather Beeps--T-storms & tornado warnings for NBC - 4 viewing area.As well as VA & MD, listed 4 WV counties--Pendleton, Hampshire, Berkley, & Mineral.Gotta check for HOW LONG!

Mema Jo said...

DANA ALERT

Just spoke with Dana & Ed and they are safe & sound! They will be at
the Clarion for dinner on Saturday

ceil said...

Good news. Thanks, Jo.

NatureNut said...

My house power is fine!In fact I don't think it went off at all.
There is a tall grassy field at work(the Largo farmhouse place) & a deer was stuck in the middle during the awful thunder, lightening.It was afraid to run for the trees and just sat down and waited it out! We could see ears thru binoculars.
BTW, hope Lolly feels better soon.

Mema Jo said...

I think that Magpie was going to be working the 911 dispatch this evening.

I hate to do this but I need to get just a few groceries right down the road here...... BRB

BTW - Megan's home phone was busy. I will try when I get back.

paula eagleholic said...

Computers can be so frustrating at times....trying to make a movie...program decides tonight it doesn't want to work! No easy fixes out there!

Mema Jo said...

WHOA! I was just about to check on you before leaving the house, Paula.

Glad you're home!
BBL

ceil said...

Don't know if I will be able to get back on later. So wishing everyone a good night.

Anne-Marie said...

I'm finally home and watching live.I cant wait until the weekend so I can tune in during the day.

NatureNut said...

Got Live Cam on. It's so bright!
Hope other Baby comes home for bedtime.I've heard some sneezing, too.
BTW, don't know if anyone mentioned it, but the BC teddy bear story got on the Global TV news a few times yesterday.The main 6:00PM news is called News Hour.It's on their Discussion site.
Gotta go eat.
My pal just called & there are pieces of splintered wood, shingles, etc. imbedded in her siding!3 houses next to her are demolished. While outside she saw something move==was green heron w/injured leg. She spent 1 1/2 hours finding wildlife help and a lady turned out to be 1 block away from her picking up an injured osprey!!!

Anne-Marie said...

I can hear sparrows or small birds but its getting really dark. Wish I could see our fledger.

deb said...

I hope everyone is weathering this round of storms okay. Glad you are home, Anne.

Anne-Marie said...

some movement but I cant see what it is.

deb said...

Eagle at Kent 1. They were both there when I turned it on.

Anne-Marie said...

thanks Deb. Its still warm and light here. I put dinner on the stove. I'm not eating right and gaining weight. Back to Dr. Atkins.

Anne-Marie said...

wind is blowing and sneezing going on. Do eagles get colds? :)

NatureNut said...

That's It, Spidey!You're gonna get it now! Cam was clear when I started writing before phone call.
I'm gonna do it---put my pic on here w/my hiking stick to knock down that web!

Anne-Marie said...

You go for it nature. I'm with you!

Anne-Marie said...

Dog barking kids settling down for the night. Parents out of sight

deb said...

I wish the Delta cam weren't down, we would have something to watch while Spidey ruins our view.

Anne-Marie said...

Oh well I am going to leave you for a while and finish my dinner before I burn it. BBL

NatureNut said...

OK, Kids, I'm ready to go!!
LOL

wvgal_dana said...

Thank you everyone. You all are nice to care so much. Thank you Jo for the phone call. In to just let you see "WE ARE OK". Had a bad storm. We were in it going south on I 81. It missed our area thank God. Sorry for the areas it hit. Uprooting trees and causing any destruction.

Trying to figure who fledged?

deb said...

We are pretty sure it was #1, Dana. Glad you are fine, hoping the Megan's damage isn't too bad, beyond the tree.

deb said...

I finally have the Black Stork in the nest. It is very beautiful with all its little white storks. Will have to look and see when they get their black feathers.

deb said...

Black Stork

NatureNut said...

Is one just flapping around? Or did the little traveler come home?

deb said...

I didn't see anyone fly into the nest. They have been restless the last few nights.

wvgal_dana said...

So so sorry for Megan and anyone else that had damage.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good evening everyone. I am in Bedford. It is pretty hot down here but the weather was good the whole way and is now. Hope it stays that way.

Lolly said...

Oh, my! Such noise! Went to the black stork cam.....thought it sounded like a horse! LOL

Thanks Deb! Had not gone to that came before.

deb said...

I am glad you arrived safely, Sharon. It sounds like a pretty big system.

Lolly said...

Make that "cam". Hey! I can not see!

Mema Jo said...

HELLO SHARON
HELLO THELMA
HELLO BEVERLY

HI THERE MATTIE!

oh yes ! WOLF WOLF BUDDY!

deb said...

I think Magpie told us about this site, hope that is right. I had the sound turned down, so I missed it. From what I read the feathers will change by the time the birds are one year old.

Lolly said...

Birds are vocal tonight. So happy to have sound!

Lolly said...

Well, there was a lot of strange sounds coming from that stork!

Lolly said...

Is this black stork cam in Germany as well?

wvgal_dana said...

Sharon "good luck" wishes sent your way..

Lolly hoping you soon get better..

glo said...

Do we know what time it is at the black stork nest? Like is there a chance we may see soem action or are they going to sleep LOL

deb said...

It is in Estonia. Female is Donna, male is Padis

wvgal_dana said...

Dave if you read back on comments "Happy Birthday Dave"..

deb said...

I can't read what time the clock says at the top of the cam, it is too small. I'll google it.

deb said...

It is 4:40 tomorrow morning, according to my search.

NatureNut said...

There he is--Spidey!!! He didn't hear my warning. Now I'm on the blog w/my girlfriend & Big Stick!

BBL

Costume Lady said...

Sharon, will have you in my prayers tonight for a good outcome tomorrow. ((Hugs))

Lolly said...

That's what the clock says. Sure is light for four in the morning.

Lolly said...

Same time as in Finland on the water.

glo said...

well maybe there will be breakfast soon then :)

Lolly said...

Well, hello there. One eagle on our cam!

wvgal_dana said...

Not even a terrible storm would take down spidies web dang can't see much

deb said...

Now they are waking up. funny noises!

Lolly said...

There goes the stork again! I swear...at times it sounds like a horse!

wvgal_dana said...

See you all tomorrow

Gods speed Sharon and those who are or will be traveling.

Mema Jo said...

** Remember that on beakspeak .com it will give you the current time for the cam.

Black Stork Kurepesa Estonia 4:58 am

Lolly said...

Time to go rest my head again. BBL

Can only do this for short spells.

Mema Jo said...

Lolly - I have yet to hear the noise you are hearing on the Black Stork.
I have the volume up and I even stopped the volume on our eagle cam so that it wouldn't interfere.

deb said...

I am shutting down for the night. Stork just flew off, maybe to get some breakfast.

Night everyone.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good night and sweet eagle dreams, my friends of fine feathers and fur! Blog with you in the morning. Hopefully we will get some news on our fledgling tomorrow!

Mema Jo said...

I am going to follow you Deb.

Good Night Everyone

Pleasant dreams & peaceful sleep
Prayers for all and especially for
Sharon to get good report from Dr

((hugs))

NatureNut said...

Good Night All
Pleasant Feather Dreams

Best Wishes for Everyone's Good Health.

Costume Lady said...

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SLEEP TIGHT
PRAYERS...SPECIAL ONE FOR SHARON AND ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY THE STORM.

movin said...

GOOD NIGHT, EVERYBODY...

Glad to hear everyone came through the big storm without personal injury or home destruction. God bless you.

I don't think No. 2 will take off until Friday, so maybe we can look forward to No. 1 returning for a visit or a rest.

C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE...
Live Feed is down. Not a good way to start this day. Still cam shows Tiny at his usual position and Middy at 6 o'clock. They are still wet from last night.
Oh, I hope they get the cam going soon; this is not the time for a break-down.

indiana nesting eagles dave said...

Good Morning costume lady; We also
had bad storms here yesterday and
i was at the nest site when it hit
and i had to get back to the house.
We had lots of rain and wind and i
will check on them today and hope
they are ok.There are a lot of
trees down here ,and lots of limbs
down here at school.I hope the
eaglets there are ok also.Have a
great day.

Indiana Nesting Eagles----Dave

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Wanda and Dave

Trying to look at the 30 sec refresh to see who is in the nest.

Live feed for me is down.

wvgal_dana said...

I'm hoping when Steve gives us a new thread he'll have good news of our fledging (Pearl).

ceil said...

Good morning Wanda, Dave and Dana. Still two in nest. Dana I hope Steve can give us some info on fledging also. Cloudy here. Looks like sun on the nest. Sharon if you are on. Good luck today. Dave Happy Belated Birthday.

ceil said...

Live feed down here also. Rats.

ceil said...

I had put on the blog last night but so much was going on with the storms.
Our 2006 eagles fledge on Mr. Big, June 7th, Ms. In Between June 9th and of course our Spunky. Flag Day June 14th. 30 second cam just went black.

ceil said...

30 second cam back

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING DAVE, DANA & CEIL...
Dave, I heard on the news that a tornado hit parts of Indiana; was that near you? Sounds like it might have been. Hope your eaglets are OK.

glo said...

Good morning all. I slept in til after 6 am my time for the first time this week. Old body must be catching up with me. Not sure if others have done it or not but I did send an email about our live feed being down this am.

glo said...

Live feed is up

Costume Lady said...

GLO, did you send that by PRIORITY MAIL?

Costume Lady said...

OK,YOU MUST HAVE!!

ceil said...

Morning Glo. I am off to get some breakfast. BBL

glo said...

LOL no but bless his heart he did check his email...or heard the ding come in. It was the subject line BUT there are probably more than one email enroute.

Adult in nest with food.

glo said...

Heavy weather coming in at any time. I may ned to shut down soon.

Hit that record button. I can tell you how to get it to someone to share it with the rest of us.

Don'y forget to hit stop record though afterwards. LOL

glo said...

wax for Vicky

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