Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Wednesday

New thread.


129 comments:

NatureNut said...

Thank's Steve! What a great eagle day!

Mits said...

thanks for the call over Loretta, love your cardinal:)

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Beautiful picture! Steve, do you have any estimation as to when the live feed will be up?

Ms Bookworm said...

Thanks, Steve, and thanks for the call over, Loretta!

Have been checking out the hummer nest--Mom took off for a couple minutes, and the 2 babies are just adorable! Mom's back now, to keep the little ones warm.

Mema Jo said...

d Morning All! And what to my wondering eyes should appear but Our Eagle!

Mema Jo said...

Got excited as I popped up our cam...
You know I said Goooooood Morning All!

floralgirl said...

d morning Jo:)

NatureNut said...

Put an '06 & today cam pics on Blog for comparison. Older one is further away, but very clear.

Back to work~~~Later

Mema Jo said...

Happy Birthday Lily! I know how to
make your day so very special.
Maybe those cubs will come very soon.

Mema Jo said...

hERE'S TO YA mEGAN! LOL

I am doing lousy this morning with my typing..... Need some more coffee -
BTW Those P-butter cookies were the best. Mai me some, Please.

Mits said...

thanks, Loretta, sure was a lot clearer, wasn't it?

Mits said...

looks like Jo finished the cognac;)

floralgirl said...

That could be a problem, those cookies are disapearing quickly.

Mema Jo said...

You know what? it is either this computer keyboard or this chair I am now using as it has arms on it that get in my way.

Lynne2 said...

Lynn, no, that particular article was the obit for the man they were speaking of....it sort of described him. On the news, they EA Poe society leader was discussing why they SUSPECTED it was him. He would have picked up where the last visitor took off, but since no one visited the grave this year, they aren't sure if this is the end.

All this talk of flowers is giving me SPRING FEVER! I can't wait to expand on the few things we did around the house outside in the fall when we moved in. I've got big plans!! I'll just have to train Crazy (her new nickname) to say out of the flower beds!

Speaking of Crazy, the rescue has offered us another dog and will waive the adoption fee!!! It's a smaller terrier mix, 3 years old. One of the others we considered. Hard to decide what to do...on one hand Crazy Daisy would probably LOVE another dog to play with. I always like having more than one dog. On the other hand, having 2 makes traveling and camping somewhat more difficult. The bigger concern would be that if something ever happened and we had to move, having 2 dogs would make finding another place possibly more difficult. Unless we hit the lottery, it's not likely that we'll ever own our own place.

Mema Jo said...

I heard that Mits LOL

Once again I must mention about the write up on Lily's departure from the log yesterday stating that she went to the loo!

hedgie said...

That would be cool if Lily had her cub(s) on her own birthday! Special for sure.

Loretta, you never answered my question!!! I'll have to email you!

Shirley, sorry you are having trouble. Missed you yesterday. Are you getitng any of the mixed precip?

Mits said...

oops, thought you would skim right past that one JO:)

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, all!

Enjoying the eagle in our nest!

Wanda - you will definitely be able to see the chicks in our nest....what may be hard to see is the pip hole!

Ha, by the time I posted this on the other thread...we have a new one!

Mits said...

think I will go out and buy a bigger magnifying glass;)

Mema Jo said...

Poof! MT nest.

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Yes Jo, she went to the loo but she also came back before hours had passed! :)

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle poofed!

paula eagleholic said...

Check out the headless fish at BWE nest

floralgirl said...

Exactly, no one had to organize a search party to find her...

hedgie said...

Does anyone know what a SORA is? I saw it in an old book I was reading last night in tub---a Civil War story---it was in reference to a special meal at the wedding reception of Gen. Pickett. Looked it up and here is info:

SORA

Learn something new every day!

Mits said...

wow snuck that one in at BWE

Mits said...

both eagles NBG

Mits said...

interesting bird Lynn....

Mits said...

eagle BWE

Mema Jo said...

The Sora - what a beautiful bird call that is.

floralgirl said...

I like Lily's style, doing housework while laying down.

Mits said...

eagle just sitting there at BWE, not eating the fish yet.

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle at BWE...must be waiting on the lady (wink, wink)

paula eagleholic said...

Oops, poofed at BWE!

Mits said...

probably going out to find her:)

Mema Jo said...

Over on the earlier thread trying to catch up. How about that carved eagle at auction. Wonder how large it was.
BBILW

Mits said...

Jo sent you a pic.....

A second finely carved gilt wood sculpture of an American eagle about to pounce, wings outstretched. Formerly hanging in the entryway of Tavern on the Green. H46" x 74"

hedgie said...

I'll ask Christie tonight if she remembers that eagle, Jo. She was there a few years ago.
I loved the sora sounds, too---it sounds very familiar so maybe there are some around here! Have some swampy ponds nearby.

hedgie said...

Mits, send me the pic, too, please!??!

Lynne2 said...

Just played the Sora song, Crazy Daisy jumped up from a sound sleep in the sun and almost knocked me off the chair trying to get to the computer!

Mits said...

I did Lynn.:)

Lynne2 said...

wow, i lost picture on all 3 of the eagle cams at once, briefly

Ms Bookworm said...

Thanks for the Sora info, Lynn! Learn something new every day!

Lynne2 said...

eagle laying down in nest at NBG...could she be laying and egg?

Ms Bookworm said...

I like that bird call too, Jo! Could be we've had some of them out here along our riverbed, but don't remember seeing any.

Mema Jo said...

Guess I'll have to stick to Sissy's
George statue!

Mema Jo said...

Lynne I think it is time for NBG to get an egg in the nest. I really don't keep statistics but it is usually NBG then BWE then NCTC.

Mema Jo said...

I love that fish in the BWE nest.
They haven't returned to eat it yet.

Lynne2 said...

got up and laid back in again

Mema Jo said...

Go over to Moose cam - it is current and Pook has a new comment about
Moose #12

Lynne2 said...

oh my...glad for the moment I don't have a job....so much going on!!!! Plus Lily! SO exciting!!!!

Mema Jo said...

Sidekick (Pook's dog) is on the cam now with 3 of the mooseies......

Lynne2 said...

what's that little critter in the moose feed bucket??

Lynne2 said...

OH, ok the DOG!

Mema Jo said...

Lynne - it is Pook's dog Sidekick

Mits said...

wonderful pic of the new moose.

Lynne2 said...

hope no one was under the tree at NBG just now, MAJOR poop shoot

Mits said...

update from Norfolk.....

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
“Getting Ready”
The eagles at the Norfolk Botanical Garden continue to mate as we grow closer to an eventual 1st egg laying date. When will the first egg arrive? Only the eagles know. Both of the adults continue to work on the nest - bringing sticks and arranging the nest materials to create a well formed nest cup.

Bald Eagles typically lay a clutch of two eggs although nests of one or even three eggs occur as well. In fact this pair has a history of three egg clutches. The eggs are typically laid over a period of 3-6 days.

Be sure to check out Nature on PBS this Sunday (Jan. 24th) for an airing of "Bald Eagle" http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/american-eagle/introduction/4201/. As with all of the Nature programs this is an exceptional program and a great look at the bald eagle.

posted by VDGIF Wildlife Biologist at 4:54 PM

Lynne2 said...

Sidekick is a great name!

Mema Jo said...

Thanks for bringing that info over Mits.

glo said...

Very bad weather situation entering my area, Hopefully will keep my power but icing is happening very quickly now. Watch for Eagles not Owls tonight :-) I would so rather have the snow than the ice.

Mema Jo said...

Be thinking of you Glo and praying that the weather doesn't become too severe or last too long. Of course what you have today We will have in a day or two.

It won't be much longer before we get
an overnight visitor in our nest! We'll keep watching for Belle after
midnight!

Ms Bookworm said...

Right around New Year's we did see a big 'V' formation of what looked like graylag geese flying over the house. They may have been from a park with a lake nearby, or from the Santa Ana riverbed. They were headed from northeast to southwest.

paula eagleholic said...

Lynne2 - just an FYI - eagles stand up to lay their eggs!

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle back at BWE

Lynne2 said...

thanks for that info, Mits!

Glo, hope you and Dex stay safe in this next round of bad weather.

Lynne2 said...

Paula, I kinda figured that from seeing a chicken once, and a bird at the vet where I worked. I was thinking maybe she was "working up" an egg to lay while she was laying there!

Ms Bookworm said...

Glo, I'm praying that the weather isn't too bad for you and Dex, too. Certainly hope you don't lose your power!

Ms Bookworm said...

Sidekick is a cute name! My Sis-in-law says they have a cat at their tux shop--they named him 'Mousetrap'! Very appropriate!

hedgie said...

Funny how Pook talks about lack of snow-----ground has been covered for quite some time! LOL!! Great pic of the new guy!
Glo, hang in there---hope the power stays on!

hedgie said...

No email yet, Mits, but thanks!

hedgie said...

Okay---just got it! 46"x74" is a GOOD sized carving!!! Wow---wouldn't have anyplace big enough here for it anyway!

Ms Bookworm said...

It's getting cold here again--going to go get some more coffee in my mug to warm my hands up! Considering a hot shower to warm the rest of me, too! BBIALW...

Mits said...

ok, just saw you got it....I just sent it to myself, then to you again:)

hedgie said...

Other two coming up later in week aren't that big!

Lynne2 said...

Gotta go do some errands...BBL

Mits said...

it has been over 20 yrs since I have been to the Tavern, so don't remember it

Mits said...

I wanted to bid on the eagle butter press, starts at 50 bucks, but I don't need anymore stuff;)

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

We had a cat named Mousetrap and one named D-Con before.

Mits said...

nice names....:)

Mits said...

my next door neighbor, is one of the big realtors in this area....has a client who wants to buy our house.....hubby does not want to sell just yet, I'm ready to go:). We have lived here almost 26 yrs, and this is about the 3rd time someone has wanted to buy the house. I say go for it...hubby does not like change.

Mits said...

eagle back at BWE

Mits said...

eagle woofing down the fish at BWE

Mema Jo said...

Glo - just got the copy online of the magazine featuring your photo of the eagle in the Summary of Threatened and Endangered Species taken at Rock Island Arsenal ! You are now a published photographer. I have bookmarked it and plan to read some of it - very educaitonal. Also will send to my sil with the Nat'l Park's Service. Thanks and I am proud to know you!

Mema Jo said...

Mits - keep talking to hubby - Maybe this third time is the charm.
I guess you are thinking of residence in Annapolis ???

paula eagleholic said...

Looks like eagle at BWE has taken care of that fish!

Mema Jo said...

WOW it's noon time! I best go get some street clothes on.
Tonight is Alexis Night. She leaves with family on Friday for DISNEY!

Mema Jo said...

I can't tell if there is any fish left under him or not at BWE... That was a fast food lunch. lol

Mits said...

both eagles at Hornby Island

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Mits said...

well shoots, it didn't work this time....:(

Mits said...

don't know why, it worked in the preview.....

guess just copy and paste

http://www.wildearth.tv/web/dch-hornby-01?streamId=hornbyeagles01

Mits said...

my 1st preference is Annapolis, Jo, but there is a place near Columbia, MD, that Annie wants us to move to, to be closer to them....can't remember the sub-division, but has some new condos, which is what I want....

Mema Jo said...

Thanks I'll try it
I had lost my Hornby
On Hancock Wildlife I can see it
Only Delta Owl and Sidney

Mema Jo said...

WOW! There is the Hornby
She just nipped him on the neck

Mema Jo said...

Great sound system on that cam

Mema Jo said...

She (Hornby female) sure is making a lot of noise.

hedgie said...

Mits, too bad Jay isn't itching with the bug the way you are. Unsolicited offers can often be the best ones! If I were you, I'd still opt for Annapolis!!! A little distance is a good thing!
Time to get ready to head out. Haircut and perm, and then to grocery store for dog food and Sandwich Spread!
See you this evening!

Mits said...

yeah, but lots of wind most of the time.....they are very vocal.....still can't get new Sydney cam up, they had a big storm, a few weeks ago

Mits said...

yes Lynn, I agree....and I love Annapolis, and an hour closer to the beach...

Mits said...

ok neighbor just emailed me, he just sold both houses right near us, only on the market for less than a week:)

Mema Jo said...

That is remarkable selling power, Mits.
Maybe when hubby hears that news he will do some serious thinking.
Not sure if I were you as to where I would want to relocate - Grandkids always help me make decisions!

Mema Jo said...

Leaving for a quick shower and street clothes. I do want to run some errands. I really just want to get out and get some of that fresh air with sunshine !

floralgirl said...

Oh, did someone say beach....

floralgirl said...

EAGLE!

Mema Jo said...

Boy Megan - I am trying to get away from here and out in the sunshine and you yell BEACH and EAGLE...... so here I am.........

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Beach???? Who said beach??? ARRGGHH!!

Mema Jo said...

What is Little Lib going to do now?

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle! Just chilling!

I love the beach!

Lolly said...

Good morning! I am really running late today. Took forever to read through the blog.

My Wanda purple columbine is coming up. Do not know if it will bloom this year or not, but if it does my purple and yellow columbine garden will NOT be a Viking garden!! lol

Poinsettias....love them! Mine always last...I have two still looking beautiful. Have only had one to rebloom the following year and it was not all that pretty. Where I was born and raised my mother and grandmother both had poinsettias outside and as big as the house and they were beautiful. Guess that is why I love them so!

Happy Birthday Lily!

Lolly said...

Sure wish we had LIVE feed to hear them come into the nest. Also, would like to see a little hp.

paula eagleholic said...

My 2 poinsettias are still looking good! For now, LOL

Mema Jo said...

POOF !

Mema Jo said...

Now If no one mentions the word
Train - I'm off to the showers....

Lolly said...

I will plant mine outside when danger of frost is past. But, then they will die next fall when we do have a frost. Will enjoy the green leaves. ha!

Lolly said...

Jo!!!! You did it, you said the T word.

Mema Jo said...

But choo choo Sharon didn't hear it, Lolly!

Mema Jo said...

Sharon/Bev - Tell Mattie Jane that Jason Bibber is really getting very popular and cuter each time I see him.


http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2010-1-19-listen-justin-bieber-ludacris-make-for-odd-couple-on-baby

Mema Jo said...

BBILW

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Did somebody say Train???

floralgirl said...

Train to the beach?

glo said...

Well Camera club is cancelled for tonight. Except for skating in and out a couple of times with Dex, we can stay home and dry and not miss somehting I really wanted to attend. Thanks MeMa Jo for your kind comments. I don't know how to put the link on Momster site. I guess I could try to get it on here. I can never follow links to anything on the Momster mail. Not sure if it is a setting or not but they never work for me. I miss a lot that way I know.

Threatened and Endangered Species Publication with my Eagle from the Rock Island Arsenal on page 13

floralgirl said...

Glo, that is really cool. What a great eagle pic! thanks for sharing, and congrats :)

Steve Chase said...

Live feed link is on the new thread. They are still working out bugs.

Mema Jo said...

WHOO HOO

Mema Jo said...

BE STILL MY HEART

glo said...

OMG what great news must hea don over to live feed link . Now I have to keep my power please please.

Mema Jo said...

HIT THE NEW THREAD

3/27/24 stick again

 Raindrops just roll off the back Here, dear. Let me hit you in the head with this stick LO. L. 10:10 37 Scout gets up and exits the nest to...