Friday, May 29, 2009

Friday





New thread. Likely that we'll have some big storms today.

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Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING AND THANK YOU STEVE...HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND:)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Thanks Wanda and Steve.

Andrea, school might seem to get tough but hang on. When I took the class several people dropped out but the rewards of completing it is so worth it!

normabyrd said...

THANKS STEVE for the NEW GREY THREAD!--ENJOY WEEKEND!!!---
Thanks WANDA for the call over!!---(without gun) ho!

normabyrd said...

ANDREA---Wishing you the best!!!---BLUEFIELD SHARON knows what she is talking about!!

Mits said...

GOOD FRIDAY MORNING EVERYONE...HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI:)

normabyrd said...

VOTE FOR BOB!!

Mits said...

SUZANNE, has a metting out of her office, see wishes everyone a good weekend.

deb said...

I am off to work, going in a little early today.

BB at lunch time.

Mits said...

that's meeting;)out of office

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MITS!---ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY at the beach!!---envy you!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Mits, have you whispered any dolphins yet?

normabyrd said...

Our 'BABY' has been blessed with GOOD LUNGS!!---She is just WAY TOO COOL!

normabyrd said...

TGIF DAY!!---DEB!

glo said...

poop shoot

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Hidey just lightened her load. Watch out.

Mits said...

Sharon, if they are there, have not seen them for the fog all this week, did see one last Saturday:)

Mits said...

guess I better put eagle cam up.

Mits said...

WEEKEND FORCAST FOR NCTCToday
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers this morning...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe and also contain heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening...then clearing. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph...becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
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AMEN

normabyrd said...

BWO on nest!!---BOB'S BEAUTIFUL PICS TOO at that site!!

normabyrd said...

GLO--did you see that pin that WANDA showed earlier this am!!---It's like the AVATAR you had--when I joined!

glo said...

LOL Only here can you type the two words "poop shoot" and everyone will see that as positive rather than you just politely cussed about something LOL

ceil said...

Me again. Forgot to tell you all. MM cat Pretty. Gave me an webkinz eagle for my birthday. Have my seal, birthday eagle and eagle I won at NCTC get together on my computer desk. Lots to do. Everyone have a good day.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I couldn't find ya'll anywhere!! Thanks Wanda for coming to get me!!

glo said...

No Norma I didn't I will go back to old thread to take alook.

Costume Lady said...

Norma, I believe Jo said she got that pin from Glo. My 'Harley' eagle is wearing it proudly this morning:)

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, all!

Looks like they changed their minds about the PA falcons.

5/28/2009 :: Banding Results
At the May 27th banding event, the PGC banded four female nestlings, one male. All five of the eyases were treated for mites; all are doing well. The watch and rescue program will begin on Monday, June 8th and run through the weekend or until all of the eyases have fledged and returned to the ledge

normabyrd said...

CEIL---wishing you a good day!---would like to adopt you---ho!

paula eagleholic said...

And did ya'll see this??

Nest Updates
Spring Update #3 - May 27, 2009
Our young eagle is preparing to fledge, and we expect this to occur in the next week or so. Keep an eye on the cam and the blog for the actual fledge date and time.

Once the eaglet has fledged, it will stay around the nest for several more weeks, so there will be plenty of time to see it coming and going from the nest

paula eagleholic said...

I see our cam ham is at it again

glo said...

well thats very cool news Wanda makes me happy to hear about the pin.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' PAULA!---I need to check the PA SITE again!!---I had been checking---but could only see one site every time (pic of chicks together)!---no ledge, etc.!!

Mits said...

little tidbit I just read...
How can you tell the difference between a male and female adult bald eagle?
A: Visually, they look identical, but as with most raptors, the female is larger (heavier and bigger) than the male. Sometimes this is clearly visible in a pair, when you see both together at the nest, but otherwise, we are just guessing. In the hand, biologists can differentiate male versus female using two key body size measurements, the depth of the bill (beak) and the length of the hallux talon, on the rear toe. These measurements are plugged in to a neat formula developed by eagle biologist Gary Bortolotti back in the early 1980's, based on numerous measurements of eagles of known sex.

paula eagleholic said...

I forgot to put yesterday's videos link up...they are there now

Eagletmomsters.blogspot.com

magpie said...

Good Morning Heart-Pounding Eagle Pals...
Paula Thanks for the nest update update
Sharon - I had one of those headaches last night!

Lots of us on this morning: Hello to Everyone !!! ☺

Wonder how high in the numbers our posts will go today ?

Some really helpful nesting and fledging and parenting news on here for everyone: Thanks, Folks!

magpie said...

And another round of

Happy Birthday Lori !

magpie said...

I appreciate that Ceil took the opportunity to remind us to Wear Red today and every Friday. It's a way to honor the Military Personnel....for all they do to secure and protect our Freedoms. thanks Ceil !

paula eagleholic said...

Happy Biiirthday to Yooouuu!!
Happy Biiirthday to Yooouuu!!
Happy Biiirthday Dear Lori!!
Happy Biiirthday to Yooouuu!!

I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

That is interesting Mits, thanks! I will volunteer to go into the nest with a tape measure! :)

magpie said...

If you haven't seen the American Kestrel cam and the chicks in Nebraska, you might want to check this out:

American Kestrel Cam, Nebraska The chicks are growing by the second and Deb thinks they could head out any time !

normabyrd said...

WOW! PAULA---You need to teach our beautiful HIEDY aka MIRACLE to show the PA FALCONS how to do the "poop shoot"!!!----THEIR PLACE IS A MESS! ho!

magpie said...

Looks like the adult might be in the box with them too, hard to tell for sure...

Lori O. said...

You are all so wonderful! Thank you. I am having a great day - except a little sugar coma after BD cake here at work!

Hey Paula, aren't they banding the West End / Catalina eaglets today?

Thanks for putting up the T-Harbors video, too.

Lori O. said...

OK - what's the site for the PA Falcons?

Lori O. said...

My stars!

Check out the "textured white" walls in the Kestrel nest! :)

paula eagleholic said...

WE banding is on June 5th...next Fridy

Lori O. said...

You're so good - thanks!

paula eagleholic said...

5 Falconettes this year, Lori. They are on top of the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg, PA

http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/falcon/

glo said...

Ha Ha rest time suppose that little heart is a pounding too. Well I have some special company arriving in 2 days and lots to take care of. Hope your day holds some special moments.

Mits said...

Hugo's stork nest is up, with a brand new view:)

magpie said...

Great of Steve to post pictures with the new threads !

Thanks Steve.... you will need to help us through Empty Nest Syndrome when it happens !

magpie said...

Glo: Same Wishes to you Too !

Sounds like a Glorious event coming up !! Special Company coming.....

Mits said...

HUGO'S STORK NEST

glo said...

This is the "I think I really should take a branch or something with me part".

Mits said...

feeding time at LW

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning All! Love the pin up pics Steve put up for us! I always hold my breath until our cam opens and I can see that Hidey is still there.

Happy Birthday Lori Eaglicious
Happy Birthday to you! Have a great year ahead and may your birthday wishes come true

hedgie said...

That was interesting info on sizes, Mits....I'll help Sharon measure!
We've had one shower pass through but now sun is out....would be nice if no more rain came this way!

Lori O. said...

All right eaglettes, I'm bailing early today. I'm so excited my Mom, sister-in-law and nephew (7 yrs) are coming down from PA.

I'm hoping to get back on here late tonight with you all since I figure I'll need a break after everyone goes to bed. :)

Thanks for a special day!

Hideylicious!
What a wonderful, wonderful baby he is...and raised by so many wonderful Momsters!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

There goes that dog whining again.

Bob Quinn said...

Happy Birthday to Lori!!!

Lori O. said...

Thanks so much for the BD wishes, Jo.

And, Mits, that was interesting info. Love stuff like that!

magpie said...

Hidey talk for Good Morning Mema Jo ! ☺


Got to get to post office and stores...

TTFN xox

Lori O. said...

Thanks Bob - Mr. Great Bird Photographer! I hope you win.

OK - I'm really leaving now.

BB tonight!

Mema Jo said...

OH! What music to my ears!

Mits said...

JO, you have mail;)

Mema Jo said...

IU'll go check it out! Thanks.


Don't cry little one
Soon you'll be soaring
Way up high!

normabyrd said...

MITS!---I tried your HUGO site!---My computer froze up!!!----Did anyone else have that problem??

Costume Lady said...

I was sitting here addressing a card for Dustin, when I heard a puppy whining...How on earth did a puppy get into that nest! Well, I couldn't get that site brought up quick enough...and there it was, a great big whining Hidey. I've never heard that before!

normabyrd said...

WHOA! ROBERT QUINN!!---I was happy to see you this am---Have you received my note??---Love the pic!!
COOL---Thanks---

Mema Jo said...

Hidey's whining sure does get your attention. Sounds so mournful! That
is the sound we were referring to a while back - Little Puppy noise!

GA-GIRL said...

Hidey wants all to get a lasting look...

Mits said...

must be your computer, Norma.

Mema Jo said...

My cats really sit up & take notice when they hear Hidey! So do I!

Mema Jo said...

Norma Storchennest came up ok on my computer. Remember once it opens to click on Live Cam - Upper right corner.


Click on Link to Storchennest
Need Breakfast food
BRB

normabyrd said...

MITS---I found the STORK on my BOOKMARK---It was down last time I checked!!---could see the eggs in the nest!---now it's higher up!---same site as last year!

normabyrd said...

Thanks JO--But I had it on my site!!---same site as last year!--Remembered they used to move it around!!

Mits said...

more info....

Beak - The hook at the tip is used for tearing. Behind the hook, the upper mandible, the edge sharp enough to slice tough skin, over laps the lower, creating a scissors effect. A bald eagle's beak is a strong weapon, but is also delicate enough to groom a mate's feathers or feed a small portion of food to a newly hatched chick.

The beak of a female eagle is deeper (distance from top to chin) than the beak of a male.

Mema Jo said...

Is it Tai who is playing in the water hole in his yard?

Mema Jo said...

Little Luney climbed into the hammock while Lun Lun is eating! Lun Lun sorta used her foot to keep him away from nursing.

Mits said...

Norma this is Hugo's nest, it was down due to a storm, now up with different view from years past

Mits said...

everything is back to normal at NZ panda house....they have started preliminary talks on the fate of the pandas, trying to renegotiate Mei and Tians' contract which is up in 2010. Tai had already had 2 years extended on his contract, they think he will be here for a few more months, then back home to China

Mits said...

looked like him, Jo, but getting really hard to tell, and they keep switching Tai and Tian back and forth betwen the yards an dens....Tian has the kidney shaped eyes

Mits said...

little XL is exploring the backyard in Atlanta

Mits said...

there is a really good shot of both eagles done by Deb on the blog page.

Ms Bookworm said...

Hi, gang! I'm ba-a-a-ck! Kinda zoomed thru recent blogs to get a bit caught up.

Lynn, you may assist me in the OR anytime! We'd undoubtedly make a great team! About the Kangaroo Paws-- I'll try to get a picture of them for you. They're native to Australia, and very exotic looking!

Deb, amen to your Rachel Carson quote!

Thanks, everyone, for the encouraging words regarding my return to school!

Sharon, don't worry-- I'm TOTALLY determined to complete this!!!!!
I've got tunnel vision, with my eyes on the goal!!!

Everyone please keep me in your prayers, especially regarding finances. Haven't heard about unemployment in a week now-- the jury's still out on whether they'll continue it for me! Need to get a part-time job, but the college recommended waiting a bit and developing a study routine first. Hubby's near apoplexy regarding the situation! Pray for him, too! (He called in and stayed home again today-- too tightly wound; needs to chill!)

normabyrd said...

PAULA---Just viewed your pics of the NEST TREE at NCTC!!---WOW!---Those are FABULOUS PHOTOS---EAGLES too!!

Ms Bookworm said...

Hey, Hidey! B-i-g s-t-r-e-t-c-h!
You sure are a talker! When you leave the nest, it's going to be WAY too quiet around here!

Ms Bookworm said...

Say, has anyone heard anything about Odin regarding the fishing line caught on his foot? What a nightmare situation! (Prayers that it works out OK for the whole family!) Sure sounds like they're keeping a really close eye on the situation, much to their credit!

normabyrd said...

Same STORK I have been watch for at least 3 yrs---One year--I remember we could see traffic going bye---& a few times people were walking past!!

Ms Bookworm said...

Is it starting to rain at the nest? Sure sounds like it! Somebody get an umbrella to Hidey, please. Ran out and got a couple of pictures of the Kangaroo Paw. Will download them right away!

floralgirl said...

No rain at the nest right now, hoping for a late afternoon shower, sorry, sun lovers.
HOWDY all:)

Mema Jo said...

Your forecast is great for garden/flower watering ! My 4:00's
are doing great! Variety of colors in the blooms! Love them.

I guess that is the neighbors dogs I hear on our cam! Hidey sounds so much like a puppy I wasn't sure.. but that is a dog And Wow that was an eagle!

Mema Jo said...

Almost lunch time - I just ate breakfast food - I think I will get dressed just in case I see an
Open Door!
lol

movin said...

** GOOD MORNING **

** EVERYBODY **


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** hAPPY bIRTHDAY **

** LoRI **


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Jim

hedgie said...

Hi, Megan!!! Busy gal....we miss you!
Thanks for link to the stork nest, folks....it's the same one I had that wasn't working at all so had deleted it...good to see it back up, even tho' view is not as good.
Andrea.,...tell hubby to suck it up...that you have made a good decision that will pay-off in the long run! I always thought it sucked that UE gets stopped because you try to learn something to get a job! DUH!

Mema Jo said...

Off to the Post Office

BBL

hedgie said...

Goodness, Hidey, don't knock the cam off!!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' BEAUTIFUL MEGAN!---Think it's gonna rain this afternoon---Miss you on the blog--

paula eagleholic said...

Hidey is really flapping and chirping!!

floralgirl said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI!

Glad to hear the 4 o'clocks are blooming, Jo- one of my favorite plants. Hello Norma and Hedgie:)
Have the cam sound turned down now, has that dratted hum again.

Unemployment benefits...what are those??- don't even get me started. We just don't qualify, according to the state of MD. So far here we have found no benefit to unemployment....ha ha ha- get it...I crack myself up, or else I will go crazy from worry.

Humid day out there, grabbed a quick lunch, back to work. Fridays are always too busy. Hoping for some rain this afternoon to help water all the plants I put into the ground the past two days. We only got 1/4 inch of rain yesterday. Later gators!

paula eagleholic said...

In case you hadn't noticed, Steve also posted a pic of our cam ham!

paula eagleholic said...

Wow Megan, I have 2 inches in my rain gauge...

floralgirl said...

Hey Paula:) Yeah, we missed all those showers yesterday, just kinda passed right by us- but 1/4" is better than nothing. Could use a little more, cause I don't have a lot of free time to water on Fri-sat-Sun. CU

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MOVIN'JIM!---What's HAPPENING at your place?---Poor 'BABY' in the nest sounds so sad---then you hear this LOUD YELL!---Will be hard when she FLEDGES!!!

Ms Bookworm said...

Lynn, this is a touchy situation with the UE-- haven't told them I'm in night school for fear they'll stop payments. They want me to show 3 employers/wk that I've contacted, with e-mail/phone/addresses/contact name, and if I get a job offer I'm capable of doing, I HAVE to take it, or no UE!!!
Oh boy! Have wondered if I tell them I'm in NIGHT school, looking for a part-time DAY job, whether they would continue paying. Scared to ask them! If I apply now for SS, will only get roughly half what I would if I wait till I'm 71 (in 8 years!).

Costume Lady said...

Steve knows a good face when he sees it:) What a show-off Hidey is!

Costume Lady said...

Look at it this way, Andrea. If you start collecting your SS now and say it is $500 a month=$6000 a year. Over a period of 8 years (til you are 71) the total amount would be $48,000. That is like loosing $48,000 if you wait til age 71:(

Ms Bookworm said...

Wow, Hidey!!! OK, I'm awake now! Guess I turned up the sound too much. Hubby's gone to Wal Mart-- better get my shower & shampoo done before he's back. Plans for the day are up in the air, but better be ready to go just in case! BBIALW. Oh, by the way, both my school books for Med classes have online student support, and you can get questions answered, and they'll help you study, etc.! One book has a DVD with it. Pretty cool; didn't have that when I was at Fullerton College way back when! Really better scoot now--BBL! :o]

glo said...

Hidey has just a bit of an attitude..well without sibling rivalry I guess that is good to see.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Beautiful mantling!

Laynie said...

Ut oh... Hidey just nipped either dad or mom's face and they flew away. Poor Hidey is in trouble now!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Now that is a huge fish!

Ms Bookworm said...

Wanda, I am really on the same page as you, I think. If I were to collect SS, it would relieve the $$ situation a bit, and I could really concentrate on studying, instead of looking for a J-O-B. In 18 months or 2 years I could be earning a decent living, AND collect SS! Will have to talk it over with Hubby when he's not so tightly wound (hopefully, really soon!) Well, better hit the shower before Hubby gets home! Back in a bit...

hedgie said...

Storm heading for the nest....hold on Hidey!

hedgie said...

Andrea, remember that you are limited on how much you can earn when collecting SS until you hit age 70, I think! Something like for every $2 earned, they take away $1 of SS.

hedgie said...

Time for lunch and then get ready to head out for errands. BBL. Okay, rain for Megan allowed......just hope it stays away from my house!!

magpie said...

wow big truck or something just pulled up and stopped, got Hidey's attention, for a few moments.

magpie said...

Maybe the farmers - oh beep beep back up signal

glad to read that he got some chow

Nap time looms for me...working at 6 pm for 12 hours

Mema Jo said...

Not sharing this one with you!
Mine all Mine!

Like Glo mentioned - Hidey will do well
out in the wild!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Hello and welcome Merryheart!

Mema Jo said...

And the Stare Down goes on!

I think Hidey just thinks of the adult as a provider right now rather then the protecting parent.....

Lori O. said...

Good afternoon fellow Hidey fans -
Lynn, Jo, Glo,Wanda, Bookworm, Laynie, Margy, Floralgirl!

That head shot Steve put up of him/her is wonderful! Gorgeous!

Are we gonna fledge today?

Norma says she's only seen one go in the afternoon.

Mema Jo said...

OK Where and who is Merryheart, Sharon?

Mema Jo said...

Laynie - do you do your medical transcribing from home?

Lori O. said...

I was just looking for MerryHeart's profile! :)

Mema Jo said...

Is Lib having a hissy fit?

Mema Jo said...

I think the storm has reached the valley. Just heard some rumbling up there.

Lori O. said...

Do you think Lib is thinking:

"Just wait until you have your own eaglets."

OOOOhhh tug of war.

Mema Jo said...

WHOA! BIG TIME! WHOA!

Never beak your parent!

glo said...

that parenting in our nest right now is just awesome!!!

Mema Jo said...

That was something else.
Nature in the raw! LOL

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Well, we are being a little testy. I bet Lib wins this fight!

normabyrd said...

MS BOOKWORM-----May I give you my opinion---I would not decide anything until you go to the SS OFFICE & DISCUSS IT WITH THEM!!----make an appt. today---check your options with them---THIS IS IMPORTANT!

magpie said...

I know there is a great deal of action at our nest, but some had asked about Odin at Loch Garten...seems he is pretty much free of the fishing line, maybe injured one wing feather in the process. Mother there is now feeding two pretty big chicks, and one rather puny one.

Loch Garten Update

glo said...

I think Hidey is being taught to protect food as long as it takes...don't give it away or let it get stolen.

Mema Jo said...

I'm thinking that it is Belle in the nest with Hidey.

glo said...

I see the painful jabs a parent accepts from a young adult as it grows its own strength and courage from lessons well learned at home

floralgirl said...

Wow- a tantrum and some back talking... now Hidey wants adult to feed him.
Started to rain here, but storm went to the West.

glo said...

a bite for you and a bite for me after our lesson. You did pretty good LOL

Mema Jo said...

Whoa I was reading your comments and
missed the food take over by the adult.
What happened..... was it a calm take over..... Is it the same adult?

Mema Jo said...

It is raining now here in the valley. Maybe it missed the nest.

Lori O. said...

Very interesting point GLO that Hidey may be being taught to protect his food.

I guess it's not always what it seems.

normabyrd said...

CH 7-ABC NEWS----WARNING FLASH FLOODS!!

Laynie said...

Mema Jo - yes I do transcribe at home. I've been in the field for over 25 years now, but it is a dying trade at this point with all the "voice activation" programs taking over our jobs.


Hidey is being so vocal today!! Hasn't stopped since Belle (I think it's Belle) got there. Getting quite disrespectful too! lol

Lori O. said...

Looks like they've got a little sun on the next now. Always makes the bald head look so pretty.

ltl said...

it was fascinating --- with hidey hovering over fish, parent went over to the other edge of the nest & just sat. hidey then flap-flew over there, snapped a little, and waited while parent went over to fish. then walked over to parent and fish, and they worked back to this feeding going on now.

normabyrd said...

need food---

GA-GIRL said...

new game ... tug a war... with food
ohhhh.. attitude!!!

glo said...

Well I am impressed and love the way this is ending actually. I am always impressed when I watch this pair with their young!!! Up on a close by branch has gone the parent.

magpie said...

What a miserable time to have to take a nap !

Lisa : Great time to be watching, we have missed you!


Welcome again, to all newcomers, and recent visitors, and Hello to the "old-timers."

Megan: My marigolds are taking off. Will post some pics over the week-end.

Good Night! xoxo ☺ ♥

Mema Jo said...

PUT THOSE WINGS DOWN HIDEY!

Heart Failure Big Time.
Thought Hidey was going to Follow the Leader........

magpie said...

...will I wake up to an Empty Nest ????????

Mema Jo said...

Thanks Lisa for the info to my question about missing the food switch!

normabyrd said...

GLO---I certainly agree---I think BELLE & LIBERTY are the BEST of the BEST PARENTS!!

Laynie said...

Yes!!... I've noticed that often when mom or dad leave the nest, Hidey mimics the "take-off".... however, in wind like this that might not be a good idea Hidey!

Lori O. said...

Wow -I'm exhausted just watching that. I'm a wreck.

Mema Jo said...

I think that MEI at the DC Zoo is doing her Ray Charles dance to get a treat!

glo said...

oh my gosh

ltl said...

yw, Mema Jo! and thanks, magpie. i've been watching, and reading comments as i manage. it is exciting, isn't it? so close to taking off, the not-so-little one!

Mema Jo said...

Rain has stopped - very short shower

glo said...

ok not sure I cqn qatch the storm stuff argh

Lori O. said...

WOW - it was like the nest sucked him back - I thought he was gone!
Did you?

Laynie said...

OH my... I thought "this was it"!! A running start and off the edge... and then back! I held my breath.

Lori O. said...

That was wild!

ltl said...

my heart gets to racing when she/he does that! i have to grab my head to contain myself.

hidey does seem to watch the grown-ups demonstrate take-off.

glo said...

awfully close must be heading into wind off launch pad

Lori O. said...

Oh Layne, Glo - thanks heavens someone else saw that... scared the dodo out of me! He was out over the edge.

ltl said...

i'd be panting, too, bird!

Mema Jo said...

Really wasn't a storm here..
Probably missed WV

glo said...

awww

ltl said...

http://www.weather.com/weather/map/USWV0682?showanimation=yes&mapregion=us_dca_closeradar_plus_usen

ltl said...

eh, that link paste didn't work... :)

Lori O. said...

Hi Itl.

I don't think I've met you - me being pretty new here. Nice to meet you.

That made me nervous, too.

Like Jo or Margy said, afraid to leave the computer - I'll come back and the nest might be empty.

ltl said...

hi Lori. i'm pretty much a newbie, too, but i did visit the nest site a few weeks ago.

Lori O. said...

I went last weekend with the Momsters. It's hard to get to know Hidey online and not want to know more. . . everything.

Well, it's a pleasure to meet you Itl. :)

It's black and pouring buckets here now.

Mema Jo said...

I am still watching... Just keeping quiet so not to disturb Hidey lol

Lori & Lisa - good to have you both on here. I think the wind sounds worst then it is... must be hitting straight at the cam.

Mema Jo said...

Adult back in nest.........

Mema Jo said...

Don't know what adult is checking out way up there... Hope his/her branch is still there..........

gwen of s.c. said...

What a treat today. Couldn't believe what happened at lunch time. Thought Hidey wasn't going to share at all. I grabbed my heart when he almost flew away. I dread the day when he's gone. I'll have to find another nest to watch. My daughter says I'm addicted to the computer for sure now. Bye for now. Going to Lake Wateree for the next day and will have to watch SC birds for a while. Love, Gwen

ltl said...

it's like they're having a conversation now.

"so, i saw you nearly took off. how was that?"

"scary! weird!"

"yeah? tell me more."

"cheeep cheep-cheep cheeep, cheep-de-cheeeeep, cheep . . ."

ltl said...

"well, maybe i'll take off again in a minute. keep yer eyes open, kid."

Lori O. said...

Gosh, I don't want Hidey to leave - EVER - but I don't want to miss it either.

glo said...

I think the parent came back to help Hidey settle down a little bit.

glo said...

or maybe help us settle down a little bit LOL

Mema Jo said...

Going to get a lunch sandwich..

BBILW

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Really breezy at the nest. I noticed when we were there that there is more wind at the tree than down on the road.

Raining in Bluefield.

The takeover was quite calm. Hidey walked over to the edge and the parent snagged the food. Then Hidey came back wanting some. Wanted the food but didn't want the work that goes with it. That sounds really familiar to me! :)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Justin and I went to Sissy's to eat. Meatloaf, potatoes and corn. It was scrumptious. Jus is hanging out with me today.

glo said...

Its our family LOL

glo said...

and a feast has arrived

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Now the whole fam damily is in the nest. Wow, look at that fish.

Lori O. said...

Glo, you have some interesting observations.

Welcome back Sharon.

I always wonder if Hidey is different or thinks differently because he is an only eaglet. Hmmmm.

glo said...

so far ota a feast for one LOL

glo said...

"ok kid if you want soem food come and take it!!!"

Lori O. said...

Hidey is acting like his feelings are hurt . . .like he wants to be asked to come over and eat. :)

Laynie said...

That IS big fish!! Hidey has calmed down a little vocally. Maybe he/she was hungry before.

I don't know if anyone saw my post earlier, I'm looking for a good close-up picture of the tree with Liberty and Belle perched on it. I know someone has a nice size one because they showed me a few weeks ago. Does anyone have it? If so, please e-mail it to me at layniede@optonline.net THANKS!

glo said...

Hidey knows it is possible to get pecked pretty good trying to get that food right now and parent knows HIdey is not starving may not be full but has had some food.

Laynie said...

Whatever is doing that to the camera better not shut it down! It's clearly not the wind this time.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I think Belle flew up above the cam.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Laynie, I have been hearing transcriptionist jobs are nearing extinction for 10 years but my work hasn't slowed down at all. I think some docs will never be interested in training a computer to understand their voices.

Mema Jo said...

I keep asking my family physician when he is going to start putting all that info on line but to date he only uses a laptop to forward prescription requests from the pharmacies.
He still writes everything down in my file...

Mema Jo said...

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