April 1, 2011
This morning we confirmed a sighting of two adult eagles in a tree located near the nest tree. While we do not know the current whereabouts of the original male resident eagle, he was seen on March 21st and was not injured. We have not seen the male resident since.
The new eagle, we now believe to most likely be a male, has been making trips to the nest on a daily basis. This indicates to us that the resident male eagle has either moved on or is not willing to come within a certain radius of the nest because of the new bird.
The resident female is still occupying her territory and is keeping quite close to the nest site.
It is very difficult to determine whether an adult eagle as male or female; typically the female is larger (we initially assumed the new adult eagle was a female because of its large size). Without capturing the new adult to examine it- which would pose a potential risk to eagle - it has been difficult to confirm whether it is male or female. One method we’re exploring is listening to the eagles’ calls: some females have a much lower pitch relative to males.
We will continue to provide information as the situations changes. Meanwhile, we encourage those of you who are interested to learn more about eagle biology. (For example, this Cornell University Web page is a good resource: http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/506/articles/introduction.)
We have a fascinating piece of eagle biology playing out at NCTC. We are glad that you are able to experience this along with us.
Fresh thread.
447 comments:
1 – 200 of 447 Newer› Newest»Thank you, Steve for the fresh thread and for the update on the NCTC eagle activity. Have a nice weekend.
Good report...wonder who it was from? Do we have and eagle expert at NCTC? Glad we are going to get reports as they become available!
JUDIE! So nice to see you...how's the ankle and how is Darth?
Oh, Oh, sorry...thanks, Judie for the call over♥
Running late...outta here!
Thank you Steve, for the report, and the new thread.
Hope you have a nice week-end...☺
WANDA!! Guess what I got today??
TWO NEW KNEES!!!! WOO HOO!
Dr says my patellas are luxated (the knee caps...they are not where they are supposed to be!), right on more than the left. Arthritis too. One day I will need at least on new knee (replaced).
Wow, 2 threads in one day!!!
Carolyn (Jewels) says it is snowing at her place---15 miles SW of me.........say it isn't so!
Thanks for call over!
Hi Judie♥ Lynne2♥ and Wanda♥
and Good Afternoon ALL Eagle Pals... !
...and Hedgie ♥
no snow here...loved the way the sun kept coming and going in all afternoon, nice to be in a classroom with windows !
Going backwards to catch up..
bbsoon ?
Lynnie....keepie in mind that knees may hurt worse for a day or so after the zylocaine wears off. But glad he went ahead and injected them! It will really help! And hope that replacement is FAR off in the future....you're much too young.
This is a bittersweet story playing out for sure.
Make that three Friday Threads !
thanks to NCTC Rob... hope you can zap the cam problems !
I've been watching the Decorah cam. No hatching yet. Hope everyone has a nice weekend.
Reed
I like that you wear RED every Friday ☺
Here's my avatar for all the bird lovers out there.
I don't know where or how I thought I saw three Friday threads....
oh, senior eyes !
Just forget that post and don't remind me I said it ☺
Red - you got a downy woodpecker to eat out of your hand!!! I am so jealous. i can almost get our local chickadees (and the deer!) to do it, but that's as close as i can get. We have a bunch up here too - hairy, downy, red-bellied, pileated (and last year had the whole pilly family including the juvies at our suet feeder), but no hand-feeders!
LynnEllen, yes the Dr warned me. But in my mind the knees feel better already!! LOL!
EAGLE
Just discovered that Sharon !!
Truder in the nest
Or at least somebody pretending to be an eagle.
It's Truder and looking upward
Ugh - the choppy feed makes it so hard to watch and decipher. Definitely Truder - can see the spot on his head ... sort of!
did he bring greenery in?
There - The "X" marks the Truder
There's a secret to my hand feeding. Here's how. My son bought me a cardboard cutout from Birds and Blooms called "Bill Bird In Hand" Some assembly required. It a life-like mannequin type thing and you can put a shirt and cap on it and sit it in a lawn chair. Put bird feed in its hand and sit it near a bird feeder. Each day move it a little closer to the feeder and after a few days the birds get used to it and I kept bird feed in the hand and on the cap. Then just take the shirt and cap off and put them on and sit there with you hand full of bird feed and walla! I had birds in my hand withing 10 minutes. Just put the camera in the other hand a took photos. You can Google "Bill, bird in hand". They are overpriced but worth it.
I see you up there!
Red - that is way cool. Will definitely have to check it out!
so now all those with choppy feed know what I go through when things are working well !! LOL - NOT !
RED - were you napping ??
bird is in the nest
rattly sound reminds me of the feeder at PIX Pa.....the marbles in the can
Sharon, I'm still detecting that note of bitterness in your posts....
Truder just standing there at the 5:30 o'clock spot
I think
at 5:43 we might get that blue screen !
facing the tree trunk
and looking out to the left
Post from Sue Mansfield this morning: We wake this morning to a couple inches of fresh snow and an empty den. Lily and family bedded elsewhere last night. A search with the PTZ camera found nothing. Some have heard cub cries and Hope bawling, so they are still in the vicinity. Is this it? Is this the final exit? Time will tell. -- SM
??????MTBR.....
Well
at least Truder knows a beautiful lady Eagle and a nice nest when he sees one :(
Still cam very fuzzy but you can see Truder on it also
wow the sunlight at the nest -
nice
Hey, finally a visit on my watch. Too bad the cam is such low quality. But some cam is better than no cam. lol
right on time, blue screen
cam back up
Truder moving sticks
in the same spot
but facing 3 o'clock
Cam people here could learn from Decorah people. What a cam they have.
Truder should learn to bring fish to the nest
then he would have company
awww, maybe no more den fun with the bears. Well, it'll sure be interesting to see how they do now! Hopefully less drama than last year!
Hey, Red, loved your Red Friday comment....completely forgot to mention that!!!! Ha--you are red everyday!!!
Hi, Margy! Hope your test went well today. Did you get out early??
Forgive my spelling on Lynne's knee comment: Xylocaine!
Why does cam sound make it sound like a cat purring???? Weird!
X or Z, it's wearing off already.....
Margy, only 2 new threads for today. Of course lots of posts today on TH. thread!
Still cam looking a wee bit better
finished up at 4:20 Lynn
Truder usually moves around in the nest more
he is looking all around - 360's
been hearing that rattly sound for several days
reminds me of a conveyor belt
Wanda check out your email from Paula concerning the reports.
RED I keep checking Decorah! Love the cam - real close up
Judie - Thanks for the call over my friend.
I am waiting for my PIZZA ..
Lynne, I was just getting ready to tell you that it would be soon. :(
Red, that is really cool about the cutout! I have a life-sized Dale Earnhardt cut-out from a store display.....but don't want to get it ruined!!!!
welcome to my Dinosaur world...
the choppy live feed :(
Lynne, I'm right there with Sharon on those feelings......and with Red on his assessment. Can't help the way we feel.
JO
It is so unusual not to see the Sycamore Palace when you post...
but that is a great avatar..
your cat
hear little birds maybe bluebirds at the nest
He is sitting there like he owns the place. Excuse me?
wondering how that big stick got laid across the middle of the nest
wind?
Thanks Steve for the information. That is all good to know and I look forward to checking out the site you posted.
Rudy in the nest! Where's Belle? Dang. The nest seems to have seen more action today than in the past few days. That spot is pretty distinct on his head.
hate to say it but this is like watching grass grow
wouldn't really bother me if Truder would fly out right now
though he might think Belle is going to be bringing dinner
or would that be supper
he's been there since 5:29
and he is staying right around the 5:30 o'clock spot
They just had Decorah eagle cam on WDBJ7 Roanoke news.
See the Truder....heading home and going to pack for the beach...will check in before I go...leaving tonight.
Would certainly appreciate it if someone could update todays nest update....first update is on the other thread, all you have to do is copy and paste it and add the info from noonish visit and this evenings info.
Also, if someone could do the same for tomorrow and Sunday. I will only be checking in periodically via my phone.
And Momsters, check your email. Thanks!
And I just brought up the cam and the commercial was about --- WAX STRIPS!!! LOL!!
WOW I see someone said he's been there since 5:29. Wonder what he is waiting for, I guess Belle.
OK Paula !!
will do the best we can
Happy Trails and Safe Travels !!
I will post a review after the nest is empty on this visit
that's one long sleek slender bird
He sure don't look so big there in the nest alone.
Cam problems may be distorting him
okay blue screeen at 6:20
Woof !!
long one this time too.
Truder on still cam
backed up to 9:00 o'clock and facing to the right
I'm getting Nest Neck !
Sure hope cam isn't going to stay blue for the weekend...........wouldn't that be the pits?
Dang...blue screen!~
actually
maybe we need a break, Lynn...
what's there to see...if not Liberty !
Truder back down towards 6:00 o'clock on nest
If it stays blue I might have to make another road trip!
Shar----what kind of WAX ad was it????
well that's not very nice...
Belle by herself with a big fish, that would be nice
and Liberty to share it with her would be really nice !
my blue is still blue
Don't blame the TV station for running Decorah info....what a wonderful cam they have!
Wax strips, so funny!
May not be anyone there now. Does anyone know if they work after hours and/or weekends?
You can watch Still cam
right now
not much of a good view
Truder is over near the tree trunk at 4:30 o'clock spot
Poof, Truder is gone now
TRuder is GONE
Echo Echo
I'm gone for a few also
ttfn xo
a 61 min visit
I'm gone too. Diane is on her way home. Friday night is our night to eat dinner out somewhere. I'm hungry for Chinese.
Grayscale..........not looking good!
Speaking of grayscale......Loretta, needing yellow to make gray sounds crazy!!!
Thanks Steve and hi everyone.,
Hope you're feeling better today Sissy.
Lynn, I think you got everyone, even me! Don't you dare leave!!
You welcomed me over 2 years ago and I'd be lost without you. Love ya! Love & hugs to you all!
Well, trout season begins tomorrow in PA and today the guys have been getting their gear ready. Geez... and they complain I have too much "stuff."
Also, had income tax done yesterday. We can afford to support us for another year.
I'm hoping the "boys" soon find their own residence.
I'm jealous! Wish I could move in with my mother and she would take care of me - and vook! She was an excellent cook and a better baker.
See the cam is going cattywampus but did see them both in this afternoon and the homewrecker in recently. Having to refresh every 15.31 min. and hope I get a look at a nest.
Must check mail and wait for Jeopardy and Who Do You Think You Are.
Hopefully, I'll bbl
Now just a blank screen.... darn
Lynne, and any others with knee issues, hope the knees are still holding you upright. I know the feeling. With this weather mine let my know they're carrying too much weight.
... later
Evening all. I see Trudy visited the nest again. I have no cam.
Enjoy your evening out, Red.
Sad news over in email about ME nest
from Bev.
Okay who is that on the nest
I think Truder, high in the center of the nest bowl
yep, looks like Turd Bird.
Decorah just rolled those 3 beautiful eggs but right now that's what they
are.
live feed is back up
nice sun on the nest
Hi Diann.....trout season! WOO HOOO! We can't do it this year, but hopefully next spring :(
OK Lynn, Sharon....I hate to state the obvious, but our BEllE could be ignoring Truder. Lib was around for a while after Paddy died, but did she sit in the tree with him? NOOOOOO. Do we ever see her trying to rebuff Truder, save for the first couple of days? NOOOOOOOO. Seems to me that SHE broke the vows.....just sayin'. Poor Lib's heart was probably broken. He should just leave that wanton Belle and find someone who won't be so easily won over by some fly by night punk with brown feathers on his head. LOL!
Definitely T., Liz....
I almost feel sorry for Turd Bird, sitting there all alone.....
I havd a 7 o'clock phone call date with my sister...so please someone take some notes per Paula's request
have had total four nest visits today, so far
Stil Cam looking, fairly decent
Did you all know about the Maine nest drama? Bev says that the female is missing and the male is under attack. Here's a video of yesterday's invasion:
Maine
Pretty violent.
Cam is back up and so is DTBT.
What the heck is going on here?? A 61 minute visit and then T returns again?!! Just siting tall and looking around.
T flew off
Wowser
seemed like straight up
and maybe into the tree
Truder
Oh, so sorry about Maine...heard about something a couple of days ago, but thought it had calmed down.
Turdy left
Cam view is tall and narrow and choppy
Oops didn't know there was a new one always a day late and a dollar short Boys he stayed such a long time huh
Lynn Got results on tests done Monday. MIL stage 3. Chemotherapy starts Monday. My heart is aching. Sniff
The mid-day nest visit:
was from 12:31 until 1:09
both Belle and Truder
they sat in the nest and did not do too much but looked up a lot
repeat that, a lot
seemed distracted by something overhead
that is from posts on the old thread
evening nest visit on this thread also the last one
Just Truder both times
5:29 - 6:31 pm
and 6:39 - 6:56 pm
The show might not be over yet
but I'll be on the telephone for awhile
ttfn
Susan,
am sorry to read of your mother-in-law's test results
You know, she has our prayers
also you and Grey
xoxo
Thanks for nestcap Margy
I'm just sick. First seen n bloodwork week before last. Not enough time to process
Just saw the Maine video. That was scary.
Hedgie, I watched the ME video nest ot eh attack, very violent. Where's mom, how long has she been missing? Whats the cam url?
oh Susan, your MIL has stage 3 what??? (((((HUGS))))) for you and Grey and you know we are here for you!
Diann, sorry I "got"cha'! Guess what? You're stuck with me!
Good that your guys will be heading out.....you'll have the house all to yourself tomorrow!!! WooHoo! Enjoy your alone time!
Yep, I'm waiting for Jeoaprdy and WDYTYA, too! And, of course, have my 10pm date with Tom!
WVsUSAn Is she located near to you and Grey...?
that video was violent. I had asked bev to email me the link but I didn't post it here....I hope we never see anything like that happen at our nest.
Our Still Cam look great
Thank you Rob
GO TO DECORAH!!!!!!!!!!!
Lynne.....Shar and I aren't blaming Lib or Belle......it's all the turds fault!!!!!He must have had some appeal, but can't figure out what......maybe he told her that Lib had abandoned her and the children.......????
OH DANG IT ALL.....mom sat back down but WOOOOOOO HOOOO they had the extreme close up of the chickie pecking it's way out!!!!!!
The Decorah site just zoomed when the Mom was rolling the eggs and I not only saw the hole in the egg, but I saw the little beak come out!! Amazing camera work!! That is a first for me!
Thanks girls. Will need lots of support and we appreciate
She should have KNOWN better. I hope She never shoulda taken the word of a stranger and I don't care how appealing Truder seems to HER.....she had a MATE!!
Darn, I missed that at Decorah, I've been watching it closely for days.
PA Lynn....so glad you got to see it!!!! So amazing! Wish I had been calm enough to get a picture!
Hey Lynne2 - I'm reading from when I lost my internet connection earlier this afternoon and just read about your knees!! Yikes, girl! What do you do in the mean time? How soon would you have this done. Aren't you too young for a knee replacement?
I bet he told you to STOP RUNNING!
Multiple myeloma and she lives very close thank goodness.
ME nest (dark there now)
ME Forum WOW
Forum - Look at dates
HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Yes the Dr said the running is not a good idea, or stairs, or walking on uneven ground. But he admitted that that was sort of an unreasonable expectaion. Hopefully I am a LONG way from ANY major surgery, but it will deteriorate over time. I will be committed to weight loss, and I can get the injections every couple of months as needed.
Susan, I'm glad you live close to her.
Oh, wv sUSAn, sorry to hear that. Prayers continue. Did they say anything about prognosis?
wow saw the baby's beak again at Decorah! Let's hope there won't be any problems there!
Paula, I think that Bev said the female has been absent for two days.
Just added a screen capture from the Decarah Eagles egg turn. I seen pips and got one egg in the capture.
Decorah Eagles
Lynn. Six months w no treatment. With? Will know more when treatments start and her body responds. 90 percent invasion in bones now.
Bird on nest
Well, hello there Truder.
At least I think it is Truder.
Kind of hard to tell.
Greetings, everyone.
Well, now we are seeing someone's computer screen.
That was interesting.
Two in nest.
There's Belle.
wow three visit in one day I walk away and come back to another surprise I like the still cam better I hope they fix the other soon
so sorry to here about your mom VWsUSAn I will keep her in my prayers
gone
odd how the still camera is ahead of the live cam
Yeah, still image is better right now.
Keep Notes - time and what is happening
I just came back on...
7:41 Truder in nest
7:44 both in nest
7:46 Belle Poof
7:46 Truder alone in nest
7:48 Intruder Poof
There was some kind of food - unknown who brought it in. Had a tail on it I
think
Prayers for your mother, sUSAn
JudyE I think it was actually 4th visit of the day......
I think the night light has come on.
I just found the still cam link on the home page when I was reading what Steve said Thanks Steve for the update And what is going on in Maine No neck can't take all the reading
Oops I meant to say My neck not No neck Caught it in my email
Jo, I am slow. I just realized that you have changed your avatar, and that you are the one with the spooning kitties that were being discussed. I have been doing spotty reading.
Good grief! I wondered why I was the only one posting on the blog. Had no idea there was a new thread!
But, I got on and saw the eagles in a herky jerky manner/
WV sUSAn - I'll definitely keep your mother-in-law in my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear that.♥♥
Sure hope the parents stay with that eaglet at least at night at CRC. It looks so lonely there all by itself! It's getting dark there.
Lynne2 - So what do you do in the mean time?
What type of shot did they give you or will they give you?
Lolly don't feel bad I did the same thing couldn't figure it out
Lolly,
Should we go back and read your comments!! Thought we all left! LOL! Sounds like something I would do!
Aren't those spooning kitties adorable?? My kitty tries to do that with my dog, but he doesnt' trust her!! LOL
Shirley, I'm about to put our
Sycamore Palace back on - I couldn't
find my last comment when I was looking
at the avatars......
MAINE - another nest invasion.
Female not there for 2 days.. Male
also being attacked.. I think they
have 2 eggs. We were really wishing them well since the last couple years they didn't have any hatches......
Go to the W O W Forum - Blue link
in my remarks.
TV at 9 and 10
CSI:NY and BLUE BLOODS
Thanks so much to ALL. I don't usually "waller" in it but right now, there's more room outside than inside. You are very much appreciated.
Ok. MN was a terrible site.
CRC has me baffled. Tks for responses.
And I think another nest w dad only for 2 days. How many eggs?
For anyone watching and listening at Decorah......what is the eagle doing when it starts that shakey sqealing while on the nest and looking up? Do you know the calls enough to tell me what type of call that was?
I do hear another eagle in the distance as well.
The verbal communication is fascinating as well.
Jo. Thanks for the nestcaps. Lots of competition in MN!!!! Good to see ya on here.
I know I can't interpret eagle calls, PA-Lynn.
I don't like that car going back and forth at the Decorah nest.
Changing of the guards at the Decorah nest.
Thank you Susan - I am heading off but will return during commercials or to say good night.
Enjoy each other!
BBL
Margy.... Nest report in bold for Paula
Leona,
It sounds like a motorcycle to me!
PA LYNN....in my knees, I got injections of a cortisone/xylacaine combo. The xylacaine numbs and wears off...is WORN OFF now! And WOW they hurt now! But the steriod will kick in a couple of days.
I am leaving now
I am really testing the tree
That's a car, Leona.....with a louder muffler!!
Reminds me of my son when he was in high school!! We could hear him coming down the street!! He loved altering his car and doing all those sorts of things to it!
Happy Friday, Shirley!! Hope you don't have as much grading to do this weekend!!
Going to watch some tv, Jo?
Enjoy!! ♥♥
WV_sUSAn - you and Grey and MIL have my prayers, sounds like a rocky road, but prayer will help!
One car was stopped on the road. Then went up a bit, then backup and stopped. Another car had to go around it in the road.
Can't stay on long, have an early appointment tomorrow morning and still doing laundry tonight.
Love you all, keep the night lights lit please...
think I better hit the shower, put some ice on the old knees. My right knee got badly sprained in 7th grade and it was all wrapped up. I remember when my Grampap saw me he said "wow, you look like Seabiscuit!" I sure miss my grandparents....
I'll check back later gators!
Hey Iris!! Have missed you!! Glad you're back! I've been praying for you and your family this week.
I saw the Hummingbirds being feed awhile ago. First time for me.
Rest, Lynne!
Leona,
Aren't they amazing? Makes me gag sometimes watching that Mama Hummingbird stick her long beak down into what looks like the bellies of those babies. Those babies of Phoebie's are bustin' out of the nest!!
I'm trying Pa Lynn, but I have THINGS to do!!! LOL!
Leona, so glad you got to see the hummbabies getting fed. Pretty cool huh?
Yes Indeedy Jo
Saw That! Your BOLD nest report...
Will be working on a post to bring together all the FIVE nest visits from today...
think we will be on the other side of the SPLIT by the time I complete it...
Good Evening, More Eagle Pals
Yay for Decorah, how great, new life on the planet today ☺
LOL Jo -
I also commented about missing the Sycamore Palace...makes it easy to find you ☺
Margy, are you off this weekend??
I was up early this morning and am ready to go to sleep.
Figured out that I have to be careful. When I sent a message to one of the assistant principals this morning, I somehow pasted my good night message from on here into the middle of it.
Thank goodness I noticed it! I had a heck of a time getting it out.
Man oh Man
I think Toll Free Caller really wants a date with me tonight...
can't tell you how many times the phone has rung tonight, with HIM calling
of course I am not answering !
ADVANCE WARNING
SPLIT is coming in less than five posts !
Egg roll at Decorah
PA-Lynn I was wondering how she didn't hurt them sticking it that far into their beaks.
Sort of Lynne - possibly, have one short part of a midnight shift but am fragile for getting called in
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