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:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 447 of 447Don't know, but maybe the pain in your thighs is because you have been trying to protect your knees.
yeah, I guess that could be....
wow, except for the traffic sound in the background, Decorah is really cool to listen to...so many bird sounds....Pee Wee, Morning Dove, RRBB, Geese, Blue Jay, and some I can't ID!!
OK I need to git for a bit, things to do before heading out later to help Mother Carolyn move today! I'll check back before I go...
Vet's computers are down. They will call back. So, we will see.
Lynne, I don't recall ever having pain in my thighs, but have had some in my hips.....
Truder in the nest.
QUICK VISIT...GONE
OH, LORI...he took the fish-stick and now they are both in the nest.
Leona: those pix you posted last nite about 10:15 of the Decorah eagle are AMAZING! - they took my breath away -
Morning all
TEAM LIBERTY!!!
Two in the nest.
Truder is moving sticks from 5 to 6 o'clock position...
Both looking to the right...maybe Lib lurking?
Belle and Boy-Toy, I suppose.
Truder back to moving sticks..
big stick, ok where are you gonna put it? Notice, Belle never fusses at him about his placement! Hussy!
Now, he has his head down in the nest cup...Belle just looking on.
Both looking up to the sky now..
Belle looks like she has had enough of this and is going to leave...
BOTH GONE!
Poof!
Good morning everyone. I got a tweet this morning from one of my Train buddies that eagles were going to be on MSNBC. Apparently they were talking about the Decorah hatch. I love how they zoom in on the bobblehead when the parent stands up. Not sure I would want to watch a feeding though.
Morning all...
Glad to hear of the visit this morning....LOL at the fish stick!
Susan, sorry to hear about your MIL
YAY for Decorah!
Cloudy and cool here today...good day to paint
Went down to laundry room ....now both back...Truder gone.
I don't have both gone.
Truder back...Belle stading on edge at 11o'clock.
Hey, Sharon:) They have been coming and going like street cars this morning:)
I see Belle and herky Jerky both in there.
I had an interesting find. I cannot watch most live feeds but can watch Decorah through ustream on my phone.
Ssee truder is back....stillcam looks good....can see that spot a mile away
LYNNE!!!!DON'T OVER-DO WITH YOUR KNEES. You could mess them up!
You need to take it easy for about a week. At least that is what my doctor tells me.
Truder gone to get another Fish-Stick:)
HP!
MAYBE HP...hard to tell on this still cam. Looked like it.
Slut.
Truder gone again...
:)
I did not see HP, was playing a word game, but looked like beaking, maybe?
Got a pic of that.
Poofed again.
If we really had HP, might we have an egg??
I know it is very late in the season.
Interesting developments here.
We do not usually have HP this time of year, though.
Belle and Lib have usually been busy raising little ones at this time.
I see an mt nest
Lots of activity this morning, Paula. Possible HP.
Garage is opening. Must be Will. BBL.
NEW THREAD!
That's some awewsome nest-visit reporting folks! So, four visits?
Lori:
I could visual exactly what was going on with your "directionals."
FISH STICK ! LOL OF THE DAY !!
Good One, Wanda !
Oh yes, the Still Cam...my old buddy! Me and dinosaur's old buddy!
You can get screen grabs from there really easily!
Nice that the Outdoor Channel gave us some techinical updates on their work on the live feed.
Good Morning Eagle Pals !
xoxo
WE HAVE A NEW THREAD AND THE ANSWER TO WHEATHER OR NOT THERE IS AN EAGLE EXPERT AT NCTC!!
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Good Saturday AM!
Congrats to Decorah!!
Thanks for running commentary on nest visit, Lori and Wanda!!
Wanda....that was the last time I was at I-Hop for breakfast, but did go for dinner once since then. That was a fun morning!!
Lynne, sorry your hips are sore today......strange....
DanaMo, best of luck to your daughter!!
Signgirl, sorry you have lost someone.
Akuna......Steve's update was by no means a death announcement. We feel sure that Lib is around somewhere! TEAM LIBERTY!!!!
NEW THREAD FOR SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shirley, how old is George now? Hope Luna and Flash aren't copping his food!
Sharon did you see HP?
Glo reported the Decorah hatch at 3:41 last night while we were sleeping. This is the first I've been to any other nest other than ours. I just hated to see another eaglet after Paddy, but I guess we do eventually . . .
TEAM LIBERTY!!
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