Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Tuesday

New thread. Very cold this AM.

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Just Vicky said...

Thank You Steve!!!!!

Costume Lady said...

Good Morning, Vicky:)

Just Vicky said...

Good morning Wanda!!!

Costume Lady said...

I was going to ask you how much snow you have in COMMODE TOWN, but remembered, you don't live there anymore...Do you have a lot of snow where you are?

Just Vicky said...

Commode town does not have any snow! I do live in Commode Town!

Costume Lady said...

Wonder why I thought you moved?
Must be another one of those SENIOR MOMENTS!

Mits said...

thanks Vicky and Steve.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning everyone!! Excitement at BWE. That is wonderful. Thanks Megan and Suzanne for the pics!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I am gonna try to lurk today and work more than I blog, but ya'll holler if something eggciting happens!!

Just Vicky said...

Top of the morning to you Mits and Sissy!

Mits said...

BRS still at TS

Costume Lady said...

Lib & Belle need to do some house cleaning...that nest is a MESS! I guess it must be extra insulation for the 3 Mountaineggs.

Just Vicky said...

Mits I think BRS is camping out in the Waffle House!

Mits said...

looks like a dusting of snow at Finland

Costume Lady said...

BRS has a long trip ahead of him. He never seems to be home...wonder if there is a Mrs. Steve?

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES & 2 BWE EAGLETS!!!!!----Thanks STEVEN & CONGRATS! VICKY---Our #1 EAGLE MOMMA --- today & every day!!---MORNIN' VICKY-&--WANDA!--- This is ONE OF THE COLDEST DAYS we have had----10°---(now that's COOL!)----

WHOA JO!!!!----ANY BABY YET?????????

Mits said...

Wanda he was off over the Presidents' long holiday weekend, he lives in Texas, and I saw a woman pick him up the day he went on his mini vacation....yes he said not much around there, Vicky, but he did take pics of Daytonas' bike week

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' HELEN & 'LURKIN' SISSY!!---need to check my emails---

glo said...

Good morning everyone. Looks like things are pretty special at bW and they are doing very well. What a relief.

Its NCTC's turn. Keep that forecast nice which means do warm ir up a tad there and very soon.

Mits said...

pandas are still inside this a.m., don't know why, usually out by 7:30a.m., but the icy roads could be making keepers run late.

floralgirl said...

Supposed to be in the mid 50's by the end of the week, perfect hatching weather...

Mits said...

NCTC NEST WEATHER.....

Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 9 am EST this morning...
Today
Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as 5 below this morning.
» ZIP Code Detail
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly clear. Lows around 6 above. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 1 below.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
» ZIP Code Detail
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 20. South winds around 5 mph in the evening...becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
» ZIP Code Detail
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
AMEN, BUT BY WEEKEND SHOULD BE IN THE 60'S

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Again All in Eagleland

VICKY that http doesn't bring anything of Kent up???

Costume Lady said...

I have posted an enhanced photo of BW chicklets...can see them much better now. I had forgotten how TINY they are:) (Wild and Wonderful)

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' GLO!----It's colder here in WV than it is at BWE site!!---

Mits said...

BLACKWATER NEST FORCAST

Today
Mostly sunny and brisk. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Wind chill values near zero early this morning.
» ZIP Code Detail
Tonight
Clear. Lows around 13. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 4 above.
Wednesday
Sunny. Cold with highs in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
» ZIP Code Detail
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Milder. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
» ZIP Code Detail
Thursday Night and Friday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
Friday Night through Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 60.
AMEN

wvgal_dana said...

BWE babies showing

Just Vicky said...

http://www.critterzoom.com/eagleslKent.php

That's what I was given from Larry Dana!

Mits said...

it is 16° in Cambridge and 11° in Romney

hedgie said...

Morning all. Great news at BWE. Snow White and Frosty looking good!
Thanks for new Kent link, Vicky...I found yesterday that the old one was saying inactive, too.
Dana, Margy's shift started at 6am.

Costume Lady said...

Temps will be warming up here...41 Tues...49...Wed...56...Thurs...59...Fri...50...Sat.

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Mits said...

ok that one didn't work either...

wvgal_dana said...

Thanks VICKY ( :

other thread copied at 1 not l

Costume Lady said...

Fri, Sat, and Sun. nights are going to be 38,40,33...above freezing..that will allow our babies a good start:)

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MEGAN & DANA!!---Yeah MEGAN that's what our weather folks have been telling us--WARMER mid-week!!----40s--50s!--
MEGAN---when did you first notice the "little one"?----

Mits said...

Deb had it on last night, it is a crittercam, so Jim was looking in the wrong place, can't access it from the old page of Wild Watch

Mits said...

my tiny URL, not working again:(

Costume Lady said...

I tried Kent last night and it FROZE my 'puter...had to reboot. A lot of the newer sites freeze me up, so I don't even bother with them. I do want to see Kent...alway loved those 3 cams. Maybe I'll try opening it up on IE.

Mits said...

this is address straight from the KENT cam page...would not let me do a tiny url....

http://www.critterzoom.com/eagleslKent.php don't know why it will not work?

normabyrd said...

OH YEAH DANA!!!---Aren't they ADORABLE?-----Really they are more than adorable----just need to find the right WORD!!---ho!! That little wobbly head---WOW!

Costume Lady said...

TRY THIS FOR KENT:
http://www.thermosight.com/AutoEagle.htm

Mits said...

right now Wanda it is only 1 cam, done by the same company as LW, the nest does not look like it is ready for nesting this year, unless they really work hard the next couple of weeks

floralgirl said...

Saw it this morning, Norma, as soon as Mom got off the nest cup- just about 20 minutes earlier than yesterday.

Costume Lady said...

SORRY, that's last Summer:(

Mits said...

I just sent you the link that I have from the site, Wanda

Mits said...

Deb will straighten us all out when she gets here:)

Costume Lady said...

THANKS, HELEN..that worked for me (Kent). No, it doesn't look like a nest ready for occupancy:(

Mits said...

ahh pandas are outside and it looks like we have a cam volunteer on duty, so might see some fun in the snow.

normabyrd said...

MEGAN!---did it bring a tear to your eye?---I get so carried away when I see a baby bird---makes me feel all warm & fuzzy--ho!

hedgie said...

Dana,Vicki's link worked for me.

Costume Lady said...

Norma, so glad that you are back on here with us to see all this NEW LIFE happening:)

floralgirl said...

No tears, Norma, but it is so amazing to be able to see these chicks as they just hatch. Gotta love these cams.

wvgal_dana said...

I HAVE IT UP TO WITH VICKY'S LINK

LYNN DO NOT GO OUTSIDE...You won't be able to breath!!!!! FREEZING COLD!!!

Mits said...

how ever you get to the Kent site it has LW on it too, so I just bookmarked it.

wvgal_dana said...

Trying again if doesn't work will delete


KENT NEW NEST

Mits said...

BRS is on the road:)

wvgal_dana said...

THAT WORKED JUST CLICK ON BLUE TINY LINK

Mits said...

itinerary for BRS........

Port Orange, FL - St Augustine, FL - DeLand, FL - Grand Prairie, TX (1228 Miles)

Mits said...

Howdy Folks!




Nope, no steak lastnight. Instead I had a hamburger. TK had a choice of can food or dry food. LOL




Short post here because I gotta get moving as soon as I find some coffee, but I didn't want to start the day without sayinghowdy to ya!

wvgal_dana said...

Mits that part of Texas where he is going. Is that anywhere near Lolly?

Mits said...

I don't know if Lolly lives near Dallas or Houston.?

deb said...

Good morning, everyone. I see Frosty has hatched. What a cute little pair of eaglet chicks!

hedgie said...

Wanda, already been out...wood, doggie, and paper....had my scarf over my face for sure!!
Getting ready for funeral....going to leave you fine fowl folks so I don't linger and end up having to rush. See you this afternoon. Have fun cam watching and blogging!

hedgie said...

Oh..forgot to say...thhis puter must have been old....got a message to update to IE 7...and now I can open favs on tabs!!! Thank goodness! Bye-e-e-e!

floralgirl said...

Sun is shining and temp has warmed up to 13° with 18 to 25 mph winds..looking for my flip flops...

floralgirl said...

BWE is up!

deb said...

This is from Tom Otto:

One camera view is back online at Critterzoom.com and will soon be back online at WDFW.

http://www.critterzoom.com/eaglesl.php

Click the "Kent Eagle Cam" on the left side menu.

Mits said...

that is what I have, Deb...both cams are on there:)

deb said...

You can watch LW through the Kent site, too. Go to this page, WildWatch and click the Live cams button at the very top of the page.

Mits said...

BRS must be a his first stop.

Mits said...

I never noticed that.

Lolly said...

Good morning! I guess Snow White and now Frosty ( Yea!) makes us all Eaglet Aunts! Wanda, great picture on Wild and Wonderful!

Mits, Dana......I live just south of Fort Worth. (Where the west begins!) Grand Prarie is about 40 minutes east. We go through Grand Prarie on the way to Dallas. We are approx 4 1/2 hours from Houston. Tomorrow we are heading to Texas hill country, south of us and west and a little south of Austin.

Mits said...

official notice from Lisa...

Nest Update

03/03/09:
Chick Alert!

We now have two eaglets. The younger eaglet hatched early this morning, so the chicks are only about a day apart.

We'll try to do a blog update tonight and a gallery update over the next couple days.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good morning to everyone from a balmy 9 degrees in Bluefield!

Mits said...

so do you get free hot chocolate if temp goes below freezing, Sharon?

Mits said...

wow, ominous looking skies over BWO

Mits said...

NBG is up and running, and swaying too, but just a little bit.

floralgirl said...

I bet you get warm lemonade....

Mits said...

mmm, not sure about warm lemonade, but it might be good....I have a new coffee pot from Keurig.....it uses the pods....I can have coffee, tea or hot chocolate at the drop of a pod....no more wasted coffee thrown down the drain.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Megan, we really should get warm lemonade! It is so cold.

Mits said...

well NBG was up, now just a white screen.

Mits said...

ok I refreshed NBG, back up

Lolly said...

Wanda...just saw where you asked me a question last night.

Yes, we are going to Colorado in June. We always go to Rocky Mt. Natl. Park. Have reservations at the best site for our trailer and a tent for Laurel's family.

We used to tent camp ourselves when the kids were little. We loved it! Now give me a bed!! We will have no hookups, but that is okay. Just give me a bed!

floralgirl said...

Ok, how about hot toddys when the temp goes below 31°

Mits said...

Deb, HH osprey is laying in the nest like she is incubating, do we have a time of when they lay eggs?

Lolly said...

Going to read the paper now and enjoy my coffee.

Have a great day!!!!

wvgal_dana said...

So Mits it makes 1 cup at a time?

Mits said...

dawn has arrived at HI, beautiful bird sounds.

Mits said...

well the crows have arrived and it is a bit noisy at HI

Mits said...

eagle up in Maine

deb said...

Both eagles at BWE.

Mits said...

yes, 1 cup at a time:)

movin said...



**GOOD MORNING**

**EVERYONE**


jIM

deb said...

That was fast. Now only one at BWE.

Sun is rising in Kent and in LW.

I have HH Osprey open.

Mits said...

Cambidge, MD weather forcast...love those south winds coming in soon...

Today
Mostly sunny and brisk. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Wind chill values near zero early this morning.
» ZIP Code Detail
Tonight
Clear. Lows around 13. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 4 above.
Wednesday
Sunny. Cold with highs in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
» ZIP Code Detail
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Milder. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
» ZIP Code Detail

wvgal_dana said...

I am trying to find anything about the Osprey at Horby Island Sidney for laying last season. So far nothing...

WOW NEAT we have been drinking Instant coffee HATE IT!!! I will have to look into that coffee maker THANK YOU...I might get free of Instant yeahhhhh

movin said...

Deb, how did you open Kent?? Does it have a new link?

I have 3-4 from last year, but none of them have working cams.


Jim

wvgal_dana said...

JIM go to 8:35 this thread and click on tiny blue link takes you to Kent New Cam.

wvgal_dana said...

The Hancock Forum does NOT list in their Osprey Cam for last Season
Horby Osprey Cam. So it might have not been up.

movin said...

Thanks, Dana.


Jim

deb said...

I don't see an egg at Hilton Head Osprey, but that is the female there.

deb said...

Both Osprey were just at HH, but that was very fast in and out.

Mits said...

Kent nest does not look so bad in the daylight.

deb said...

Yes, it does look bigger now, doesn't it.

HH osprey's first egg was March 16th last year, 3 eggs, none successfully hatched. If the Osprey follows the eagles, dates won't mean too much this year. Gone from HH.

movin said...

gREat picture at Kent, small nest. It looks good though, I wonder if they will be able to build it enough to use it this year...

I've got an early appointment to get my car serviced; so I'm afraid I will have to sign off for now.


Jim

Mits said...

fat squirrels at Saline

Mits said...

coatis in Equador hummer feeder

Mits said...

jubby just called from California, at the office already, that man works too hard:(

Mits said...

eagle at HI

Mits said...

can hear the other eagle calling out

Mits said...

and she left to see where he is.

Mits said...

was reading the info on HI chat room and they think this pair is 25 years old.

wvgal_dana said...

Mits are you watching Osprey at Hornby or Hilton Head? Hilton Head Osprey was watched last season but don't see where Hornby Opsrey was online.

Mits said...

also got this time table for this pair.....

EGG LAYING - March 25, plus or minus one week. A second egg 2 or 3 days later.

paula eagleholic said...

Morning all!

Hurray for Snow White and Frosty at BWE!!

Mits said...

hilton head osprey nest.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

There is a Eurasian Eagle Owl on the today show. Beautiful.

deb said...

Eaglets visible!

deb said...

I didn't see it until the end of the first refresh, of course they are covered up again.

Mits said...

man they are quick....would like to see some more food brought in like yesterday

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning All
I may as well leave emails until later - I think I opened the good ones! The jokes can wait until later!

Congratulations go out to
Lady & Lord Blackwater


Now - you know who is next!!!!!

Mema Jo said...

Going over to the Critterzoom!

wvgal_dana said...

Some information found on Hilton Head Osprey--sure HOPE THEY DO BETTER 2009:

Season 2007 and Season 2008 3 eggs laid 2008 - an intruder osprey kept attacking
"Ollie" the male repeatedly.
Was the intruder’s presence the cause of our pair not producing any hatchlings?
It’s possible that in combination with the severe weather mid April and the pair not
incubating their eggs during this timeframe caused the eggs not to develop.
Did the colder weather a few weeks ago harm the eggs while the adults left the nest
totally unguarded? Our ospreys returned, but were not attentive to their eggs while
the weather was unfavorably cool.

Well, it looks as if we struck out again with our osprey’s clutch of eggs hatching
this season 2008. This puts us at 0-2 so far with our osprey cam.

deb said...

BWE Chicks visible.

Mits said...

awwwww:)

deb said...

They are getting a good feeding right now.

paula eagleholic said...

Oops better get that stick out of the way at BWE

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Are ya'll watching NZ? I reckon that is Tai rolling down the hill over and over again!! Having too much fun!!!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN'---MOVIN'JIM--DEB---LOLLY---SHARON---PAULA--& JO!!!------(hope I didn't miss anyone) ----WARMING UP HERE IN THE MOUNTAIN STATE---It's 19° now!!!!

normabyrd said...

WHOA! BEAUTIFUL HELEN!!----I'll take some of your new coffee!!---If it gives me energy!!!!----

normabyrd said...

MEMA JO!!----Have I missed any baby news????

normabyrd said...

WHOA!---I can't see NZOO!!---I am BLUE-- ho!---I am LITERALLY BLUE!!

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, Norma...only new baby is at BWE!!

Our eagles sure could play pick up sticks in the nest...

Mema Jo said...

Maternity Update

No new News yet
Dr appointment around noon hour
Will keep you posted!

Thanks for asking!!!



BBL

Mits said...

Norma are you on the National Zoo site cams or Animal Planet

normabyrd said...

JO!---I'm so sorry---I bet everyone has been driving you crazy -- asking all the time!!----Poor little thing---must be worn out!! --- thoughts & prayers---

deb said...

Eagle at Hornby.

deb said...

Make that two!

Mits said...

eagle at BWO too.

Just Vicky said...
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wvgal_dana said...

No Norma you didn't miss anyone...lol just a whole bunch lol

normabyrd said...

SORRY HELEN!----I was on NZ00!!

wvgal_dana said...

I'm "pulling your leg Norma" ( :

wvgal_dana said...

Lynn was in Norma but she had to go to a funeral. Her son-in-law's brother-in-law passed.

Bird Girl said...

I'm alive!!!! The move went fine, I have tons of boxes to unpack. I'm quite sore and have a lovely collection of bruises, scrapes, nicks and chipped nails.

I'll pop in later this week to update the blog about my Zebra finch chicks, who are all doing well!

Take care everyone!


Your own Bird Girl

normabyrd said...

DANA---I never did get her relationship with BIL straighted out!!!---At first--I thought it was her son!!---Must have been her brother-in-law??

deb said...

Wow, that's way early for Libby. I see an empty nest with something laying in the nest bowl.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' BIRD GIRL!!----I see you still have that adorable 'SASSY' chick!!----ho!

wvgal_dana said...

VICKY when was the egg laid at Montana?

floralgirl said...

I don't see it- have the popup cam open, looks small to be an egg, and where is the adult now?

normabyrd said...

The VA LADY rolled her eggs---but couldn't see----She looks so different today----Sun is shining on her today!!--

floralgirl said...

BOTH OUR NEST

floralgirl said...

ANd eagle on eggs flew out-switch

deb said...

I don't think there is an egg at Libby, either. Egg cup looks good. March 19 is the target date there, but as we have seen dates aren't quite so predictable this year.

normabyrd said...

Several DEER at PA SITE----Something startled them & they scattered FAST!!! -- ho!

paula eagleholic said...

Switch our nest

floralgirl said...

Wow- he is hunkered down in all that fluff- still such a cold day-24° and gusting winds...says the windchill is 15°

Mema Jo said...

I am out of here for a few hours....

You are a flock of GREAT nest watchers!
I know you won't miss anything!

BBL

normabyrd said...

Every time I get near our nest---COMPUTER---FREEZES!!

deb said...

Both red-tails in Tulsa, make that one.

deb said...

make that none! Very quick in and out. It is really windy today in Tulsa.

normabyrd said...

DEB!---What's your temp today!!---

normabyrd said...

DEB---I'm not thinking today!!---I haven't heard how your sister is doing!----Does she still have pain? Bless Her Heart---

deb said...

We are warmer than you are today. It is 28 here, windchill is 15.

deb said...

She did the other day when the weather was changing, but most of the time it is just when she has to sit up, etc. that she has pain, Norma.

normabyrd said...

DEB---Will keep her in my thoughts & prayers----

wvgal_dana said...

Finally got Libby Dam in Montana cam up....NO EGG HERE???? I go along with Megan and Deb. Sorry no egg yet for Libby Dam Vicky.

floralgirl said...

Lunchtime at BWE!

normabyrd said...

HEY DANA!---Just checked---the DONKEYS are out today!!---

wvgal_dana said...

BWE feeding time for little fuzz balls. ( :

normabyrd said...

MEGAN---4th quarter moon?

normabyrd said...

MEGAN---I was WRONG!!!----I meant to say FIRST QUARTER MOON!!!

floralgirl said...

43% of full, Norma:) first quarter is correct...

wvgal_dana said...

That Decorah, IA nest is beautiful up close. You can really see the egg. Mom & Dad have been switching very often.

wvgal_dana said...

They are out Norma you're right ( :

normabyrd said...

HH OSPREY gave me a MEAN LOOK &
the RED THING is back!!!

normabyrd said...

THANKS DANA!----I am going to check that site!

Mits said...

chicks in view

Mits said...

eagle back feeding chicks

normabyrd said...

Couldn't get the DECORAH site!!---
Need to try later!!!

normabyrd said...

Hi MITS!----need food!!

deb said...

Those Hornby eagles are sure vocal. I see one tail.

Mits said...

no thanks, Norma, I'm good, got food here:)..lol

NatureNut said...

Hooray, Hooray, BW Baby Frosty hatched today!!!

Just found out from naturalist's computer during lunch!Elec troubles here-had to reboot over 6 times! Heck of a way to run a business!
We've seen lots of birds at feeders today that normally would be on the ground, even cardinal on suet---& bluebird pair eating the winterberry. No big birds & thankfully the ospreys did NOT come yet.
Later... ☺

normabyrd said...

VERY CLEVER HELEN!----ho!----I am having an egg sandwich!!!

Mits said...

now that sounds good....I've got eggs:)

Mits said...

turning chicks at BWE:)

Mits said...

at least that is what it looks like

Mits said...

1 turkey Pix

Mits said...

chicks in view

deb said...

They are so cute, can't wait until sometime this weekend.

Mits said...

I love there little black eyes

Mits said...

eagles body heat sure has melted the snow

Mits said...

beautiful cardinal at okie feeder

deb said...

Very pretty, I rearranged all my favorites and couldn't find it.

Mits said...

split coming soon.

Mits said...

feeding again at BWE

wvgal_dana said...

HOPE THIS WORKS NORMA


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