Sunday, June 20, 2010

Sunday

Sunday new thread.

Update:  for the time being, we are stuck in Montrose Colorado, with canceled flights and more delays...

here's a shot from where we've been:
 
 Telluride Bluegrass Festival

542 comments:

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wvgal_dana said...

It is hot in Colordao just like here for the next couple of days out there.

kickngbird said...

Just looked at Decorah - none of the triplets are home at that nest either

Mits said...

latest update from LOL blog

Latest osprey blog
21 June 2010
Sorry I have not been able to update as often as you would have liked. As you can imagine myself and the volunteers have been very busy looking after the visitors and press. For those of you who can watch we will be on BBC Scotland news and STV news tonight at tea time.
There has been no real change in the Lady over the course of the day and I can only expect her to go down hill very soon. This will be due to the lack of liquids. For those of you who are new to ospreys, these birds get all they need from their food, including water so she will not get the urge to leave the nest for a drink. I can also say that it is unlikely she has been poisoned as the chicks and 7Y are fine. This is (as the vet has said) probably due to old age. If she does decide to go walk about and tumbles out of the nest, we will retrieve her.
Thank you all for your kind words and support at this very hard time.
Peter

kickngbird said...

On a happier note, saw Phoenix at Hornby nest yesterday doing some wingersizing and showing some very pretty white feathers on those wings

Mits said...

Jo mine stays up for around 20 minutes, but I used to have sound, now I don't, don't no why.....I only check on it a few times a day...:(

movin said...

It's "June Gloom" around here again this morning, but it should "burn off" later ... partly at least.

It's going to be good.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

BEagle said...

Good afternoon all.

Off today for WV Day even tho' it was yesterday.

I got to see Palmer on the nest. I blinked and she was off the nest.
I don't think she has come back yet.

The TH twins have not yet taken off.
One probably will while I do errands.

People pray for pets all the time. Why not an osprey?


TCB and BBL.

Mema Jo said...

lol Little osprey chick is doing nestorations and disturbing other chick in Isla's nest.
Come on back with a fish 7Y and feed your woman!

Mema Jo said...

OMGolly Isla is up on the branch

Mema Jo said...

Remember that if she ...
tumbles out of the nest, we will retrieve her.

Mema Jo said...

OM Golly Isla took off

Hope you all saw that........
My mouth is hanging open.....

Mema Jo said...

WAKE UP EVERYONE
Stop doing the housework.....

Isla just took off from the nest

Mema Jo said...

Now to watch to see if and when she returns and maybe with her own fish....

Pray really hard..........

Mema Jo said...

LOL Cam is panning all around looking for her..........

Mits said...

saw her on the branch, left the room, came back and saw that she was gone, Jo....your right they did say they would retieve if she tumbled out of the nest....but did she fly off.....ot tumble?

Mema Jo said...

She intentionally spread those wing and flew

Mema Jo said...

My LOL cam just stopped and won't restart for me.........

Mema Jo said...

Whoa! LOL is up/running and looks as though the
Chicks are in charge

Mema Jo said...

Someone is back at the LOL nest...
Needs to turn around so I can see who it is..........

Mema Jo said...

Definitely it is Isla back in the nest.

Mits said...

sure is, Jo....

Mema Jo said...

Sound wise it may just be my speakers but there could be stormy conditions at the LOL nest......

Come on with the fish for the Lady, 7Y

paula eagleholic said...

Checking on Isla and our nest. She looks steadier on her feet, but I don't think she can see :(

Our nest is MT :) That's a good thing. Palmer needs to be out learning the ways of the wild and free.

paula eagleholic said...

And I saw Chrissy posting on the LOL blog.

paula eagleholic said...

Lynn, after several refreshes on Saturday, my LOL ran all day too. Not yesterday or today tho. Must have been a fluke on Saturday, or they changed it because they thought she was going to pass.

paula eagleholic said...

Wow, I just your posts that Isla flew off the nest! Certainly not what I thought would happen! I have sound on my LOL.

paula eagleholic said...

I guess she can see.

paula eagleholic said...

Geese flyover at LOL...can hear the wind, too

floralgirl said...

Whichever osprey is in the nest right now, male or female, flew out twice more since Jo mentioned it, and came back first with a large stick and then fluff for the nest.
hi and bye, I';m not supposed to be here, I'm grocery shopping, right...

Mema Jo said...

Paula, What is the url for the blog and is that the same as a chat room.

paula eagleholic said...

No new comments on their blog about the flyoff...they have been busy with the press today, probably haven't had time to approve comments.

Mema Jo said...

Megan I sure missed that...... We are looking at LOL with Isla - right?

paula eagleholic said...

Jo, it's definitely a blog, comments must be approved before being posted.

This is the link to todays. You can access all the other posts and days and main page from this page on the right hand side.

LOL blog

Wow, Megan...

Judie said...

I cannot believe what I am seeing if that is Isla at LOL. If so, it is truly a miraculous recovery. Hope I'm correct but, if not, it seems the young man is there for the babies. Anyone know for sure?

Mits said...

Judie, it looks like Isla, eyes seem to be closed...if it is her don't know how she flew out and flew back.

Lolly said...

Watching LOL and I think her eyes are open and she is looking around.

Judie said...

I don't know if she can see but I am sure there is eye blinking.

Mema Jo said...

Good looking fish in the BWE nest...
I am wondering who brought it in.

Is that Isla I hear calling for 7Y?

Mema Jo said...

Well I need an hour to finish a task.
Hate to leave but know you all will keep the comments coming...

BBILW

Mema Jo said...

WHOO HOO I heard that Fly In

Lolly said...

Wish we could see better.. I think she is eating.

hedgie said...

OMG, Y7 brought in food and I think Isla is eating......???What do you think?

paula eagleholic said...

Y7 just brought back a fish and I think Isla is going for it!

paula eagleholic said...

Or maybe he didn't...he's gone and I don't see a fish. She is chirping along with the kids now.

paula eagleholic said...

Ah, one of the chicks has it

hedgie said...

Well, maybe not. Maybe she tried to feed chicks. When Y7 left, they started eating by themselves....

Lolly said...

I do not know if he brought in anything or not. She hurried over as if he had brought something in. Now he is gone. hmmmm????

paula eagleholic said...

She is letting the chick have at it...it is certainly tearing into the fish.

hedgie said...

She's chirping like crazy. Could she be telling him bring more food?

Lolly said...

Yes, I see them feeding on their own. Would love to really see her eat.

paula eagleholic said...

I think she is calling for one for herself, now.

wvgal_dana said...

Chicks are feeding themselves. At one point Isla had her mouth open as if feed me. I am wondering if she can see?????

Lolly said...

I got on their blog this morning, but I am unable to do that now. Must be really busy.

hedgie said...

Even if this is just a temporary rally, I think we have witnessed a miracle today.

hedgie said...

Wish I could get stupid blog to open----Peter and Fiona answer/respond to posts if they have time.

Mema Jo said...

Chicks are really chowing down and doing a great job at it.
I think all that loud chirping that Isla is doing is her way of calling to 7Y for her own fish -
She really has a healthy sounding chirp!

paula eagleholic said...

They just updated their blog. Most current post is someone saw her flying off.

If you go to Puleston site, they have link to video of the flight. Also a video of after she came back, she was wet.

Mema Jo said...

I agree Lynn - miracle or prayers
I hope it lasts...

paula eagleholic said...

So most likely, she at least got a drink.

paula eagleholic said...

I asked on Puleston site about 3 flyoffs today, they say only once.

hedgie said...

LOL cam is really acting up. Looks like chick can't quite get the hang of holding the food with a foot!

hedgie said...

Paula, can you post a link to Puleston, please? Have never added that one to laptop.

hedgie said...

Well, if she took a dip, that is good...water is there!.......even tho' hydration comes from the food, I bet if they are thirsty, they WILL drink if

paula eagleholic said...

Here is easy copy and paste

http://puleston.osprey.bnl.org/index.php

Click on "message board" to get to the current posts.

paula eagleholic said...

Well the LOL blog is down for me now, too.

paula eagleholic said...

Probably crashed with everyone trying to post!!

hedgie said...

Finally got on their blog.........no mention of her fly-off on there.......but some claim to have seen her eat a few bites---presumably before the flight.....

hedgie said...

Almost two hours behind on their postings.......I would think that when I finally got on it would be current!

hedgie said...

Thanks, Paula, for link.

BEagle said...

Now I know that God hears prayers even for an osprey. Of that, I have no doubt.

How about that Costume Lady?

Lolly said...

I just posted the video of her flight on facebook. Quite amazing. Let's keep our momster prayers going!

BEagle said...

Lolly!
How do I find the video posting? I would like to see her flight.

Your bacon pasta is yummy.

Lolly said...

So, glad you liked the Bacon Pasta. We love it! I followed Paula's link, did a copy and paste and got there. "Anne" posted the video.

hedgie said...

OK, read what they were saying on Puleston and saw the video! THey, too, mention no new posts on blog....tried refreshing it and still hours behind...

hedgie said...

On that site they call her Marge.

Mema Jo said...


Link to video Isla's flight

Lolly said...

Under News and Updates there is a long article. Go all the way to the bottome and you will see the words "Message Board". That will take you the current Message Board. Look for Anne's post.

Lolly said...

You are ahead of me Jo! LOL

Mema Jo said...

If anyone gets a video of her return
please post it. I for some reason cannot get on a current Dennis Puleston
site....

BEagle said...

Thank you Jo. Her chicks watched her too.

ceil said...

Peter said she did fly to the Loch and drank some water. amazing. Please Lord we asked for a miracle and it seems to be there
Peter said the cam is down.

Lolly said...

Very strange behavior on her part now. It is as if she can not figure out how to feed them. She has a small fish.

Mema Jo said...

Now I found the message board with Anne's remarks.....


Link to the current message board

Lolly said...

The cam is not down, just the blog.

paula eagleholic said...

My cam is on...another fish has been delivered, but she is letting the chicks have it again.

ceil said...

Lolly Peter says the cam is down

paula eagleholic said...

I think they have trounced all over it, she looks like she is looking for it.

ceil said...

Maybe it is back up. Peter said the cam is down Maybe Peter's cam is down. LOL

hedgie said...

21 June 2010
Our web blog is down at the moment. We are working hard to fix the problem. My apologies to all who are watching the camera and reading the blog. I will try to keep you updated through this page. The Lady is proving to be a very tuff old bird and amazing to watch but I don’t think she is out of the woods yet. She flew off the nest earlier and glided to the edge of the Loch. She then took four drinks of water then flew back up to the nest. She did have difficulty in finding the nest. She looked quite disorientated. She has been back there now for over an hour and has been food calling. The male came in with a very small pike a short while ago. He left it for the chicks to fight over. After they finished the pike (which Mum showed no interest in) Mum moved to look down through the sticks in the side of the nest as if she was urging the chicks to look. They did and one of them pulled out a very small fish that had been lodged in there somehow. Just amazing! Peter

stronghunter said...

Found this on the osprey blog:



21 June 2010
Our web blog is down at the moment. We are working hard to fix the problem. My apologies to all who are watching the camera and reading the blog. I will try to keep you updated through this page. The Lady is proving to be a very tuff old bird and amazing to watch but I don’t think she is out of the woods yet. She flew off the nest earlier and glided to the edge of the Loch. She then took four drinks of water then flew back up to the nest. She did have difficulty in finding the nest. She looked quite disorientated. She has been back there now for over an hour and has been food calling. The male came in with a very small pike a short while ago. He left it for the chicks to fight over. After they finished the pike (which Mum showed no interest in) Mum moved to look down through the sticks in the side of the nest as if she was urging the chicks to look. They did and one of them pulled out a very small fish that had been lodged in there somehow. Just amazing! Peter

ceil said...

Sorry I read it wrong. Thought he said the cam is down.

hedgie said...

Ceil, just the blog, not the cam.

paula eagleholic said...

Wonder is she still has an upset system? Or is she letting the chicks eat first?

ceil said...

Saw that Lynn. I was so excited that she drank water that my brain did not work.

stronghunter said...

Oh, I see Lynn found it also. I have been sleeping through all of the drama. Just crashed on the sofa.

You all know you can make the picture at LOL go full screen with a double left click.

Mema Jo said...

Be back - Christine from Germany just sent me 240 photos from Shutterfly of "Father's Day" weekend. This may take a few. Anyone on FB may be able to see them as I will put it on my site.

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paula eagleholic said...

So she got them to dig up that fish? This is amazing! OH wow, she now has the fish in her talon.

paula eagleholic said...

She is eating!!

Lolly said...

I am sure I just saw her eat a bite!!!!!

paula eagleholic said...

She is still a little unsteady.

Lolly said...

As our Chrissy would say "Come on Pet, eat all your tummy can hold."

stronghunter said...

Wow, she has to be eating.

Judie said...

I simply still cannot believe what I am seeing. Isla is eating! What a miracle.

paula eagleholic said...

She took at least one bite, and now she is feeding the chicks. Another bite for MUM!

stronghunter said...

Feeding a chick, too.

paula eagleholic said...

Laird is back with a bigger fish!!

stronghunter said...

Fish delivery! Big one.

Lolly said...

Now she is feeding them. Hope she take a few for herself!

stronghunter said...

Caught on Dad's talon.

paula eagleholic said...

It is really stuck on his talon, lol. He finally got it off.

paula eagleholic said...

Now he is feeding a chick, too.

He brings them back whole. Some males, go ahead and eat the head off first, and then bring back the rest for the female to eat and/or serve.

hedgie said...

I swea r, I think she is eating bites for herself in between feeding. ANother fish just brought in. Y7 had a hard time getting it off his talon---f-u-n-n-y!!

Lolly said...

What a sight! Hope she gets a few bites herself.

ceil said...

Amazing. So glad to see her doing better.

BEagle said...

One big happy, healthy osprey family! It's a good day.

paula eagleholic said...

Not sure anyone expected to see this today in their wildest dreams.

ceil said...

She did swallow some.

Lolly said...

He is feeding both chicks and she is eating!

paula eagleholic said...

Now Dad is feeding both and Mom is eating!!

stronghunter said...

She is eating now. Both little ones are being fed by Dad. Good.

Lolly said...

All of you sitting there smiling as we watch this....now say "Amen!"

hedgie said...

Food fight!!! ROFL!!!

paula eagleholic said...

Chick fight...now Dad has left. Mum's left eyes looks open to me.

paula eagleholic said...

See the 3rd egg?

stronghunter said...

She is eating the other fish now.

hedgie said...

It's after 9PM there now....only about an hour til dark.

stronghunter said...

I see the egg.

Lolly said...

I see the egg as well. To me she is looking "unkept". Guess that is to be expected of an ill bird.

wvgal_dana said...

This will help her become stronger.
I am so so very happy what ever was wrong maybe if was all just from the fight with the intruder the other day.

I don't know this Grand Lady Isla's outcome but I do know she is "TRULY A FIGHTER". (:

stronghunter said...

Don't know what happened with the intruder, but if there was a fight, that might explain a lot.

Lolly said...

Come on little piggies, let your momma eat!

Judie said...

I see a miracle! I see Isla feeding her babies, I see dad feeding the babies (distraction from Isla) I see the third egg. I see a miracle!

stronghunter said...

Little one wants to be fed. She is giving some, but has been eating some, too.

stronghunter said...

It would truly be interesting to know what was wrong with her.

hedgie said...

Oh, sure do see the old egg now, Paula!!! Can't believe that it hasn't gotten smashed to pieces. May be petrified by now!

NatureNut said...

OMG, Did not go on LOL Diary or our Blog tofday being afraid of inevitable, but sad news. Now I see there has been a miracle there.
Altho she probably won't be here much longer, Isla, Lady, Marge is a Superbird!! God Bless her.

hedgie said...

Peter said that all investigation of vet on cam showed no sign of injury, but not real sure how they can be so sure of that.

Mema Jo said...

I see that third egg...
I also see a miracle as it happens
I need to thank St Francis for
answering all our prayers. Their blog update isn't yet referring to all her eating and feeding her chicks.

Life is Good! Tears of pure joy!

hedgie said...

Poop shoot!!!!

Mema Jo said...

STEVE IS HOME AND A

NEW THREAD IS WAITING FOR YOU!

hedgie said...

New thread is up. Come on over!

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