Saturday, April 24, 2010

Saturday

Evening thread.

111 comments:

NatureNut said...

Thank you, Steve & Good Evening to all! Will call the others~~~~

stronghunter said...

Thanks, Loretta. Thanks, Steve.

stronghunter said...

Going to go get some ice cream. Be right back.

ceil said...

thanks Loretta. Evening all. Red thanks for the video and Lynn thanks for Daniel's video on Tai

NatureNut said...

A couple little highlights at the Park today. Right behind the Visitor Center is the River bank w/trees at the top where we are. An osprey kept flying back & forth over one tree and you could hear chirps. It seemed like there may be another osprey in tree w/ fish, but NO, a juvie eagle was there saying "Uh Oh" as osprey tried to chaser it away! Could not see well because of the leaves!!!
Some of staff found out that the pink lady slippers are starting to bloom!!!!Hooray. After work checked a spot where I've always seen one & that was it--just one!Was surprised how much is blooming. A couple I have to ID yet.

stronghunter said...

You have the most interesting wildlife adventures, Loretta.

Mema Jo said...

Daniel did a very good job with the video tribute to Tai! I loved it but made me feel very very sad!

Well Hopes are high for Mei to give another cub!

Mema Jo said...

Taking a break - be back before hitting the pillows........

paula eagleholic said...

Evening, all!

Back from a nice day and evening with kids and grandkids. Will post a couple of pics. So glad it didn't rain up here, got to play outside for a couple of hours.

John came home and cooked steaks on the grill, I made Ajay a sopapilla cheesecake (with some help from the boys!)

magpie said...

Welcome home Paula, glad no rain...
bet that cheesecake was great!
Steaks on the grill are always great

magpie said...

Good Night everyone
Prayers offered for so many needs
and many gifts given also
God Bless Us, Every One
xo ♥

Mema Jo said...

Paula you are making me hungry again!
Did you get to baby Gianni?

I MAY be going to market tomorrow IF
the rain disappears and I don't sleep in! I'll let you know if I make it.

Mema Jo said...

Good night Margy - Right behind you.
Wish someone would get some kind of an update from Chrissy.

Prayers for everyone's wants/needs.
(((hugs))) ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Mema Jo said...

p.s. Pics of grandkids are great Paula

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks, Jo. Gianna went with her Mom to cousins bridal shower, but I got to see her for a couple of hours when they came home :)

stronghunter said...

Time to say good night. Very tired. See you tomorrow.

Wish Norma would stop by.

Also missed Judie today.

paula eagleholic said...

I made Ajay the cheesecake cause she really likes it, and her birthday is tomorrow :)

hedgie said...

Shirley, we need to make another field trip to Loretta's workplace so you can see it. She has one of the best jobs in the world!!

Paula, loved the pics.

Heading for tub. Possibly near 80 tomorrow, but maybe severe storms late afternoon. We shall see.

Jo, I wish we would hear from Chrissy, too....:(

Hope everyone sleeps well, and that all aches and pains disappear, and energy gets restored. Love all y'all.

stronghunter said...

I see that the parent eagle is tenting. That must mean the rain has reached the nest.

stronghunter said...

Sounds like a plan, Lynn.

hedgie said...

P.S. Paula, my SIL Shannon has a birthday tomorrow, too!!
So Happy Birthday early birthday to Ajay and Shannon.
HELP...I CAN'T GET CAPS TURNED OFF EXCEPT BY HOLDING DOWN SHIFT KEY. CAPS LIGHT IS NOT ON, EITHER.....WTH?????

hedgie said...

Okay...got it by dropping the keyboard onto the desk gently! Geesh.
Good night!

Costume Lady said...

LORETTA...please, please, please, show us a photo of the pink Lady Slipper Orchid!! I love those. They have been on the endangered species list in the past, I would guess that they still are. I hope to own one some day.

GOOD NIGHT MY FRIENDS
PRAYERS FOR ALL

Ms Bookworm said...

Hi, Everyone,
It's been such a busy day for me! Hubby & I met my Sis-in-law for breakfast and a chat to get caught up. Then he and I went and copied a photo at Wal-Mart that we've wanted a copy of for him to take to work. Then we watched birds in the yard for a while (and I got some wash done), had some lunch, and went to the cheap movies. Saw the new Jennifer Lopez movie, 'Back Up Plan'. It was funny and entertaining. Watched some TV programs we'd recorded, watched the birds some more, had dinner, and watched some more TV. I'm about TV'd out by now!

Thanks for the video tribute to Tai--it's fantastic!

Oh, Shirley, I'm jealous--I haven't had ice cream in SO long! You've got me drooling! Hope you get a good night's sleep and have enough energy to prepare for Monday. Hope Judie is resting up, too! Maybe we'll hear from her soon.

Sure hope somebody hears from Chrissy soon. Just heartsick about their situation! Many prayers still going up for them! God bless them!

Well, think I'm going to go read for a while. Leaving the night light on for others, and the porch light, too. The eye scanner security is enabled. Prayers said for everyone.
Hope we all get a good night's sleep. I'll talk to you tomorrow. Good night, and God bless. Love all you guys! :o]

ceil said...

Good Sunday morning. Raining here very lightly.

stronghunter said...

Good morning. Having breakfast and checking the nest. Palmer is alone. I'll bet that nest is a bit damp this morning.

Happy birthday to A.J. and Shannon.

Would like to know how Chrissy and her family are.

stronghunter said...

Maybe the egg cup is dry. It almost looks like there is a dry spot where the parent tented last night.

Lynne2 said...

LOONS!!! the one on the nest is making sounds...

Good morning!

Lynne2 said...

both in nest, both back in water...no eggs yet

Lynne2 said...

Palmer resting, BWO osprey on the nest
Looks like we could get some nasty weather later today in the area. More of a chance if it warms up and the sun comes out.
BBL

Lynne2 said...

Palmer resting, BWO osprey on the nest
Looks like we could get some nasty weather later today in the area. More of a chance if it warms up and the sun comes out.
BBL

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE...
We have a damp and gray morning here in Nestville. It is 51°, only going up to 65°...rainy a good part of the day:( But, cheer up, Wanda, it's good for your gardens.
Suggestion: If you don't have a garden (even a 6ft x 6ft tomato patch), plant one and when it rains, you will rejoice!

Love the Loon cam, Lynne. Something so peaceful about watching that nest gently bob up and down and hear the sounds. I would love to go to Minnisota some day and see the sights AND visit that Mall of America. (I think that is where it is) If not, we'll find it:)

HAVE A BLESSED SUNDAY♥

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, all!

Palmer getting some vittles!

I too, have caught myself wanting to say Hidey as well!

paula eagleholic said...

Happy 5 week birthday, Palmer!

paula eagleholic said...

Palmer is done eating, went to the egg cup, then backed up for a poop shoot, now cleaning his beak!

Fresh leaves in the nest, too

stronghunter said...

Wanda, I have spent some time in Minnesota. Nice place. It can get surprisingly hot and humid in the summer, and, of course, really cold in the winter. (My in-laws lived there for several years.) It was in Minnesota that I first heard the call of the loon.

I think we have some new greenery in the nest. Parent has arrived.

paula eagleholic said...

Palmer talking to adult while adult fluffs up the cup

paula eagleholic said...

Color really nice this morning on the live feed, check out all those sycamore leaves coming out

stronghunter said...

Palmer is trying to get under the adult. Needs some babying.

paula eagleholic said...

There went parent, into the tree I think

paula eagleholic said...

OH, forgot to tell ya'll, the newest contract for Mom's house went into effect...did inspection yesterday and appraisal is next. Hoping to settle around May 20th

T-Bird said...

Good morning my fine eagle momsters and dadsters.

Mema Jo said...

Good Sunday Morning All
Waiting for the loons to come back into view... Palmer is alone in the nest near the egg cup.

Going to be sunless today so put on your happy faces and make it a good one.

Mema Jo said...

Hi there Thelma!
Paula - good news about your mom's house.. You and your brothers must have done a very good job for presenting it!

paula eagleholic said...

Noah is on the perch again

paula eagleholic said...

Are you heading to the market today, Jo?

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, Tbird and Shirley and Jo!

Mits said...

Good Sunday morning everyone:)Have a blessed day.

Mits said...

Mei Xiang has done alot more nestorations in the den over the night, and is panting heavily this a.m.

paula eagleholic said...

Just an FYI, that was Rob Bierregaard placing the tracking device on Noah, some of you may subscribe to his Osprey tracking site.

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, Mits.

2 new hatches this week at IWS, first one in 60 years on Santa Rosa Island, and one for another pair on Santa Cruz.

Mits said...

yes I saw that Paula, he really gets around, his letters are so interesting.

stronghunter said...

Paula, all of the hard work on your mother's house paid off. Congrats!

Mits said...

did a young family buy your Mom's house, Paula?

stronghunter said...

Mits, Lamaze, perhaps? I am watching for the moment, but don't know if I will be able to get back in.

Mema Jo said...

Paula I am seriously thinking about it but haven't started moving yet in high gear! lol
It's too wet to mow - what are you into today?

MITS - Great news!

Mits said...

its is just one of the signs, Shirley, but also happens during a false pregnancy too, have not heard if she has reached baseline hormone level yet, this could take days or weeks.

Mits said...

she has had 6 false pregnancies and only one live birth, since 2002, so odds are against her, but there is alwyas hope.

stronghunter said...

She does keep teasing us along, doesn't she, Mits? We will know when we know. Same as with the hatching of our eagle egg. We did not know until it happened. Nature still has its mysteries.

stronghunter said...

It is nice to have a resident expert, Mits.

glo said...

Good morning everyone. Got called into work. Still rainy here man that grass is growing :-(. Hope it isn't too stormy where you are and Palmer stays all hunkered down and dry. Enjoy your day.

stronghunter said...

Arrival of parent caused quite a lot of chirps from Palmer. Seems to have brought something. Not sure what, though.

Mits said...

omg, not an expert, by a long shot, Shirley, I just find the pandas fascinating, along with the eagles and osprey, and all kinds of animals, but always try to put things in proper perspective when it comes to nature.

stronghunter said...

You've had lots of experience and that gives you plenty of knowledge, Mits. We appreciate the information.

She got down off the little stand. I guess that is the birthing box?

paula eagleholic said...

Mits, I think it was just a couple that bought Mom's house. No dependents were listed. But they were local, which is nice.

Mits said...

the little stand is the platform bed, she is licking now, it looks she is licking the kong toy, but can't really tell....I told them at the assement meeting the other day, if I win the lottery, I am going to help them re-do the panda cam room

Mema Jo said...

I would love to witness another panda cub birth like we did for the Atlanta cub. Come On Mei

paula eagleholic said...

Heading for the shower, then have to go into work for awhile, the paperwork never stops.

Jo, did you ever come in to look at sofas? We have a lot of new stuff in, big sale starts this Thursday.

stronghunter said...

BBL. Shower time. Got things I must do today.

Mits said...

that is good Paula, I just always like to think if the house was a home with a family, that it would be nice to have a family again, but the pics of you Mom's house would be perfect for a couple or some MT nestors

paula eagleholic said...

got kicked out, bad blogger!

stronghunter said...

I noticed the licking. Could not tell what she was licking, though. Now she is eating some bamboo. What a diet those pandas have!

T-Bird said...

Later peeps, make a good day.

hedgie said...

Morning all!
Palmer is looking very lazy....must have a full belly! Like the new nest-deco! Green...my favorite color.
Hey, Thelma! How are ya', gal. We sure don't see much of you!! Do you have your puter back yet??

hedgie said...

Mei is inspecting her nether region!

Mema Jo said...

Paula we did get a sofa and love seat
It's those recliner type - not sure I am satisfied with it. I need an overstuffed chair.

So Mei is going to take a break and eat something. Now she is looking downward.. Like the others I need to head for street clothes if I am going to accomplish anything today.

BBILW

hedgie said...

Mits, is the 5 min. limit for greater acessibility? Thank goodness it comes right back on when I hit play!

Mits said...

yes, so many people watching.

Mits said...

Due to a lot of visitors to this page, you may be unable to watch camera one. If you are unable to connect, try camera two. Today we are limiting sessions to five minutes to allow more people to view the cam. If you are unable to connect, try the other cam or try again later.

Mits said...

and yes, the nether region is very important sign...

hedgie said...

Paula, sorry you have to work today...:( Is there going to be a party for Ajay?
So glad you got the better contract....fingers crossed that everything goes through!!

Mits said...

oh yeah forgot....Happy Birthday Ajay:)

BEagle said...

Hello and good morning. It's a beautiful sunshine morning here.

would someone post the loon link?

Lib brought a fish in and so did Belle. Hers is near the cam.

Palmer is feasting.

paula eagleholic said...

Palmer is eating...

No, no party, think she's just gonna have a quiet day. Poor girl, she got a UTI, had to go to Dr on Friday, still recovering from that.

paula eagleholic said...

Really got to get a move on, can you tell I'm excited about working today, lol.

BEagle said...

PH nest has a fog rise instead of a sun rise this morning. It's kind of pretty.

Early this morning the people on the TH nest chat were saying that the twins looked liked big mushrooms with talons. It was sort of cute.

BEagle said...

Oh, Happy Birthday to Paula's girl.

Mema Jo said...


MN Loon Cam

magpie said...

Good Morning Eagle ♀'s and ♂'s

Happy Birthday to Ajay and Lynn's son in law Shannon

Lake Washington has two eaglets

Great Panda reports, Mits, thank you so much...the excitement builds with each post ☺

magpie said...

wish you didn't have to work Paula
and congratulations on the contract on your Mother's home


here is the link for LW if anyone needs it
Lake Washingon Eagle Nest

BEagle said...

Thank you Mema Jo. Searched for the loons the other day when I checked on the hootsies but couldn't find.

magpie said...

Here is another link for the Wildwatch site in Washington State, lets you go to the other cams there, including Osprey (which has a big piece of yellow netting in the nest this morning)
burrowing owls, and herons.
Not all the sites have a working live feed, but most have still image
Wildwatch Cams

BEagle said...

I just went to the MN Bound site to see the owls and now I get the loon cam instead.

??

BEagle said...

Thanks for the WA Lake nest link.
Are there chicks on that one?

Mema Jo said...

BEagle the owl cam camera itself is broken and they don't know if they can replace it......

BEagle said...

And I have Mooker the Moosie sitting right nest to the puter.

magpie said...

Best wishes for a good day everyone

Hope you feel like the sun is shining ☼ whether it's cloudy or rainy wherever you are


ISS is back out in the morning, early, bright, several mornings and then switches to evenings hereabouts:

ISS Tracker

punch in your own zip codes

ttfn xo

BEagle said...

Ohhh. I vaguely remember discussions about the broken owl cam.
Thank you.

Mema Jo said...

You may want to watch Mei on Daniel's panda cams.... When your time is up on those 2 cams it automatically restarts.

Daniel's Panda Cams

Now he has 2 San Diego cams and NOT
the 2 DC cams - only one.

magpie said...

two chicks, BEagle, hatched within the last few days I guess

do you have the Maine Forum link?
great way to keep up on lots and lots of nests

here it is if not
scroll the way down to bottom right and pick your cams!

Maine Forum
there are other raptor cam sites we can share also if you need them

Mema Jo said...

I am out of here...... day is half gone..... will stop by market and see Megan........

BBL

magpie said...

busy at our nest, parent and baby

ta ta
x o

BEagle said...

Thanks Magpie.

BEagle said...

Palmer just got up and did some stretching exercises, flapping the wings, did a mannerly poop shoot.
and is walking over to Lib's perch.

Palmer is nestorating.

BEagle said...

Now Lib is nestorating as Palmer looks on.

BEagle said...

Lib just handed Palmer a stick for practice, I suppose.

hedgie said...

Mits...are you watching Mei? Was that a laying down dump on the rocks?? Is that meaningful at
this stage?

hedgie said...

Well, now she is really chowing down on bamboo...sound is fine on cam so far today.

magpie said...

Oh hello,
there is a New Thread

I'm watching Mei Xiang too

Costume Lady said...
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Lynne2 said...

Palmer resting, BWO osprey on the nest
Looks like we could get some nasty weather later today in the area. More of a chance if it warms up and the sun comes out.
BBL

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