Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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Lori O. said...

Could I be the first this morning - Hi Steve!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Thanks Steve! Lori, you are the first one this morning!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Not sure about how long the cam will be on, this is a new web site that we are on. In the past, when the camera was working, they kept the still pics up all the time. Liberty and Belle do not leave the area. They are never really far from the nest I don't think. In November, they will start nestorations again in preparation for more eggs in February and eaglets in March.

Lori O. said...

I'm a newbie along with Aimeecat - but we are all here to celebrate the new found nibleness of Hidey. What a joy (s)he is.

Thanks for hosting this Steve.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

♫♪♫♪ She's got a feather on her beak and she's pretty!!♪♫♪♫♪

Lori O. said...

Sharon I think I will cry my eyes out to see Hiedy leave. I'm the worst at goodbyes and it doesn't matter who or what I'm saying goodbye to.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

We all go through empty nest syndrome when they leave. After they fledge, they come back and hang around the nest for a while before they leave the area. Sometimes it takes them a day or so to get back to the nest and watching their wobbly landings is funny.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

We also say we get the "bird flew"!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Found ya'll! Thanks Sher for coming and getting me!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Belle needs to bring a warm washcloth and wash that baby's face.

Aimeecat said...

I love reading all of everyones clever comments!
Thanks for the update Sharon on the cam.
Lori, I'm like you, I'm gonna miss Hidey too when she leaves!

Laynie said...

As this is my first "Eagle watching", which I have enjoyed so much, can someone please tell me if what Hidey is doing is normal or if she is stuck up there? Are her cries just "chatter", or is she calling mom and dad for some help getting down? THANKS.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Aw, poopy turds!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Well poo about Mei!!!! That is so disappointing!!

Laynie, I don't think Hidey is not stuck up there, just scoping out the scene. And she loves to talk. She is one of the most vocal little eaglets I have ever seen (in my limited experience of eagle watching).

GA-GIRL said...

anything else on the NBG site. Are all of the babies there.. I have it up but cant tell

hedgie said...

Zoo just announced that Mei is NOT pregnant........boo...what a disappointment.

Lori O. said...

Really? How cool that she is talkative. Being my first eaglet child, I'm very partial to Hidey. It's a first love kind of thing.

Laynie said...

Oh... thanks Sissy. I'm glad. I was worried about her/him.

Lori O. said...

Ah, bummer for panda fans.

I'm from Calif. and tell everyone that the two things that always make the front page of the paper here (Washington Post) it's the Redskins and Pandas!

hedgie said...

Sissy, just not fair!!! Mei gets our hopes up, and all we get is let-down...two years in a row...Mits needs to have a firm talk with that girl!!
How are you feeling this am??

Laynie said...

Do eaglets usually take their first flight off the nest or a branch?

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I agree Lynn. I am still feeling pretty crappy. Lymph nodes are swollen and hurting, coughing my head off, chest feels like it is going to cave it, ears are hurting....

But...other than that. I am great!!!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Don't you wish you hadn't asked? Sharon is sick of hearing it for sure!! This is just hanging on forever. Of course, I have only been on antibiotics 1-1/2 days. So, it will ease up soon, I am sure.

magpie said...

Good Morning Eagle ♀ and ♂ friends.

We can vote some for for Bob "Robert" Quinn's prize-winning photo again today...

Save the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Photo Contest Check out picture #4 of course ☺

magpie said...

I have Norfolk up and it looks like three eaglets in the nest to me. That would be comforting news. I wonder how the biologists decide which bird will get the transmitter.

Hope today is a good day for everyone.

hedgie said...

Suz says: NBG cam is back online, but can't tell if there are two or three eaglets
there. Almost think it looks like 3 again, so very glad of that.

hedgie said...

Hidey has turned into a CAM HAM!!!!

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, all!

Look at Hidey peeping and flapping all over the nest!

Laynie said...

Wow... I feel so blessed to be able to witness this!

hedgie said...

Lori, you have mail!
And you are right about DC....not just the post but our TV stations, too! GO SKINS!

paula eagleholic said...

Feather still on Hidey's beak!

paula eagleholic said...

Awww, sorry Mei isn't pregnant :(

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Two things - the first is I am so glad they don't track our eaglets. I would rather believe that they are free and soaring. Don't want to know the sad parts of it.

Second thing, I am also grateful that we haven't had to watch the pecking into submission of one eaglet on the other.

Costume Lady said...

Thanks, Margy, for the reminder to vote for our ROBERT 'BOB' QUINN. For those who are new to our group...Bob is an excellent photographer and a very good friend of ours. He DOES have the best photo of the group that is up for vote, and he deserves our taking the time to vote for him. He does a lot to help our cause.

hedgie said...

Sissy, are you still taking a decongest-ant/antihistamine/expectorant/cough suppressant preparation?????? You need to, along w/ Tylenol or Ibuprofen!!

paula eagleholic said...

About the threads...you have to click on Shepherdstown eagle cam daily at the top of the page to see all the threads...maybe that's what other person couldn't see...they were only on the last thread...

paula eagleholic said...

NBG showing the truck on the ground....maybe they were just practicing for that earlier?

paula eagleholic said...

There are def 3 eaglets in the NBG nest.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

There are definitely 3 eaglets in the nest at Norfolk! YEAH!

paula eagleholic said...

This morning, scientists will attach a satellite tracking device to one of the eaglets. Perry Mathewes of Norfolk Botanical Garden will be in the Special Event Chat Room to describe the activity. Please join us at 10:00 a.m. to watch this fascinating event live on the Eagle Cam. Click here to launch chat.

hedgie said...

Paula, Wanda, Jo...you have mail, too!

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: At this point we are waiting for one climber to arrive. Dr. Watts will meet with the climber to determine who will ascend the tree to get the eaglet

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Great news on NBG eaglets!!

Wonder how our Deb and her family are this morning. Prayers are certainly going out her way!!

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: In a moment you will see the table where staff from the Center for Conservation Biology will prepare the eaglet for the transmitter
Norfolk Botanical: The media is arriving and beginning to set up. They will be to the right of the table (top in your view).
Norfolk Botanical: General visitors to the garden can witness the event from Renaissance court

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

The NBG eaglets are saying "oh no, not again!"

paula eagleholic said...

I don't know why they didn't just climb the nest one time and do it all then.

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: Dr Watts is currently being interviewed by a local TV station
Norfolk Botanical: he is commenting that this is a little more delicate than the banding operation a month ago
Norfolk Botanical: The eagles are older and can be more aggressive so the climber and biologists must be more careful

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: We are still waiting for Tim Nuckols to arrive - he is the climber for the day

magpie said...

Just had a quick look at the Kestrel cam...one of Deb's favorites....chicks are thriving there, pooping like champions..

Heading out, 91 yoa gal pal needs to shop!

Thanks for the technical news on NBG Paula wish I could stay and watch...

Best wishes for all today, prayers for all in need, comfort, safety, wellness.

xo ♥

Stevie from Kentucky said...

Hello everyone,
This is my first eagle watch!! My husband found out about it on fox11 wvah news and told me about it. (I am a dedicated bird watcher!!) This is so cool!! I've been watching since yesterday morning and cannot get a thing done! LOL. I don't want to miss the flight!! I even took a look at her at 2AM when I could't sleep last night. Is Hidey male or female?

paula eagleholic said...

admin: Perry, several users have asked why only one eaglet is being fitted with the device, and how they chose which bird will get the device
Norfolk Botanical: They will select the largest bird so the weight of the transmitter will have the least impact. It is not very heavy and will not affect flight, but they are looking for the least amount of impact
Norfolk Botanical: I think only one bird is selected because of the cost of the project - this is a question better suited to Dr. Watts - I will try to find out.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Stevie - welcome to our world!! It is so addicting, don't want to miss a thing! We totally understand. I am so glad you have joined us!

Costume Lady said...

BLESS YOU, Margy for helping out that 91 yro. My Mom says her life would be over if she didn't have someone helping her out. There are so many elderly folks out there who need just a little help and it means SOOO much!

paula eagleholic said...

Stevie - we don't know. I think Hidey is male because he's about the size of the male parent...others think Hidey is a female. The eaglet won't be measured or DNA tested, so we will never know. But it's fun guessing!

Costume Lady said...

Stevie, WELCOME to our group! Hidey is anything you want him/her to be....we may never know!:)

GA-GIRL said...

Did you see one of the eaglets at Norfolk.. jumped to one of the tree limbs above the nest

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: Dr. Watts confirms that the expense is one concern and that they put only on transmitter per brood in an effort to spread the transmitters out among a wider group of eagles to better understand movements

Stevie from Kentucky said...

Thanks Eagle-Eyed Sharon!!

paula eagleholic said...

admin: Another user asks where the parents are during this activity

Norfolk Botanical: As for the parents - as you just saw, one parent briefly returned to the nest for a moment just minutes ago. Generally during this process, the adults will circle overhead

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: This satellite transmitter is the first to be fitted on an eagle in the Chesapeake bay region and it will help CCB answer the question about where the eagles go.

Lori O. said...

Paula -
Is there anyway we can have future Hidey's here get a GPS transmitter to keep track of them? Or is that a bad thing?

Lori O. said...

I think they do all the Channel Islands/Catalina eagles.

movin said...

** good morning **

** everybody **



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paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: The transmitter weighs 70g and is solar powered. It will be fitted on the bird using a harness. The harness will have enough room for the bird to grow
Norfolk Botanical: By using the this transmitter they can track the bird very well - almost to the tree. Much better than 10 years ago.
admin: Perry, several users have asked when these eaglets are expected to fledge
Norfolk Botanical: Tim Nuckols has just arrived
Norfolk Botanical: The eaglets will fledge in about a month

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good morning, Movin Jim!

paula eagleholic said...

Lori - we asked NCTC that question in 2006...we were told they don't need to band or track eaglets in our area, since they have recovered so well.

And they do band and track all the Channel Islands eaglets

paula eagleholic said...

admin: Perry, one user asks if the public can follow the eagle's location online via this tracking data
Norfolk Botanical: yes - I will see if we can get the web site listed

paula eagleholic said...

Can on the ground view now

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning All!

Panda update coming through email & is now on the Panda Home Page.. :>(


Link to Panda Cam Home Page

paula eagleholic said...

admin: Perry, we have had several questions about the harness, whether it is permanent and whether it is restrictive to the bird's flight and ability to fish
Norfolk Botanical: The climb is about to begin

Mema Jo said...

Just in time for viewing the events at NBG

Hello everyone.

paula eagleholic said...

Up periscope!!

gwen of s.c. said...

This is the best thing I've ever gotten addicted to. Love this bird and can hardly put my computer down. Thank you so much Steve. My family and friends think I've lost my mind. Gwen of S. C.

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: The harness will stay on for at least 3 years and the bird could pull of the harness
Norfolk Botanical: Nathan Jones is in the bucket as it heads up to the tree

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Gwen, WELCOME!! So glad you are here. My family thought the same thing when I started and now I have a sister who is more hooked than me, if that is possible. How did you find the cam?

paula eagleholic said...

Gwen - Welcome!

We don't think you've lost it! :)

Mema Jo said...

Have they told us which of the 3 will be the lucky one to get the harness?

paula eagleholic said...

orfolk Botanical: Once the transmitter is place you can track the eagle online
Norfolk Botanical: Norfolk Botanical Gaden and CCB will have links on each web site
Norfolk Botanical: for the tracking site
Norfolk Botanical: also check www.wildlifetracking.org

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Mema Jo, the largest one will get the transmitter.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

PARENT ALERT, OUR NEST!

paula eagleholic said...

Parent our nest...did they bring a fish???

Stevie from Kentucky said...

Thanks ya'll for the info. I believe she's a female. In tribute of the Dolly Pardon song "She's an eagle when she flies!! OMG the mother has arrived!!

paula eagleholic said...

Guy is looking at the NBG eaglets in the tree!

paula eagleholic said...

Yes I think we have a fish...

Mema Jo said...

I read back and see that you said the largest bird would get the transmitter.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I believe food of some sort was brought in.

paula eagleholic said...

Hidey is telling Lib to stay away from his fish!

Stevie from Kentucky said...

I guess the mother?? IDK. Awesom!!

paula eagleholic said...

That might be Belle.

paula eagleholic said...

NBG eaglets are looking at the tree climber...like "you again?"

Stevie from Kentucky said...

I mean Awesome!! (correct my spelling) LOL

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Just saw the shadow of a parent flying over at NBG!

Laynie said...

LOL... so funny... Hidey can't stop talking, even while she is eating!

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: The adults will circle overhead but not aggressively defend the nest
Norfolk Botanical: You can see the shadow of athe adult flying overhead
Norfolk Botanical: also spiders are running across the cam domes
admin: Perry, several users ask if the eaglets are noisy during this activity, calling out etc.
Norfolk Botanical: the eaglets are not vocalizing at this time - it certainly cannot be heard from the ground

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Well, we are definitely not having to fret and worry about Hidey going hungry today!

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: Dr. watts is climbing the tree
admin: Users are wondering about Nathan, and if he was the climber during the banding.
Norfolk Botanical: Nate was one of 2 climbers for the banding

vick37 said...

Food again, this is awesome...

vick37 said...

Food again, this is awesome...

hedgie said...

Here's email from FONZ:

Staff confirmed late yesterday that Mei Xiang is not pregnant but was experiencing a pseudo, or false, pregnancy during the past several months. Zoo scientists, veterinarians, and keepers were keeping a close eye on Mei, monitoring her hormone levels and behavior, as well as conducting weekly ultrasound exams in an attempt to determine if she was pregnant.

As you may recall from previous years, female giant pandas almost always undergo a pseudopregnancy when they ovulate but fail to conceive. During a pseudopregnancy, hormonal changes and behaviors are identical to those of a true pregnancy, making it very difficult to determine if a giant panda is actually pregnant or not. This is the fifth time Mei Xiang has had a pseudopregnancy.

hedgie said...

Had no idea that this had happened 5 times!
BTW....Hughes cop has me in jail...guess I had Hidey up live for too long yesterday....drats! No chance now of watching anything live.

Mema Jo said...

Hidey is getting a good meal - feeding is going well by doing it without any help.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

My goodness, look how big those varmints are!

paula eagleholic said...

Adult digging in the nest now.

paula eagleholic said...

NBG eaglets are very quiet

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: Dr. Watts is approaching the nest
Norfolk Botanical: The eagles are not very alarmed
Norfolk Botanical: Dr. Watts is looking for the best approach to the nest
Norfolk Botanical: Dr. watts is about to step in the nest
Norfolk Botanical: Tim Nuckols is bringing up a bag to lower the eaglet
Norfolk Botanical: The eagles are very calm

paula eagleholic said...

Guess Mama told them to be still!!

Mema Jo said...

These 3 Rebels we very well behaved at their banding as I remember!

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: He is placing an eaglet in the bag - no problem
Norfolk Botanical: He will secure the bag and transfer it to Nate
Norfolk Botanical: The bag is getting ready to go down

paula eagleholic said...

OUr parent eating the rest of the fish...

paula eagleholic said...

eaglet going down at NBG

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

This has to be such a trauma for the NBG eaglets and parents! I don't like it, glad we don't do that at our nest!

paula eagleholic said...

That's Lib in our nest.

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: They are gently lowering the bag
Norfolk Botanical: On the ground is Reese Lukei to catch the bag
Norfolk Botanical: Dr. Watts will descend, the other two will stay in the tree
Norfolk Botanical: Reese will open the bag

Lori O. said...

WOW! And to think three months ago I'd never seen an eaglet.

Paula, Thanks for answering ?'s about GPS for Hidey - it's been my secret dream.

paula eagleholic said...

Lib now feeding some fish to Hidey

Mema Jo said...

Almost looked like Hidey gave Lib a bite to eat!

Lori O. said...

How can you tell it's Lib in our nest?

paula eagleholic said...

Sharon - all the birds recover very quickly from the experience. I would love to see where our eaglets go...

paula eagleholic said...

Hard to see what's happening on the ground at NBG...too much shade

Mema Jo said...

Lori - an educated guess after all these years of watching. SIZE is what made me say Lib. Belle is longer. BUT to be on the safe side I usually cover myself and just say ADULT or PARENT

Lori O. said...

Wouldn't it be awesome to check and see where Hidey's been every day?
I think I read that the CI eaglets locations are monitored 14 times a day - then again I can't remember what shoes I'm wearing without looking!

Mits said...

GOOD WEDNESDAY A.M. EVERYONE...have a good one watching NBG

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning Mits! Are you out on the balcony enjoying the Ocean Breeze?

Mits said...

it is a beautiful morning here, calm seas, bright sun....

Stevie from Kentucky said...

Parent just left!!

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: She is placing the transmitter on the center of the back
Norfolk Botanical: checking fit, making sure the feathers
Norfolk Botanical: this is the oldest of the 3 chicks
Norfolk Botanical: He has a full crop
Norfolk Botanical: She straightens the feathers out over the harness
Norfolk Botanical: Correction - this is the second eaglet - HH - they think it might be a female
Norfolk Botanical: Adjusting the harness to make sure it is loose enough for safe movement, but not so loose it falls off
Norfolk Botanical: She is making sure the harness is centered and does not interfere with the crop
Norfolk Botanical: The bird is very relaxed
Norfolk Botanical: The cam is so zoomed it si hard for me to hold it steady on the eagle
Norfolk Botanical: The harness is on and she is letting it relax
Norfolk Botanical: The bird was actually asleep while she was fitting the transmitter - Libby had to wake the bird up to make her sit up
Norfolk Botanical: to make final adjustments
admin: In answer to dozens of inquiries about why this particular eaglet was chosen, here is the answer given earlier: They will select the largest bird so the weight of the transmitter will have the least impact.
Norfolk Botanical: Final adjustments

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: She is riveting the straps in place so the fit will remain correct

Lori O. said...

Thanks all for your answers and patience with my questions.

I'm forcing myself to take a break.

Have a blessed day. Be good to yourselves.

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: Libby used a piece of cardboard under the strap while she uses the rivets
Norfolk Botanical: the eaglet has gone back asleep
Norfolk Botanical: She is about 8 weeks old

paula eagleholic said...

Hidey is at the base of the noon tree trunk

paula eagleholic said...

Jo, I thought I saw Hidey giving some pieces to Lib, too.

Mits said...

lol...so much for it being a trauma to the eaglet....ZZZZZZ

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: Reese is photographing the work up close
Norfolk Botanical: Eaglet is sound asleep - makes the work easier
Norfolk Botanical: Last of the rivets are put in place
Norfolk Botanical: there is still some natal down on the eaglet

Bozzett said...

Hi friends! Just checking in to wish all a great day...cant stay as have a full plate at work today :(...see where Hidey and parent had an early lunch a bit ago...it looks as if Hidey has grown over nite! My heavens! And she/he is soooo talkative! And getting really 'snippy' :) Glad to see no frost in our area today...and hope the sun and spring like weather continues...Have a great day and will hopefully check back in with all later this evening...i owe i owe so off to work i go...

paula eagleholic said...

admin: Several users have asked if we now know the sex of all three eaglets in the nest
Norfolk Botanical: The oldest and youngest were determined to be males when the banding was done last month. It appears this eaglet is female
Norfolk Botanical: Libby trims off excess harness

Mits said...

have a good one Boz

paula eagleholic said...

So do ya think the NBG brothers are gonna feel jilted??

paula eagleholic said...

orfolk Botanical: Libby trims off excess harness
Norfolk Botanical: She is superglung the ends of the harness to keep them from fraying - cardboard is between the harness and feathers to protect the feathers

paula eagleholic said...

They're done at NBG

Mits said...

photo time:)

paula eagleholic said...

Off to see the eagle paparazzi!

Mits said...

I think it is wonderful that they can do this, even if something happens they can locate the injured or dead eagle.....

paula eagleholic said...

admin: WVEC.com will post a slideshow of the events later today
Norfolk Botanical: She is being shown to the public and is very calm
Norfolk Botanical: WE cannot see the barricade and the public from our cam
Norfolk Botanical: She has spread her wings for the public
admin: WVEC-TV reporter Joe Flanagan will have a report tonight on 13News. His report will also be on WVEC.com.

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: This eaglet weighs about 10 pounds

Mits said...

all the guys just hanging out together in the tree

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: Dr. Watts is explaining that the eagle will eventually pull the transmitter and harness off
Norfolk Botanical: He is talking with the public but is turning to return the eagle
admin: Perry, several users wonder if the adults are still circling above
Norfolk Botanical: not at the moment - one report had them over the admin building a few minutes ago

Aimeecat said...

I think this is so exciting!
But, does the smell of humans not drive the parents away?

Mema Jo said...

lol I bet the boys wonder what is happening to Big Sister!

Aimeecat said...

LOL:
Now you guys have me hooked on two eagle cams!
And I have got a lot of my coworkers watching now too! :-)

hedgie said...

Mits, guess you are disappointed, too...but being at the beach has to help soothe the soul!
Thanks for running commentary, Paula.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Aimeecat, there are more, interested? :)

Mema Jo said...

I think we were told at one time that they didn't have a sense of smell. It was brought up when so many dead fish were in one of the nest. I'll have to verify my statement!

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: Joe Flanagin is interviewing right now
Norfolk Botanical: The eaglet is going back in the bag
Norfolk Botanical: It is zipped up and they will attach to the rope for the return home

paula eagleholic said...

That's correct Jo. Many birds don't have a very keen sense of smell...except turkey vultures!

LOL aimee

Mits said...

Aimee from what we have learned the theory of human smell is an old wives tale

paula eagleholic said...

Up goes the eaglet

Mema Jo said...

Thank goodness for those tree climbers who love eaglets!

paula eagleholic said...

Eaglet safely back in the nest

Mema Jo said...

SAure could use a zoom in!

Mits said...

No Lynn, it is what it is....really did not think she was pregnant this year, looked so much like last year....2010 is the year Mei and Tian are supposed to return to their home in China, but guess they will renegotiate their contract if they can

Mits said...

hope the boys don't pull the GPS off...:)

paula eagleholic said...

Cimbers preparing to head back down...

Mema Jo said...

Mei - it seems a shame for her to go through all the motions with no end result! At least she got a lot of sleep!

Stevie from Kentucky said...

Do ya'll have sound? I've lost mine.

Mema Jo said...

Stevie - just silence..... I did close the site and brought it back up but No Sound.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I do have sound. Just heard a truck backing up with the beeping.

Stevie from Kentucky said...

I got my sound back.

Stevie from Kentucky said...

I got my sound back.

Mema Jo said...

NBG nest - Eaglet on the right looks to be the one with the transmitter

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk Botanical: Dr. Watts now thinks that one of the other eaglets - HE - is a female and not a male as originally thought
admin: Perry we have had many many users express their thanks to you for the outstanding play-by-play description of the events, and for the work Norfolk Botanical has done to bring these eagles to the public.
Norfolk Botanical: Nate went down first and is going down in the bucket. Tim will follow
Norfolk Botanical: It is our pleasure - we hope everyone can come to the Garden sometime and visit
Norfolk Botanical: An osprey is chasing one of the adults flying overhead
Norfolk Botanical: The adults are circling closer as Nate and Tim leave
Norfolk Botanical: Both adults are circling nearby
admin: The complete chat transcript will be posted shortly
admin: A slideshow will be online later today
Norfolk Botanical: thank you everyone who logged in today
admin: We have had many questions about visiting Norfolk Botanical Garden. Here is a link to their excellent Web site: http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
Norfolk Botanical: They are now pulling the truck away - this will encourage the adults to return
Norfolk Botanical: Tim is out of the tree
Norfolk Botanical: All is calm and back to normal in the nest.
Norfolk Botanical: We will monitor the audlts today. After the banding last month, they were back on the nest tree within 10 minutes of the truck leaving
Norfolk Botanical: This is the eaglet with the transmitter on the front nest

Mema Jo said...

I got my static back lol

Lynne2 said...

Hi everyone! My name is Lynne and I have been following the US Fish and Wildlife Eagle Cam for a couple of weeks and it's SOOOO addicting! So I decided to check out the blog as well, which led me to the WVEC and lo and behold I got there just in time to see the activities this morning!

Mema Jo said...

Welcome Lynne - Great that you got here just in time for the NBG event. It is really something else to be able to watch!

movin said...

Well, that operation appears over ... and painlessly.

I guess I got my sound back too, since I heard the air horn of a truck and now I'm getting a lot of wind and static noises....

Paula, did they say if they had gotten the blood test results on the middle eaglet yet? 10 lbs. still sounds kinda in the middle as far as sex determination.



C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Mits said...

NCTC WEATHER....

This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
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Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening...becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
AMEN

hedgie said...

Hi Lynne....I'm Lynn, too!

Mits said...

both O's at BWO

paula eagleholic said...

NO, Jim...I was wondering that myself.

movin said...

Re: Suzanne's note that one eaglet was missing....

When I tuned in later this morning, and the NBG cam was working again, I saw #1 work his way all the way up the big branch to the left rear until you could only see his feet; then he "flew" beautifully to a large branch to the right and out of the frame to the top right corner.

It was a good enough flight and landing to give him his "wings" pin as a fledgling.


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Jim

Lynne2 said...

This has been amazing. And not only do I now watch TWO eagle cams, but I watch and owl cam, loon cam, falcon cam, heron cam, tree swallow cam....so many eggs and babies to worry about!

Lynne2 said...

Hi Lynn, too! I guess this makes me Lynne TWO!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Lynne, where do you live?

Lynne2 said...

Hi Sharon! I live in Randallstown, MD. Or "outer Randallstown" as I call it because we are in a rural area.

Mema Jo said...

Sharon - Lynne is a Marylander -
Chock one up for MD
We'll never get up as high as WV's count! lol

Mits said...

woo-hoo for Maryland:)

Mama Etna said...

I am back on. This is Oak Leaf. I decided to switch to back to my old name.

Baby Eagle is growing.

paula eagleholic said...

IWS nest, TH and WE are now on zaplive.tv...smaller picture, but clearer

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Welcome back Sequoia! We are just a-growin and a-growin around here! :)

Mits said...

Paula, was there no eagle at PH this year, have not been following them at all

Lynne2 said...

Hi Sequoia! I am happy to see someone who knows trees on here because I was wondering what kind of tree the eagle's nest is in at the NGB...can you tell?

Aimeecat said...

Sharon:

Oh yes! I am very interested! Tell me more. LOL

Mama Etna said...

The Shepherdstown nest that I am looking at is in a sycamore tree.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Go to beakspeak.com. That will keep you busy for a while! :)

Lynne2 said...

I meant the one at the Norfolk Botanical Garden
http://www.wvec.com/cams/eagle.htmlat NGB
we were watching this morning as they put a satelite tracking device on one of the babies...it's the first time I was on that site.

Mama Etna said...

Bad link. I get a page not found.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

If you click on Paula's name on the blog, she has a lot of links on the Eaglet Momsters blog page.

Mema Jo said...

Yes, the nest tree is a very large
Sycamore tree - it is the one I use as my avatar.

Mema Jo said...

Sequoia - which site do you want?

Lynne2 said...

Thanks anyway!

deb said...

NBG cam

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