Thursday, June 04, 2009

Thursday

Fresh thread.

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movin said...



** GOOD MORNING **

i'M up in the middle of the night to try to catch Hidey flying out this time... NO LUCK AGAIN!!

Thanks a lot for the fresh thread of comment, Steve.

Does the NCTC video archive contain first flight clips of Hidey perhaps, Steve??



C(°?°)3

Jim

Costume Lady said...

THANK YOU JIM for the call over and thank you Steve for the new thread...we really needed it;)

Costume Lady said...

Hidey was in the nest when I first came on this morning...what a treat that is to see him first thing in the morning. Lets you know that everything is alright in his world.

magpie said...

Shouldn't be long now...Parent and food, a winning combination!

magpie said...

Good Morning, Folks.
That fish will feed the whole family.

normabyrd said...

Thanks STEVE for the WET THREAD on this wet morning!---Thanks MOVIN'JIM for the call over!!--

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!--CONGRATS! JIM--you are our #1 EAGLE DAD---today & every day!!---MORNIN'---JIM--WANDA & MARGIE!!---I AGREE---'HOME COOKING'--should bring BABY back to the nest!! ho!

normabyrd said...

Thanks to LISA---can see new OSPREY!---at BWO!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good morning everybody!

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning ALL in Eagleland and those Watching.

Just finish catching up on comments from last thread. Wasn't too many, that was good.

It is raining lightly here.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' BLUEFIED SHARON!---Just SCANNED yesterday's blog!!---Many moons ago--when I worked at the capitol--I lived for a while in Nitro-& rode bus through INSTITUTE every day!----home of WV STATE--now WVSU--good school----

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normabyrd said...

MORNIN' DANA!---I had a DENTIST day yesterday---HATE DENTISTS!---would rather fight a tiger!!--ho!--FLASH FLOOD WARNING for WV today!!

wvgal_dana said...

Sorry about that had to delete.

Remember Steve would like to be 1st on Beakspeak so. We are # 2 for YESTERDAY and #1 for LAST 7 DAYS.
CLICK HERE FOR BEAKSPEAK GO TO BALD EAGLE NCTC Eagle Cam

magpie said...

* Good Night Everyone *
Ha - I'm reversed, everyone said good night about 10 hours ago!

Great news about your Uncle Bob, Deb. Thanks for the update!

Thanks for letting us know how Red is doing Hedgie
Miss him...

Hope everyone has a great day. I failed to win the powerball Wednesday night so I guess I have to go to work tonight. Sigh.
xoxo

wvgal_dana said...

Norma did you remember to pinch yourself?

Lynne2 said...

Morning all! Just popping in for a quick check before running errands. Was wondering if anyone has been watching the Goshawk nest in the UK? http://www.newforestgateway.org/Wildcam/LiveCameras/tabid/117/Default.aspx

sorry, don't know how to do the blue link thing you guys do!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN/G-NITE--MAGPIE!!--Thanks w/check with HEDGIE---I am interested in knowing how RED is doing---REALLY MISS HIM ON THE BLOG!!!

wvgal_dana said...

Parent in nest with fish. I heard Hidey. Now other parent in nest.

wvgal_dana said...

Night Margy.
Good Morning Lynne2.

Hidey is crying but we know he/she is up in that tree.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I guess waiting on little baby to drop in for breakfast!

Good morning Normabyrd, I really hope it is a good school!

normabyrd said...

WHOA! DANA---You have that beautiful CUNNING EAGLET'S number!--ho!

floralgirl said...

Morning all:) Nite Margy:)
Looks like it will be a cloudy day here, showers headed at us again, will be raining soon. I slept til 8 am, kid and yard boy still haven't appeared. The smell of bacon and coffee will get them out of bed.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I hear the geese.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' 'HAPPY CAMPER'!---wishing you a great day---

wvgal_dana said...

Good morning Sharon and Meagan.

Wow Sharon Middle School I truly believe she is ready for it. ( :

wvgal_dana said...

This has probably already been reported, just in case not. Osprey at Ayers Island at New Hampshire had their 3rd Osprey egg hatch yesterday June 3rd.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MEGAN!---You know---one day soon the yard worker & the kid are going to get wise to you!! ho!--ENJOY 'THESE DAYS' WITH KID!!!---You have a real WINNER!!

Lynne2 said...

What a dreary day, but cool...good day to get the big cleaning done.
We are taking our best friends 11yr old son (the one we had for the weekend who wanted to go fishing so badly that I couldn't get to the nest) on an "Owl Prowl" Saturday night sponsered by the DNR here. Should be fun, a ranger takes us out on a night hike with an owl caller and tries to scare up some owls for us, then we go back to the center to meet the owls that live there that were hurt and cannot be released back into the wild.

normabyrd said...

LYNN2--I was referring to you as the---(happy camper)!--how's it going?? ho!

normabyrd said...

LYNN2---You should let JO know---she is the OWL GAL!

Lynne2 said...

it's going well, Norma! Looks like we will be going camping again next weekend!

Sorry...our internet was off after the bad storm Tues (poor Hidey looked like a sogeagle in the nest) and was fixed yesterday night, but is having some intermittant problems staying connected.

normabyrd said...

LOUSY WEATHER in most of WILD & WONDERFUL WV!---FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS---temp is 55° now!---

Lynne2 said...

what part of WV are you in Norma?

deb said...

Good morning, we had a little rain last night, could use some more. It was a nice rain to sleep to.

Lynne2 said...

Morning Deb! SO far so good with barn owls ..... keeping my fingers crossed

deb said...

I am glad to hear that, Lynne, they are so cute when they are little.

One of the Kestrel chicks is in the nest box opening.

deb said...

It came back down into the box, must not be ready to leave yet.

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Deb prayers for your Uncle...so great he has taken that many steps. Read your schedule for Arlington PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND HUGS.

deb said...

Dana, it is the Riverside National Cemetery in CA that we will be at.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' DEB!!---'come home to wv'---(wv state motto)---If you would like MORE RAIN!-- ho!--GOOD NEWS your uncle is improving!!---Have a great day!!----

checked KESTRELS---glad they are still with us!

wvgal_dana said...

Well there goes my mind Deb I thought it was going to be Arlington. duh me sorry Still same prayers and hugs.

normabyrd said...

LYNN2---I am exactly 75 miles from Shepherdstown!---Our co. is considered part of the Eastern Panhandle---(we are attached to the eastern panhandle-)-MD on one side & VA on the other!!!---ROMNEY---OLDEST TOWN IN WV!---

PS--more than you wanted to know! ho!

deb said...

That's okay, Dana! Thanks for your thoughts.

Norma, one chick left yesterday. The others will probably follow soon. :(

Lynne2 said...

Norma, is it a great small town type place? My mother in law lives in Terra Alta, WV which is just the other side of the farthest western Maryland border. I love it there!

hedgie said...

Morning all. RAINY, dreary day...good for Megan, but doesn't make me very happy!
Dana, my families' friend is being interred at Arlington on the 17th....passed in April. Mom will be here then, but still undetermined whether she'll be up to going....her emotions are always "on the edge" so to speak...she has wavered back and forth about going several times.
Haven't seen Hidey this am... still living up to the name!

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Lynn who wanted an E.
So someone did mention Arlington...I be dang. My mind just didn't put it in the right File Folder.

hedgie said...

Nothing in paper about explosion/fire, Dana. Or on 25 news last night. The location I mentioned last night is just reported as a residential fire at 2:40pm w/ no injury...but that units were expected to be on scene until 8pm.
MArgy...any explosions yesterday???

normabyrd said...

LYNN2---I live in a small town--ROMNEY & went to school with kids from Tunnelton--Terra Alta & Kingwood at Potomac State!--some of my closest friends!---(guess that may make us cousins) ho!

deb said...

Hidey just arrived!

paula eagleholic said...

We have company!

hedgie said...

Love the wrong file folder idea, Dana!! I do that a lot...LOL!

gwen of s.c. said...

It's about time Hidey showed up for breakfast. I've been reading everything I could find while waiting. My day wouldn't start as well without seeing her. Good morning to everyone. Gwen

paula eagleholic said...

Looks like Hidey found a nestover.

floralgirl said...

Don't worry people, the sun will shine again, but we needed rain, so grin and bear it:)

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Paula and Gwen.

Yep we did need the rain. Glad the winds didn't get as high as thought and no hail here or at nest.

normabyrd said...

LATER!---OFF TO WELLNESS CENTER-

paula eagleholic said...

Lynne2 - the owl prowl sounds really cool!

Sharon - love the pic :) It's a classic!

Morning, all!

normabyrd said...

after a peek at HIDEY aka MIRACLE! ho!

Lynne2 said...

sounds wonderful Norma, I'd love to live in a small town. We are so sick of the traffic and too many people and the rudeness and the noise....

Lynne2 said...

Paual, I think it will be very fun! Bill, our little buddy, is most excited because he recently diassected owl pellets in science class. Hopefully I'll get some pictures!

deb said...

Does it seem like the smudge isn't as bad today?

I am off to work. I hope we get another Osprey chick at BWO today!

paula eagleholic said...

Boy, that sure is a nice fish that Hidey is chowing down on!

Lynne2 said...

YUMMY!

Gotta run and get my chores done, see you all later and have a great day!

paula eagleholic said...

Hidey had his fill for now...beak cleaning time.

paula eagleholic said...

He left the rest of the fish hidden behind the smudge :)

floralgirl said...

Have a great time, Lynne, they do the owl prowls here at Washington Monument state park, one of these days I'm gonna get to one.

paula eagleholic said...

Oh look, a bit of sunshine!

hedgie said...

Hidey backwards at 2 position...probably pondering leaving again.

paula eagleholic said...

I think Hidey is catching some ZZZZ's

paula eagleholic said...

Nope, just moved his head...little rascal!

paula eagleholic said...

Still just 2 at Norfolk...wonder if the fledging has made it back yet?

Debbie said...

Good Morning.

I am new to this blog. I have really enjoyed watching Hidey over the last 2 months. So amazed.

Is there other Live cams that I could view.

Thank you

Bozzett said...

Morning folks (again) - was on the other thread this am and saw our dear wet Hidey hanging out until about 7 or so...and here she/he is again! My...so glad it is still 'home' for Hidey and longer for us to enjoy seeing her/him. I swear this is going to be hard when Hidey no longer comes 'home'. I love Romney Normabird! I was born in Fairmont,,,grew up in Alexandria and now here in Cross Junction - which makes us almost 'neighbors'...but still consider WV my 'home'. DO YOU EVER GO TO MARIOS for Italian? WE LOVE IT THERE! I go to Fairmont alot to visit my aunt and uncle and cousin who are more like mom/dad and sister to me...guess you can take the girl out of WV but not WV out of the girl! Hope you all have a wonderful day. Will check back in as time permits at work...rain rain go away !

hedgie said...

Lynne2, when we had our field trip to Patuxent River Park in April, the naturalist guide called the owls in...it was so cool! Check pics on Wanda's blog (Costume Lady)!
The owl pellet dissection is so neat! I think it was 60 Minutes did a piece about a guy who collects them fro sale to the schools, etc.!

paula eagleholic said...

Up and flapping around...looking to leave from the launchpad?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Uh-oh Debbie, you asked for it! :)

beakspeak.com will give you all the cams you can handle for a while! :) Glad you are here!

paula eagleholic said...

OH, Debbie, you are going to be sorry you asked! :):)

Give me a minute!

Bozzett said...

Debbie...welcome....here is a megasite with alot of cams:
http://www.littlebirdiehome.com/WCPALL.html

I dont have alot of time to watch more than this and the Loon Cam in Minnesota which is now down since the chicks and Loon family have left the nest... but these may provide you hours of cam watching.

paula eagleholic said...

Wow. off went Hidey from the back, over the launchpad - wonderful!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Such a master at take-offs now. My 2 computers are on different times so I can watch it twice!

hedgie said...

And Hidey takes off again.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Hey Paula, great minds . . .

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Of course, Hidey lightened the load first.

paula eagleholic said...

Here's some links for you...pretty much bird cams

www.beakspeak.com

http://www.eagletmomsters.com/links.html

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Sounds like Hidey went near the cam.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Oh, and I have a dead baby sparrow on my roof. Looks like it may have hit the house! :( * * *

Kimm said...

A poop shoot, a shake of the tailfeathers, and then...GONE!

It sounds like he circled around and landed on or near the camera though.

paula eagleholic said...

Yup, that was a classic lighten the load!

paula eagleholic said...

Awww, poor baby sparrow.

Lolly said...

Good morning! I saw that poop shoot and then take off! But, I hear him near the cam....he did not fly far!

So, you are having rain and dreary weather. It is beautiful here, was in the 60's this morning, presently 72, with expected high's in the 80's, bright sunshine. Some folks around here got rain yesterday....we did not. Drat! None in the forecast.

Having another party this weekend. This time a backyard cookout with 15 to 20 frieds expected. This will be Jack's former work pals. A bunch of retired aeronautical engineers and wives. A great group!

paula eagleholic said...

He was watching something before he took off...wonder if parent came and landed in the tree?

Lolly said...

lol Make that friends not frieds. ☺

wvgal_dana said...

Morning Lolly well if we knew no sprinkles for you. We would have sent some light rain your way the Texas way.

Lolly said...

Someone is near the cam/mic.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I was wondering if I wanted any frieds, Lolly! ☺

hedgie said...

Wow, Bozzett....that's a cool sight! Hadn't seen it before. Thanks for sharing....just what I need....more cams!! LOL!

Lolly said...

Well, I wish I had let you know. Need that rain on my yard.

Mits said...

Good morning everyone...have a good one:)

Kimm said...

I'll be flying up to Baltimore next weekend (13-14) for a case and I'd love to drive over and check out the nest. Do you guys think Hidey will still be around then?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good morning Mits!

Kimm, Hidey should still be around then. That would be great.

Mits said...

yes Kimm go for it...morning Sharon

paula eagleholic said...

Yes, Kimm, Hidey should still be around!

You will need to email Steve Chase if you want to get on the grounds over the weekend. Maybe someone else would like to meet you there as well.

Mits said...

BWO UPDATE....

06/03/09:
Our first chick is small and well camouflaged in the nest, so it can be hard to see. The second chick could hatch on Thursday, so we'll be watching the other eggs.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: I'll be traveling on Thursday and might be delayed in posting the newest photos.

Lisa - webmaster

Mits said...

NCTC NEST WEATHER FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW....

Flood Watch in effect from 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Friday afternoon...
Rest of Today
Showers. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
» ZIP Code Detail
Tonight
Rain. Rain may be heavy at times after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Friday
Rain. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
» ZIP Code Detail
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
AMEN

paula eagleholic said...

Has anyone looked in on the Caltrans eaglets lateley? Was just trying to check, but the cam appears down...should be fledgin there also...oldest is 3 days behind Hidey.

Mits said...

I check there daily, Paula, but their cam is down more then up....last time I saw them they were huge, parent had to sit on the branch

Kimm said...

Ugh. Didn't realize that they were closed on the weekend. I can't really make an appt because I don't know what my schedule will be..it's all based on what the gal I'm following does...and if I lose her. I won't fly home til Monday so maybe I should try to go up then. Will I still need an appt to get in?

Lolly said...

Have been chatting on facebook. That is fun. Was chatting with my cousins son who is a minister. He performed the ceremony for both our kids weddings and we will be seeing him in a few weeks. His son is getting married and he will be performing the ceremony. It was really neat to chat with him. Love facebook!

Lolly said...

You do not need an appointment. They just need to have your name at the guard booth.

Lolly said...

There is a gate with a booth. Steve would give them your name. Also, they could tell you where to see the nest. Take binoculars.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Kimm, you don't have to have an appointment, just give them your name and what days you may be going, so security will know to expect you and let you in. I know they think we are all nuts but who cares, right! :)

Bob Quinn said...

Good morning!

New photos have been posted:

BW Photos

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks, Mits.

Kimm, and if you can't make it, it's not a problem...but they would have your name in case you can.

Are you a nurse?

wvgal_dana said...

Good Eagle Morning Kimm and Mits. Thank you Mits for the weather.

Lolly said...

Right! Kimm, you should have Wanda's telephone number. She could possibly meet you there. It is more fun to see the nest with someone and you would love meeting Wanda or any of the local Momsters.

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning Everyone! Last night's rain was great for watering all my flower pots and now I just need my hanging baskets to be set out to get their watering today.
Lynne - the owl prowl sounds great!
Last year there was one local - Megan & I almost attended - BUT we were afraid I would fall down and roll over the mountain LOL
Sharon I love that avatar - Is that the sign you have hanging out in front of your house - Paula said it isn't over at NCTC anymore lol

Lolly said...

Time to go eat a bite of breakfast and do my walking/cardio.

Have a great day every one. Bless you!

Bob Quinn said...

Dana - I've never seen a gray or grey fox!

Kimm said...

What's the best way to get in touch with Steve to get my name on the list? Anyone have a phone number or the email address? I'm a private investigator, Paula. One of my subjects is flying up there for a rendezvous with an online buddy. =)

Mits said...

awesome pics, Bob

wvgal_dana said...

Thanks Bob for sharing your beautiful work.

The one without enlarging 4th row 4th picture. Looked like a stork carrying a baby bundle lol
Sometimes you look at a cloud an see something it forms or looks like.

Mits said...

STEVEN
STEVEN CHASE
steve_chase@fws.gov

Kimm said...

Thanx, Lolly! I'll watch for Wanda on here and see if I can get her number.

Kimm said...

And thanx, Mit! I'll send him an email! =)

Mits said...

just email him Kimm, if you can be there fine, if you can't no problems.....the place has classes of all sorts, so check at main bldg....lunch just might be served, and the bldg, is beautiful.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I want to go to work with you Kimm.

paula eagleholic said...

Bob that fox is just precious. Love the osprey with the fish shots also!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Our very own Sherlock Holmes!

wvgal_dana said...

Good Eagle Morning Mema Jo and our PHOTO WINNER BOB QUINN. ( :

Mema Jo do you have that crossing sign in your bedroom or rec. room, since you couldn't get a turtle shell from nest?

Mema Jo said...
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paula eagleholic said...

Wow, Kimm how interesting!

Mits said...

Kimm might have to investigate where the turtle sign went?????

wvgal_dana said...

Our own private PI....hummmm I have a lot of things that need to be investigated but they are all dead ends.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Hey, no investigating that! :)

Had I known they were going to remove the sign, I would have done it for them! :)

Kimm said...

LOL! Do you live in or around Baltimore, Sharon? If so, you're on! My knowledge of the Baltimore area is confined to what I've seen at the airport when I catch a connecting flight there. It adds a whole new level of difficulty when you aren't familiar with an area. Hopefully I can find out what hotel she's staying at BEFORE we head up there.

Mits said...

wonder how they know the turtles don't cross there anymore...

Bob Quinn said...

Paula - There are two different osprey with fish. The one where you see the two posts (0211) is the OCam male.

Bob Quinn said...

That fox has something wrong with one of its eyes. You can see it better in some photos I didn't post. It is a little disturbing. It may actually be blind in one eye.

Mits said...

Kimm, I'm born and raised in Baltimore.....my sister CEIL who is a member here still lives there, as does my other sister Mary Margaret....Ceil has the baby seal avator on the blog....don't know where she is have not seen her on here today yet.

Mits said...

Bob, I saw an osprey dip in the ocean the other day and catch a fish.....then some black bird started to chase him and osprey headed back to the Assawoman bay

Kimm said...

Hmmm. A missing turtle sign? Probably need to start by questioning those three smiling ladies that are pictured standing beside it. They look mighty suspicious to me. ;)

wvgal_dana said...

Kimm have you joined the Eaglet_Momster group?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

No Kimm, I live in the southern tip of WV in Bluefield. Ceil lives in Baltimore though! :)

Mits said...

you betcha, Kimm, cuff them and stuff them...:)

wvgal_dana said...

Yes Kimm especially the one on the far left as your looking at the picture. riclmbo=rocking in laughing my butt off

wvgal_dana said...

rocking in chair laughing my butt off well I messed up I was laughing lol

Kimm said...

Hi, Dana! No, I haven't joined any groups. Someone sent me a link to Hidey's cam a couple of months ago and I've been an avid watcher since then. Hubby and daughter call me names like "addicted" and "obsessed". ::rolls eyes:: Although when Hidey returned after that first day that he was missing it my daughter that woke me up and told me. NOW who's addicted?

floralgirl said...

Wow- Bob, your pictures are great, as always. I love the fox pictures. And the heron flying in, and the oriole, and the osprey with the fish...

wvgal_dana said...

Oh yes Kimm we have ALL been there in one way or another tee hee; people you work with, family members, friends, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, wifes and the list goes on. Then some find their way to right where we are "the LIVE EAGLE CAM" lol

paula eagleholic said...

ROFLMAO...you got them hooked, Kim.

Mits said...

Bob and Deb should collaborate on a nature book together;)

wvgal_dana said...

Kimm can you tell us or is it private. From what state you are in?

paula eagleholic said...

Sad news about the Delta nest...just posted on the CHIL forum

I'm afraid I have some very sad news to report from the Delta nest - the nest this year has been in a bad shape after partial collapse least year and there have been some real concerns about the eaglets with the adults not really building it up again. Unfortunately our fears were realized when one of the eaglets apparently fell out sometime last night. The eaglet was found under the tree but unfortunately did not survive the fall. RIP little one.

wvgal_dana said...

de plane de plane

floralgirl said...

Aw, that is sad, Paula.

wvgal_dana said...

OH %&^*^*^*)&_*^%#$#%#%$%#&*((*_*___)**%*&$@$%&*()__+(^#%##@#$^_+ NOW WHY DIDN'T THEY PUT A PLATFORM IN THAT TREE KNOW THOSE EAGLES WAS GOING TO USE THAT HAWKS NEST PROBABLY AGAIN!!!!!! GRRRRRRRR

Mits said...

sad, thanks for the update Paula, didn't they have problems at this nest last year....can't keep all these nests, straight, I don't take notes.

Kimm said...

Dana, I'm in Tennessee. I own an agency called 20/20 Investigations. I pretty much only work around the mid-TN area unless one of my subjects is traveling outside the area.

paula eagleholic said...

Yup, Mits, Delta Dan fell out last year at around 9-10 weeks of age. They came back this year, without doing any nestorations, and laid 3 eggs....one of which rolled out of the nest.

Kimm said...

I've GOTTA get some work done. Take care, eagle moms. BBL.

hedgie said...

Kimm, what a cool job you have!!
If you go to NCTC on the weekend, the gate will be closed...just press the button that says call and the gate will open and then you proceed to the guard shack! Would love to come meet you, but too much going on that weekend w/ out-of-town family coming in.
Dana and Bob....I've seen a silver fox here once, and also hit one on the road about 30 yrs. ago---was coming home from evening shift and he ran right into my wheel...and kept going. I was so upset that I made then-hubby get out of bed and go looking to make sure it wasn't lying injured/suffering in the orchard.

hedgie said...

Lovely, Bob....as always!

wanda said...

NORMABYRD: Romney is my hometown and I spent a few weeks there in April. The Red Buds were in blossom and were beautiful, as usual. I hope to go back in October for the autumn colors.

I live in Utah and have really enjoyed watching the eagle's nest.

Mits said...

from the Portland Red Tail Hawk site.....
Injured Hawk Update--Wednesday, June 3rd, 12 am
10:54 PM Tue, Jun 02, 2009 | Permalink
Bob Sallinger
E-mail

Greetings from Eastern Oregon. I had a brief conversation with Mary Coolidge at Audubon this evening about the fledgling that flew into a car this afternoon. He was retrieved by Care Center volunteers and is currently being held at Audubon's Wildlife Care Center. The initial exam did not reveal any significant injuries but he will be held for observation for a day or two to ensure that everything is functioning properly. Sometimes with impact injuries we see problems 24-48 hours out. Our vet, Deb Sheaffer, will reassess him in the morning and go from there. Since we have him in captivity, we wil band him before release. There are not opportunities to visit the hawk while it is at the Care Center---we keep the injured animals off dispay to minimize their stress.

The parents will contnue feeding his sibling while he is held in captivity. It is not uncommon for parents to periodically lose track of their young during the fledging process, so his absence will not be as stressful for the parents as some folks may assume. We actually do this type of thing pretty regularly throughout the spring--we get in young hawks and owls that have suffered minor injuries, treat them for several days, and then return them to the parents. As long as the parents are caring for other young during that time period, their hormones will remain elevatedand they just resume caring for the injured youngster when it reappears. Where it gets more complicated is when there are no other young for the parents to care for during the absence--with no young to care for, the adults hormone levels will quickly drop and they will move out of their parenting mode. Fortunately we don't have that problem in this instance.

Last year we heald one of the Raptor Cam fledglings for more than a week after it crashed into a window and suffered a wing injury. That bird was successfully reunited with the parents. We released it back onto the fire escape and the parents immediately resumed caring for it.

We will continue to post updates.

Bob

hedgie said...

Kimm, I volunteer to work for you!!! ALMOST completed my degree in what was then called "police science" after I finished my nursing degree, way back when! Got married, moved here, applied for a deputy position and was laughed out of the office by a sheriff who said "we don't hire women"-----too bad we didn't have EEOC back then!

floralgirl said...

The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is sponsoring a special tour of the National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center near Front Royal, Va., Saturday, June 13. This will be a great opportunity to see this world-renowned zoological research facility—not regularly open to the public.
The Center encompasses 3,200 acres in the Blue Ridge foothills, and houses between 30 and 40 endangered species. Its scientists are in the forefront of efforts to preserve threatened and endangered animal species, protect habitats, and restore species to the wild.
Species now at the facility include clouded leopards (one recently made news by giving birth to two cubs), cheetahs, South American maned wolves, red pandas, Mongolian wild horses, Chinese tufted deer, and a variety of birds.
The two-hour tour will start at 10am, and be guided. Because of the length, the Center does not recommend bringing children under age 12. The fee of $10 per person will be collected before the tour begins.
Tour participants should arrange their own transportation, about a 75-minute drive from the Charles Town area. The tour group will travel around the Center in vans. The public is welcome, but space is limited. To make reservations and get directions, contact Peter Smith at pvsmith@frontiernet.net or 304-876-1139.
For info, http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/CRC/FrontRoyal.

hedgie said...

Wanda newbie, if you are coming "home" to Romney in Oct., you should schedule it so that you can come to Shepherdstown for NCTC's Open House on the 17th! We have a great time, and it's a real learning adventure.

hedgie said...

That would be a cool field trip, Megan! Wish i could...but can't!

Mits said...

I miss it every year, Megan:(

paula eagleholic said...

BWO osprey looking...

Kimm said...

Hiya, Hedgie! I hope that goofy sheriff has had an attitude adjustment since then. I have six investigators that I use on a part-time basis. 5 of the 6 are women! IMHO, women make better investigators. More tenacious, more resourceful and better communicators.

Mits said...

I believe you Kimm;)

Kimm said...

Is that you, Hidey!?

hedgie said...

Well, Kimm, all I can say is that the chauvinist is no longer among the living!

Mits said...

hope where ever he is, Lynn, he has a woman boss...:)whether he is up or down

Mits said...

I hear Hidey

Mits said...

lots of rain headed to nest.

Mits said...

eaglet at BWE

wvgal_dana said...

Bob they aren't called silver fox but I was at time hubby and I met lol

My pic tells it all. I raised one from very little till it came into heat then released where a male fox was.

Bob Quinn said...

Wow. Very nice Dana. Where are they found?

wvgal_dana said...

Hidey flew in with parent

Mema Jo said...

Adult & Hidey in nest

Mema Jo said...

Parent eating & feeding Hidey

paula eagleholic said...

Adult in nest with fish feeding Hidey! Looks like Belle, maybe.

Eagle is wet!

Mema Jo said...

I just got back in on the blog
Goggle Account Cop would not let me return after my comment around 11:00am.

paula eagleholic said...

Aww Dana, that little fox is so cute!

paula eagleholic said...

Hidey is a Peep-n-eater!

ltl said...

where's that blow dryer when an eagle needs it?

Mits said...

could hear Hidey clear on the other side of the condo....

wvgal_dana said...

Bob at the time I found the kit or pup. It was on I-81 Interstate near Martinsburg. They were doing a lot of building and tearing up ground. Exit is known as Exit 13 King St. Exit. I believe the mother was moving the pups. I waited around for hours but no mother showed up. I took it to a friend and he told me what to mix up. Took off from my Federal Job at that time as to keep it fed and alive. Always wanting to be able to release it. Somewhere I have pictues. I will have to find them.

ceil said...

Hi all. I am working from home today. My computer at work was such a pain yesterday.
Kimm I will be at BWI airport next Saturday morning. My son will be in for the weekend and we will pick him up. If you need any help let me know.

wvgal_dana said...

Paula she fit into the palm of my hand. I thought I had rescued a kitten (even though allergic to them) until it made a sound. lol

wvgal_dana said...

Afternoon Ceil (Seal)

ltl said...

a little feeding & a little food & off for a fly-about, even while there's still fish in the nest.

paula eagleholic said...

Looked like Hidey was drying wings out, then just took off!

wvgal_dana said...

Off Hidey flys

wvgal_dana said...

Bob they are all over Hedgesville, Back Creek Valley even on up into area Norma lives.

paula eagleholic said...

So Dana, was it like a puppy sound?

wvgal_dana said...

The picture I am using as an avatar is NOT a picture of the fox I raised and released. I got this off the internet.
I called her "Summer" since I found her in the summer time.

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