Thursday, October 02, 2008

Thursday

New thread.

We passed a milestone a couple of weeks ago that I didn't notice at the time. We are now at post 1017 for this blog. Thanks to all who help make the NCTC Eagle Cam Daily an active and vibrant world-wide community for folks interested in eagles and all other critters as well. A thousand posts about a nest in little Shepherdstown, WV is a lot!

We did some work yesterday to cut back trees that were interfering with the microwave signal from the nest. In addition, our guys are planning for the next season, which will happen sooner that we all think. We're working on some technological improvements to allow more reliable video. More on that later.

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Mema Jo said...

SPLIT

Off to watch some of the debate

hedgie said...

Debate time....this should be interesting...yeah, right!

hedgie said...

Jo, you're entitled to a facial, or something special!!!

Mema Jo said...

Ha! Ha! I had one today! Skin feels better but still looks the same!

That was funny - back to see debate.
So far - so good I guess.....

floralgirl said...

24 minutes in and I can't take any more....

ceil said...

Loretta your pictures are great. Thanks

MITS said...

deer on PIX

Anne-Marie said...

Hi gang, lhavent read blog yet but I need to sit down and rest. Its been a busy day......

MITS said...

take you time, Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie said...

Hi Mits . I guess I should be watching the debate too. I just cant find the interest. Maybe its just being tired.

Anne-Marie said...

Well Im dressed and made up for a dinner date and here I sit.Mr Santa Barbara is in the area and wanted to go out.

MITS said...

oh, Mr SB in town.....have fun

Anne-Marie said...

I'm going to grow old and ugly waiting for that man to get it together. Oh well....

MITS said...

gotta go....Ace of Cakes is on....

Anne-Marie said...

got to go...BBL

hedgie said...

Anne Marie...you're probably gone, but....are you wearing your red dress????

Mema Jo said...

I was wondering that also Hedgie! lol
Maybe we can find out tomorrow..

hedgie said...

Mits, what's Ace of Cakes??

MITS said...

FOOD CHANNEL NETWORK...ACE OF CAKES....is a bakery in Baltimore, Maryland specializing in custom made cakes....they did a viking ship for a wedding cake, also a 50th anniversary cake, they put a digital photo frame in it with pics of the couple through the years, and they made 75 small replicas of the cake for their guest....very talented, eclectic group of people

hedgie said...

Sounds pretty neat...and expensive!!
Calling it a night. Magpie is missing tonight! Her hours are probably catching up w/ her and she is getting a real panda nap!!
Sleep well everyone. Sweet dreams.

MITS said...

yes, Lynn....VERY EXSPENSIVE

Mema Jo said...

Yummy Too!

NatureNut said...

Gosh, where does the time go?
Thx Jo for informative email. Appreciate all the work you and others do for the group.
Deb, the nest videos are great. Good to see those beautiful birds moving around again!

Mema Jo said...

I am going to bed! You know I'm not an early riser.

Good Night Everyone
Peace to you & yours
Prayers for all
((hugs))


I lit a candle for Mason's recovery!

Mema Jo said...

ps:Loretta - Natl Harbor looks like a place I would like to visit. The sculptures are awesome.

Nite

Costume Lady said...

Margy may have been arrested for TRESPASSING...looking for that baby moon!

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SLEEP TIGHT
PRAYERS FOR ALL

Robyn said...

WOO what a great evening.

Looking forward to open house, did they put the activities up yet?

deb said...

I am off to bed. I just realized I leave in two weeks, not three!! I lost a whole week. I go to Pierre next weekend, get back on Monday and leave for Omaha on Thursday. All along thought I had a whole week and a half in between. Silly me. I will have to redo my schedule.

movin said...



**GOOD NIGHT, BIRDERS**

aNY new or interesting animal cams lately??

I guess you read that Frodo & Frieda are likely nesting on a nearby building, which is higher than the Admiralty Towers...and newer. No Frodocam this year.



C(°?°)3

Jim

NatureNut said...

Jo, don't know if there's more art at the Harbor, but lots of it is still under construction, so who knows?

Good Night to all. Pleasant Feather Dreams!! ;>)

magpie said...

Anyone Awake?

Sea Eagles at Finney's

magpie said...

There were two, now just one...

magpie said...

Spidey has consumed the nest view now.

I just took off and went to Morgan County Thursday evening...heard a nice Barred Owl and saw a TON of deer.

xo Good Morning Everyone. I can tell you right now I am going to sleep in a little Friday...

* REMEMBER TO WEAR RED TODAY *

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning all my fine eagle friends!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I found a web page that has 5 panda cams going at one time, stays on all the time. It is http://home.comcast.net/~dreidel/pandacams/index.html. It saves me alot of work refreshing the cams at NZ and bringing them all up separately.

Robyn said...

Good morning Sissy

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING SISSY AND ROBYN...
Is your Live Feed up this morning?

Robyn said...

Morning Wanda, I'm not getting a cam today.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning Robyn and Wanda. No, my live feed isn't up this morning. It was good while it lasted though, huh?

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

But I got pandas everywhere!!

Costume Lady said...

Well, it was good to see our 2 Mountaineers LIVE for a little while. Hopefully, we will see them LIVE AND IN PERSON in a few weeks.

MITS said...

GOOD FRIDAY A.M. EVERYONE

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning Mits!! How the heck are ya this morning?

MITS said...

great, Sissy....cool panda site

Robyn said...

Good morning Mits

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

It is ain't it. I think I like it. Of course, still have to put Lun and Luney on a bigger screen!! But I love all the cams being right there.

Costume Lady said...

I tried the Panda Site and my screen froze...had to shut everything down and start over. I have that happen with other sites...don't know what happens.
I'll try again later.

MITS said...

Hiya, Robyn.....not good if it froze your puter, Wanda, might be a virus attached to it..:(

MITS said...

got to hit the showers...bbl

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I haven't had any problem with that web site. I have a really good virus scanner on my computer.

MITS said...

panda chasing going on at NZ

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Right Mits, panda rasslin'!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I love to watch them. We watched that Growing Up Panda again yesterday, makes me hungry for em. What wonderful animals they are!!

MITS said...

panda out down in Memphis

floralgirl said...

Good morning:)
brrr... chilly morning here again, definitely feels like Fall. Still have at least one hummer this morning, it was out early hitting the flowers.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I have had a couple of hummers out here this morning. Bet they are freezing their little hummingbutts off!!

floralgirl said...

For all the locals, the schedule is out now for the American Conservation film festival, always great films, the films shown at NCTC are always free, small charge for the films shown at Shepherd U. Worth cheking out-
American Conservation Film Festival

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!-----SISSY---WANDA---HELEN--ROBYN---& MEGAN!---(NITE MAGPIE!)--Beautiful "OCTOBER SKIES" this morning---in WONDERFUL WILD WV!---bright sunshine & our trees are becoming alive WITH BRILLIANT AUTUMN LEAVES!!---This is the weekend of the "FOREST FESTIVAL" in Elkins---a celebration of our beautiful mountains & their glorious foliage!!---COME TO THE MOUNTAINS!!!----

normabyrd said...

MEGAN!---Thanks for the reminder of the film festival!!---Wish I lived closer to Shepherdstown!!---Great films!!---

glo said...

Good morning everyone. Fall is in the air for sure but it is a gorgeous day. Think Dex and I will head over to the Marina for a while. No Live feed. Ahh shucks but yes it was wonderful while it lasted.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' GLO!!---You have the right attitude!!----When we lose it---we ENJOY it more when it comes back!!----not really!!--(i want it all the time)---ho!

deb said...

LIVE FEED IS UP!!!

deb said...

Good morning, everyone. I just opened my live feed and it is working. No on is home yet, but maybe soon!

magpie said...

Turkeys in the woods, Pa.

Goooood Morning Everyone...xoxo

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Well, good morning magpie, Deb, Glo, and everyone!! I got pandas on top of pandas, eagles at BWO, turkeys in PA. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!!

Mema Jo said...

Good Chilly Red Friday Morning!
Margie had a play date last evening but she just might get the cane for not telling us prior to leaving!!!

I am headed to the Clarion at 2 for a sit down and close the deal for our room on the 18th. You know if I am in S'town I certainly am not going to bypass NCTC
I'll report back this afternoon...
I am taking some other Momsters with me for protection at the Guard Gate -
Helen, Megan, Robyn and Ceil will be coming, Oh Yes we are bring Ceil's hubby to create a diversion!
Here's to the 18th

paula eagleholic said...

Wow, can ya believe our live feed is still on!

Morning, all!

paula eagleholic said...

2 eagles at BWO

Debate was good last night...got home just in time to feed the dogs, grab a bite to eat and watch the debate.

magpie said...

Windy at Maine, sounds like someone banging nails!

Looks Windy at BWO also..

Lost my live feed but got it back, like the rest of you.

WANDA - my computer used to freeze up when I went to the Black Storks!

Great wonderful day here in WV...

Sorry I didn't tell you I was heading out last night....just had to get that Kid Fix in, and it was a GREAT ONE! Saw the Baby Moon and heard a Barred Owl...

Getting the morning cranked up...

xoxo Good Day to All !

(Gotta find my RED CLOTHES for the day....)

xo

magpie said...

I'd like to be at NCTC if or when those guards give our Momsters and Mr. Ceil a hard time at the GATE!

HO! As our FAVORITE NORMA WOULD SAY!

xoxo

magpie said...

...no offense intended...just trying to crack a funny! We are Blessed that we have security at these important sites! Don't want any danger to our Feathered Friends!

Robyn said...

For some reason the guard always gives me a hard time, makes me feel...violated lol

Paula it was a GREAT debate *grin*

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MAGPIE---DEB---PAULA & JO!!---------HEY!!!---another reason I wish I lived in SHEPHERDSTOWN----then I could be invited to visit NCTC with JO!!----

normabyrd said...

ROBYN---I think you have to have 'clout' to get in there!!---PAULA visits there often for pic taking---

paula eagleholic said...

Maybe Robyn needs your cane, Norma.

magpie said...

I think basically all the guards need in advance, is notice from Steve that someone is coming...
I learned that through naivete a few weeks ago...They are good people....
xox

normabyrd said...

I spent most of the day yesterday----HUNTING A PLUMBER---Forget my remarks about wanting to marry a computer geek!!----NOW I 'VANT TO MEET A PLUMBER!!---ho!---

normabyrd said...

COOL THINKING PAULA!!---That might be all the CLOUT she needs---ho!---now what do I need to get a PLUMBER?----ho!

hedgie said...

Sissy, great new cam page! TY.
Loretta, hope you don't mind, but I saved your pics of National HArbor to print and send to my mom! Looks great...I know she'll be impressed.
My eldest turns 36 today... in an hour and a half! I feel old. I feel really nostalgic! Where does the time go? Taking lunch to her..she works both jobs today, and is "in charge" at the bank as the manager is on vacation, so can't even leave to eat.
Talk to all this evening!

normabyrd said...

PAULA----still sending your good thoughts----------

paula eagleholic said...

My Mom says "Thank You" for the hugs and prayers :)

magpie said...

Whoa, need some dramamine to watch Maine this morning !
Reminds me a little of Barton Cove!

TTFN - all.
Catch you later.
xoxo

magpie said...

All those good thoughts and prayers ALWAYS on the wing Paula, and for YOU TOO ! xo

normabyrd said...

I am looking forward to meeting all you folks on the train!!!---I have met PAULA & ANNE MARIE!---Most anxious to meet DEB & LOLLY!!-----Must warn you folks up front----I used to be BEAUTIFUL--WEALTHY & VERY INTELLIGENT!!----(i have lost it all---now I hope you folks will enjoy meeting this 'old ugly poor'--but still VERY INTELLIGENT person!!--ho!----

Red said...

Gosh Norma, I was about to tell you I was a retired Geek. Now you want a plumber. lol

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Normabyrd, I have no idea about the wealthy part, but the beauty and intelligence is still very much intact! Don't be fibbing to these people!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' HEDGIE!!----I have been there!!!!!---I have three---- I used to think it would be a great idea for the MOTHERS to receive the presents on their children's birthday!!----ho!---I can always remember every little detail of that day!----ENJOY & BE PROUD!!

normabyrd said...

RED!!---NOW YOU TELL ME!!! ho!

normabyrd said...

SHARON----You are kind to me---only because I know the words to the "WV HILLS"!----Love you too!!

paula eagleholic said...

Hey our music is back!

paula eagleholic said...

Ooops, sorry, my bad!

paula eagleholic said...

I agree w/ Sharon...Norma is beautiful and intelligent!

Costume Lady said...

Not only is NORMA a beautiful (inside and out)and intelligent woman, she is wealthy....she has us!

Costume Lady said...

Paula, are you hearing things??
You need more rest. LOL

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

2 sea eagles (I think) at Finney. Beautiful!!

normabyrd said...

I LOVE MY LIVE FEED!!


(i have a plumber--don't know what he will charge---but he is a good kid)-----THIS IS WHY I LOVE SMALL TOWNS!!!

normabyrd said...

WHOA!---WHOA!---WHOA KIDS!!----I have found a PLUMBER---you don't have to say nice things to me any more!!--ho!

normabyrd said...

PAULA----There's a song (before you were born)---that goes:--I hearing singing & there is no one there, I smell blossom & the trees are bare----all day long I seem to walk on air!--I wonder why.... ----YOU ARE NOT SICK YOU ARE JUST IN LOVE.....(are you in love?)

normabyrd said...

SISSY!---CAM 2 at NZOO---Has an awesome pic of the 'LITTLE PRINCE' sleeping on his grate!! Awwwww!---
(if i am wrong--don't tell me) ho!

normabyrd said...

I see a shadow in our nest!---keep hoping it's an EAGLE---but I think it's tree limb---blowing back & forth----

normabyrd said...

DANA---Just checked donkeys---I think I see three (3)!!----Must be their siesta time!!

Lolly said...

Just got on to say GOOD MORNING! (Still morning here!) I am heading out to do some shopping. Gotta get a wedding gift.

LOL Hey Norma! I used to be beautiful, slender, intelligent and I married a good looking young man with education and money! Forty three years later.....I wonder "what happened?!!!!!!!"

normabyrd said...

SUZANNE is enjoying her 'save gas day'-----She is taking 'GYPSY'--her beautiful cat---to have her teeth cleaned---sad part -- she has to be put to sleep!! poor kitty---But no tooth ache for this 'cool cat'----ho!

normabyrd said...

SISSY!----Who is in the PANDA nest in ATLANTA!!----COULD THAT BE THE BOY CUB???

normabyrd said...

SISSY---SISSY!---This is your chance to get a GREAT PIC!!

Lolly said...

Okay....I'm off!! I've procrastinated long enough.

normabyrd said...

4 BURROWING OWLS----count them--

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' LOLLY!---I just saw your comment!!----That was all fun & teasing this am!----Sounds as if you two have been blessed!!!---congrats!!

Red said...

Norma, "I hear singing and there's no one there" is an old old Irvin Berlin song.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I missed it Norma. Messing around in the basement with hubby!

normabyrd said...

JIM----I see ZZ sleeping & MOMMA on a limb above her!!----DARLING SITE!----I have never seen ZZ sitting still!!---LITTLE IMP!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Lun and Luney snuggled up tight now!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

BBIALW.

normabyrd said...

THANKS RED!!---It so nice to have someone understand what I am talking about!!----without explaining!

normabyrd said...

SISSY----You must quit that foolin' around with your husband---ho!----then you could see that little WHITE BUTT all cuddled up by herself!!----

paula eagleholic said...

ROFLMAO, Norma...

normabyrd said...

food time---later!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

But Norma, he is fun to fool around in the basement with!! HO!!

NatureNut said...

Happy Lunchtime, Everyone!!Checking in for a moment here at work (farm office). It's chilly here----sunny outside. Guys are working on the furnace---pthey don't have it on yet but stinks like burning oil!
Lynn, fine for you to use pics!
Checked Atlanta---said Baby has belly girth of 11" !!!!

NatureNut said...

I'm not gonna fool around in this basement!!!! LOL

floralgirl said...

Howdy! beautiful day out there... met some of the eagle pal gang at NCTC for lunch- guards at the gate are always nice to me... gang was headed to the nest when I left- had to get to the bus stop. Oh and Norma is definitely fibbing, she is beautiful!!! later--

paula eagleholic said...

For your viewing pleasure...the Pelican Harbor cam is finally back up and running!

paula eagleholic said...

Nature - love your National Harbor pics...

paula eagleholic said...

LOL, don't see any Momsters in the nest...yet!

Anne-Marie said...

OK,OK,OK.....this is when I step up and yell....I am on my soap box! Being raised by a lady, I was taught to recognise a lady. Norma is the ultimate southern lady. With all the dignity and grace that goes with it. Take it from a California gal.

Anne-Marie said...

Jo and Hedgie, no I didnt wear my red dress! I would have been arested! I did wear a red top but I did behave myself. :)

movin said...



*GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE*


Just to make sure we are on the same page here... My 30 sec. cam does not seem to be refreshing (as well as the clock being off);
BUT, surprise, surprise, my live feed seems to be working very well today. I haven't seen that working in a couple of months, I don't believe.

Is that the same as yours??



C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Costume Lady said...

Jim, that is what it is.

movin said...

P.S. It seems to be pretty windy at Shepherdstown today. Is that right?


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Costume Lady said...

Taking a lunch break and saw your question. Yesterday or day before...Live Cam started working again...isn't it wonderful? Read Steve's comment on The Daily page for Thursday.

Costume Lady said...

It is a little windy, but a beautiful day (67°).

Costume Lady said...

Back to work.

Anne-Marie said...

Jim, is it raining down there yet? over cast here and rain tonight. Our first since spring.

Red said...

Steve has a new thread up now. Y'll come over.

movin said...

Hi, Anne-Marie. No, no rain yet, although we did have some surprise showers on Monday.

It "is" cloudy and supposed to be a lot cooler today ... we've had a long series of 80's and 90's lately.

Tomorrow...and tomorrow night...we have a good chance for rain down here.




C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

movin said...

I saw Lun Lun doing something I didn't know Panda's could do....

She was scratching her own back just ahead of her tail with her hind foot. They're like contortionists with those rear legs. ]:~D]


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

paula eagleholic said...

New Thread!!

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