Friday, April 24, 2009

Friday

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paula eagleholic said...

Yes, Lisa is surely happy today!

Keep your fingers crossed for a good season at BWO....they're due!

Gonna go play outside with the dogs!

ceil said...

You are right Paula. They are due for a good season. Congrats to BWO and Lisa.

ceil said...

Hidey is now looking for food and I think it has found some old leftovers.

Mits said...

it is breezy at the nest....Accu-Weather real time forcast...


78°F
RealFeel®
75°F
Winds: SSE
at 13mph
Sunny
Humidity: 31%
Dew Point: 46° F Pressure: 30.13 in
Visibility: 10 Miles..amen:)

Mits said...

I am sooooo glad that they are doing this to give Mei a more quiet setting.......

Visiting the pandas? You can see the Zoo's male pandas outside from early morning until 3 p.m. each day. The Panda House will be closed until further notice. We don't know whether Mei Xiang is pregnant but due to her her early estrus and the Zoo's large spring crowds, Zoo staff made this decision to give her a quiet environment. Thanks for your understanding.

AMEN !!!!!!!!!!!:)

ceil said...

Sounds like a good idea. It can get very loud when bus loads of children get together.

Mits said...

The noise level is awful....no need for the screaming and yelling to be going on, I know San Diego does not let its visitors to pandas do all that yelling

Mits said...

well looks like Hidey is going to look for her own food in the nest

Mits said...

nice wingercises

magpie said...

So, that's really our Eaglet in the nest? Are you all sure someone did not switch babies when I was out of commission these last couple of days?

What a difference a few days and a bunch of fish makes !

hedgie said...

Glad to hear that they made that decision, Mits. Let Mama Mei have her pesce and quiet.

Mits said...

I know Margy, turned it on one time today thought it was an adult.

ceil said...

Hi Margy. How are you feeling? Hope a little better.

magpie said...

Me too Mits! I thought it was Belle leaning over cleaning the nest or something.

Hidey is really enjoying flexing those wings this evening! So, heart failure will surely cure whatever I'm taking medicine for.
xo

magpie said...

Eaglet at Sutton looks he has been rolling around in dryer lint!

magpie said...

Making a comeback, Ceil - thanks...

ceil said...

You can't keep a good woman down.

magpie said...

( You're kind, Ceil ! )

It is so exciting that our Sharp-eyed Paula saw that first egg at BWO! Now, an Osprey on the nest all night tonight! I could tell Paula was getting a sneakin' feeling in her comments leading up to the Egg Sighting!
A great way to kick off the week-end.

magpie said...

Holey Moley, that little old unhatched egg is visible again at Sutton :(

Ms Bookworm said...

I just saw one of the adults fly under the nest, apparently to another tree branch, and after about a minute, they're now in the nest with Hidey. The flight pattern was from upper right to lower left corner. Question: what does the tree look like? How many branches are above and below the nest? Just curious.

Ms Bookworm said...

Is there a way to tell the adult eagles apart when they're not on the nest together? I think that's Belle there now, but not certain. Sometimes the camera causes a 'fun house effect' and they appear to change size as they move around. OH! Now Liberty is there on the nest, too! Made a slight adjustment to the furniture, and now he's gone again. That IS Belle!

paula eagleholic said...

That was Belle that just left...Lib is on the back.

He is lighter in color and smaller than Belle. That's about the only way to tell. Sometimes it's a real crap shoot!

paula eagleholic said...

You can also tell by their habits sometimes. Lib likes to perch at the back of the nest

deb said...

Ms. Bookworm, Mema Jo has a picture of the tree as her avatar, I'll find it for you.

paula eagleholic said...

I'll direct you to some pics of the nest in a moment

deb said...

Paula, do you have tree pictures handy?

paula eagleholic said...

Belle is back...

Also, you can se more of Lib's tail than Belle's tail

paula eagleholic said...

Here's pics from last years visit - more of the whole tree in the second half of the pictures

June 7th visit

paula eagleholic said...

And Jo's pic is on my webpage...

http://www.eagletmomsters.com/

Ms Bookworm said...

Thanks! I appreciate the info. Very helpful! :o]

Mits said...

egg in view at BWO

paula eagleholic said...

No Problem!

And Hakuna Matata!!!

LOL, heard that today, just had to throw that in there too.

deb said...

Thanks, I figured you would have them. Jo hasn't been on today, unless I missed her. She had chills last night, so I hope she is feeling okay.

paula eagleholic said...

Wowwee,,sure can see that egg good now!

deb said...

Egg showing at BWO!

Mits said...

geshundteit, Paula.

deb said...

I see Mits already said that. :)

Mits said...

I emailed Jo, have not heard from her;(

Mits said...

that's ok Deb:)

paula eagleholic said...

That BWO nest looks pretty darn good considering that was a completely empty box!

paula eagleholic said...

And been enough HP there, should be about a dozen eggs ;O

Mits said...

I think they have it just they way that they want it, stream-lined, not cluttered

paula eagleholic said...

Osprey off the nest at BWO!!

paula eagleholic said...

Awww, hope Jo isn't too sick...

paula eagleholic said...

Opsrey back

paula eagleholic said...

Parent at BWE

deb said...

Osprey gone again from BWO.

paula eagleholic said...

Osprey off the nest again.

Looks like parent spending the night at BWE

deb said...

You can see the Wildwatch Osprey egg now, too.

paula eagleholic said...

That was laid today, too, I think.

deb said...

I saw your post earlier, so I checked and found them incubating.

paula eagleholic said...

BWO still off the nest...wonder if osprey is perched on the cam?

Bob Quinn said...

Just checking in. What's going on at BWO? This is concerning.

hedgie said...

BWO in nest now...egg showing! Maybe she's antsy because she's getting ready to lay another!?!?

deb said...

There we go, back again. What's the weather like at BWO? if it is warmer, the egg should be okay uncovered for awhile.

Bob Quinn said...

Lisa just sent me this: "I think it might be delayed incubation -- she's back now. I remember last year they were off the first egg for a while and we got all excited, but then the incubation was more constant when the second egg arrived"

hedgie said...

Or maybe she got the egg too hot. It's been a warm one in the sun today.

deb said...

That would be really quick for laying, there is usually 1-2 days between eggs. It could be inexperience, since this is a new couple?

deb said...

Yeah, Lisa! Thanks, Bob, for posting her answer.

Mits said...

nice mild night at BWO...

Currently At 9:26PM[ More ] 63°F
RealFeel®
62°F
Winds: SSE
at 6mph
Clear
Humidity: 74%
Dew Point: 55° F Pressure: 30.26 in
Visibility: 4 Miles

paula eagleholic said...

They have some newer banding pics up at NBG...at least new to me! I didn't see these yesterday...3 eaglets in the bag, etc.

paula eagleholic said...

BWO back on egg

hedgie said...

She's settled back down now. Good girl.

deb said...

The bear has been coming to the Snowman cam already. I just read that they are waiting for its nightly visit.

paula eagleholic said...

TH and WE chicks are really getting big too....so are Caltrans triplets!

Melanie said...

Hello! I am new here on the blog but have been enjoying the eaglet's adventure for several weeks. Can some one, however, tell me if what I am seeing at the Palmetto Osprey site is normal?? Looks like an adult is down and bloody - no movement at all. Am I seeing things? I haven't gotten a response from taht blog site. Thank you. Melanie in Oregon

deb said...

Heart failure. Melanie, the red is from the sun, that happens every night. It looks like the cam is stuck, since it should be dark there. The cam is in Hilton Head, SC.

Lolly said...

Hi all! Late getting on. Worked in the yard til late and then we ate dinner on the patio. After dinner we just sat and enjoyed the evening. Such a pleasant time of year. Everything is green and it is not terribly hot.

So excited for BWO! I know Lisa is celebrating!

Went right to the snowman cam. Want to see that bear again. I could not believe it when I saw him last fall.

deb said...

At least, I am pretty sure that is what we are seeing. Sometimes the setting sun is so bad, the whole nest is red.

I watch that nest a lot, but was gone all day and hadn't check it.

deb said...

Lolly, it sounds like it is late tonight, just our luck it won't show up.

Snowmancam

Melanie said...

Phew! Thank you, Deb. Didn't mean to scare anyone - I was just very concerned and couldn't figure out what I was looking at. I knew it was dark back Eask, but my computer continues to behave like the cam is refreshing. The chicks are adorable and after having found Hidey's cam and the RTH cam in Portland, and the 3 eaglets banded yesterday, my coworkers and I are now hooked! Beautiful birds, all. Mel

deb said...

Melanie, there is an eagle nest cam that is in Oregon, I will get the link for you!

deb said...

Deschutes Eagle Cam

Melanie said...

Oh! That would be wonderful to access that cam. We see a lot of hawks here in the Rouge River Valley, So. Oregon, but I've never seen an eagle here in Oregon. Thank you. Mel

deb said...

There is one egg there. The poor eagles had about 1-2 weeks of incubating in snow, they always looked so cold. They have names, I'll have to see if I can find them, I don't remember what they are.

deb said...

Lady O and Cascade, at least, those are the names they use on the Maine Forum.

deb said...

Oregon
Oregon's breeding bald eagle population increased from 20 pairs in 1971 to about 500 in 2007 (5, 146). Eagles now nest in 32 of 36 counties and are especially common at Upper Klamath Lake, along the Columbia River below Portland, at Crane Prairie and at Wickiup Reservoir (136).

deb said...

We use a lot of abbreviations here, so make sure and ask if you have questions. We have been trying to post links, since we have had a lot of new people on in the last few weeks. Sometimes, though, we get going to fast.

Melanie said...

Thank you, Deb for the site info and the history. Have dialed into the Deschutes cam - magnficient scenery. Lady O and Cascade it is. We are now hopefully out of the "snow season".. seems to last longer into the first quarter of the New Year each year. Weather trying to warm up the past few days, but now we are back to frost at night and windy during the day. Should be warm, though, for birth of the new eaglet. Thank you again for your assistance. I'll check all the cams tomorrow and hopefully I'll be able to make better sense out of what I am seeing in the Osprey nest. Good evening, all. Mel

Lolly said...

Deb, when I clicked on the Oregon nest, I got the message that it is not a trusted site and it was recommended to close that page. I guess it is a cam you watch regularly and there have been no problems?

deb said...

Yes, we have watched it for a few years now, Lolly. Last year there was some sort of territory fight, then a snow storm and they abandoned the nest. It is nice to see they are doing well this year.

deb said...

If I remember right, the state of Oregon sponsors the site, the Parks Division or something.

deb said...

BEAR!!

deb said...

It just went behind the snowman.

magpie said...

I see that Bear....
still visible on the "yellow still" but I just a tail flick on the other feed

deb said...

I hope Lolly checks, she was wanting to see the bear again.

Are you feeling better, Margy?

Lolly said...

You can just "bearly" see him!

magpie said...

Bear is ooching its way out a little

deb said...

Bear is sitting down.

deb said...

Then up on hind legs, now walking like a bear again.

paula eagleholic said...

I'm dozing off...gonna hit the hay...going to Mom's over the weekend...will check in tom morning...

magpie said...

Oh Man just up on its hind legs -
Yes, Deb...better by the hour, thanks.

deb said...

Good one, Lolly, glad you caught him!

Lolly said...

Did you see him stand on his hind legs?>

Lolly said...

When I was watching last fall a bear stuck his nose right up to the cam. Cool!

Lolly said...

Wonder what is keeping his interest behind the snowman?

magpie said...

Good question, Lolly, doesn't he know we want to see him ???

deb said...

On the blog they said it tore down a feeder, I wonder if that is where it is?

I am tired, so going start winding down and read a little. Night everyone.

Costume Lady said...

How exciting...a BEAR!

mgmccfolkart said...

do you think that he is dreaming of flying? he stretches out one wing .-maybe it is growing pains.. .

Costume Lady said...

Nite, Deb.

hedgie said...

Bear is still on still cam with every refresh, in one position or another...but not showing at all on live stream....????

Costume Lady said...

I finally had a moment to get on here and now it's bedtime:(.
Just wanted to tell you that my photos of the Road Trip will be delayed a little longer. I had a slide show on my blog, of Gene's photos and accidently deleted it, now I can't get it back.
Will work on it in the morning.

Lolly said...

Did you see the games you can play while watching the snowman cam? LOL That is what I have been doing. Crazy!

hedgie said...

G'night Paula and Deb.
Hey, Wanda! Let's tell Margy it's time to get back in bed!!

hedgie said...

Wanda, now there's a picture blog cop, huh?? Bummer! Know you'll get them back on...no rush! Did you post them to the yahoo album, too?

Costume Lady said...

Margy, just because you are feeling better, doesn't mean you can stay up all night...It's bedtime!

Costume Lady said...

No, I didn't post them to Yahoo Album...Blogger photo cop was not responsible...just a dumb move on my part:(

hedgie said...

Sending out a call for Jo and Dana....hope you are both NOT SICK! Wishing you both a good night and hoping to see you tomorrow.
Many MIA momsters and dadsters...Dave? Red? Vicki? Wishing you all well, too.

magpie said...

Good Night, Deb

Good to see you back Wanda,
that bear is giving us the slip

Yes, Mothers....I am headed for the pillows (again, for the 50th time in two days! )

Good Night, Hedgie, Wanda, Lolly, mgmccfolkart, and everyone still up and about..xox

magpie said...

Soon as I posted I saw the bear on all fours, now where is he ?

hedgie said...

Lolly, didn't notice games....but was looking at some of their blogger chat.....strange! Of course, we've commented on thst before!

magpie said...

I think he want high-tailing past the goose and out of sight

Lolly said...

Nite Margy. Hope you have a good nite's sleep and wake up feeling much better in the morning!

Lolly said...

Have the house open and can smell a black and white kitty. Glad my black and white domestic cat is in the house!

Lolly said...

I think the bear is still behind the snowman. Just saw a little movement.

Mits said...

lol....Deb.....loved your one word post....BEAR.....and everyone went running.....good night everyone.:)

Mits said...

osprey at FINNEY'S nest

hedgie said...

Well, I'm calling it a night, too. Much more work to do tomorrow, so better rest these aching joints and muscles!
Prayers for ALL.

Mits said...

beautiful sunrise at Finland nest, but MT

Mits said...

here comes the boat at FINLAND

Mits said...

MEL.....Deb is right that cam always looks bright red at sundown...
The webcam is active between 6:30am - 8:00pm daily.

Locks on that view till the morning

Lolly said...

Bear is still hiding behind the snowman. Oh, well, time for bed. Nite Mits and anyone else still up!

Sweet dreams!

Costume Lady said...

I'm going to turn in, also. Hope to see all of you tomorrow...going to be 90° tomorrow!

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SWEET SLEEP
PRAYERS FOR ALL

movin said...

** GooD NIGHt **

** EVERY ONE **



I'm very glad to see the Osprey at BW finally has begun their season...

Adult is in the nest at BWE with the chicks tonight too...maybe rain coming or something.


Jim

paula eagleholic said...

Wow, just caught the end of a poop shoot!

paula eagleholic said...

Can hear the geese, too.

BWO osprey incubating nicely this morning...

paula eagleholic said...

Happy 6 week Birthday to Hidey!!

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!---Checking to see where this blog is going----

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' PAULA!---I guess I am not with the program this am either!!------Well!---BIG BIRD was seeking food earlier this am---She grows over night!!!---and isn't she the independent one too!!!!

normabyrd said...

LISA has been expecting the BWO EGG!----isn't it wonderful---2 nests to watch at same site!!

deb said...

Good morning, it is a cool, cloudy morning here. We had a little rain last night, but need more.

normabyrd said...

PAULA---Just read you are planing to go to your Mom's today!----Be careful---traffic gets worse as the weather gets better!!

paula eagleholic said...

Have a great weekend...catch ya'll tomorrow!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' DEB!---It is 60° here--still feels cool--- may get a shower here too!

normabyrd said...

LISA says they have chosen the names for the BWES---WILL announce soon as winners are contacted!!

deb said...

We have 39, Norma. I am lucky and got rain, most places in SD got snow.

normabyrd said...

The TOUGH little 'REBELS' are sprawled out in the nest---SNOOZING!-----

normabyrd said...

DEB---We had a couple great rainy days & nights---could use more!!--
Isn't it wonderful to have so many new folks checking out our blog!
praying for a hatch at OREGON !

normabyrd said...

NOISY NEST at SIDNEY!!---3 little EAGLETS sleeping----no!--one popped up!---now all awake!--- ho!beautiful site!!

deb said...

Yes, Norma, it is fun. We have gotten a lot of new viewers and it is nice that some have come on the blog.

deb said...

Look at Hidey flapping away. I think it is funny how she has to work to get her wings folded back in.

Ms Bookworm said...

Good morning, everyone! Boy, look at Hidey exercise those wings! Caught a poop shoot a few seconds ago, too. Doesn't she look grown up today? I was enjoying the mockingbird concert a few minutes ago. Haven't heard ours here at home yet. Hope the hawks haven't caught him!...Nope, there he goes.
Guess he waited till after daylight to sing.

normabyrd said...

OREGON EAGLE is 'lying' on the nest & moving some fluff around!---(no snow in sight)

deb said...

Oregon is due to hatch around May 14th, we will have to wait awhile yet on that.

Next nest due are HI and LW, the 26th is the early date. Libby Dam hatched, just seen this morning! I'll have to check it out.

deb said...

Good morning, Ms Bookworm. My alarm clock Cardinal didn't sing outside my window this morning, so I got to sleep until 7!

deb said...

That was yesterday morning that the Libby eaglet was seen.

Ms Bookworm said...

Hidey sure is getting herself all prettied up! Paula eagleholic, did you say this is Hidey's 6 week birthday? Well then, Happy Birthday, Hidey!:o]...Gotta go for now; going to my niece's baby shower/brunch. Have a few things to do first, but will check back in when I get home. Have a great Saturday, everybody!

normabyrd said...

CHECKED HH!---WOW!---I hope those little 'fuzz balls' don't get blown away!!---Awfully windy in that nest!!

Ms Bookworm said...

Hi, Deb, Lucky you-- I've been up and about for four and a half hours already! Anybody know any good remedies for insomnia? This is getting really old really fast!
I think I must be stuck in the wrong time zone.

Lolly said...

Good morning, Deb! Got to bed earlier last night and up earlier this morning. Have been going through all the cams. Have not done that for a while. Takes a while.

I miss have three in our nest!

normabyrd said...

BWE Nest---temp is 75°----

Lolly said...

Whoops! Good morning NORMA and Msbookworm!

normabyrd said...

WOW!---BOOKWORM----I always read before bed---works for me!!

Lolly said...

Chance of showers here today, but tomorrow through Tues is supposed to be a major rain event. That would be great! Not only do we need rain, my house needs me indoors. Afraid I neglect house cleaning duties in favor of working outdoors.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' LOLLY!---i miss having 3 in the nest too!!----But we have never had a 'BIG BIRD' like this one!!----ho!----she is AWESOME!!

Lolly said...

LOL Looks like OK eaglet is incubating the rotten egg.

Lolly said...

Yes, she is huge! Each day I am amazed at how big she is.

normabyrd said...

LOLLY---I think it was yesterday---that I saw the OK MOM attempting to cover the EGG!---Little one kept trying to get between MOM & the EGG!!!

normabyrd said...

HEY LOLLY!---I seem to neglect house cleaning no matter what I am doing--ho!

deb said...

the HH Osprey chicks are getting fed.

normabyrd said...

Will check later---Have things to do this afternoon-----ENJOY your glorious day!!!---REMEMBER!
LIFE IS GOOD!!!

Lolly said...

Norma, you know what I really need to do? Clean my closet! I have clothes that too big. Hee Hee! Also, I am finding clothes I have not worn for a while that fit!

Threw one pair of rayon capris in the dryer trying to shrink them. LOL It is wonderful!

magpie said...

That's so cute there at HH - all three babies lined up so orderly...
thanks for the heads up, Deb and good morning everyone..

Ms Bookworm said...

Good morning, Lolly! Thanks, normabyrd, I'll try that tonight. I usually watch TV till I fall asleep, but just woke up early today. I'll catch a nap this afternoon, most likely. Well, gotta go now, darn it! Have to do a bit of housework before the baby shower/brunch. Catch you guys a bit later. Have a super day!

magpie said...

I checked the CC cam earlier and those chicks are really looking pretty !

Lolly said...

Good morning, Margy! Did you sleep well? How are you feeling?

magpie said...

Just saw the egg at WW too just briefly before Mom laid back down

magpie said...

second adult just arrived at WW

magpie said...

and left just as quickly

magpie said...

And back again at WW

Hi Lolly - slept okay, just can't shake the cough !
Thanks...

Lolly said...

Windy again at OK. Another bad feather day!

Lolly said...

The cough can linger for a while! Even when you are feeling much better! And, I am sure that is rough for your line of work.

magpie said...

egg visible at WW - switch between the adults I think taking place

Mits said...

Good Saturday a.m. to everyone

magpie said...

for the Osprey nest in Washington State:

WildWatch Osprey Cam, Washington State

magpie said...

But you got to watch HH, close ups now for the feeding !

Lolly said...

I am going to leave now fine friends of feathers! Time to grab a bite to eat and then excercise! Then out to work in the yard.

HAVE A FANTASTIC SATURDAY!

Mits said...

Heard from Ed, Jo is not feeling well and he is taking her to the doctors' this a.m., asked him to let me know anything when he can.

magpie said...

Mits

I was hoping you would hear something.....
anytime I've gone to the computer it is the first thing I have been watching for....

Thanks for the update, and we will watch for more news...

PRAYERS FOR JO....FOR WELLNESS

Lolly said...

Thanks, Mits! Keep us posted.

Bye!

magpie said...

Two Osprey at BWO

Mits said...

O at Finland

Mits said...

looks like Mei has pulled more bamboo into the birthing den.

deb said...

Hidey is playing with the nestovers!

hedgie said...

Morning, gang. Late start here. Ended up being up late last night....phone calls from across the country...so overslept this morning. Just finished reading papers and getting geared up to go outside and start working again.
Hope everyone is feeling chipper this beautiful Sat. I'm sure that Melanie is reassured about the Palmetto osprey nest in the daylight!
Have a good day. BBL!

hedgie said...

Thanks for update, Mits. Please keep us posted if you hear more!

Niece and Randy said...

Good morning everyone! Been busy busy at work but had to check on all the babies. What in the world is the lunch buffet at the sutton center nest..looks "feathery"

Mits said...

N&R, I think I read somewhere that they like to eat coots (bird). We have some bird experts on here might be able to tell you more

Mits said...

O back in Finland nest

Geula said...

Hi all! I have a fear of heignhts...would someone please tell that big little eagle of ours to get away from the edge? I mean, like a poop shoot is okay, but standing there and lookig out or over or down is just TOO MUCH!

Niece and Randy said...

thanks Mits..being a new bird watcher I wasn't sure to guess it at being another bird..wasn't sure they ate those :)

Joy said...

Hi Guela,

I'm with you. My hands are sweating!

Mits said...

current Accuweather forcast for NCTC NEST

77°F
RealFeel®
83°F
Winds: SE
at 5mph
Mostly Sunny
Humidity: 44%
Dew Point: 54° F Pressure: 30.25 in
Visibility: 10 Miles amen;)

deb said...

We sit here and worry and the eaglet is enjoying the view! I would think that the nests with more than one chick is where most of the falls from nest happen. One eaglet bumping anothre out.

Is that a feather next to Hidey blowing in the wind?

deb said...

I missed whatever was in the OK nest. If it was black with just a little white on the face, that would be a Coot.

deb said...

I now think it is a leaf next to Hidey.

Mits said...

think it was a coot then, Deb....yes more of a chance of falling with more chicks, or some prey like out in CA last year that knocked them out of the nest, but know that L&B are really close to the nest, even though you can't see and hear them.

Mits said...

yes, it is from the tree they brought in the other day:)

Mits said...

SPLIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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