March 21
Over the weekend, we were able to confirm the presence of a third adult eagle near the nest, and we are almost certain that it is a breeding age female. Typically, the presence of a new female means she is competing with the established pair of eagles for the current nest. Nest competition is a common occurrence in areas with healthy eagle populations, meaning the total population of eagles near NCTC has likely increased in recent years.All I can add to this is to thank you for your concern, passion and understanding that intervention in this episode was not the right thing to do. Things don't always work out the way we'd like in nature, but I think we would all agree that we have gotten a rare glimpse, these past few days, into the world of bald eagles that most people do not see or will ever know about. The fact that we have competition such as this is speaks well for the recovery of the Bald Eagle, a species that was nearly extinct fifty years ago.
We have also confirmed multiple sightings of the male eagle who is part of the established breeding pair. The male does not appear to be injured, and appears to be in good health. The eaglet which hatched on March 17th has died and the remaining egg is not likely to hatch given that it is not being regularly incubated by the parents.
We do have biologists on staff here at NCTC who have been offering their expert assessments of the situation. In addition, our land manager has been communicating with another raptor biologist based in our Chesapeake Bay field office. There is general agreement among our biologists that if the new female eagle is successful in chasing off the current female, the new female will then need to recruit a male to join her. However, it is likely too late in the nesting season for success in laying, incubating and hatching any new eggs.
You may wonder why there is competition over this nest - and there are several potential factors. Eagles prefer to nest in the tops of large trees located near rivers, lakes, and other wetlands. The NCTC nest is located very close to the Potomac River, which is a plentiful source of fish for nesting eagles to hunt. In addition, eagle nests represent a considerable investment of effort to construct: they can be up to 10 feet in diameter and weigh up to 2,000 lbs. And finally, as mentioned above, nest competition frequently occurs in areas with a significant eagle population.
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«Oldest ‹Older 601 – 800 of 1077 Newer› Newest»Sharon...I do believe Judie and Andy are in charge of security! Guess we are going to have to put some kind of penalty on them.
Hi Judie!!
I was thinking about the deceased washer, but I do not know how to explain that one.
It is in a place far, far away. (Well, in Minnesota.)
Mema Jo - matriarch of the Eaglet Momsters
Eagle-Eyed Sharon - Eaglet Momster Extraordinaire.
Just a little humor on that last one.
Think I finally got to the end of this new thread since I left before din din!
Kathryn, your art is beautiful!
bev. Think I've heard of Skipper from Hancock forum? He once posted a link on how to do screen captures which I saved in My Faves & started using 2 years ago!!I was reading a lot then around the time the Mom eagle brought the Teddy Bear to nest!!!
I think turdy is a Perfect name!
We'll have to tell about Ceil's outdoor Xmas garland blowing away & being spotted worldwide. Then when old cars, appliances, etc, croaked, they went the way of the garland. I'll have to find my pic on blog of it seen from an airplane!
Will put link later---dryer is calling.
Delphia, BirdGirl, you are one special expert to have been with us this past weekend. Want to extend prayers & good thoughts for your biopsy. Been there, done that, too. And once you've had something, seems they are overly cautious about everything they see. Which is probably how it should be.
BBL
Good grief, doing a Margy -- don't forget an eagle talon ... I don't know what's in it but it sure does taste good -- powerful too -- like Father Capt Gene.
Okay, really, goodnight to all.
Genie are you still on here?
Oh, Judie is here...what do you have to say Judy about the lack of security around the nest? Huh? Huh?
Yes, Judie!! I could not remember that one. Was trying to.
Served aboard the Eagle Express to Judie and me on our first voyage into NCTC just before the strip search required for our first admission to the Sycamore Palace.
Well, doing another Margy.
Delphia, all good thoughts for a negative biopsy. Been there, too.
Okay, I really mean it this time. GOODNIGHT!
Definitely extraordinaire, Sharon.
Good evening eagle fans only not a fan of that cruddie bag of smelly hussy feathers.
I noticed earlier that Belle jumped all over the Trudy ba toody."
I still haven't caught up on all the posts. There are so many and now it's time to get ready for the hay.
Oh My Judie! We could send her
up there to that snow bank - Nothing that has ever gone there has returned.
Oh, whoa....do not know about this strip search! I did not have to do that on my first visit.
Glo....your video was touching to say the least. It was sweet. Thank you.
Good night, all! Time for me to get some sleep. Wishing Belle and everyone here a restful sleep.
Skipper is a female LOL She is great and you are right she is on Hancock forum. taught a lot of us the ropes
Now I feel bad for worrying about getting my mammogram. I think I should just lay on the driveway and let Peter run over them with the tires. that is how I feel LOL.
My Peter is a super Hubby and everyone at falocn sites know him.
When I had to care for my dad a few years ago, he went and did all my fledge duties and then posted write ups on the forums I was on. Now that is LOve LOL He is known as Mr. Bev. but I think I said that already.
West Virginia State Police vehicle=another means of transportation to the Sycamore Palace when silly people say we cannot go there
Well, okay. I'll contact my buddies in the Secret Service and have them set up a "no fly" zone around the Sycamore Palace and an escort for Turdy to a place far far away.
I am really leaving this time. I mean it! For real! Please, everyone get some rest♥
Oh, and if you say good bye and keep coming back...you are pulling a Margy!
And, thanks to Loweeeeda (Loretta) I am the proud owner of a submarine that I use when visiting eagle nests on the water.☺
Iris, glad to hear that you ARE a southern gal!!!
Paula, Randy answered my email from yesterday informing him of the sad turn of events, too. He's really good about that,
Hi & Bye BEagle - Tomorrow is another
day!
That's right, "Shirely". Important people get brought to the nest in a police car!
Sun is still up here in Arizona, at 1821 hours. We had clouds and rain all day, but have a reprieve for sunset.
Belle? is in the nest, still....
Goodnight to those heading to bed.
NO FLY ZONE
That would do it!
Hedgie - Wanda was here earlier..
Got her knee shot today. Comments
on other page.
ROFL, good one Sharon!
Judie I like your avatar...take care and sleep well.
Hey Judie. You can't leave us.
going to res tmy eyes form the computer for a bit adn watch T.V. wioth Hubby. Not much better, but >...
Belle is tucked in
Just spille dmy coffee all over computer and tax forms and floor. I need not tell you what dictionnary words I am using right now LOL*&#
Bye MemaJo. You are quoting from "Gone With the Wind."
Good news...Elsie and Einstein had a hatch last night.
Well, if Judie follows through with the no fly zone for Turdy then we will not have to send her to that far frozen land where things go and do not return.
bev, it was trishcda who said she lived in Idaho, near Coeur d Alene (sp?)---could look it up! Remember that is where Deb's friend Janie Caldwell has the Birds of Prey Northwest sanctuary!
Oh good---Wanda DID make it !!!
eagle cane=primary weapon of defense
(Maybe Belle needs one.)
Heh Bev...I only get MRIs and US now, I refuse to get smashograms. With fibrocystic tissue and fibromyalgia, I end up actually bruised and in acute pain for days afterward, and they can't see diddly anyway. MRIs are the way to go.
Darn spelling. sorry. I should really check before I press publish
Lynn, Wanda was on earlier. She took GG today for blood work and she also got her "new knee".
Praying for you, Delphia, of course. But it ain't necessarily so that a lump is malignant.
I had an aunt who went into the hospital overnight in preparation for a biopsy...twice! But by the time came for the procedure in the morning, there was no sign of a lump!
She never did get cancer either. Too weird, isn't it?
C(°Ù¿°)D Jim
I am not surprised at Belle staying in the nest, but to stay on the egg cup is really getting to me.
Eagle-Eyed Sharon - resident proofreader! :-)
"Smashogram." Love it. Almost as good as "boob sandwich."
Found the garland pic~~~
Miracle in the Skies
LOL, Loretta.
flying saucer or space ship=my crock pot lid
bev. your hubby sounds so sweet. ♥
We could have the TSA estabish a no-fly zone, but that would mean we all get one of their pat-downs when we go to NCTC. :/
I have a cyst which appears to have some kind of structure inside, which is mostly want concerns them. That, and having had cervical cancer at 20, and thyroid cancer at 25. And a mole that came back as pre-melanoma.
I'm pretty sure myself that it will come back negative, but I am a realist and know that it could go either way.
I guess with no thyroid, I don't have to worry about taking potassium iodine if radiation levels ever become a problem here. I have no thyroid, due to cancer, which they treated with....RADIOACTIVE IODINE! lol
LOL Loweeda! There goes my van. Boo Hoo!!!!!
Loretta Now that was a good post lol or riclmbo=rocking in chair laughing my butt off.
TJ
Sorry Glo forgot to tell you. Thank you for the video ( :
Where did TJ go
Oh, TJ, where are you??
Okay I'm off for the night. Or maybe just a while, who knows LOL
Belle is awake and sitting up .
Storm could be there - can't tell
Megan are you getting rain?
I am also going to call it a night..Hope all sleep well, and we wake to a happy Belle-Lib reunion undisturbed.
I have to call it quits for the night.
God bless and good night to you good people.
See you tomorrow.
LOL...bev----you don't know how to do smileys, etc.??? ♥♥♥ (ALT3) We can give that info!!! Don't have it in front of me at the moment, tho'. ☺ (ALT1)
Genie are you the Genie in FLorida that emails with my mom Bobbi?
Delphia, praying for good results for sure!!
A bit of humor is good for the weary soul, and I thank you all for that,
Sorry for that confusing post a few minutes ago. Wanted to do a test, cause last time it took forever to be able to post.
I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your little eaglet. I have not been on since my last post on Friday. My two oldest boys have been fascinated with this cam ever since they got to witness Belle laying one of the eggs. Based on what I saw on Friday, I had a pretty good feeling that this would be the outcome, and I didn't want the boys to get upset seeing something happen to the new chick.
After logging on, I WAS going to read back through the blog. HOLY COW!! That would take me two days. I have never seen so many posts! That said, can someone PLEASE fill me in on what has transpired the last few days. Has it been determined that this intruder is a fourth year female? Is Lib still in the area, and if so, has there been any courting between him and the intruder? Any info would be much appreciated. Don't want to be a pest, I just really don't have the time to read back through thousands of posts! THANKS
I am behind, but just saw Shar's post----Eagle-eyed Sharon-TRAINIAC!!!
Oh Hedgie, how could I have left that out? :-)
TJ, do you get the eaglet momster mail?
Sharon, you are just so multi-talented!!!! So glad you, Sissy & T-Bird have been on here lately! ☺
So sorry I missed "seeing" Judie, but love the security comments and about the Police escort!!!!
Couple more chores BBL
Kathryn, love your artwork---fantastic!!
And don't forget Paula's Poop Shooters!!! Yum!
And don't forget Paula's Poop Shooters!!! Yum!
Glad TJ made it on---yes, Shar, Margy's letter of events would be good to read.
TJ Is there any way we could email you Paula's synopsis?
There is a female intruder
Belle would not leave the nest for food
Liberty has not been at the nest since
the fight for the nest began
Eaglet died we think due to no food
Belle buried the unhatched egg and the
eaglet
The intruder came into the nest and
dug up the grave & pulled eaglet out
That was a horrible scene
Belle came in and wacked her (hussy)
TJ, need to find Paula's report on the weekend for you to read. Better yet someone might be able to email it to you.
It has been horrendous! Lib is okay and still in the area. Sunday is when Paddy died. There were several on the ground watching the antics in the air.
Hedgie,
Would love to know the smileys.
I am spoiled and have them on the forums I belong to.
Oh TJ, it's been quite a ride....
Paula has a report from her observations from most of the day on Saturday, as does WVSusan who was also at the nest a total of 10 hour over the weekend. In the Momster's photo album (are you a member?) there are fantastic pictures from Scott, and from Susan's husband as well that may be helpful for you to see.
Harry's Law is on -
Maria, I guess you are gone now but WHOA!! (no pun intended!!) those drawings are amazing!!! Really!
Going to check out Kathy's now....
TJ - we didn't see any courting. I can email you my synopsis, click on my name and send me your email address. It looked like a 4th year female, we can send you the link to the pics.
TJ, so glad you checked back in. Sad weekend for us, and doesn't appear to be over yet.
bev:
Special ALT Characters
Jo, thanks for the reminder about Harry's---argh!!! Will have to record on west station!! I somehow missed setting DVR!
I just can't read anymore. My neck is killing me....sure wish my new glasses would hurry and come!
Gonna go take my bath. BBL. If anyone turns in, and for those who have, goodnight my sweet friends.
Pray for a better day tomorrow for our Belle and Lib.
Okay everyone. So glad we have all been together for another hard and eventful day. I told myself I was not going to do this again today but just couldn't help myself. We are the EAGLET MOMSTERS and we stick together no matter what.
Good night and sweet eagle dreams, my friends of fine feathers and fur.
Thanks Hedgie.
I think I am going to have a glass of vino.
had a nice bath and now I will curl up and watch T.V.
Be back before I turn it
Hugs to all and special prayers for Belle and Lib
Paula...if you email TJ, I would certainly like his opinion on what we witnessed with the feeding.
And I love being able to blog while lying in bed from my phone.
wow Kathy, your art is amazing! I love the swans especially.
I'm jealous! I used to have talent...
I have posed that question to another biologist, Lolly, but I can ask TJ as well.
O.K. Thanks for the info. I also just skimmed back through the last 600 or so posts and got SOMEWHAT up to speed.
I just can't believe the luck this pair has! The blizzard last year, and now this. I just find it horribly ironic that if this intruding female had showed up just a few days later, maybe just a day later, the outcome may have been completely different. In our experience, it seems as though it takes the pressence of chicks in the nest to really boost the male's parental instincts. Males WILL help defend against intruding females, but USUALLY not until chicks have actually hatched. Given the fact that Lib never even knew there was a chick in the nest, I am not surprised that he backed off and let this be a war between females.
Things could get very interesting over the next few days. If anyone gets out to the area, watch for any courting behavior between Lib and the intruding female. We've seen males courting both his current mate AND the female trying to take over the territory. It's almost like they're trying to cover their bases. It's in their best interest to mate with the strongest females. That said, it seems like the resident birds usually have the upper hand. We saw a somewhat small female successfully defend against a HUGE female. Maybe it's because they have nothing to gain and everything to lose.
Have you introduced our NEW FRIENDS to VOOKING? (cooking)
LOGS...very large pieces of nest materials. Oh, there are so many more. We really do need to make a Momster Only Dictionary:)
Thank You for your input, TJ.
Makes sense..
I lied.....didn't head downstairs yet!
LOCALS: Merlin release at the VA on Weds. AM:
Merlin release
It really has been interesting, TJ. Especially the feeding that we witnessed. Belle did finally make it to the nest with a fish but it was too late.
Paula, I just sent you an e-mail.
Thanks, TJ...
Thank you, TJ. That does make sense.
So what sort of courting behavior might we be able to see from the roadside? Just in case one of us rides over there.
Belle has her head tucked. I hope that little darling gets some peaceful sleep tonight.
Thanks TJ - every bit of information we get helps toward understanding the situation.
Storm did not cool things down. It's still 66°....sky has cleared, stars are out and ♫ "I see the red moon arisin'"!♫
hey Paula, maybe you could forward Susan's email of her observations too.
Thanks for the insight TJ, looking forward to what you think after reading the synopsis.
Paula did TJ say anything about "the feeding"??
@ Sharon. Sorry! Just now saw that you had directed a comment to me. No, I do not get eaglet momster mail.
@ Mema Jo. I just sent Paula my e-mail address. Thank you much for your info!
Belle looks so pretty with the light on her head as she looks around. Bless her heart!
PammySue Look for HP Hanky Panky
oh Lynn, you sing so pretty!
TJ, good info. I, too, kept thinking that Lib didn't even get a look at the wee one. :(
OK, Jo. I didn't know if courting also included flying in a certain way together or anything.
Pam, Lib will be carrying roses and chocolates......LOL!
OK, I'm going to WILL Turdy away overnight. Positive thoughts that tomorrow will be the day things will be back to normal.
WOW, it's already the 2 month birthday for Lily's new cubs!
I never thought I would make it through today.
Worst: Hussy tearing up the grave
Best: Belle head butting Hussy
What in the world do you think
tomorrow will bring........
Loretta, I sure hope you'll see TWO eagles at the nest tomorrow when you get there!
lol PammySue - I'm not sure
but it's a thought. I have loaned my vehicle to a gs for getting to/from
work. Therefore, just saying I can't be on the ground crew this week.
Lynne, now that would be a sight to see. Maybe he'll sing her a love song, too. That's what happens in Disney movies. ROFL
???? Please advise me if Lily has a new collar?
Got a couple more chores to do for work in AM & watch news, so,
Hope Pleasant Feather Dreams will help soothe our minds ;>)
Love & Good Health to all ☺ ♥
P.S. Especially to Lib & Belle
Sorry Jo, I'm not sure....I have been very sporadic in keeping up with the bears over the last week;
I would love to go back to the site, but life keeps getting in my way. Church and GG Sunday, Hospital and doctor today, Soup Kitchen tomorrow. More doctors Wednesday. Maybe Thursday, if Hussy Trudy is still there. Will blow the horn and try to scare her away...Oh, No, My Bad! Steve would be really, really mad!
I'm taking a break and going to the
bear den.....
I seem to recall that they tried to put one on here and she got mad, so they didn't, but I think, and I stress THINK, they did get one on her later.
I will be back home in Martinsburg tomorrow and I'm thinking about riding over to the nest. Craig has a really good set of binoculars I can use.
I don't know how much of a help I would be as far as providing any sort of report. There are times I can't tell Lib and Belle apart.
Wanda, glad you got your new knee today and I pray GG's blood test are good!
Lynn, any word on the reason for so many police cars on King St. Overpass?
Pam, any observations will help. If you have one of those fancy phones, anyone here watching will be reporting who is in the nest so you'd have some idea!
Thanks, Lynne...knee is a bit sore at injection site, but I can walk much better, but still use the cane just in case I lose my balance
GG was fun today...hasn't been in a looong time.
how often do they allow you to get the shots Wanda?
Hmmmmm.....fire at the landfill. That's unusual......
They put a new collar on Belle...last week. It was when Laurel was here.
Loweeda is going to the nest tomorrow?
No, Wanda....did not hear about that episode! Very possibly a drug bust! 81 is a main trafficking artery on the east coast---with that many cops, and the description of the vehicle you gave....that would be my guess!
TJ, you were wise not to allow the kids to watch the cam. It was bad and continues to be bad.
Lynne, sadly I do not have a fancy phone. :(
Lolly, they put a collar on Belle?!?! I think you have 'Belle on the Brain.'
Jo, Lily got her new collar over the weekend!!!! Don't think they attempted to do Hope, tho'.
No Lolly, the nest at Pax where she works....an injured eagle was found in the area and has been taken to rehab. Not sure if it's one from the nest there.
Lolly, Lowreeda is going to work tomorrow. SUspense there, too. Injured eagle....they don't know if it was the papa to her nest....she is anxious to see what she can see.
I don't have one either Pam! Well, even so, you will still see things...you should be able with binos to see the difference in the Dirty Turdy Hussy Birdy and Belle and or Lib. Anything you see would be helpful.
Oh...should have said the injured eagle was taken to rehab.....so if it is the papa, then mama is trying to care for chicks alone....:( Another sad scenario if true.
Thank you Paula! I will try to read through your synopsis tomorrow when I get a chance. To everyone else who relayed info, thank you as well! I need to go. One of the twins is sick, and my wife is not real happy with me being on the computer right now! Bye all!!
Sorry, Lolly. I thought you had accidentally put Belle's name in place of one of the bears they were talking about.
Lynn, great about that Merlin! They are neat little raptors! They have one at Soldier's Delight but when we were there for the open house I didn't get a picture because his enclosure was all screened.
Coyotes in DC now. Chicago has an estimated 2000 population of them. In every state but Hawaii.
Scary.
"Dirty Turdy Hussy Birdy"
ROFLMAO
LOL Time for bed. I meant Lily, not Belle!
Was watching the cam when they went to her den last week. Watched Dr. Lynn, pet Lily, feed her grapes as he put the collar on her.
Hope the little one gets well quickly, TJ!
I emailed TJ the synopsis, Susan's report, the information from Delaware Valley Raptor Center and video of Belle feeding Joy. It might take him awhile to get back to us, so if he emails me instead of posting here, I'll share it when it arrives.
Thank you TJ!
roflmbo....love
DIRTY TURDY HUSSY BIRDY!!!!!!
Thank you, Paula!
I like that, Pam!!!! DTHB!!!!
When I get on the other computer tomorrow, I'll send you the WAX story in a FB message!
OK...for real....I'm going. Sleep tight, one and all. See you in the morning light. Prayers for all going up.
TJ, so sorry about the sick little one...hope he feels better quickly. Thanks for taking the time to help us out. It is much appreciated!
Lynn, that is pretty interesting about the coyotes. WOW, hard to believe there are that many in Chicago of all places!
Paula, thanks for taking care of all of this for us!
Pam, the Turdy birds tail feathers have sort of a yellowish tint when she is flying. She has black on the top of her head, and well as some streaking down the side of the head.
Dirty Turdy Hussy Birdy....it just flew off of my fingertips as I typed! The later it gets, the nuttier I get!
So, on that note, I'll be saying goodnight and prayers for you all!
Lynne, I've been getting the shots every 3 months for about 3 or 4 years, now. Don't know if there is a cut-off point or not.
Wish Belle would tuck. She does not look relaxed.
Well I am going to read a while and then tuck.
I will say good night now, but will probably take a peek in before heading to bed.
Nite all! Sweet dreams! Bless Belle, Lib and all God's creatures.
I took a look at the polar bear and it looks a little like the Mad Cow disease. I will be interested in the necropsy reports also.
Night Lolly:)
I am going to bed laughing
1)...They put a new collar on Belle
2)..."Dirty Turdy Hussy Birdy"
Good Night Friends!
Hugs for all of you! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Prayers for Delphia and special prayers for Belle & Lib & the Sycamore Palace.
**Moon must be out because I can see
in the nest better than earlier tonight.
Lynn, Dirty Turdy Hussy Birdy came from Lynne. I was just laughing about it. She deserves the credit cause that is HILARIOUS!
Paula, thanks for the additional info on DTHB. haha
Belle's apparent loneliness saddens me. Yes, human perspective, but that's what it looks like. She seems to have no help or companionship.
Good night, Lolly.
What exactly has happened with this eagle nest.?
Not enough time in the day to catch up on the posts or open any of the links...but I'll try to catch up in the morning. Right now I am "Slap" Wore Out ☺
I was watching from work for awhile, and will tomorrow
Yes, Jo - The Moon is rising and it is traveling with Saturn overnight
Super avatar Wanda !
I am Magpie and also Margy and I am from Martinsburg, WV - that's a lot of M's
Good Night
God Bless This Nest, and
God Bless Us, Every One
zozo ♥
Hi, Everyone,
Finally making it back here after dinner.
Delphia/Bird Girl, many prayers for a good result for your biopsy!
TJ, hope your twin feels better VERY soon! Prayers for that, too!
I think I sort of caught up here. Boy, talk about a LOT of posts!
I have had the security systems set to go on automatically. I think that Turdy Birdie must fly BELOW the radar! Judie, hope you can arrange a flying escort for her--to another universe!
I am so hoping that things will get back to normal for Belle and Lib VERY soon! Praying for God's protection on both of them!
Right now I need to go spend some time with Emma. She goes to the vet in the morning for her spay surgery.
I have said prayers for everyone and every creature tonight. Judie turned on the night light. I am making sure the porch light is on. The eye-scanner security and Dana's thumbprint-scanner security are enabled. I'm praying that we ALL get a restful, restorative night's sleep tonight! I will be back in the morning to touch base with all of you.
God bless, and goodnight! Love each and every one of you! :o]
Nite Jo and Margy♥♥
If you are Tricky Vicky...
There is an intruder at the Sycamore tree and Belle and intruder fought and Belle landed with her foot on baby Joy, It later died:(
Vicki, this is a very abbreviated run-down: The eagle pair, Liberty and Belle, had two eggs. One hatched on St. Patrick's Day and the eaglet was named Paddy O'Joy. Around that same time, an intruder eagle, believed to be female, showed up.
The intruder kept Liberty from feeding the eaglet and it passed away yesterday afternoon.
The intruder (we call her Trudy or Turdy - haha) has landed in the nest multiple times and Belle has run her out. She seems to want the nest for herself.
Oh--Hi, Wanda! G'night!
Good Night, Andrea♥
Sorry, not Tricky Vicky...
Well, my rump hurts from sitting in this chair, so I am going to say goodnight.
Let's hope Dirty Turdy Hussy Birdy gets the message tomorrow.
Sweet dreams, everyone.
Nite Pammy Sue:)
Long day for me tomorrow, so I guess I will open the door for the Sand Man...shhhh, don't tell Judie!
GOOD NIGHT MY FRIENDS
PLEASANT DREAMS
PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS FOR ALL
Belle is up and moving about the nest bowl, she is peeking down into what used to be the egg cup :(
Kind of hard to tell on the slo mo, but it looks like she is doing a little digging in the cup, maybe trying to cover up Paddy and the egg better.
Now she is looking off to the right.
I needed a good break and decided to nerd out on some world of warcraft. Went thru the posts all seems quiet, I'll pop open the cam and check it out.
Bird Girl hope all goes well for you tomorrow.
Belle looking around a lot
Oh, belle is up...
I asked Dr Sharpe on the CHIL/IWS forum about Belle feeding Paddy with the secretions, (I put the video link in) and the information that kickingbird posted,
From Delaware Valley Raptor Center:
"Raptors have a salt-excreting gland in their nares [nostrils], located in the nasal orbits, that can secrete sodium and chloride ions to help regulate these electrolytes in their blood and tissue fluids. Falcons sneeze out these nasal gland secretions, while other raptors allow the fluid to flow from the nares to the end of the beak where it is then flicked off with repeated head shakes. When feeding their young, a salty fluid also flows from a raptor’s nares to the tip of the beak where it falls on the chick’s pieces of food. It is not yet known if this fluid has any nutritional value for the young."
Here is his response.
Yes, we've seen this with the eagles on cameras. I think the chick's vocalizations may increase the flow of saliva and/or secretions.
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Peter Sharpe
Institute for Wildlife Studies
Bald Eagle Restoration Program
Belle is standing at about 3 in the nest, just to the right of the egg cup, looking left.
just came in before going to bed.
Lots of good insight today.
I have a few appointments tomorrow so I will not be here as much.
I am praying for Belle and Lib.
thanks for all the good dictionary words.
so night all, God bless and special prayers for all who need them
cheers
Interesting Paula, so if the chicks vocalization can cause it to secrete maybe is plays a minor role insome kind of nutrition f only temporary, like a cring baby to a nusing mom?
Sounds that way, Robyn
What is with Belle? She is just sitting there staring off...
I'll never catch up tonight 'cuz I'm tired.
Everone rest well tonight and I'll see you sometime tomorrow.
Rest well Lib.
goodnight & God bless.
Oh my, I haven't been able to read everything but I did see something about Belle burying Paddy and the egg, headbutting the intruder, and now I see her sitting on the edge of the nest at 3 o'clock position at this late hour.
I thought the blizzard burying her eggs last year was bad - but at least she and Lib had Palmer after all that.
Does not look like much rest for her tonight again.
Worst I've ever seen on cam, KB. I thought the raven stealing the Sidney egg was bad...and NBG's intruder wasn't half as bad.
Did you see my post just a couple of posts up? Excellent information you uncovered about the nares.
Jo, Lily got her new collar a few days ago.
Bye again.
Yes I did see it Paula. I did some internet research after watching Belle and Paddy - it was really touching to watch.
Thanks, again, KB.
I'm heading to bed...and I'm way late tonight :)
Hugs to all ♥
Night Paula
Let's hope for a restful night for all.
Woke up from dozing in lounge chair & see Belle is still standing up and beak pointed to 9.
Don't know if eyes opened or closed.?
Good answers from Dr. Sharpe, Paula. Here's ? that's been bothering me---would the saline liquid w/no food cause some dehydration? Guess it wouldn't matter in this case---no food is no food.
Good morning. I had to leave in a hurry to go to Chicago yesterday just as the hussy made her first appearance.
I've been home about 1 hour and have been reading like crazy but still not completely caught up. Must go to bed--have to get up at 5:30 am!
Belle was not tucked in when I first checked; she appeared to be watching. I checked a few moments ago and saw her digging a bit more, and now she is tucked in. Glad for that.
Thank you for your recaps of the horrific events of today. I must admit it was shocking that the hussy would do those things....
If someone has video or photos of her, could you post a link for me? I'm sure there are links here but I'm so tired & can't dig through the 793 comments.
What is the split?
Thank you all for being here. I will be checking in tomorrow but may not have the ability to post (at work I am "Emilee").
Hugs to you all.
Oh, no, Belle is back up and is digging again!
At least it is stil a nice night out, 64 a nice breeze and looks like the moon is shining.
Poor girl, she should be resting, looked like she was eating something but I can't see anything
She flew off, not sure if to higher up tree or out...
My final post and I'm going to bed!
Poor Belle is alert and looking around. She is facing 9 but swerves her head around to 3. She can't sleep either. I wonder if the hussy is close by even at night. Something must truly be wrong with that eagle. I mean it--maybe she has some disorder that's making her act crazy???
Oooh, Belle is now facing 3 and whipping her head around like something is out there.
Why won't the hussy just leave????
Good night all. Hugs again.
I lied, that wasn't my final post!
Belle has flown off now, maybe to roost near Lib. One can only hope.
Just saw Belle fly off about 2-3 o'clock position. She had been trying to sleep standing & would jerk her head up. She did look straight up in tree awhile before she decided to leave. Turdy must be up there.
Good night--I'll be in big sleep deprivation mode!! ☺
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