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1 – 200 of 234 Newer› Newest»whole family in the nest! great pix on post, thanks, Steve!
look at that Hidey. :)
sounded like one of the adults landed on the camera after the gang arrived with the food.
Thank you Todd! Great pics!
Or should I say Reassuring Pics! Thanks Steve for posting them for us!
Welcome back again Hidey.
So good to see Hidey
Todd, the pics are just awesome.
Thanks for posting them for us, Steve.
Sure would love to see Hidey come and go!
He is still munching!
And where has Todd been? We have been missing him but I knew as soon as I saw the pics, they were his!
Adult in nest with Hidey
Ho! Ho! Hidey is mantling and
almost pushed parent out of the nest - well Hidey did push parent out of the nest!
Parent just arrived! Hidey was checking out the talons for food...don't believe there is any, but he i now mantling on the far side....think he was hoping for some....Lib just took off the back, over the farmhouse!
Looks like there has been lots of action today. I had the site mimimized because I was talking to a student, but the sound was on and there was a commotion of squealing from Hidey. The student knows I watch this site, so I just explained that it was the eagle making a fuss. That was about 30 minutes ago.
Parent in nest and more squealing. I think Hidey is hungry. When will they start teaching Hidey how to hunt? Is that something they do?
Now Belle has arrived!
And if you look at Deb's pic to the right on the main blog page, they are in the same branch.
i predict hidey will take off again today. yesterday she just needed a lot of rest.
Parent has returned!
I think the adults feathers are just
gorgeous!
Fishing lessons is on the agenda, Shirley! They should be gone most of the day - we used to sit around waiting for their returns during the seasons past!
Belle has food and is feeding Hidey!
I saw that Sharon! Same branch - whenever I drive toward the tree that is exactly where I look to see if the adult is in the tree!
Yes, soon Hidey will be in her student's chair sitting down on the river bank, getting her fishing lessons.
Both heads down and both
Tails up - Must be eating!
Strong - Yes, Hidey will learn how to fish by watching the parents....as well as how to scavenge and hunt. Some of it is instinct, also.
Lisa - Hidey has been in and out today.
Thanks, Sharon and Jo. I think I would be wanting to get that kid to the river soon.
I too am wishing to see Hidey fly out..
I haven't seen the take off yet. I also have not see Hidey land! So glad she is practicing a lot!
Hidey is finishing up the fish...Belle took offf up into the tree off the back.
thanks, Paula! i've been in & out to, and missed the earlier returns & departures.
such an exciting time for Hidey. and us.
It will be interesting to see how long Hidey sticks around....more or less time than when there were 3???
Thanks for sharing Todd's pics, Steve!
That's a great Wake-Up Treat to see our Eaglet...
Magnificent Pictures by Todd Harless and posted by Steve,
Thank you, Both !!
OMG, Steve, tell Todd those are wonderful pics!!! Thanks for posting them. We had just mentioned not too long ago that we wondered if Todd was still at NCTC! Now we know!!! Beautiful!
Great pics, Thanks Todd and Steve! We knew they were watching over our baby!!
No surprise at all that we are #1 on Beakspeak !
I am way behind on reading posts...does Suzanne know our Eaglet has fledged, has anyone talked to her or been emailing?
Hi there Hidey! Do you see all of us looking at you? We are waiting to see how well you fly out of there!
i saw it!!
Hidey done did it!
Don't think Hidey even had to think about it = just took off!
That was a great take off!! Can hear her around the cam somewhere.
it was awkward, but effective!
Ha ha..well, wait no more...cause there went Hidey:)
Darn, Hidey is gone and I missed it again!
Yes Margy - Hedgie and others have been emailing Suzanne. They are keeping her in our Loop with all the excitement, thank goodness.
No hesitation or contemplation - just poof!
I think Hidey flew off to the right as I didn't see anything go by in the background!
Yay! I finally got to see a take off! :-)
Perchance I will now be able to see Hidey Fly In this evening around 7:00 or so. That is IF the parents bring in some late evening snack!
Okay, Thanks Mema Jo...
I tend to forget some of my manners when I am working and sleeping... I did email luvs2nap...
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xo Headed out to visit my grandson, see you all later.
Best wishes for some great Eagle Watching at NCTC !
Thanks Steve & Todd for the photos! It's wonderful to see images of Hidey off the nest! I was sailing once with a friend in St. Marks and came upon a mature bald eagle and a juvenile sitting on a sandbank in the middle of the river mouth. That must be what comes next for Hidey; fishing lessons!
Wonder if the kids at the Day Care have been noticing any of Hidey's activities today. They sure sound like they are having fun now there.
TTFN xoxo
Great shots, has been fun watching this little one grow up...
I can't believe I sat here all day waiting to see Hidey and then as soon as I went to buy groceries! I missed everything! Hope the family comes back tonight. The pictures are wonderful, I love them! Gwen
Hi everyone. Good to see Todd and his great pictures. Steve and Todd thank you so much.
Sissy prayers for Tom.
Just stopped by to say hi off to fix supper. Hope to see Hidey later.
Wow, thanks SO much, Steve and Todd, for the fantastic pictures!
They are appreciated SO much! Looks like Hidey is getting lots of practice leaving and coming back to the nest-- this is good!
Sort of reminds me of when your kid first gets their driver's license-- am I right? LOL :oD
Hello everyone
I love the pictures-thanks Steve.
Hidey is just showing herself today. I LOVE IT! So much excitement. This is just like a baby taking it's first steps. Too Much!!! Thanks Steve and Todd for the beautiful pictures. Gotta cook supper. BBL
The pictures are wonderful! I've never seen an eagle in the "wild" and appreciate those who did who share with us. Awesome!
From the earlier pics I must have been watching for more time than I think. No wonder the dust bunnies are getting bigger. ;o)
I saw the last take-off and want to see a landing before I go elsewhere - probably another similar bird site. If anyone has links, I'd appreciate them sharing those too.
parent in nest! hidey chirping nearby!
parent just flew off. i think WITH the food in beak.
That sure was a quick visit by Lib or Belle. I sure would like to see Hidey land and take off today.
both folks in nest, pointing out food there. hidey chirping like crazy off-screen. now one parent in nest & quiet.
well I'll be darn, our very own Todd Harless is back with awesome pics, thanks Todd and Steve...don't know what Paula still has to sell in her little shop, but the Todd Harless eagle mug from 06 is fantastic!!!!!
Back haven't caught up on comments yet. WOW weeeeee nice pictures on the cover of NCTC front page ( :
Link to the noisy little heronetts in the nest on Wild Watch Cam
i can hear hidey off-camera again, whimpering that s/he'd like some of that fish. c'mon down, kiddo!
Duke Farm's 3 eaglets are growing!
Reminds me of our nest in the past season when we had 3!
Thanks Todd for your "exceptional photos". Thank you Steve for posting them for us.
bbl have to finish meal for hubby
It sounds like Hidey is going to drop in soon.
And there you have it!
re-entry!
Hidey is back!! Supper time! Boy,the parents sure do watch for her to land. This is so cool!
Looking at the photos of Hidey's perch I still am not real certain of why we have the Cam noises. The cam isn't lose because our pic is still very clear and not moving around. Just don't know!
Love the first single pic of Hidey - looks like he is getting nerve up to do that Jump Into The Nest! lol
Hey Steve, thanks for all the awesome pics of the eagles. Our son is almost 7 and he has been nonstop watching and reading about the eagles for weeks. We took him down to see the nest on Saturday evening and one of the parents was their he was so excited. It is all he has talked about all week. Saturday when we were leaving he said "I am so lucky to see the eagles in the wild people live all their lives and never get to see what I saw today". He is an animal freak. We will be going back one evening this week to see them agian with the camera this time. Thanks a lot!
Nickie
Did I just see it wrong, or did Hidey crash land right on top of the parent?
I was typing a comment and didn't see the re-entry! I just had gotten back after dinner and now I need to put our cam up on a separate window.......
Well I might get to see Hidey Fly Out!
I wonder what Hidey is thinking about her/his first full day of 'flying'? Do we actually know how far away from the nest Hidey went today?
i think you're right about that, faye. either that or the parent anticipated a possible crash & jumped.
parent back now. mantling. :)
It's been really neat watching Hidey coming and going today. I bet he's all tuckered out. Once he leaves the nest for good will we see the parents again before egg laying time next year? And is this cam online year-round? Anyone know?
Boy Hidey just grabbed that food away from I think it is Belle.
Nickie that is great to hear. So glad that a young person is showing interest in these beautiful birds.
Looks like little Hidey is in no mood to share! =/
In the past, the still cam has stayed up year round. These parents are always near or in this nest. They don't ever go very far.
I see the youngun is back for supper. It seems to me that last year, the juvies left before we expected them to, didn't they?
Kimm it will shut down for a little while. But will be back up in December.
Sharon I watch only the live cam. It doesn't shut down for a few months or am I wrong.Don't want to give out the wrong info.
I ask Steve one time since the Gorilla Tape was put to the cam and tree. About could the eagles get up on the cam. He said "no" it is too small of an area. He said the cam is very sensitive and picks up sounds very easily.
All that flying must make a fellow hungry!
Ceil: Does something special happen in December? Just wondering. =)
WOW - strut your stuff Hidey...did you all see that wing span...! magnificant!
Kimm the parents start nestorations around that time.
Kimm and they also start doing hanky panky.
Hi Hidey!~
good to see you back again!
Kimm you might want to think about Oct. for open house at NCTC. They have plenty of things for children to do. We adults love it too...many many things to see.
Ceil, I am pretty sure they will keep the still cam up but you are right, they will shut down the live feed until probably November/ December. Then it is time to start a whole new season!
Ceil - Steve didn't know if they were going to move the cam back to the original NCTC/FWS website or not...or maybe just shutdown for a couple of months and come back up at myoutdoortv...hasn't been decided. Guess he will let us know when they decide.
CLICK HERE REMEMBER TO VOTE # 4 PICTURE OF BOB QUINN'S
I hope he moves it back for the fall...
Thanks for the link, Dana!
Thanks for the link, Dana!
I am just amazed at how this little thing has grown over the past weeks! I really am amazed! I hope Hidey graces us with her/his presence for a few more days... the pics Tom got were awesome! I checked back on and off through the day as work permitted and already am getting ...i said it..."empty nest syndrome"....
LOL! I'd forgotten all about the hanky panky part! I guess a nest would make that a little easier. ;-)
Paula and Sharon thanks.
Sharon - I think they were all gone by mid-July
Paula is Open House this year at NCTC Oct. 17th or Oct 24th both being a Saturday?
PA NANA - you can go to
www.beakspeak.com
or
www.eagletmomsters.com
for other bird cam links.
Nickie - we surely would like to see any pic you can get of the nest!
Voted for Bob's picture...Dana...how beautiful!
NCTC open house is Oct 17
Gotta go finish mowing the lawn...Hidey is still eating nestovers...maybe he'll spend the night.
Good evening all.
Had a red-shouldered hawk here a little while ago...it was perched high in a tree and then took flight w/ much wing-flapping noise. It looked huge in flight....circled once and then headed westerly. Of course, camera was in house...but too high to have gotten any good pics anyway. Hope it comes back!
Hidey is on 2:00 launchpad...hoping (s)he'll decide to stay home for the night now!
Wing flapping now in middle of nest.
Hi Lynn How did your call go to GM?
If anyone thinking of coming to the Open House and will be spending the night make your plans now. I keep forgetting.
Have to get the dog out for an evening 'constitutional'...take care dear friends...talk to you all sometime tomorrow....A beautiful evening in Cross Junction ....but think the heat and humidity is coming back tomorrow...what to do about my hair!????!
Awesome pictures of our little Hidey in the tree!! Thanks Todd!!
Did anyone catch Hidey before hovering over her food and nipping at one of the parents who wanted to get some!!! Good Hidey... you must learn to protect your kill so you can eat well. Although, I doubt mom/dad was all that pleased! lol
Wow, Todd, those pictures are awesome, Thanks for posting them, Steve! I was all ready to film a take off and what does Hidey do, lay down. :( Probably all tired out from flying and it is time for a nap.
What wonderful entertainment I had while eating supper. Hidey looks all tired out and ready for bed. He's so precious, but a greedy little baby. Wonder how much he weighs now, he almost looks as big as his parents. Hope I get to see him fly tomorrow, and I also voted for that beautiful picture. Gwen
Hey Ceil,
I need info on the open house, like where do we make reservations to stay? What town? I am DEFINITELY interested in coming up there, even if I am alone. This blog has brought a lot of enjoyment to my life since I am so sick with this neuralgia. It's just like we have been friends forever and we have only been chatting for a few months. Just love that LITTLE BIRD OF OURS!
Oh, be still my heart...how majestic Hidey looks sitting on that branch, like he owns it!
Great photos Todd!
You can stay in Martinsburg or Shepherdstown, or even Harpers Ferry...all in WV
Bibee, I will answer for Ceil. The town is Shepherdstown. Last weekend we stayed at the Clarion but there is also a Comfort Inn there. There are other motels in Martinsburg too and other cities close to there but the people that live there can tell you more about that. Open house is October 17 and such a wonderful time. We set up a table with information about the Eaglet Momsters and sell some merchandise to help fund the cam.
If ya'll go to
www.eagletmomsters.com
You can see other pics that Todd Harless took of our 2006 eagles, the first year the cam was online. You can even buy something :)
To all newcomers Open House at NCTC
This is another time when our group of Momsters/Dadsters get together. This is a free event and there are no problems with entering the campus. There are exhibits outside & inside to enjoy. We go to the beautiful bountiful cafe for a lunch gathering. The event closes at 4:00 and then we head over to have the evening meal together at the Clarion Inn which is a very short distance from NCTC. There are photos of past Open House events in the albums on the Yahoo Eaglet_Momster site that you would enjoy. If traveling a distance there are lodgings but you should go ahead and make reservations now. The Shepherd College has their HomeComing the same weekend! Please feel free to join the yahoo group. The link is on this home page of the blog.
Hi Ceil. Thanks for asking. Pensions are safe and sound. For those of us retirees under 65, looks like we will lose our health insurance and life insurance...MTBR based on Treasury Department and bankruptcy court rulings....retiree groups have retained attorney firms who have had success fighting these kind of things w/ other businesses.....but personally feel that we will be dead in the water...sacrificial lambs, so to speak. (Union members are losing only dental and vision insurance; salaried over 65 have already switched to private insurance plans w/ $300 additional monthly in their pensions; so it's basically the disabled under 65 who are going to be out in the cold; others under 65 can always get another job to pay for their insurance if they need to.)
I was able to attend the Open House last year and it was so great. Meeting everyone was so wonderful, putting faces and voices with names is fun.
Whoa, incoming!
Wow, parent just flew in right on top of Hidey. Hidey is mantling but not sure if there is food. More will be revealed. Parent just flew off.
Bibee sorry phone rang. Elderly neighbor needing something. See that you got the info you needed. We like to stay at the Clarion but last year by the time I tried to get reservations they were filled. We stayed at the Comfort. Jubby will be coming this year. Helen may not because grandchild will be due.
It is great for kids and adults. Live animals. Falcons flying from one end to the other outside.
Bibee sorry phone rang. Elderly neighbor needing something. See that you got the info you needed. We like to stay at the Clarion but last year by the time I tried to get reservations they were filled. We stayed at the Comfort. Jubby will be coming this year. Helen may not because grandchild will be due.
It is great for kids and adults. Live animals. Falcons flying from one end to the other outside.
WOWSIE Look at that stretch
I think I see a half of a fish.
I thought I was going to go home without seeing Lib and Belle, but on Sunday evening Paula took, Lolly, Jack and myself back to the nest and we got to see both eagles. It was so wonderful to "meet" these two eagles in person. If you get a chance to go, I certainly recommend it.
Hidey might be thinking about going up to perch on the limb!!!
Sharon - the back half of the fish?
Sorry posted twice. Lynn if you need supplemental AARP has a good plan. It is a shame. You work all those years and you think you are safe.
I knew it! Lighten the load! lol
Also keep in mind that that weekend is also Apple Harvest Festival in Martinsburg....lots of activities....hotels/motels/B&B's fill up early, so if you are planning on coming I strongly encourage you to get reservations ASAP.
Getting ready to go again I think.
Lightened the load.
That was the 2nd lightening of the load!
What a beautiful eaglet! Takes my breath sometimes.
I don't want to tell those coming to Open House at NCTC Oct 17th Saturday. What the inside of NCTC looks like because I want you all to be surprised and amazed when you see it. I'll just say "Wildlife". Beautiful inside and the cafeteria has great food for lunch; hot and cold.
She is a beautiful eagle, isn't she! I am ready, take off now, so we get it on tape! I still haven't seen Hidey take off.
Those wings are awesome!
Thanks for that reminder, Hedgie. All 3 events on the same weekend!
Make your reservations Now - you can always cancel within so many days notice ahead. You know - better to be safe then sorry!
How did two quiet parents get such a noisy eaglet!
Dana - if they look at our photo albums they will be more anxious to come after seeing NCTC - inside & out!
In Shepherdstown close to Clarion Hotel and Comfort Inn is Betty's Resturant you'll love the breakfast there!!! Those 2 Hotels are closet to the nest.
I keep thinking that our eaglets were never this noisy BUT we didn't have
sound! Right?
Mema Jo if they aren't a member can they get into the albums?
We had sound off and on last year, more off than on, if I remember right. The eaglets always announced incoming food, but can't remember if they were as noisy as Hidey or not.
Hidey left again?????
Lynn, Hidey is in the middle of the nest, blending right in.
I hear the geese.
Jo, did you see this morning where so many of our new friends want to make donations to our cam fund? Aren't they wonderful? It pleases me so much to know that they enjoy this site enough to 'HELP OUT':)
HOPE that many of them who can, come to visit us during Open House!
Party!!
YAY - looks like Hidey is in for the night!
And rumor has it that Eagle Talons will be served on the Eagle Express! :)
LOL, Deb! I think Hidey has the voice of the other two siblings that didn't hatch:)
You got that right, Sharon and maybe some Hot Talons if it is cold;)
You must be a member of the Yahoo group to view our photo albums. If you would like to join the Yahoo Eaglet Momsters group, you can send an email to me by clicking on my name, or visit Yahoo Eaglet Momsters and ask for an invitation. All who would like to join are welcome, there is plenty of room in the nest!
Your right Dana - I am inviting all to join us in our yahoo nest so that the photos could be seen...
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There are photos of past Open House events in the albums on the Yahoo Eaglet_Momster site that you would enjoy. Please feel free to join the yahoo group. The link is on this home page of the blog.
Glad you brought that subject up, Sharon.
FOR ALL OF YOU WHO ARE THINKING OF COMING TO OPEN HOUSE...THERE WILL BE A MOTOR HOME (WHICH WE CALL THE EAGLE EXPRESS) PARKED NEAR THE NEST TREE, FOR YOUR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE. YOU ALL COME!!
Hidey is on the move again!
Getting ready to take off I think.
Deb - I haven't seen Hidey take off or land either....might have to get up early tomorrow to see it!
I just missed it earlier today!
Looking now...but nope.
Or not!
So Join UP !
well I just booked a room for the weekend of open house, you can cancel up til the day of your arrival.....might be touch and go for me around that time with Ben on the way....Ceil, I got a room for you and Jim...he will love the open house, and a room for MM and me, and if I 'm there I'm there,:):)
Now that Hidey got up, you can see that headless fish laying in the nest!
I keep missing it by a little bit, too, Paula. We need to get her to perform on command!
Burrowing owlettes are out.
Burrowing Owls
Hope they are still there when this posts.
I am going to relax and watch some TV, bbl.
I am going to say good night. Pleasant dreams and prayers for all needs.
I am going to get hyper and pay bills!
BBILW
When you see all the wonders at NCTC, you know that at least a small portion of your taxes are well-spent!
Looks like Hidey is spending the night.
Thanks, Ceil....I know a lot of our over 65's chose plans through AARP last fall and seem satisfied. I'll have to rejoin...I had dropped it when I thought I was going to die!
good night everyone;)
Hey Spidey!
Get your web out there and catch all those gnats and bugs that are bothering Hidey!
Back to my bills!
Night Ceil pleasent dream...and to others going to bed too.
Thanks for the info on the motels. I will look up the phone number for the Clarion and Comfort Inn in Shepherdstown. I can't wait. This will be a great adventure for me. If hubby is working, I may be alone, but that's okay too. Seems like Hidey just knows that we are watching her today. She is trying to get as close to us as she can. LOVE that BIRD!
Great pix! So glad to see Hidey back in the nest. See is looking a little tired tonight.
Ok, gals, got the phone number for both places. Which one do most stay at? I will call in the morning to make reservations.
Hidey is just beautiful!
Bibee, Most of the group stay at the Clarion, because of the convenience of it. That is where we meet in the morning and follow each other about 6 miles down the road to NCTC. Then, around 4 o'clock, we go back to the Clarion and have a wonderful dinner and more laughter than you could ever imagine. Comfort Inn is OK too, only about a mile or two away.
Either one, Bibee.
We eat at the restaurant at the Clarion.
Food is very good!
And for those of us who are financially embarrassed, the Comfort Inn is much cheaper.
HA HA HA... financially embarassed, that is a great phrase. I am often financially embarassed.
Hidey better lay down...sleeping on the edge is dangerous!!!!
That comment is priceless, Sharon!
I was sending Bibee a personal email just to inform her about prices... lol
You do have an email Bibee
I love it, too, Sharon! Nice way to end the evening with a smile.
I am calling it a day, off to read before bed.
Night everyone!
Helen & Ceil will vouch for Sunday
morning brunch being Yummy at the Clarion! Anyone can go in.
Farmer's Market also is a stop you make before leaving Sheph'twn on Sunday morning.
I like Betty's hot cakes but not the eggs!
Taking my financially embarassed butt to bed- nite all :)
And hopefully Comfort Inn won't lock you out of your room!!!! LIL! Did Clarion give you any recompence, Shar???
Thanks for all the info, gals. I will check my email, Jo. Yeah, I like that financially embarrassed.
That's a good one.
Hidey looks content. I am going to watch a little tv before bed.
Good night all eagle momsters and dadsters. Talk tomorrow!
Meant LOL!
Goodnight Deb, Megan,Ceil, Mits...anyone else who has called it a day!
Won't be long for me, either.....still so much to do to get ready for company in two weeks from tonight! These little piddling jobs sure seem to take a lot of time!
Good night, all. I have been busy tonight, so haven't had time to say anything. Have been watching off and on.
Stronghunter - I just read your profile! Give George a pet or two for me. I have Marvin!
Goodnight, Bibee!
See all of you fine folw friends tomorrow. G'nite Hidey, Belle and Lib. Peace and prayers.
George is sitting here watching. At first, he was fascinated by all the birds chirping at the Hancock site; he checked behind the computer to see if any birds were there. I think he has decided that he just isn't going to find those birds.
George sends Marvin a meow.
Marvin is sitting here beside me waiting for the ok to head to bed!!
I think I am ready!
Good Night All
Prayers for everyone's needs being said
especially that Tom will regain his health.
Peace to you & yours!
(((hugs))) ♥
Goodnight, all!
Hugs to all ♥
Looks like I missed a lot of action today. Those pictures that Steve posted are awesome. Hidey all grown up!
Saw all the talk of Open House. Sigh........It was so much fun last year. Loved it! Sigh.......won't be able to do it this year., Sigh..........how sad. And Sunday night at the nest was just unbelievable.!!!!!
This is the year we take Jacob to Santa Fe for the Balloon Fiesta. That is in October.
Tomorrow we go to Denton. Jack will be going to one of Joseph's ballgames. Laurel and I will be going to Jacob end of the year program. Two things the same night!
If anyone is still awake, do we know why Hidey keeps shaking her head?? Also, is Lib or Belle sitting on the camera? I keep hearing some noises that I can't seem to identify??
Well, it looks like Hidey may have had a little too much to drink. Falling asleep and leaning forward.
Glad everybody like my "financially embarrassed" statement but it is a constant state of being for me! :)
She could be shaking her head from bugs or something that is bugging her.
SPLIT!
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