OK. First off, I am on vacation. I get very little time away, and am in hot water with my family because I have been checking email and blogs related to work and the cam too much today.
From what I see on the blog comments, there's a lot of emotion going on with today's events, for which I do not have the facts.
If there was an intruder, that would not be an unusual event. There is great competition now for nesting habitat in the region because the bald eagle has been very successful in recent years. This has happened in several places in the mid Atlantic over the past few years.
It would not be right to have any human intervention in matters concerning wild nature such as this. It may not be pretty, but nature is not always gentle--it can be brutal.
Everyone please calm down.
I understand why folks would be upset, but let's see how things work out.
Also, based on some of the things I have read in the comments, I reserve the right to delete any comments on my blog that I consider inflammatory.
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4/19/24
Scout arise before sunrise this morning and stays for a little bit. He does call out for his dear Bella. But there is no response. He leave...
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1 – 200 of 909 Newer› Newest»Thank you Steve, Please enjoy your vacation and your family. I think that we can help you by calming down and being patient. I apologize for any of my posts today that may not have been in the best judgement. I will do better in the coming days.
Thank you Steve.You are very dedicated. Please try to enjoy your vacation.
Is that Belle making the noise?
Thanks Steve- hope you can enjoy the rest of your time off.
That was Belle calling out again.
I sure wish I had sound--I have the live feed but computer issues aren't allowing for sound :(
Thank you, Steve, for the new thread. I will tell the others about it and your message.
We all appreciate the opportunity to communicate on this blog. I think a great many good things have come from it.
I'm posting this again in case it got lost on the other thread:
I'm asking myself why I do this to myself. :-(
Does anyone remember when there was all that upheaval at the Norfolk nest a couple of years ago (I think)? The mom was missing for a few days and an intruder kept coming to the nest. Mom ended up coming back. I don't think we ever knew what the heck happened. So maybe there's hope! I'm trying hard to think positive.
Well, I guess I don't have to tell the others. There were zero comments when I logged on a few minutes ago.
mema jo are you on here?
Diane I remember, my mom and I were constantly on the phone during that time.
floralgirl
can you check something for me? I just posted some pictures on momster site not sure if I am allowed to there are 3 pics in a new album
floralgirl it is labeled afternoon of 17 march 2011
Jenny, if you can, delete that album and put them in the March 2011 album for continuity, please!
didn't know if I could post the pictures as I had copied them from other cam Don't want to do something I am not supposed to do
hedgie--did you see the pics?
That's fine, Rocking Circle, if you are a member on the Momster site it allows you to post pictures there.
thank you floralgirl
Yeah I am here but I am not!!!
Thanks Steve. We have to remember it ain't over until it is over and this ain't over yet. Could you all please wake me up when it is? This has been such an emotional day that started out so upbeat! Had to go out this morning and on the way back home, I ran over a squirrel. Should have known right then that the rest of the day was going to suck. I am going to bed now and pray that tomorrow is better for everybody but especially for Liberty, Belle and Paddy O'Joy! Love you guys! (((((((HUGS)))))))
mema jo just wanted to say hello to you this evening and see how you were
Jenny, there weren't any pictures in there! Did you already move them??
Bo, it is nice to be home. I think I have paid for the two days off with long planning sessions for the subs and working tonight.
yes hedgie I did the last ones in the album.
Steve, I will refrain from sending you ANY emails while you are on vacation.
Thanks for the new thread.
I can't tell whether Belle is crying our for Lib or at the intruder
My first thought is that Belle was crying out for Lib. I think he is out there doing what he can.
Okay....see you did move them. Great, Jenny. Good captures.
The grandkids are all tucked in...sure has been a nice diversion.
Thank you Randy for your efforts and TJ for your opinion.
Hard to tell, I wonder if the intruder is still in a tree around the nest area and what it's going to take for her to be convinced to leave.
thanks hedgie
Jo, where ARE you? If you aren't here, but you are , and you aren't....where ARE you????
And Steve, we know these are wild birds, but we love them with all our hearts ♥
I am taking an hour break
Watching the TV show Bones
I talked to Jo just a little while ago. She is okay.
Thanks Steve. I am going to bed. I am going to do my best to close this day and see what tomorrow brings. I have absolutely no control over any of this. If I don't turn off the sound now I will never get any sleep. Praying for a better today tomorrow. Eaglet Momsters and Dadsters, I love you.
Mema Jo--Big hugs from here. Talk to you soon. Enjoy your break.
love you too, Sissy.
Love everyone here! We are our own support group!
thank you sharon
and good night sissy
It is really good to see Belle tuck her head back. Bless her heart.
I agree Paula She has had a trying day Hope she rests well
What Diane said about the upheaval at the Norfolk nest a few years ago has given some hope.
I think Belle is gonna try to get some rest.
Good night, Sharon. Thanks for being us. Paula is t=right....we are our own support group.
(((GROUP HUG)))
I'm finally home. Still have no real idea what's going on and it will take me a while to read back through everything the last 9 hours. But we were watching at work.
I'll be back after I spend some time with my hubby, and shower.
Love you guys!
From RANDY:
Jo and All:
Good News.
I walked the trails along the Potomac and around the nest tree till dark.
I saw no injured eagle.
Here's what I observed:
6:30 pm: Belle was on the nest and calm and another eagle was perched
in the branches above the nest. Because Belle did not seem stressed, I can
only assume it was Lib. I had binocs, but due to sun glare could not see
him well.
I did think his feathers looked a little ruffled though.
6:40: After some chatter back & forth, both birds take off and fly toward
the river.
They were both gone @ 30 mins.
7:10: One eagle returned to the nest and shortly after the other returned
to perch above the nest.
Both eagles seemed calm.
8:15: Belle on the nest and calm. The other eagle (Lib ?) is perched above
the nest.
8:45: We have a nearly full moon and I see Belle on the nest (on TV) and
calm.
All quiet on the western front.
Randy
Hope we can rest easier with this reassurance. GOD BLESS RANDY!!!
Shar----come back for a minute and read the post!!!
If anyone gets Plant Green on TV they have an excellent program on right now about Yellowstone, the wolves, bears and others
God Bless you Randy!!!
That's an interesting report,thank you very much, Randy!
Good night everyone. Thanks for sharing the info from Randy it was so very kind of him to use this evening to check things out for us. At least we know at the moment things appear calm. Rest Belle. Your day has been shared by all of us indeed.
Sleep well everyone. It is so out of our control. Tomorrow could bring the news we all hope and pray for. ((((group))))
So the eagles flew off together toward the river??
I'm so glad Liberty was not found injured, but I'm still confused. Why would Belle drive Liberty off the nest?
Thank you to Randy for caring and for doing your exploration of the area. ♥
OMG, that is a beautiful report. Thank you Randy. Belle is tucked in her wing right now so she must feel pretty secure. My only question is why no food??
Thanks Lynn for letting me know.
Thank you, Randy, and thank you, Lynn for posting the message.
Bless you Randy for that report, puts my mind to rest a bit, I'll tell you. Just to see Belle tucked in is a Blessing too!
Paula, I love that remark about us all being our own support group!!!
I lurk a lot, but I sure do love you all and post when I can. Why I can't send email to the group is beyond me, but I'll get it fixed one of these days, promise.
Love and ((((hugs)))) to you all - prayers being said for a calmer tomorrow!
Just found this in my email from Randy
Jo and All:
Good News.
I walked the trails along the Potomac and around the nest tree till dark.
I saw no injured eagle.
Here's what I observed:
6:30 pm: Belle was on the nest and calm and another eagle was perched
in the branches above the nest. Because Belle did not seem stressed, I can
only assume it was Lib. I had binocs, but due to sun glare could not see
him well.
I did think his feathers looked a little ruffled though.
6:40: After some chatter back & forth, both birds take off and fly toward
the river.
They were both gone @ 30 mins.
7:10: One eagle returned to the nest and shortly after the other returned
to perch above the nest.
Both eagles seemed calm.
8:15: Belle on the nest and calm. The other eagle (Lib ?) is perched above
the nest.
8:45: We have a nearly full moon and I see Belle on the nest (on TV) and
calm.
All quiet on the western front.
Randy
GREAT NEWS!! Thank you. Now I can call mom and let her know
Thanks Steve for the fresh thread
Here is word from Randy:
Jo and All:
Good News.
I walked the trails along the Potomac and around the nest tree till dark.
I saw no injured eagle.
Here's what I observed:
6:30 pm: Belle was on the nest and calm and another eagle was perched
in the branches above the nest. Because Belle did not seem stressed, I can
only assume it was Lib. I had binocs, but due to sun glare could not see
him well.
I did think his feathers looked a little ruffled though.
6:40: After some chatter back & forth, both birds take off and fly toward
the river.
They were both gone @ 30 mins.
7:10: One eagle returned to the nest and shortly after the other returned
to perch above the nest.
Both eagles seemed calm.
8:15: Belle on the nest and calm. The other eagle (Lib ?) is perched above
the nest.
8:45: We have a nearly full moon and I see Belle on the nest (on TV) and
calm.
All quiet on the western front.
Randy
Randy even just responded to my thank you note!!!! He's a sweetheart!
Anyone else want to post Randy's message? lol
Never hurts to post that twice. Maybe they were able to drive the intruder off. Maybe it's still the intruder, although I certainly hope not. Time will tell.
Guess we have that message well conveyed!!!!
I informed the folks on OC, too.
And we may see some of Lib's wushi's on the nest tomorrow.
All is well.
Prayer for you. ♥
I also emailed Lori, as she requested.
A message worth posting twice, Jo.
I am so happy to hear Randy's (twice reported) message. ( :
Hi all! Think I have caught up on all the news.
TJ.....thank you for your comments. Very comforting!
Randy.....thank you, thank you, thank you!
Steve.....we realize these are wild animals, but like Paula said, we ♥ them! They have brought together a wonderful community of nature lovers. We have learned so much from them.
Was on phone w/daughter. Bluebonnets are staring to bloom along roadside near her home, but not in Austin yet.And they have something I have to look up called TX Laurel that has purplish flowers and smells like grapes!!
Just saw Randy's post. Bless you and thank you so much!!!
Goodnight and Love to Sharon & Sissy.Sorry I missed you--hope you see Randy's news. (((HUGS))) to all! We and our birds will make it somehow. ☺ ♥
A bit of discontnent, but I don't think it's Belle calling out......if so, her mouth is closed!
Head no longer tucked.
Yikes - I'm so sorry you got disturbed on your vacation Steve! Apologies!
I just want to say Thank You to everyone here. I pop in now and then but mostly stay on the WOW Forum. But I know where to come when somethings happening with Belle & Lib. You all do a great job here. Lots of new people on the OC that don't know them like we all do. Got very confusing today. :(
Belle is still whining - I wish we could see what's going on. I think I'm going to have to turn it off.
Lynn, have you sent that portion of the email from Randy to Lori?
I will if you haven't...Just let me know
Good night. I will see you tomorrow. I hope it is a calmer day.
Patricia - thank you for your concern! WOW is a great place to be and I head there when I need to know! Thanks for being with us!
Well, with that good news, I'm off to bed. Hopefully tomorrow will be a much better day. Goodnight all!
Mema-Jo ... it's me, PattiO. :)
Did any of you watch the bears this afternoon? It was really very interesting and a great distraction! Anyway, Dr. Lynn actually held and kissed one of the cubs. Laurel and I were watching intently...it was great. They did get a collar on Lily. Watched them feeding Lily and Hope grapes. Fantastic!
Yes, I am trying hard to not think of this....it is breaking my heart.
The last time we saw Belle drive the intruder off was at 7:33 or so. Randy didn't mention seeing that, so maybe he was walking around at that time. Maybe Liberty was already there at that time and they drove the intruder off together.
Would it have already been too dark at that point for Liberty to go find some food?
Is that Belle being vocal? I am trying (really trying) to avoid reading the OC site as they are fairly negative.
Do we have a name for the second eaglet, or are we taking nominations. The OD webmaster said they are discussing naming again, and wants to know whether we are taking suggestions, and if so, where would they post the information.
We could set up a thread in their forum for such a purpose.
I had to restart the live feed and refreshed the page and the chat under the cam is gone -and there's this message- Due to the high volume of comments and disagreements, the Comments module has been removed. Please join the Forums to discuss EagleCam.
How wonderful about the Bears. Maybe some of that tape will be on tonight's Update.
I never read the OC chat, I'm usually just watching cam & don't scroll down that far & don't want to join and comment thetre, too!
I guess WOW is old Maine Forum. I remember PattiO! Haven't been there for awhile, or Finland, or Estonia......so little time ☺
I am so glad they removed that comment section. Negative comments and disagreements are just not neccessary.
Paula, that might be a good idea.
Sounds Good, Megan!
Do we have name suggestions? Personally, at this poiht I am afraid to name the second eaglet.
I finally just got thru my emails...I apologize if I wasn't able to return some emails, which now would be old news. I was at work today and had some deadlines to meet (and I didn't get everything done that I should have)...and hadn't been able to check emails before I left work and came up here to my sons.
NatureNut .. yes, WOW is the old Maine forum. :) I see people posting that the OC chat is shut down but I'm still getting it.
I had the chat too, until I refreshed the entire Outdoor channel site, then I got that message. Now it's on the page in bold red letters.
Not sure if anyone can see my posts or just not answering but I would like to toss Buckles out here as a contender since he was our last WWI vet and from Carles Town WV
Do we have sound now? It is so quiet.
Our boys are in bed here. We went to the Fort Worth Nature Center today. We did some hiking, but it got very hot! We did not see much. Did see white pelicans and some Wood duck houses. Thought they were interesting.
Hi PattiO!!
So maybe the chick naming is a moot point...
That email was from 6:40 this evening.
My live feed was stopped when you asked that, Robyn, so I'm not sure who was calling out.
My sound is on and off...
Good night all. Prayers for a better day tomorrow.
Yea, maybe we can honor him since Congress wouldn't.
I just had to refresh too, and I see it now. Poor Arnel, can't blame him!
My sound is intermittent too. I have not heard anything for a while.
O.K. Got back on for a few minutes to see what else has transpired and to talk about a little state policy. First of all, I THINK it is the accepted policy of every state to keep a "hands off" approach when dealing with wildlife. I know here in Missouri it is. A lot of you have wondered why they wouldn't intervene in such a situation. Look at it from this perspective. Lets say tomorrow morning Belle leaves at 7:00 and two hours later she still has not returned. The temperature is 38 degrees and the chick is COLD. We decide to intervene, take the chick/chicks from the nest, and then 45 minutes after retrieval, Belle AND Lib return to an empty nest. That obviously would have been the wrong decision. The point is that we never know how things are going to play out, so it is an accepted rule to let it be. There are exceptions, such as the case with "Buddy" at Norfolk back in 2008. Bye the way, 2008 was the year they had a problem with an intruding female. They lost their first clutch during the intrusion, and then a few weeks later they layed second clutch, of which Buddy hatched. When Buddy was removed from the nest, they had every intention of returning him if possible. That was not possible with the large growth and the diagnosis of avain pox. Buddy would have absolutely died if not for the intervention. The outcome was certain. There are no certainties with your situation. You all may (fingers crossed) wake up to happy nest in the morning. Like I said, I THINK this is the standard policy within most states. I know it can be hard to watch, but most of the times, they generally view a hands off approach as being the best way to go with regards to wildlife. I really, REALLY hope you guys wake up to a happier nest in the morning. Gotta go. Fingers crossed and hoping for the best! Will check back in tomorrow and hope to find better news. Bye all!!
I had to turn it way down, when they call out it drives my dog nuts.
Well, I have to say that I am tickled pink they shut the crap down. I have to say I was bothered by other people talking about our eagles like they knew them. They are our babies.
This house got SO hot today that I actually had to turn on the AC for a little while this evening. Thought I was going to melt.
Belle is trying to sleep again.
Megan got the wax!
Okay, I am really going to bed now. Don't feel quite as bad as I did earlier today. I pray for a happy nest in the morning, that is for sure!
TJ, thank you for your insight and explanation.
TJ...thank you so much. We do appreciate your comments. We are just such "caring" momsters and dadsters.
Great to see Belle sleeping. Hope she stays tucked for a long while.
(((Hugs))Sharon! Nite!
Good late evening, everyone.
I have tried to keep up and now see that Belle is quiet and protecting PJ and the eaglet-to-be. May tomorrow bring peace and quiet and tons of wushi to the nest and to our eagles. Speaking of peace, should the second eaglet join the world, maybe Peace would be an appropriate name after all the stress and upset for the parents (and for us). Just a thought -- PJ and Peace.
Many thanks to Randy for trying to help us and for his report.
Going to turn my light off soon but will leave the night light on for others coming in later. Will be in STown by early afternoon and at the Rumsey early -- 6:00pm -- for those who arrive in town early.
May our eagles rest and recover tonight.
FYI, I got another email from Randy...he doesn't think the John that posted on the OC chat was the John from NCTC...
Thank you all! I don't post here very often - but this is one of the first online cams I discovered way back when, and they've always had a a warm place in my heart. And I've always known that this is the place to come to see what's happening.
I have noticed that there is still a lot of uncertainty - and will keep my fingers and toes crossed.
Thank you all - for all you do.
Hugs,
JudyB
Peace would certainly be very appropriate.
It has been great to see all the people come on here today in support. Our eagles are loved by more people than we will ever know and I am SOOOO grateful to be a part of it! This is our 6th season together, did you all realize that?
Thank you for your kind thoughts and words, JudyB. We love you and all the other dedicated eagle watchers in this online world. ♥
Birds of a feather, flock together!!
Peace - ahhh, what I have been looking for all day!
I have put on my blog "Nest of Liberty and Belle" the last post is about the Intruder and difference between it in the nest and Liberty. You move on down to next picture. You will see a picture of Liberty and the mark on his brown tail feathers.
My cam runs up to almost 20 minutes now before needing a restart.
I like the name Peace! I think it very appropriate.
OH, I think at this point PEACE is such a perfect and beautiful name!!!
I like the name Peace and I like the name Buckles....
Good Evening Precious Eagle Pals...I have been sharing the emotion and trouble at the nest with you...think a few things at work got pushed aside in the process but I was ever so grateful to have the Live Feed there, and even, a little sound.
I have the over-600 posts to read from the prior thread...so I made a fresh pot of coffee and am sitting here with a fresh cup of coffee in my Momsters Eagle Mug !
just watched your video Paula, thanks....
and how wonderful of Randy to take the time to take and make the report of his observations.
And thanks to all who posted it, yes good news is definitely worth posting more than once.....
Think the geexe flying by just woke up Belle.
ah yes, the Geexe ☺
Glad you had some time with the grandchildren, Paula...the best salve for a sad heart
That looks like a frog in the nest no?
TJ, thanks again for your input. Know that you are right in every respect. Let calmness reign!! And pray that tomorrow IS a better day!
Well, the chat was still going on.....so I refreshed and got the message.....glad that is over!!
Jo, yes, I did post that I had sent Lori Randy's report.
the revolving globe is really filled up with hits from all across the country ♥ and outside our borders as well
I have seen that we had some very wonderful and supportive folks join in today....
Hi, Everyone!
I decided to stay home from school and do more homework at home tonight.
I'm glad I did! Thank you, Randy, and God bless you for your efforts, and for your message!
Steve, thank you so much for the new thread, and I hope you are enjoying your vacation. I also hope you are not in TOO much trouble with your family!
It is SO good to see Belle resting peacefully with her head tucked. That makes me think that Lib is up in the tree. She would NOT be able to relax that much if the intruder were up there!
I would like to vote for "Peace" as the name for the other eaglet. It just seems appropriate after today.
Don't know about all of you, but I am really worn out tonight after all the goings-on today. I am going to call it a day!
Judie, thanks for the night light. I am making sure that the porch light is on. Prayers have been said for all--eagles, egglets, and people's pets, too!
Would like to welcome those that we don't see here very often, and the newbies today. It's great to have you here!
I'm enabling the eye-scanner security and Dana's thumbprint-scanner security. Sleep well, all, and I will talk to you tomorrow! God bless, and goodnight! Love all of you! :o]
Robyn, I was think the Thing that Belle brought back is starting to look more like some type of food...actually looks kind of snake-ish at the moment
I heard those geese - why would they fly at night - oh! the moonlight. Belle is awake but I hope she soon tucks her head under her wing. If that egg is still viable, we could have another
bobble head in the morning. You just never know what to expect from this nest anymore! Love It.
Yes, Hedgie I read your comment that answered my question why before I even asked you. Tricky!
I vote for Peace if #2 hatches! Perfect!
Robyn, was that you posting on the OC chat as yourself??
Margy, hope you can speed read!!!
Thanks to all infrequent posters for chiming in today!!! There is strength in numbers in many ways!!
Yes,it was me
Robyn, no frog......it's not animal unless it's old and petrified!!
Oh, almost forgot--TJ, thank you for your posts, too! Knowledgeable and very welcome! Much appreciated!
Well, there hasn't been any attempt to eat the blob or even pay any attention to it at all that I have seen.........
Thank you thank you, thank you Randy!! We certainly appreciate all your help.
I'm so happy to read Randy's report and now can rest a little easier - until tomorrow.
Saying good night and God bless everyone. ((((HUGS))))
Oh I'll be over on the prior thread for quite some time (with another round of coffee)
though I was able to "spot-read" from work.
Want to share in prayer with all of you tonight, through the night and into the next few days for sure
Good Night to those headed for the pillows....I am off Friday so will be up for awhile and maybe catch a few of you later on
God Bless Us, Every One
and God Bless This Nest
xoxo (( hugs ♥ ))
Hi, Margy,
I'm pulling a "Margy" here to say howdy! Hope you are able to catch up on the comments somewhat! Hope you made LOTS of coffee!
The nest looks quite peaceful tonight. I'm so glad that Mr. Moonie is bright, so we can see what's happening. Sleep well, Belle, you have earned a good night's sleep!
Good night, all. I am worn out! See you in the morning! :o]
Wonder where Wanda has been throughout this dramatic day???? Think she missed it all??
Hello everyone.
I had to stop watching the cam earlier, I just couldn't stand seeing what was unfolding.
Steve, you ABSOLUTELY have every right to delete any comments from this blog that you see fit; we all support you in this, and I know we are all very grateful to you that you keep this blog up for us. We all are sorry that your vacation was interrupted.
Randy, thank you so much for going out there and checking on the eagles for us. It is much appreciated, even if we weren't able to get 100% confirmation that it was, in fact, Liberty.
TJ, we do all really know that they won't intervene, it's just that emotions do run high when there is danger to "our" eagles, and it's only human to want to fix the situation. I am a wild bird rehabilitator, which this whole group knows, and I have discussed this issue with them before. Your points are valid, and reiterate what we do know, even if we don't want it to be true :)
Paula, I know that the OC moderators emailed you to ask you if you would discuss with us if we would "allow" others to have a say. I really don't think any of us Momsters (and Dadsters!) feel that we have special privileges in naming any of the eagles. If you or anyone else wants to set up a forum to discuss that, I'm sure it's completely fine with everyone here. It may be irrelevant if the other egg doesn't hatch, of course. Honoring the last WWI vet is not a bad idea.
Sharon, I'm so sorry you ran over a squirrel, I know I would be completely traumatized by that!
I'm very glad they shut the comments down. I emailed a conversation I had with OC to the Momsters Yahoo list.
Everyone else, here's hoping that tomorrow is a better day for all of us and the eagles too.
Hedgie they were so negative and some of the things they said really upset me, such as their supposed knowedge of Belle and Lib and how they kept getting negative. I learned to be optimistic due to the changes in my life the past 5 plus years and even though things may not look good believing in hope always helps.
Wildlife is just that, we are allowed to view their world due to technology but is it really our place to intervene? Of course there are some circumstances but instances like today we can only hope things work out.
I have no clue what that is - frog- snake-food. I didn't see it brought in - is it nestovers
Might be a whip to lash out at
the intruder.... lol
Lynn, if it is food, I can see why she wouldn't be eating...the defense of the nest comes first
I saw it after she came back the first time and when I looked at the earlier pics I didn't see it but during the day it looked completely different, could be the night making it look to me like a frog. The brain is a great tool and very interesting how it can perceive things to look different due to lighting etc
Lynn, Wanda may has missed it all by her own choosing.. can't say we would blame her. I always wonder if GG is ok when she isn't here.
Hope she will come in to say Good Night.
Have I told you all recently that I Love My Live Feed! Whoo Hoo!
Pray for FISH in the morning!
I've had it for today. Heading for tub and then to hit the hay.
Thanks for being here today....for sharing all of this trouble, and, of course, our morning O'JOY!!
Hope everyone sleeps well. Prayers and Peace!
Did anyone get pinched today?????
I wore a green shirt and so I am
pinchless.
There she is - awake again!
Gonna watch the news. It is a little comforting if Randy's report is correct. I hope TJ will hear of his news.And thank you so much for the helpful information.
May be back later if I don't konk out. For all those hitting the hay, PLEASANT FEATHER GOOD DREAMS!
;>) ☺ ☺ ☺ ♥ ♥ ♥
But only for a second did she have her head up...
P.S. I saw the blob right after Belle came into nest early afternoon.....didn't really look like she brought it; looked like her talon pulled it up out of the fluff....and she shook it off, and never paid any attention to it.
Jo:
I had a brand new-old T-shirt from Goodwill with Four bright and sparkly shamrocks across the front...though I think getting pinched might have been fun ☺
Robyn
I see things funny a lot...oftentimes think the nest has looked like a "heart"
and I look for things to photograph in the wild that are "heart" things also
I am thinking that Wanda was at GG's today, because she had the soup kitchen yesterday.
GREAT to read of the Osprey return to the BWO platform, and to see the pictures, (bet someone about fell over when they saw the beautiful creature land at the platform)
AND to read that nest is now on 30-second refresh
Wanda might be trying to plow through all the prior posts....
wonder...
hope she comes over and "be's with us" here soon..
but in the meanwhile, praying that she and her family are all okay
Holey Moley, three year old upstairs is jumping up and down and making quite a racket.
Not cute or fun at this hour
I am going to shut down from here for tonight, kids should be home soon. Might pop back on when I get home, if not I will see ya'll in the morning.
BIG Hugs to all ♥♥♥
I see Belle is still sleeping soundly. LOL Guess I better get live feed before I say that. It had stopped. Ok, got it going now and yes, she is asleep.
((( Hugs))) once again for all of you. I am so glad some of you are getting together tomorrow. Hug and support each other!
I am heading to the shower and to bed soon. All our walking in the heat today wore me out. Jack and Laurel both took naps but I was glued to this.
Nite all! Prayers for all God's creatures!
Good Night Paula..
thanks for everything you do for us...safe travel wishes for you when you head back to your roost ♥
and Good Night Lolly also, don't mean to be ignoring ANYONE but am still on the first 200 posts of the old thread
Liberty normally has some brown marks on his tail, doesn't he?
Delphia if you click on my name go to "Nest of Liberty and Belle". 1st picture shows intruder and difference between it and Liberty. Then go to picture below that one. It shows Liberty with the white area on his brown feathers near the tail. Which the intruder did not have.
Thanks wvgal...I'm confused though about the "Liberty has white on brown tail"...they all have white tails. Do you mean he has brown feathers in his white tail?
And I knew it wasn't Liberty by the way Belle acted. At one point she actually lunged at the other eagle, very clearly saying she didn't want it there!
No Delphia just before his white tail feathers on the brown feathers. If you look at the picture you will see Liberty has a white area on the brown feathers.
Off I go - down the hall-
Good Night Everyone
Prayers for all
Hugs to all ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Ohhh he has a white spot on his rump in the brown feathers, ok LOL
I am so so very happy that Randy went looking for Liberty. Yes they are wild but Norfolk went looking for theirs. There was Dr. Sharpie they went looking for the chicks. There have been different biologist that have gone looking for an injured adult eagle or chick/eaglet. If found injured they call a "RESCUE". Which is what we were wanting them to do at NCTC. Thank goodness and thank you Randy for looking for Liberty.
Absolutely, wvagal. If Liberty were on the ground, injured, they wouldn't just leave him there.
I think Belle chucked egg shells n front left of her at last movement. Tucked and resting.
good evening
do not know if you remember me from last year but I followed faithfully in that bad snow storm. What a miracle we had.
It will be again
I will pray for the best [possible outcome
Bev
It is nice seeing her sleeping as she is. It has been a while since I have been watching the cam with school and all but what a time to come back.
Belle is sleeping. :)
I pray that Liberty comes in early AM and helps Belle out. Brining food and settling on the chick and other egg so it can hatch.
Well, I just finished reading all of the posts from today.
Thank you so much, Randy, for checking on the eagles for us. What an incredibly kind thing to do!
TJ, nice to see you here and thanks for your input as well!
Nice to see some new "faces" and some "irregulars" popping in today during the crisis. I hope when all has settled down, God willing, that you'll all be back regularly!
I don't even know what to think about all of this. I have so many thoughts running amok in my head at the moment.
I am glad to see Belle sleeping with her head tucked. On NBG, I learned that that is the deepest sleep, tucked in. It must mean that she is comfortable enough after today's issues to rest well. And hopefully in part due to the fact (hope) that Lib is above keeping watch.
We had the cam up at work for most of the day. It's across the small room from me, but I can see pretty well. It was difficult to work with all of the chaos going on. Both of the bosses kept coming in between appts and asking how things were going.
I have so many questions about intruders and such. So many questions about what happened today.
I just pray that Lib is OK and that really was HIM in the tree with Belle and that by tomorrow, the intruder will be gone and things will be back to normal.
Belle is up
wing stretch, and I saw O'Joy moving around! No good look at the egg though. She is looking up. She is tucking back in.
Hi again. Belle is awake, had tucked, then looking around, now tucked again.
Hi, Lynne, sorry I missed your email earlier today...I was working, too.
Hey Paula! No problem...I figured you were pretty busy.
Hi Bev, thanks for stopping in. I visited Hancock forum earlier tonight, thanks for all your posts and pictures.
oh and thank you Kittenface for the videos and Frederick Bob and Dana for posting your pictures!
hey where'd Jenny's post go? I see that the OC blog is gone now. It was there when I first turned the cam on here at home, but later there was a post from OC saying they were removing it and when I refreshed it was gone.
Lynne, they got rid of the comments below the cam. You have to post in the forums they have now, which they have new this year.
I really like the idea of the second chick being named Buckles! But Peace sounds good too, especially after today.
They have some new threads going...just checked them.
I think I'll be staying away from the forums! I do hope some of the nice people join us here though.
Just saw Belle doing housecleaning on the nest. Saw her pickup half an egg shell and cast it off to the side of the nest. Could be from earlier, or possibly????
Yes, we sure had a lot of support today from many with good knowledge, information, pictures, videos, and comfort
too bad someone who seemed to posed himself as a genuine reporter with "news from the nest" who identified himself as John on the OC, was probably trolling and fleecing us...the "real John" at NCTC is genuine and has helped out in the past on many things
glad that Randy set us straight on that!! NOT, their John, apparently.
We need to stay alert for that kind of tomfoolery ! That dude snuck a lot of negativism in on us
Jim mentioned earlier that a male eagle will only fight another male, and not a female. I had not heard that before, but it makes some sense. Have you ever heard that?
Hi Scott....earlier there was still a half of an egg shell in the nest cup with the new baby and the unhatched egg.
We arenot far from the SPLIT on this thread...be watchful for it !
Tomorrow, is RED FRIDAY, please for the Military, wear some RED in their honor ♥
Well, "tomorrow" is already HERE - it is Friday !
@Lynne2 Yea, I remember seeing that too, and figured she was just housecleaning...
Hello night owls, weather is fair, frogs are singing and belle is sleeping soundly. Paula do you think she is looking up at lib?
It has been wonderful how Hancock Forum has kept up with our nest today. Other days too. Of course I am just so thrilled how much they care. Wonderful people in that forum. ( :
I'm going to remain vigil in my prayer that Liberty comes in early AM. To help Belle out and brings food in.
Scott, sometimes they toss the shell, sometimes they eat it or part of it for the calcium content!
Good night Robyn!
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