Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Tuesday

Another cold morning thread.

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Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

New thread. I will go gather the others. Thanks Steve!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

It is a balmy 16° here in Nature's Air Conditioned City, Bluefield!

Costume Lady said...

Good Morning, Sharon. Did you see the post where I listed your plants names? Dracena is the spikey plant and Diffenbachia is the green & white plant in the middle (it is also called "Dumb Cane", because if you get some of the juices from the leaves in your mouth, it will render you SPEECHLESS! Also, poisonous to animals:(

Red said...

Thanks Steve for the new Thread. Thanks Sharon for the heads up. Your flowers are nice.

Mits said...

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE:)

Mits said...

thanks for the new thread, Steve, and the call over, Hoover:)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Hoover is such a good name. I love it!!

NatureNut said...

Hello, Hello to Everyone in Eagleland! Spent all AM trying to log on w/this retarded computer at work!Q DUH
No one visible in our nest--laying low. But a wonderful lady w/large camera who visits w/her tiny GD, gave me a pic of BOTH adults in the nest!!!I will have to scan it in at home & see if it comes out good enough to post!

Think I read that Red was taking class using Corel. That is my default photo program--one I have is user friendly! Also have MS Picture IT & Adobe Photoshop.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I can cover all your household needs - Hoover, Drano, at least for getting rid of the crap! :)

floralgirl said...

Hello all:)
So you have the vaccuuming and drain cleaning covered, do you do windows??

Mits said...

lol...Sharon:)

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!----CONGRATS!!---BLUEFIELD SHARON!!---our #1 EAGLE MOMMA!---today & every day!!!----(guess there will be no free lemonade in Bluefield today)---ho!----(When the temp reaches 90° in the city of BLUEFIELD---They hand out free lemonade!!----TRUE!!)
MORNING STEVE!!---SHARON---WANDA---RED & HELEN!!----RED---I bet the FLORIST climbed the hill yesterday!!----LOVELY FLOWERS!!

Mits said...

hummer cam in Ecuador view is back to normal, sun is shining on the hummers, beautiful colors.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MEGAN!----At least---I now have figured out they weren't talking about a DAM----(HOOVER--that is)----I'm slow!!---(& that's the truth) ho!----

Mits said...

very windy out in LW:(

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' NATURE NUT!!---I have the same problem getting on the blog!---Now I bypass the nest---go to top of page & hit the NCTC----(when I hit the nest site---COMPUTER FREEZES!

Mits said...

sea eagles still in the nest at Finland

floralgirl said...

Don't worry, Norma, took me a minute to figure it out too.
Gotta run out to fax some papers- unemployment nonsense, so far endless hours spent and paperwork sent, and ZERO dollars received-typical....
Put a few pictures up on my blog of my newest pet who is eating birdseed at one of my stump feeders. bbl

normabyrd said...

The BLACKWATER site is still BLUE-!!-----Note says they must get a BUCKET TRUCK in to fix it----(CLICK) and you get a pic of a BUCKET TRUCK with men in hard hats standing around!!!----WHOA!----what is there about men in a bucket truck wearing hard hats!!!----WISH MARGY WAS HERE!!----ho!

glo said...

My birds aren't even fed yet, but I took some pictures of the red tail hawk sitting in my neighbors tree ready to pounce when breakfast arrives...so there will be no breakfast...maybe lunch mtbr

deb said...

Good morning, everyone.

Mits said...

hello, Deb:)

Mits said...

mating in Finland

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

NO WINDOWS HERE! :)

normabyrd said...

TOP OF THE MORNIN' to you GLO & DEB!------TIS' a BEAUTIFUL SUNNY day here in WONDERFUL WILD WV!!--Temp is a wee bit COLD!!!----like up to 18° COLD now!!

Mits said...

DIVERS

Mits said...

poof divers

deb said...

I have you beat, Norma, it is already in the 30's here, headed to 50. One more nice day tomorrow then back to cold again.

Red-tail in Tulsa.

normabyrd said...

SHARON!---You don't need windows!!-----Just pull up the BLACKWATER site & click on the BUCKET TRUCK with MEN IN HARD HATS!!----stay cool!!----ho!

Mits said...

divers, one with hot pink flippers

Mits said...

looking upside down at the cam

deb said...

Darn, I was on the phone, so I missed the divers.

I just talked to my sister and she tripped and fell. Broke two ribs--she is the klutz of the family.

normabyrd said...

DEB!---YESTERDAY was a COLD one here!!--A kind of day on which you just can't get WARM!!---we have hit 21° this am!!---ho! ENJOY your 'HEAT WAVE'!!!

Mits said...

aww, that is terrible, Deb:(

Mits said...

DIVERS BACK

deb said...

Another Diver!

deb said...

Red-tail in Portland, in the window sill.

deb said...

Red-tail in Tulsa calling. There are two eggs there (the camera guy zoomed in on them), but they were alone all day yesterday. Not sure what is going on.

normabyrd said...

DEB!---SORRY---BLESS HER HEART!--Is she your older sister??---That's the kind of things I am noted for---will keep her in my thoughts!!

Mits said...

breezy in Tulsa

Mits said...

Portland red-tail doing nestorations

deb said...

Yes, she is my older sister. She has broken her wrist, ankle and now two ribs. All at home. This time she tripped after she sorted her laundry.

Both Red-tails in Tulsa.

deb said...

RTHA gone from Portland.

deb said...

And gone from Tulsa.

normabyrd said...

HEY RED!----Have you been on the road again?----I wondered how you felt the day after your tests!!---

normabyrd said...

WANDA!----Just noticed that you have me in your PLANT LIST-------"DUMB CANE"!!!----My maiden name is CAIN----SO you can just call me "DUMB CAIN"!!---ho!

movin said...



**GOOD MORNING**

**ALL IN EAGLE LAND**



C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

normabyrd said...

DANA!!----I just checked the DONKEYS this am----not many out today----(they were asking about you)!----Hope you are feeling better----miss you!

Red said...

Norma, I'm feeling fine. Should get my test results back any time now.

Mits said...

NEST WEATHER.........

This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
» ZIP Code Detail
Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 19. Light and variable winds.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
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AMEN

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNIN' MOVIN'JIM!---Isn't this early for you?---What's happening----& don't tell me you are enjoying nice WARM weather!! ho!----

normabyrd said...

RED----I am happy for you!----no news is good news!---ho!

Mits said...

RTH in Portland

Mits said...

sea eagles have left the nest in Finland.

Mits said...

both RTH in Portland

deb said...

Both red-tails, Portland.

Both eagles our nest!

deb said...

Poof for Belle, I think.

deb said...

I sure wish our live feed worked. So many beautiful times missed.

deb said...

Megan, I just checked out your new pet, glad it is in your yard!

Mits said...

he is cute, Megan:)

Mits said...

UPDATE FROM OK....

We're upgrading the camera server. The second stream will return shortly.

normabyrd said...

--Just read lab results confirm the existence of a fungus disease (white-nose syndrome in WV bats in PENDLETON!--(CAROL'S CO.) But DNR found NO fungus in GRANT, HARDY, RANDOLPH & TUCKER counties!!
DNR said disease is likely spread from bat to bat--but might be spread in dirt on cavers' clothing & gear!--CAVERS are asked to clean & disinfect all gear between trips!!----CAROL can give us more info!---PENDLETON Co. is such a beautiful co.---So many--many types of sports are offered---from rock climbing to rare flowers & birds!!!!

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning! I have been in my 30 some emails and I think that Thursday is
coming together!

I am chuckling about "Hoover"

deb said...

BWE is fixed!

Mits said...

MEI XIANG ,just went up a tree.

deb said...

BBL, off to mail some cards and do some errands.

Red said...

Megans pet sure has a mangled ear. Someone has been chewing on it. Did you know that possums gestation period is the shortest of any mammal in he USA (11-14 days) It is also a marsupial and the newborns find their way to mothers pouch.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Morning all!! Been lurking around this morning, thought I'd better at least say HI!!

Red said...

Hi Bev!

Mema Jo said...

We knew you were there, Sissy! lol
Can't hide from us!
Hope your day is going well!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I was watching Mei Xiang in that tree, what a hoot!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I wish I could watch Luney!!!!

normabyrd said...

RED----They also DROP little pellets!! That's NOT A GOOD THING!
ho!-----They are cool---when they are small!!

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, all!

Looks like nice weather for Thursday...

Red said...

I remember once when my mother cooked a possum. Took a week to get the greasy taste out of our mouths. lol

glo said...

Pelican Harbor 26 "Mom" is sitting in nestbowl.

paula eagleholic said...

No eggs at PH yet...just checking it out...

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Oh Wow Red!! Now that is something I cannot imagine putting in my mouth. Daddy used to cook squirrel and rabbit and I thought that was barbaric!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Egg roll at NBG!

Mits said...

EAGLE STORY

Mits said...

where is PETA, when you need them, out harassing people who wear fur coats?

Mits said...

hope the eagles peck him!!!!

hedgie said...

Missed the bucket truck, but sure have a loverly view of an eagle in the nest!!! Maine is just black! Maybe their blizzard is raging again.
Deb, so sorry about your sis....how painful that is...I speak from experience! My "accidents" all happen at home, too!
It was 11° here at 7am...brrrr...up to 22° now.
Megan, love your visitor! Think I told the story about hand-rearing a litter of three about 20 years ago. Yuck, Red...don't think I would want to eat one.
Norma, nothing dumb about you, gal!! HO!

hedgie said...

The BS about the story is that the fall and winter weather HAS NOT been bad enough to have delayed an earlier rousting. WHo are they trying to kid?

Mits said...

right, must think we have DUMB written across our foreheads!

Mits said...

BWE UPDATE........

Nest Update

02/24/09:
Technical Note:
Our cam technician thinks he may have fixed the PC software problem. We'll keep an eye on the image updating, but everything is fine with the cam itself and the nest.

Mits said...

BWO UPDATE....

Nest Update

02/24/09:
Technical Note:
The PC issue may have been the only problem with the Osprey Cam, but we're not sure yet.

We plan to send the bucket truck up soon anyway to prepare the nest for our ospreys, which will be coming back in about 3 weeks. So when the truck goes up, we'll check the cam and the connections at the nest.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

That HI cam is so cool, up close watching them!! Looks like they look right at us!

glo said...

PH 26 still sitting in nestbowl. The way she has been eating looks like a pretty good nest to be keeping an eye on.

Eagle story still stinks to high heaven arghh!!! Go picket and make a scene!!! Yep it might disturb the eagles but heck they are destroying their ome and family today anyway.

Mits said...

I thought you could get fined for disturbing a nest,,,,oh, if you are in charge guess you can do what you want:(

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

That is just outrageous!! Just cannot believe that they would do this, especially with eggs in the nest!!!

hedgie said...

"Government" can do anything they want and get away with it.....I, too, hope they peck him to pieces.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I guess since they are not on the endangered list anymore, this is okay, huh? They keep doing this and they will be back on the endangered list.

Mits said...

I hear ya, Sissy:(

Mits said...

breezy up in MAINE.

Costume Lady said...

Glo, I sent your photos to my daughter, Denise, and she chose the deer tracking through the snow, just as I did as a favorite. Like mother like daughter:) Also sent them to my grandson, Brandon, and he said "awsome". He is a true bird lover!

hedgie said...

Didn't Suz get some great captures at Finney's this morning? Wonder how soon there will be eggs there?? Wonder when it warms up there, LOL!!!!

hedgie said...

Lunchtime, and then I'm going to try again---with Megan's instructions--to hook up notebook to wireless! BBL & MTBR!

Mits said...

she sure did get some nice shots....this happened last year, looked like they were going to stay, and osprey came back home, it is their nest, and kicked them out, then had troubles with their eggs and no one was in the nest.

floralgirl said...

Yep, Red- my possum buddy has some serious issues- he definitley got into a fight with someone- has a gash on his face and his ear is messed up. Maybe the one of stupid cats that are always all over my yard. I don't mind possums-they are actually very timid, eat small rodents, including moles, and slugs, bugs, etc. He's a keeper, wish he wouldn't eat my birdseed, but it's just because it's cold right now and hard to find food.

Mits said...

BRS just went thru a tunnel, and did not lose his signal...remarkable:)

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

He must not have AT&T!!

wvgal_dana said...

Good Afternoon Eagleland

Great commenting...ty I'm caught up..was slow going a couple of days. Read a few then off again and back to bed.
"Remember me saying I woke up with frog in throat. Couldn't kiss the frog to get a Prince cause I have the PRINCE. So I had to keep the frog." Well it has been a Sinus cold couldn't stand light. Wowwee..getting better. Not well enough to go out anywhere though. Got it Monday and down since.

I did take time to do a few things when I could then would shut down computer.

Glo GOOD LUCK !! ( :

Glo where are the hawk pictures?

wvgal_dana said...

I think of Dr. Sharpe's hard work. When I read about Fish and Wildlife of Annapolis making such a BAD DECISION!!! Yes they did cut some limbs...take the darn tree down and put the EGGS IN THE OLD TREE ON FROG MORTAR CREEK!! With that tree down and the eggs in the other nest. The eagles will incubate there. Where Martin Airport had no problem with the Eagles.

I wrote Governor of Md., Fish and Wildlife of Annapolis and another place. I'm too late I know probably wouldn't have helped anyways.. JERKS :(

wvgal_dana said...

Got pic of one in nest at Iowa.

wvgal_dana said...

One back again at Iowa,Decorah

wvgal_dana said...

There are no eggs yet but I believe we should KEEP AN EYE on this nest. She is laying there and I think she will be laying eggs ( :

glo said...

Dana The Hawk pictures are still in my camera. I work overnight tonight. I will get them online sometime soon though. Bad Hawk LOL

glo said...

Wanda I read up and backwards. Saw your comment about forwarding on the photos. I am excited about the contest but the 3 judges this month are exceptional..they will have awesome input is my guess and also be pretty picky about what is and is not good from their points of view.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Well, I am done working, gonna go veg on the couch awhile!! BBIALW!

Mits said...

have a nice veg, Sissy:)

Mits said...

yesterday's TOP BIRD CAMS....BEAKSPEAKE....

Yesterday
WVEC - Norfolk Botanical
(Bald Eagle)
Hummingbird Babies
(Anna's Hummingbird)
Starr Ranch Owl Cam
(Barn Owl)
Dellwo Birdcam
(Allen's Hummingbird)
Friends of Blackwater
(Bald Eagle)

Mits said...

looks like BRS is on the PA turnpike?...hate that road.

paula eagleholic said...

I spy an eagle...at BWO...with a fish!

paula eagleholic said...

CT Osprey cam will be turned on March 9th!

Mits said...

cool. not to long from now:)

Mits said...

eagle yelling at what might be a juvie at BWO

Mits said...

nope maybe a TV??

Mits said...

can't get a clear shot of its head

wvgal_dana said...

Great about CT (I was just in their folder I have re-arranging things). Thanks Paula ( :

Mits said...

turning eggs at TH

Mits said...

more fresh greens brought into RTH nest in Portland.

Mits said...

BRS, stopping at a TS

Mits said...

TV landing at BWO

Mits said...

now eagle back at BWO

Mits said...

wonder where Bob Quinn has been, been awhile since he has been on????????

Mits said...

BRS is in Wheeling WVA.

floralgirl said...

Eagle flew out- our nest.

floralgirl said...

MY feed is freezing so badly- think eagle flew out cause saw empty nest on one screen- and apparently one flew in now on eggs

Mits said...

I don't keep the nest up, so by the time I got to it everything looked normal. Takes forever to download.

NatureNut said...

I can't believe stoopid machine let me finally sign in again!I might throw it in the river!! Many have threatened that!
Anyway, I did see eagle at BWO & a POX on Mits Eagle Story! Another Stoopid bunch! They could have removed nest in Fall, not now w/eggs in it!!!
Thx for writing, Dana!! ☺

hedgie said...

Well, I still can't get an internet connection, but everything says that the wireless connectivity is there....wonder if I have a bad router?? I have been *!#&%!

Mits said...

computers are really frustrating...

floralgirl said...

So you can see the internet connection- can you find the router on your computer? can you click on the router and then you should be able to troubleshoot to see what the probelm is.

Mits said...

Still scratching my head about that one, Loretta.

Mits said...

Megan, I need to send you to Ceil's house:)

NatureNut said...

Helen, I bet that airport bunch never thought about that nest until the plane landed in the Hudson.

NatureNut said...

Well, the wind has gone away, it's a little warmer, low tide with plenty of landing spots, but no great birds!
Did see one bluebird out the window. Will have to scout other windows by River & check some areas after work.
I've got some pancake & sausage breakfasts in freezer!!!!Solves the dinner problem! Hooray!
Later...☺ ☺ ☺

Mits said...

I think that sorta set their mindset towards tearing down the nest,Loretta, but should have done that mouths ago.....got my pancakes and sausage for tonight.....love an easy dinner:)

Mits said...

ooppss, months ago....getting lazy, not using my spellcheck before I post.

wvgal_dana said...

Loretta wonder how many computers that river has in it????

paula eagleholic said...

Switch at BWE

paula eagleholic said...

Maine1 is up

Mits said...

my Maine has been up all day...:)

Mits said...

PAULA....you have mail.

floralgirl said...

EGG ROLL!!

Bob Quinn said...

Hey. Sorry I've been negligent in dropping by. Hope everyone is doing well. Haven't taken any BW pictures worth posting in a long time. Maybe this weekend. I might have a couple of extra days off.

Mits said...

EAGLE AT LW:)

floralgirl said...

Well Hello, Bob:) We forgive you...

floralgirl said...

There's an eagle at Hornby.

Mits said...

there you are Bob, been missing you and your pics:)

paula eagleholic said...

LOL Bob...you can always visit us without pics...

paula eagleholic said...

OK, Mits...Thanks, hadn't been over to early morning posts yet...

paula eagleholic said...

Backatcha Mits.

Mits said...

eagle on branch at LW, feathers blowing in the breeze

Bob Quinn said...

Only pics lately are of the cats. Lisa tells me the work on the BW Wildlife Drive might not be done till this summer.

floralgirl said...

Both eagles at Hornby, one just came flying in.

Mits said...

that is such an awesome cam...LW eagle back in the nest.

Mits said...

an hornby eagles are yelling

Mits said...

poof at LW

Mits said...

wow, that long, Bob?

Mits said...

NBG cam with no wind, that is a rarity.

Bob Quinn said...

This is what Lisa said, "They had the first part of the Drive open a couple Saturdays ago, when they unfortunately had a big crowd. The people wore down the road so much, they had to close it the next day. Word is it might not be paved until summer, but once spring gets closer, they might try to reopen it and let people drive on the dirt."

Mits said...

wonder if these are the same people who did the bay bridge:):)?

Mits said...

big eagle butt on view at HI

Bob Quinn said...

I really miss access to the first part of the drive. Some great photo ops there. Good news is the osprey will be back in a few weeks.

Mits said...

I know, can't wait for them to get back....hope they have success this year.

floralgirl said...

The wildlife drive is my favorite part of BW....

Mits said...

noisy crows up in Maine!!!

paula eagleholic said...

K26 at PH...she laid first egg last year on the 24th....forum is all excited...

paula eagleholic said...

She sure has been checking out the bowl a lot today....laying down in it again...

Mits said...

I bet they are:)

movin said...

Eagle (female, I think) working on nest cup and now setting on it at PH/Santa Cruz.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

movin said...

OOps! Now I see Paula's comment.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

movin said...

Paula, how many eggs did Two Harbors lay this year??

I lost track after the first, and every time I look in when she is rolling them, I am only able to see one....


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Mits said...

on Wild watch cams they have removed cam #3 from Kent, maybe there will be some more news soon.

Mits said...

I saw TH roll 2 eggs today, rarely watch the ones on the west coast, don't know when they were laid, Paula is our west coast authority.

Mits said...

Although I really do like LW and Hornby a lot.

movin said...

Hi, Mits. I suspected she had at least two...based on previous years.

K-26 is still setting in the cup in the same direction...it looks like she is serious this time. Look for an egg today.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

movin said...

Hahaha. I barely wrote that, and she flew off!!

Well, you can expect an egg soon at PH.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Mits said...

she's gone on my cam.

floralgirl said...

EGG Roll our nest- my feed keeps freezing.....
I really like the cam at Hornby, love watching the eagles come soaring in.

Mits said...

would love to live in one of the homes below the nest.

deb said...

I am home. I got may errands done and it was so nice, I did a little exploring. Now I have the front and back doors open letting in fresh air! I am going to enjoy it while I can. It is in the 60's!!

Mits said...

it is 38° here Deb, but it is coming this way:)

Mits said...

eagle back at HI

Mits said...

2nd one just flew in

deb said...

I would, too! Can you imagine having eagles flying overhead every day.

Mits said...

it would be nice, and I would not tear their nest down:)

Mits said...

Deb, there was an eagle at LW a little while ago.

hedgie said...

Getting ready to mix up the pancakes and start the sausage gravy...I'm cheating...using a can of Libby's...it's good, but doesn't have nearly as much sausage in it as I put in when I make it from scratch!

Mits said...

I can hear the eagle at PH

floralgirl said...

OOh yeah, on an island with bald eagles, I'll take it...Hornby Island

Mits said...

I'm cheating too, got the shake and bake pancake mix, but will be doing the link sausage:)

Mits said...

sounds ideal....don't forget to recycle...Megan did you notice the roadside flower stand....you can set up your business right under the eagle tree.

movin said...

OK, I read the nest observations on the TH nest, and she laid 1st on 2/18, and according to Paula's report, they first saw the second on the morning of Saturday, 2/21.



C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Mits said...

looks like BRS might be stopping for the night, think he is close to Columbus, Ohio.

floralgirl said...

Oh, I saw it, but I'm retiring to the island, so my flower supply will be limited- I'll be busy sitting on the beaches...and birdwatching..

floralgirl said...

Oh I just found my lot- now to get that Governement bailout check to finance it-
Price: $1,195,000
Property Size: 9.98 acres

Full Description: A rare opportunity to purchase an amazing waterfront acreage on Hornby Island's northern shore. There is approximately 250 feet of waterfront with a gentle entry on to a pebble beach in a gorgeous, secluded bay with absolutely spectacular views. The property is 9.98 acres, forested and undeveloped. McLean Road is a no-thru road in an area of large rural properties. This amazing property is perfect for a recreational retreat or private estate.

Mema Jo said...

Seems as though I always get back here in time to do the

S P L I T

with my buddies!

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