Friday, June 26, 2009

Friday

New thread.

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wvgal_dana said...

bbl hubby is hungry

Oh my is the wind getting up at the nest. Hang in there Hidey.

Mits said...

CURRENT NEST WEATHER

Currently At 5:34PM[ More ] 87°F
RealFeel®
90°F
Winds: W
at 12mph
Sunny
Humidity: 54%
Dew Point: 69° F Pressure: 29.68 in
Visibility: 10 Miles

Mema Jo said...

Hope your work evening is calm

Another storm hitting our valley

Mema Jo said...

I split and didn't even know it!

Kids called and just got home from the beach.. Elizabeth loved the sand and the surf! Samantha had a ball too!
And their grandpa Michael loved it all!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Considering the circumstances, it is okay that the Germany gang went to the beach. :)

hedgie said...

Dana, I take it that they are doing the biopsy via needle rather than bronchoscopic, huh? Will definitely continue praying.
Yep, Deb....sticker preserved....but WV law forbids the application of a used sticker on a new windshield! It is typed right on the invoice...what a bummer. BUT....forgot that I have owner lifetime free inspections at the dealer, so guess I'll have to drive in Monday, but won't cost me anything!

hedgie said...

Storms missing us so far, but not Hagerstown...and it's heading to Frederick area again. But watch continues until 10pm.

Mema Jo said...

Storm is overhead now.

Leaving to get ready to go to a get together for a family group of sponsors who supported our niece when she did the Cancer Walk in DC. Her mom (hubby's sil) lost her battle to cancer.

BBL

Mema Jo said...

Thank You Sharon! I knew you had a
Big Heart
loLove

hedgie said...

Big Boom...maybe I better shut down! Will wait and see if it happens again...sun is back out and wind has calmed again.

hedgie said...

Shar---tell the beach bums we say hey! And tell Ellie Mae that she better n0ot bite the hand that's been feeding her! Had to laugh about Andrew and his shirtlessness.....guess growing up includes losing some shyness/modesty, huh? Most guys shed the shirt at the first opportunity! All that pale, protected skin is so vulnerable!

sunny said...

I missed it, because I was driving home from Chambersburg, but Hagerstown had a huge storm!! Hail and bucketloads of rain. Streets are flooded, and a lot of traffic lights are out. Computer still working though, so that's good!

hedgie said...

Heating up leftovers---wierd combination: kielbasa and cranberry stuffing from stuffed pork chops that had no meat left!! Too good to pitch!

hedgie said...

Glad you made it safely, Sunnny!
Hi, Lisa! Good to have you both with us again.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Since him and Kelsey have been together, it is like he is more comfortable with himself. Just talked to him. They are home safe and sound too.

wvgal_dana said...

Yep Mema Jo we split and I didn't even know it. Came back fron din din and seen the split.

Yes Hedgie-Lynn needle they know for sure they can't get it with
bronchoscope. Hoping with needle they can--on inside lung but outside wall.

Sharon your so nice to smile on the beach goers from Germany ( :

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I thought that was rather sweet of me! :)

T-Bird and Buddy the Bassett just arrived.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Fluff thief in the nest.

wvgal_dana said...

Tell Thelma I said hi and give buddy a pat for me.

wvgal_dana said...

Is that an owl I hear?

paula eagleholic said...

Evening, all!

Happy Friday!

Haven't read or watched a thing today.

Heading out for the weekend, will tell ya all about it when I get back...not sure if I'll be on here Sunday night or Monday, will be back Sunday night.

Hope everyone is well, and gets to see Hidey.

Have a great weekend!

hedgie said...

Paula, have fun wherever you go and whatever you do!!! We'll be all ears whenever you get back to us.

Mits said...

have a fun mystery weekend, Paula:)

ceil said...

Lynn you were going to tell us a story.

hedgie said...

Non-stop thunder getting closer. Shutting down for now. BBL---hopefully!

hedgie said...

Oh, Ceil...that was on yesterdays' thread! Late last evening...go back, please!!!

ceil said...

Oh it was the windshield. Sorry.

ceil said...

Think I will a night. Have a pleasant night.

Mits said...

OK Ceil getting close to your bedtime....night:)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Mattie is here spending the night with us tonight. I am not going to start liking her until tomorrow.

Mits said...

you can buy live video from FINNEY'S NEST from now to the end of the season....think I will just stick to the 10 second refresh....

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(chicks leave nest around 15.9.2009)
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Mema Jo said...

How can you not love Mattie all the time?

ceil said...

Snowman cam. Goose has her patriot costume and the snowman has a patriot hat. Cute

deb said...

I am home from work, had a good day, no mean people all day long!!

deb said...

Cute Snowman cam outfits, I love the 4th of July!

Mits said...

me too, Deb...will not be at beach, but will be in DC for Nats game and mall fireworks:)

deb said...

I did the Mall fireworks once a long time ago, it was awesome. One day I want to do Mt. Rushmore, can't believe I live in SD and haven't ever done it.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Mema Jo, that is the price she has to pay for going to the beach without me. ;)

ceil said...

Hi Deb. I was signing off a long time ago but got side tracked. Glad it was a good day at work.
This time I am gone before my face hits the keyboard. Have a good one.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

For July 4 (which will be Sissy and Tom's 32 anniversary), I will be at Pipestem Ampitheatre where Andrew will be performing with the East River Mountain Town Band for the last time. :-(*,*,* They will do 2 hours of patriotic tunes.

Mits said...

MT Rushmore would be awesome..

deb said...

And you get to do the flag, too, right, Sharon??

NatureNut said...

Good Evening Everyone ☺
Had a different kind of field trip today.Went w/a group from the Park to Willow Pond Farms in Fairfield, PA. Most of the group belongs to a club, Basket Bunch & this farm is famous for it's supply of lavender. We bought sprigs we cut ourselves & you can make "wands" out of them & weave ribbon in the stems. Went thru Taneytown & Emmittsburg, MD.
Saw eaglets both coming in & leaving Park.In AM, saw flapping in the nest---must have been breakfast delivery & in PM, 2 were flying & squawking over the creek area near their nest.

deb said...

Wow, that sounds like a fun day, Loretta. Especially seeing the eaglet flying.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Not sure about the flag. I am thinking they might have it up through the whole performance. I have to check that one out.

Mits said...

sounds like a great day Loretta.

Mits said...

well hope they let you have the flag Sharon or you will not like them:)

NatureNut said...

Sure was, Deb. A great day out of an office!!! And eaglets to boot. I did find one of the PM squawkers up on a dead branch w/only pale sky behind it. But of course it took off before I could get it's pic. If I didn't know they were eagles, they seemed like vultures in appearance!
Flicker report here----Ms. Flicker du8g a nest hole from Sun. thru all of Wed. Her boyfriend visited tree once on Mon. Thurs. she rested. This AM both came to the tree, but left. Tune in to the continuing saga!

Mits said...

As the Flicker Turns;)

Mits said...

Days of our Flickers.

Mits said...

heading to bed and TV...good night and prayers for everyone.

deb said...

Good ones, Mits!

NatureNut said...

Wow, Sharon, that sounds like quite a concert. Too bad it's Andrew's last----they should give him a flag!

We had short but bad storm here around 8PM--hope it's gone.
Gotta catch some news--will prob. konk out! I'm almost afraid to watch news---been a bad week.
Later, maybe ☺

deb said...

I am out of here, too. I am tired tonight, so I sure hope I sleep well. I hardly slept last night. Central SD is getting storms now, I hope they die out before the get here. Temp is already down in the 70's.

NatureNut said...

Can I borrow those titles, Helen?? ☺

deb said...

Night all!

Costume Lady said...

A storm rolled through here about 2 hours ago...lots of loud thunder, but very little rain. We do need rain. Hope we get some more during the night.
JO, the photo of your G-Grandkids all together on your deck is PRICELESS. You look like you'r going to burst with pride.

hedgie said...

Back on in time to catch everyone turning in! A heavy rain here, but not too much wind. VERY pink sky---eerie! Luckily, no hail. Rain was so hard I couldn't see more than 15 ft. Nice cool down at the time, but temp back up about 5 degrees since, and muggier than it was, which was bad!
Blessed sleep and prayers for good things for all. Night-night.

Mema Jo said...

I am as late this evening getting off as I was late getting on this morning.
Wanda - you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned Proud as a Peacock!
Thanks for posting the photo!

We did go to the 'get together' at my niece's home in between the rain! They
had hail with the rain down in Frederick. The affair was very enjoyable.

Weekend is upon us.. everyone enjoy!

Good Night All!
Prayers for all!
((hugs)) ♥

Costume Lady said...

I'm so glad everyone is back from the beach, for Sharon's sake and ours too;) My Karla won't be back til Sunday, so I guess "we don't like her":)

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SWEET DREAMS
PRAYERS FOR ALL


GOOD NIGHT FROM LOLLY;)

Ms Bookworm said...

Good evening, everyone!

It's pretty late, but thought I'd let everyone know that prayers are being said for blessings for all, and healing and good news where needed.

Donka Maria, please give Miss Roxie a hug and a kiss for me-- so glad she's doing well!

Megan, sorry about the hummer-- had a few casualties myself-- a baby sparrow, and two young black capped night herons. All fell out of nests, and didn't make it, either.

Glad Hidey's been seen-- hope it doesn't rain again tonight. I see that Spidey's been busy.

May be pretty busy this weekend, but will check in if possible. Hope all of you have a great weekend!
:o]

stronghunter said...

Checking in to say good night. We've had strong thunderstorms with lots of lightning and wind, but it has calmed down now.

George is purring on my lap. He doesn't seem too bothered by storms, but I think he is glad it has calmed down.

I see Spidey has decorated the nest. Lovely.

I enjoyed seeing Hidey sitting on the edge of the nest and talking away today. I think s/he was making a speech.

Good night all.

God bless.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Nope, cannot like Karla until Monday.

movin said...



GOOD NIGHT/GOOD MORN

FOR A SATURDAY TO YOU...



C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!---MORNIN' MOVIN'JIM---You are our #1 EAGLE DAD---day & every day!!---I am waiting for instructions from
BLUEFIELD SHARON--who am I supposed to be nice to--today?? ho!---You should take 'ELLIE MAE' out of your will!!-----It is truly an AWESOME day--temp--56°--bright sunny day--birds--beautiful birds hidden in the full trees---one can see the limb moving---here in WILD & WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA!!--LET'S all take a WALK & DANCE in the dewy grass this am----Hug a child today---& SHOW your pets---you love them!!---SEND prayers for our 'BEAUTIFUL ROXIE'------LIFE IS GOOD!---REJOICE & GIVE THANKS!!!

movin said...

Deb, you definitely should see the Black Hills & Mt. Rushmore.

I stopped once in the middle 80's on the way back from Minnesota. Took a look at the Badlands ... they are "bad" ... first and "Wall's" store (can't recall what kind(s), which you see advertised on roadside signs for a hundred miles at least.

I think I must have stayed overnight somewhere because I remember touring through the Black Hills and getting to Mt. Rushmore in the morning. The whole area is AWESOME, believe me.

Then I drove south to Custer's State Park, and, near the remnants of a fort which has been used in several movies, I saw my first herd of Buffalo, leisurely moving and grazing across the road and moving up a hillside to the right of the road.

And there's probably a lot more to do in the area than I was aware of... well worth the trip. Take your cameras and plenty of film.





C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

magpie said...

Good Saturday Morning Every One
Hidey is a'squawking, Finney's three are getting a feeding, and I was watching a spike buck in velvet and now a Tom Turkey at Pix Pa..

Life is Good ! ☺

magpie said...

Great picture on Wanda's blog:

Smiles with those wonder greatchanchildren of Jo's - Nice going, Ladies and Kids !

Sorry about the birdy casualties at Megan's and Andrea's ...
but things sound Good for the Flickers at Loretta's. Here's another title: Search for Tomorrow

Hi Norma

movin said...

Good morning, Norma.

You can be nice to me... :~D}

Life IS beautiful, thanks for reminding us, Norma.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

magpie said...

That's a regular lumber yard in our nest!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MAGPIE!----You are the coolest of the cool!---you should go to DC--they could use your finesse---Do you have to work this am?---

magpie said...

Jim
You are up very early...or else you haven't gone to bed yet!

Good Morning to you too.

normabyrd said...

my sound went off---anyone else?

magpie said...

C'mon Hidey, get 'er done, I have to go to bed soon, would like just a little peak first

magpie said...

I have sound but have to refresh often....Hidey is rattling the branch and the microphone, big time, think I can see his shadow too.

magpie said...

I worked overnight Norma, and back in at 6 pm for another 12.

magpie said...

Finney's looks spectacular this morning, two adults right now and the babies are frisky !

magpie said...

Interesting option that Mits pointed out about purchasing live feed on that site...think I will continue with the economy route also

movin said...

Dad just arrived at Finney's nest.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

normabyrd said...

NORFOLK 'REBEL' nest is M/T this am---the last update is 6/22---stating the 'REBELS' are coming back to nest for R&R!

magpie said...

Oh, Norma I did get into George Washington's Bath Tub at Berkeley Springs...I have a picture that the grandson took, will try to post it later. There are some new wildflowers pictures on my Wildflowers in West Virginia, including Butter & Eggs.

normabyrd said...

MARGIE--Do you get the 4th off?--When my kids lived in Harpers Ferry/Shepherdstown area---they used have great fire-works there--& they are honoring JOHN BROWN at HARPERS FERRY this mo--150th ANNIVERSARY----

movin said...

Well, Magpie. I slept for a while, got up for a while, and I think I might get some more sleep too.

It's just barely 5 A.M. here.

Have a great day everyone.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

normabyrd said...

Thanks MARGIE---W/CHECK NOW!!

normabyrd said...

WHOA JIM!---How about a run through the neighborhood first!---

magpie said...

Good Night Jim.... Hope you Sleep Sweetly !

Norma I have the 4th off but we are all fragile for getting called in so I don't go too far away from the Roost.

Give me a few minutes and then check my Magpie's Roost link for the Bath Tub Picture..

Back in a few.....xox

magpie said...

Okay, it took me three tries, but there are a few pictures of a fun day at the Berkeley Springs Park on Magpie's Roost.

Time for sleep. Best wishes for a Great Day for all today

And Prayers for Wellness, Comfort and Safety.

See you all in a few hours....
xoxo ☺ ♥

normabyrd said...

MARGIE---Left message---but I don't think it posted---will check later!!

magpie said...

Hey Norma! it did, for some reason I had to hit publish at this end....never had to do that before. Thank you! Some books label that Goats Beard as Oyster Plant...but I have always known it as Goat's Beard. A lot of the flowers I photograph are more commonly classified as Weeds, but anything that flowers, catches my eye ! I gotta hit the sack, but will hit any unfinished "Publish" buttons when I get up from sleeping. Thanks for visiting! xox

normabyrd said...

WOW!!!---GUESS WHO IS IN THE NEST EATING---OUR 'BABY GIRL'---NOW!!
LIFE IS GOOD!!!

magpie said...

Thanks for the Baby in Nest Alert Norma!
I will put off sack time for a few minutes now....☺

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning my wonderful Eagle
buds! I have missed you guys! We didn't have an internet connection the last four days of vacation, so I uas cut off from the world! Have I missed anything exciting?

normabyrd said...

WHOA!!!!----She's LOVELY--She'S BEAUTIFUL & She is 'HUNGRY'!!!!!
and she is ours!!---LOVE THAT LITTLE IMP!!---

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I see our beautiful girl in the nest this morning! Now THAT is a sight for sore eyes!!

normabyrd said...

WELCOME HOME SISSY!---(i think i can be nice to you now) ho!---I bet you all had a FUN TIME!!---& GUESSING you are tanned--'all over'----MISSED YOU FOLKS---big time!

normabyrd said...

MARGY--She is worth 'waking up' for!!---zzzzzzzzzzzz later--

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning Norma! Yes, we had a great vacation. I will put some pics on my profile in a bit! Yeah, I think Sharon said ya'll could be nice to me now!

magpie said...

Well, that was sweeeeeet, liked the stick action.

Welcome Home Sissy, home to all your Eagle Pals...

Good Night Everyone, the pillows are hollering for me.

xoxox

normabyrd said...

BEAUTIFUL FINLAND OSPREY MOM!!----I think is asleep on her feet!---She gives you that 'STARE'---like 'don't you have something else to look at now'----Will miss them---when they fledge!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I posted a few pics of our vacation under Sissy's pics.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning/night Magpie, sorry I missed you! Will catch you later for sure.

Mits said...

Good Saturday a.m. everyone:)

Mits said...

Welcome back Sissy.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MITS!---

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning Mits! Good to be home (well kinda!)

deb said...

Good morning, everyone. Rain here during the night, but no wind.

deb said...

I see Jim thinks I haven't been to the Black Hills. Jim, I have been there numerous times, just not for the 4th of July!

Tammy said...

Good Morning All!

Another pretty morning in upstate New York here. Along with monitoring to see if Hidey is going to make an appearance, I have the Norfolk cam up and what an interesting shot this morning. Does anyone know, do they have someone on site that controls that camera view?

deb said...

Tammy, they do sometimes have people that control the cameras. This year they have had lots of problems though.

Mits said...

BWO...update

Nest Update

06/26/09:
Contest Alert!

We have opened the 2009 Chick-Naming Contest. Help us name our tough little chick.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' DEB & TAMMY---I don't think MOVIN'JIM follows the blog very often!--ho!---

deb said...

Food fight at NBG.

normabyrd said...

TAMMY--I checked the NORFOLK 'REBEL' site earlier!--I didn't see any EAGLES--& there last update was 6/22---w/check now!

Tammy said...

My goodness!

What was that with Hidey? Did Hidey intend on driving one of the adults out of that nest?

normabyrd said...

We haven't received any of those storms or showers you all have had the past couple evenings----must be paying the preacher--ho!

Tammy said...

Norma... Atr the same time that Hidey and either Belle or Lib was retruning to this nest, both parents and at least one juvie were returning to the Norfolk nest. It was neat seeing soo many eagles all at once! *lol*

Alittle earlier the view at Norfolk was of one juvie sitting on a limb with a pond in the background and flower beds below. It was a very pretty sight.

Tammy said...

Thanks for the explanation Deb. :)

Sorry I ask so many questions. *lol*

normabyrd said...

OH TAMMY-!!--This 'LITTLE IMP'--not only tents the food they bring--she LITERALLY PUSHES THEM OUT OF THE NEST!---SPOILED ROTTEN!!

deb said...

No problem, Tammy. I think they somehow control the camera by computer, so they can even do it from home.

Norma, I think Jim just scans the blog sometimes.

ceil said...

Morning all. Tammy ask away. I will probably give you the wrong answer. LOL Don't mean too

Tammy said...

I have another question.. or 3 ;)

Is it possible that since Hidey is becoming so independent, that Hidey is claiming the nest as their own now and trying to stop the parents from coming to it?

deb said...

No, it is all about food for Hidey. He won't get interested in nesting and setting up a territory until between 4-5 years.

Tammy said...

Deb, that's an interesting camera set-up. Not perfect though... They need a little windshield wiper to get whatever is on the lens off.

:)

normabyrd said...

TAMMY---I just saw 2 'REBELS' fighting over a place in the nest---1 stayed in nest---other flew to limb----(have never seen the flowers, etc there)---But it is located in a beautiful area!!

Tammy said...

Deb... All about food? My goodness, somebody needs to teach that little fella some "table manners".

*lol*

deb said...

It is a dead spider and if I remember right they have to take the cam casing apart to get to it.

I am off to work. BBL

deb said...

Hidey needs to behave this way to survive out in the big bad world. :(

normabyrd said...

WHOA! TAMMY--Our 'GORGEOUS BABY' cares about ONE EAGLET----HERSELF!!!!---Most selfish little devil you will ever meet!---BUT SHE IS COOL!!

Tammy said...

Norma, yeah, right after I mentioned the view, it changed. While it was on the pond and the flower beds, I was trying to figure out how to take a "snap shot" of it. They have beautiful flower beds beneath where that tree is. Someone who knows how should tell the folks at Norfolk to give us a 360 view of what is below that nest. It must be beautiful.

Tammy said...

Have a good day at work Deb. I know, Hidey is doing what comes natural and I want Hidey to be able to defend itself in the wild.

And Norma... Hidey (attitude or not) is a cutie. I wouldn't changed him/her for anything.

normabyrd said...

TAMMY---This is the first year--since I have been here--that BELLE & LIB have had only ONE EAGLET---She has not learned to share---but I agree with DEB---she will be alone leaving the nest---& she needs all the SPUNK she can muster up!

normabyrd said...

TAMMY---I think she is the MOST BEAUTIFUL--INTELLIGENT--AWESOME--INDEPENDENT EAGLET we have ever seen----ho!----YOU GO GIRL!!

normabyrd said...

DANA---Just looked in on the DONKEYS---there is a DARK ONE!!
Wanted you to know that I have you & ED in my thoughts & prayers---GOOD BLESS-----

Tammy said...

Norma,

I'd agree, she's all that, and then some.

Sure gonna miss her when she leaves.

Tammy said...

Well, I have a paint brush that is calling my name..

You all have a beautiful day...

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' LOVELY CEIL!!---I got so carried away with the HEIDY aka MIRACLE---that I didn't ask about your sister---pray she is well--

Mits said...

I'm fine Norma, thanks for asking....oh you mean the other sister:):)

Mits said...

off to check for dolphins:)

normabyrd said...

FUNNY--FUNNY--MITS! ho!---How is MARGARET?----does she still need help?----

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Eaglelanders and Watchers.

Parent in nest then Hidey/Miracle flys in. I didn't see any food?

Mits said...

Mary Margaret is doing great, thanks for asking:), Norma

Mits said...

not many dolphins yet, but a bumper year for lots of pelicans:)

Mits said...

he is back...Hidey in the nest

wvgal_dana said...

Mits are they the brown pelicans?

Only 3 of them years ago. Have always hoped more would come to OC.

stronghunter said...

Good look at one of the little ones at Finney nest.

Mits said...

don't know what kind they are, Dana, but some years we have a lot some years not so much, this is a good year, beautiful graceful fliers, and love to see them dive for fish

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning All! Hi Hidey!

Mits said...

morning Jo, think we might have at least one hatching at the flamingo cam at the National Zoo

Mits said...

FLAMINGO CAM

Mits said...

NCTC NEST WEATHER.....

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
» ZIP Code Detail
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
» ZIP Code Detail
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening...becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 50 percent.
AMEN;)

stronghunter said...

Is it the one in the center, Mits?

Mema Jo said...

I'll have to watch for a while and hope the right one gets up so I can see under her.

Mits said...

I think so, Shirley...looks like there might be movement

wvgal_dana said...

Good Eagle Morning Jo and Shirley.

Thanks Mits seen and egg when one got up. I'll have to pull up screen to watch awhile.

Mits said...

well she just sat down:)...

stronghunter said...

I thought I saw an egg under that center one, too.

Mema Jo said...

Shirley - if you double click on the flamingo cam it will go full page. Also double click to reduce it......

stronghunter said...

Thanks, Jo.

Mema Jo said...

There is a chick off to the FAR LEFT
I( think

stronghunter said...

I think I see it too. In the second row.

Mits said...

oh yeah...that is a chick:)

Mema Jo said...

Yep! The mother is still standing.
The only one standing on the left

Mema Jo said...

Be back shortly......

Mits said...

how cute:)

Mits said...

me too, need more caffeine

stronghunter said...

Yes, I see it for sure. It is moving all around.

wvgal_dana said...

Cute little darling chick. Isn't it?

stronghunter said...

Hidey is still hanging out at the nest.

stronghunter said...

The little flamingo stands up and then sits down. Little fluff ball.

stronghunter said...

The storm last night knocked down one of my bird feeder blocks. Seeds all over the ground. I picked up the remaining seeds and laid it on the porch rail. Squirrel is having a feast.

wvgal_dana said...

NORMA if your still here. I have the underwater cam on. No divers yet. I turned the refresh to 2 seconds and the fish are really moving.

wvgal_dana said...

I thought HIdey was going to fly out just now. Flapping wings...

I'm still on the underwater cam too.

stronghunter said...

I looked away and Hidey disappeared.

stronghunter said...

Enjoyed visiting everyone this morning. Must go get some things done.

wvgal_dana said...

Shirely he/she flaps wings in wind and went off the right side near bottom. I waitied to see if he/she was just out of view but nope flew out.

stronghunter said...

Thanks, Dana. I saw flapping, then glanced away and looked back to an empty nest.

stronghunter said...

Your avatar is truly beautiful, Dana.

hedgie said...

Good almost afternoon, fowl friends. Been lurking all morning while trying to get things back in order here. Vacuuming now, but needed a break.
Question: do the male flamingos also sit on the nest, or do other females act as surrogates when mom leaves the mound?

Mits said...

Nesting behavior


Flamingo nest. © Jessie Cohen
Both parents assist in the construction of the nest. The male usually begins the process of shaping the nest. The female takes over the task as the egg is developing in her body. As the time of egg laying approaches, both parents work rapidly to complete the nest. Even after the arrival of the egg, nest building continues as the pair works to perfect the nest site.


Incubation


Flamingo nest with egg. © Jessie Cohen
The normal clutch of eggs for all species of flamingo is one. Very rarely are two eggs laid, and it is thought that when this occurs, two different females may be involved. Egg measurements and weights vary widely between individuals, but on average, they weigh 140 grams (five ounces) and measure 90 x 55 millimeters (about 3.5 x 2 inches). Immediately after laying, the egg is pure white with a chalky texture. Soon after, however, the egg is often marked with mud from the nest site. Chicks enter the air cell at day 26, followed by pipping at day 27. Hatching generally occurs two days after the chick has entered the air cell

Mits said...

cu later....:)

hedgie said...

Sissy, glad to have you back in the roost!
Ceil, the real story that I had referred to was the one about the gift shop at NCTC!! Guess it helps to have a distant family relation!!

wvgal_dana said...

bbiaw going to get a nice watermelon for company coming in around 6 or so

hedgie said...

Thanks, Mits. Have a fun beach day!!

hedgie said...

Jo, loved the pic of you and the kids on the deck! Good-lookers all!!!

ceil said...

Thanks Lynn. Nice story. Glad you were able to get into the gift shop.
There was an article in the Baltimore Sun. They are trying to introduce the baby elephant to the other females. He is so cute. Sampson is his name. They have to be careful because elephants frighten easily. All went well. They did not let his mom and him in very long. Will do it little by little

ceil said...

Jo loved the picture.
Margy loved your pictures also. Nice looking grandson.

movin said...


*GOOD MORNING*

Again... I did get a couple of hours more shut-eye.

I guess you saw Hidey again, that's encouraging. Maybe I'll see him later today.

Finney is either preening or sleeping, and a couple of the older chicks are up and gawking around the half-dark landscape...and at Mom.

C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

stronghunter said...

Adult at nest.

wvgal_dana said...

back

Afternoon Jim....Man do you get enough sleep?

Hi Hedgie-Lynn what are you what to for today?

Ceil I heard about the little guy. Be nice to see him on a webcam.

wvgal_dana said...

Thanks Shirley I see. My sound is whining and it is not Hidey/Miracle.

stronghunter said...

My sound is whining too. Wonder what causes that?

stronghunter said...

What on earth is that bird doing? I saw that same neck-jerk earlier. Watching Hidey? Signaling? What is it?

stronghunter said...

I think it is catching bugs!

wvgal_dana said...

I saw something black like fly toward it.

stronghunter said...

Have you seen an eagle do this before?

movin said...

Is that a darker smudge or Hidey to the left of Liberty??


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

wvgal_dana said...

There has to be blackbirds I think in the tree. Probably attacking.

stronghunter said...

I have not seen Hidey. Is that Liberty? I am still not able to tell the adults apart.

I think Lib has gotten tired of the bugs.

movin said...

I guess the dark spot is Lib's shadow. hahaha.

Yes, Hunter, eagles will snap at insects if they are bothering them, and they will eat them if they catch them.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

stronghunter said...

Blackbirds attacking Libety?

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