Sorry to relay that the eagle we brought to rehab died at the vet's.
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and you DID get it Lolly...
I can only jump on from time to time here at work...
Soo.....Good Morning In Advance to more Eagle Morning People as you sign on...
and see you from time to time...
xoxox ☺
Lori, I am not as good at talking to myself as you. Whoops, have to leave. Jack says it is time to remove drawers from the dressers. Golly, I hate this!
Good morning everyone. Dex and I are off to run errands in the rain. Its time for the weather to move east to west. I so want this rain to go to Texas.
Morning, all!
Thanks for the nest visit report! Did the starling steal the feather?
Megan, thanks for the stink bug chart!
Good mid-morning, everyone.
Have a lovely day.
Good morning, Judie! Will trade my day for yours!
Thanks all for wishing the rain this way. Do appreciate it! Now if all those wishes would just come true!
Carpet folks are still not here and I am still working on my second mug of coffee.
Oh Wow...
Treat yourself
sign onto Google, look at the pretty picture......
They are John James Audubon's artwork !!!!
Stunning
because......it is his birthday...
Lynn told us that
That is pretty, Margy!
Lolly, hope they get there soon and git er done!
Good morning, gang.
Not a good night for me......tossed and turned and stewed most of the night.
Troubles galore......not really, but quandaries, for sure.
Anybody have DirecTV??? Lost all local stations at MN last night. Said they were no longer available. Reset my receivers....still same. Called Carolyn when she got home at 2:30----same situation for her. She stayyed on hold on phone for 3 hrs. waiting for tech assistance...she finally gave up and went to bed. Website has all kinds of disturbing, confusing upgrade info that sounds totally assinine. MTBR....but stations did reappear at 6......
Also pondering adopting a puppy---again! Think I am going to make application......a 4 month old mini-Piebald doxie named Sissy!!! Our sissy will swoon when she sees her!
My mind is just all jumbled.....also being assailed by a very distant relative about genealogy.....cuz just hooked us up and she is emailing constantly....and I just am in a frame of mind to not be interested in it right now.
Sorry to prattle......
Oh Hedgie, I love doxies more than pandas!!!! I have four so we can't get anymore but I would love to have a puppy again. We haven't had a puppy since Ellie Mae and that has been 10 years ago. The rest were rescues and came to us full grown! Love me some doxies!!!!
They are here, moving furniture. Just embarressed to death!! Just imagine what was under our four poster king bed!! Yikes! Annie had left tons of black hair plus a hair ball or two. Grosssssss! Jack is presently trying to figure out how to vacuume under that bed from now on. We have stored our Christmas tree under the bed. No more!
Panda cams at NZ have gone berserk!! Fast forward, slow, now maybe close to normal!!
TEAM LIBERTY!!!!
Good morning everyone.
I deleted the comment. I was still sitting on the other side of the split and was commenting on how quiet it was. Wake up Red!!!
LOL Happens to the best of us, Red.
LOL Red...
Lolly, I'm sure these guys have seen worse than that!
Sissy---I'll try to send you a pic of her.
Lolly, I know exactly where you are coming from!! My Bill always laughed at me....he said that I had no idea the kinds of things they often see that are far worse than anything they see in my house!! He owns a carpet store!
Don't feel bad, Red!!! Happens to all of us at some point!
Sissy, you have email.
Mits says they were supposed to be working on panda cam.
With my first wife we always had dust bunnies so big I had named some of them. haha
She was a horrible housekeeper.
Good morning, everybody.
C(°Ù¿°)D Jim
What happened to our smiley face? The eyes are gone.
My nap time now. Get ready for a visit. lol
Hedgie-Love your prattle. We all need to do it and somehow it makes us feel better! I say definitely adopt a puppy. Nothing better than the love of our dogs!!
Lolly-nothing compares to the dog hair I have in my house! I vacuum daily and while I have been working on the cabinets I just left the hose on so I could vacuum up the hairs as I see them so they don't get in my paint job!
Cabinet update-stalled...waiting for paint to dry is a drag and I've run out of room to put anymore out. All the tabletops are taken and I don't want to do it outside because the wind is blowing.
No Osprey and no note on.site, but obviously, Ospreys have been working on the Finny nest.
C(°Ù¿°)D Jim
Both O's on the Finny-by-the-sea nest.
C(°Ù¿°)D Jim
Red went to bed about 25 minutes ago, so where are our eagles ?
Paula, yes, I watched the starling steal the feather--part of a nest lining now I spose'.
Margy, hmmmmm ramps have to be delicious, I'm going to watch for them at our Farmer's Market.
Finally saw a Lake Washington parent feeding two precious bobbleheads. Sweet !
Lynn, sounds like you really want a puppy and you won't find one more dear than that little doxie. Long ago I had a standard long hair, black and buff, female, LowRider. She was a wonderful dog. Last year Julie and I shared dog sitting duties for a gal who was in Hong Kong for a month. Winnie is a 4 yr. old red smooth hair Minnie. We didn't want to part with her when her owner returned !
Like DanaMo, I love it when people "prattle"---I do a lot of it myself after all !
I was reading the stuff on Buddy's training the other day, and it looks like he is doing very well.
C(°Ù¿°)D Jim
Winnie is a mini, that is !
Lolly, black hair and fur balls are far from the worst those fellas have seen. Having worked in the hotel industry for 20 years, I know about some really gross things that are found under beds ! What color is the carpet ? Isn't it going to feel great to have it all done. Been there, done that !
Jim, they are having to make some adjustments to Buddy's hood that they use when they dremel his beak. Apparently it was custom-made. Thank goodness they don't have to anesthetize him anymore to dremel!
Kay, had doxies growing up, and just lost my only adulthood girl doxie in Oct. at 11. She was supposed to be a mini, but apparently the breeder was NOT paying attention to what her dogs were doing!
DanaMo....you know what they says about drying paint!!!
Like watching a kettle boil!
Kay, be advised that ramps are VERY pungent---odor and taste.....people won't want to be around you or your house! JMHO!
Jim, I was reading on Buddy's training too...looks like it's going well. They even have a short video on youtube.
Lynn, I agree with Kay, go for the dog. ☺
Thanks for support, dear friends. I couldn't possibly have another bad experience, could I? Mai was the only one in 40 yrs. of being an adult.....my folks had one when I was a baby that they were sitting for a prolonged period while a friend was out of the country....that did NOT work out. No other "failures" ever until Mai. :( But I still miss her bad a--!
Lynn, I read up on ramps per Margy's advice. One comment was, "don't plan on being around anyone who hasn't also eaten them for at least three days !" It might not be real nice of me to fry em' up here since I live in a fourplex with a little lobby in common. One of the residents is a caterer who has a shop, but often bakes, cooks, scrumptious smelling stuff in his kitchen here. I told him I gain weight just on the aroma. So far he's never cooked anything icky smelling here.
Time for my walk. BBL
Yes Hedgie, maybe I should go take a nap while the paint dries.
Out working in the yard. Just came in to take a peek. It is looking good. The carpet is green. Sort of a dark sage green, rich looking. I really like it. Had light green before...it showed everything. The bedroom is blue.."washed denin". Laurel tried to get me to go with all one color. That would involve painting the bedroom and all new comforter, etc. for the bed. Not up to that and like what I have.
Okay, back outside. It is looking good and, yes, I am going to be so happy with it when it is all done. Come see me! House will look nice!☺
We want pics, Lolly!!!! Sure it will belovely!!
News flash, Norfolk eagle killed by airplane this morning at 850am. Authorites think it is the 15 yr old female of the nest. Moderated forum was shut down immediately. In the meantime, no adult has been seen. Mom was the last to feed the eaglets.
Okay, I can't take it anymore. Backing out for a little bit.
Hi, Everyone,
Sharon and Sissy, praying for your friend who lost her grandson so tragically, and for his whole family--both of you, too! It seems so WRONG when a child goes before their parents, but praying that God will get them through it and give them peace of heart.
Have a male house finch serenading me this morning. There are 3 finch nests under our front eaves again this year. I love their songs--so melodic!
Miss Emma is happy. When she woke up this morning, her tummy was SO hungry, you could hear it growling clear across the room! She had a HUGE breakfast, and is snoring a bit right now.
Which reminds me, Lynn, I hope you decide to adopt the mini doxie puppy.
She sounds like a real cutie, and I'm sure she would mend your aching heart.
Well, need to get busy. Have transcription to get done (big surprise!!! ;o]) Will check back in when able. Hope everyone has a good day!
P.S.--Lolly, I am SO jealous of your new carpet! Sounds like a really pretty color. We have found that our light beige carpet and Miss Emma's often muddy paws do NOT mix well!LOL
Oh, Lord, no, Liz.......how tragic. How much more can happen this year to break so many hearts?
Excuse me, but Darn...it's just noot right.
I can't do this anymore! I am swearing off of eagle cams for a while! I will watch my little panda cams. Too much sadness and heartache this year! Just too much!!!
Oh No I am sickened by Norfolk News. Just when your heart feels a little ighter wham!!! Right upside the heart. I have to go too. Have no clue. Sad sad, I think they are old enough that Dad can get them to fledge but I won't be watching this. I know however from past that there will be intervention at Norfolk. They will not let those eaglets die!
Reese made the identification. DAMMIT!!!!! You know this is so heartbreaking for him.
Good afternoon - All morning I was with daughter - Want to say hello to all before my feet go up!
Just a reminder that Terrific Tues TV is going to be all RERUNS... :(
Everything is good here in the valley - a bit windy most of today and sunny!
I have read all the comments and happy to find all is well.
Lolly, carpet will be beautiful - you will probably lie down on it and fall asleep!
Hedgie - I need an email pic
I hope all goes well in adoption process. I assume not the same place as Mai.. Anxious to see her.
The Norfolks eaglets are close to self feeding, dad can do this by himself, if indeed it was mom killed by the plane.
At least we know that NBG will rescue the eaglets if the worst has happened.
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/female-garden-eagle-likely-killed-norfolk-airport-strike
Well if Reese has identified her it is her. He knows his birds. Awful Just awful and yes we do know those eaglets will not be allowed to die. And Mom is not suffering but Dad sure has his talons full now :-( My head and heart are in a whirl.
Well I came in on a cheery note and will be leaving on a sadden one. Just can't win in this eagle
world this year.
Time for some reflection..........
BBL
Here's an update....if you can bear it.
Eagle and plane
Another sad, sad day. My eyes are full of tears and I just feel sick. Those of you who've posted since this news came through have expressed my feelings and I won't repeat. Thanks to Sharon for the link. I agree, if Reece says it's "almost certainly" the NBG female, it is. Fortunately this dad is one of the great ones. He's loved feeding the female as well as the chicks and many evenings there was the sweet scene of family meals. He's wanted to nurture more than she's allowed and I feel certain he'll give it his all.
I don't know if I am strong enough to take much more of this. Firs the we loose Paddy, no sign of Liberty and now with the Norfolk female eagle. It's just to much for my first time in watching eagle nest. Don't think my heart can take much more of this sadness.
More tears especially talking to mom, my heart is so heavy with all that has been happening this year. Will they remove the eaglets or will they let nature take its course? Please say they will intervene.
Mits just reminded me. I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Reese last year. I was there the day the first eaglet hatched.
I've read that Norfolk will intervene if necessary, but I think Dad will raise them, the eaglets are close to self feeding age.
Another week or so and they can feed themself if food is brought in. I hope dad can do this and they wont need to intervene but if they need to I hope they do.
My heart just weighs a thousand pounds. I am speechless. Something that has brought so much joy to so many has brought so much heartache this year. I just don't know. I say I am not going to watch anymore but in my heart of hearts, I know that can't be true. This is part of who I am, what I love. I know that we must be willing to accept nature as it comes but Lord have mercy, I just don't know.
From the discussion line at 3:05
WVEC: It has been confirmed that the female eagle from the NBG nest was killed this morning when she was struck by an airplane. DGIF officials are meeting now to decide the status of the nest at Norfolk Botanical Garden.
Wow, been quite a trying year for eagle cam watchers.
Well they intervened for Buddy and a photographer saved a drowning eaglet last year. They are NOT going to let the eaglets die while we all watch. Sorry but ya know what I am saying. Dad just may be able to pull this off and I believe he and the eaglets will be as they always are actually, monitored closely.
This so ironic as she's met with the same fate as her first mate did some years ago. She soon found a fine young replacement and I hope this male is able to do the same--and that he insists on the use of the NBG nests he's been a part of. The females choose the nesting sites, but maybe he can influence that decision. We can hope.
Just bawling here, just heartbroken.
THey reopened the Norfolk thread and there is no word yet what they are going to do regarding the eaglets, they will post when they find out.
Well I am off to the doctors. Looks like I have to drive myself. This is going to be fun.
My heart is just so heavy with grief I can not bare it. We are better to have seen the love and care these eagles show us. We all need to learn from them. RIP Dear Lady.
Damn, that NBG news is just heartbreaking. :(
Thought of Guela just now. Isn't the eagle she's been working on to be a replica of the NGG female ? I thought that's what she said. Oh, how heavy her heart will be. Oh, how heavy are the hearts of all eagle lovers on this day.
That, is, of course, the NBG---hard to concentrate with tears in the eyes.
A press release just out from DGIF contains this statement: "Biologists with the VDGIF, CCB, and the staff at NBG will continue to monitor the nest and are working to ensure the health of the eaglets."
From Norfolk discussion...
WVEC: A press release just out from DGIF contains this statement: "Biologists with the VDGIF, CCB, and the staff at NBG will continue to monitor the nest and are working to ensure the health of the eaglets
Okay, I am getting up from this computer! Can't stand it! I will be back in a bit! Have a good afternoon (as much as possible) my wonderful eagle buds!!
I am beginning to think eagle cams and Kleenex belong together. I am grateful for the most recent press release however. They will do what is best for the health of the eaglets. I had not doubt that they would and that is a source of some comfort.
On a much happier note, it looks like Po has drug some bamboo on top of the hammock supports with him!! What a little guy!!
The cam is up now and wide range view. I know in my heart that at the least disturbance those 3 little Rebels will be safely at the Wildlife Center with Buddy.
This is putting a lot on the dad at NBG... But it just may work.
Heavy hearts, tear-filled eyes, for us all. RIP, sweet Mama eagle. But we can take comfort in the fact that her young will not be abandoned. If Papa can't do the job, the biologists there will take them where they need to go, whether it's Wildlife Center of VA where Buddy is, or Blue Ridge Wildlife Center---which, BTW, has a unique flight cage. It is round so that the raptors don't have to stop flying...they should all be like that.
Yes there is comfort in knowing the nest will be closely monitored and the right decision will be made as time passes. I think they will give Dad a chance now given their age etc. He might be able to pull this off if survival of the species kicks in and he heads to fish etc. Hate to say it but I think eventually Belle knew she had to go get the fish herself. But these ones are old enough to maintain their body heat and to my knowledge there is no intruder near by that would feel threatening to Dad if he leaves to go fish. Just thinkin outloud Blog style.
Glo and the good news is the weather will only get better sure there will be rain and wind but the harshness of winter is long past now...
Yes RobynThat is more good news. We need good news.Dad has been spotted 2 trees away. Bless his heart. I wonder if he knows well how very full his tallens our and his loss of his Mate :-( Makes me cry too as I also wonder if Belle has any similar kinds of info and did when she finally left to try to get food herself.
Nature watching is usually very rewarding but things happen that we as humans find very upsetting but the eagles will continue to survive. Another mate will be found and life goes on. I'm not saying they don't mourn a loss but I think the desire to get over it and move on must be greater than ours. I hope you know what I'm trying not so good the say.
Now Duncan and I have a cake in the oven thats almost ready. Tomorrow is Mrs Red's birthday.
Don't all you English teachers put a grade on my last statement. I think I would fail the wording and spelling.. lol
Yes Red you are trying to encourage all of us that Dad will step up to the plate as survival for the young kicks in inspite of his loss. I think that is true but not sure he can feed 3 eaglets at this age and growing quickly, all by himself. I guess MTBR on that one. Even humans who lose a mate before childrearing is complete will usually kick in and care for their young. I think Dad will do what he can. And yes I also think like Mom that in the future he will find a mate and perhaps stay at this nestsite. Although I have to admit its a beautiful location but gosh its sort of dangerous for trips to the river across a runway.
Why I respect Reese
"“It’s about like losing one of your kids,” Lukei described."
He loves more than his job. That is good. It is very good indeed.
Experts confirm and plans to monitor for health of eaglets etc.
I can already see some politician trying to pass a bill that bans eagles from building nests within 5 miles of an airport. lol
Raining here.....fits my mood.
Yes, Red....I can hear it now. Two strikes in what? 3 days?
What kind of cake did you bake?
German Chocolate and now I need to stop and decorate it.
Duncan Hines helped make it. lol
My favorite baker, besides myself, Red!!! Are you serving it tonight? Or for breakfast??
Love German Chocolate cake!!
Good evening,
Just looked in to catch up before my night class comes in and I saw the sad news about the Norfolk eagle. How awful. I am relieved to know that the biologists there will see that the eaglets will be take care of.
This has not been a good year for eagles, at least not for the ones we watch.
. . . taken care of.
The cake is hidden and I will tell her its made and let her decide when to cut it. I have a feeling we will have cake for desert this evening.
I did a sloppy jog putting the icing on but what the heck, it's not a man thing. haha
Good Afternoon,
Certainly shocking news about the NBG female, my heart breaks for those who follow the nest.
It's certainly nice to know that they will at least give Dad a chance before they remove the eaglets.
And I hope Dad can find a suitable mate in the future.
nothing like jogging on your cake. haha That should have been job.
Oh I just can't believe the news out of Norfolk!
Knew what oyou meant, Red!!! And it's the thought that counts---it tastes good even if the icing is a wee bit sloppy. Tell Diane that the Momsters/Dadsters say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Feel bad for those just coming in and learning the bad news.....:(
Wonder how long they will wait before they intervene?
Yup the new is bad today. I'm just trying to keep smiling.
I really need to start proof reading before I publish
They said by Wednesday (tomorrow?) in the one article...they are afraid the eaglets will get dehydrated
Red, is it Diane's Birthday today?
Reese is on the moderated chat right now
Diane's birthday is tomorrow Paula.
39 plus 24. lol
From Reese:"Any decisions about their future will focus on their being raised in a manner that will assure that they will be able to be released into the wild "
Reese "the eaglets need to be feed daily, especially with the heat wave we are having "
Ah, the ol' 39+ ☺
I'm sure she'll appreciate that cake no matter what the icing looks like!
Reese response to a question
"[Comment From Joan M Joan M: ]
How long before human intervention is needed for the little ones? I am sure everyone there is discussing what will happen if dad does not return soon.
Tuesday April 26, 2011 5:45 Joan M
5:46
Reese:
A decision will likely be made by tomorrow
Boy, they have no qualms about snagging those eaglets from the nest...
"These chicks need about another week to be able to feed for themselves "
[Comment From Bonnie in Florida Bonnie in Florida: ]
Is it possible for the male to continue to adequately provide for them?
Tuesday April 26, 2011 5:47 Bonnie in Florida
5:47
Reese:
There are records of a singe adult successfully raising chicks of this age
Gotta head home to mow....later...
[Comment From Nancy Sherman, TX Nancy Sherman, TX: ]
Reese, any thoughts on why he has not returned to the nest?
Tuesday April 26, 2011 5:48 Nancy Sherman, TX
5:49
Reese:
This pair has been together for nine years. The male is very dependent on the female being at the nest to tend to the 3 chicks
[Comment From barbduck barbduck: ]
how quick could dad find a mate? Would the mate take over care of the eaglets?
Tuesday April 26, 2011 5:49 barbduck
5:50
Reese:
I would not expect the male to attempt to find a mate until next fall in time for the next breeding season
Rain was very short lived, but temp did drop from 86 to 81! Wind blowing.....severe t-storm watch until 9.
Margy is still at work. Don't know if she was scheduled for 10 or is working over. :(
Carolyn is pulling 13 hrs. because of some training.
Ok I'm gonna watch the local news.
Back later.
Last post for now but thought it was important. Sorry if i am blogging too much but someone might want to know who can't read the chat moderation happening now:
[Comment From Guest Guest: ]
Is there any special permission you need from the government if you deem it necessary to remove the chicks from the nest?
Tuesday April 26, 2011 6:03 Guest
6:04
Reese:
Yes and those who remove the eaglets must have all the necessary federal and state permits
Glo, you are not blogging too much. I'm sure others are grateful, as I am, that you are doing so. I've felt it wise to let one person take care of it, so we have a record and we're not all jamming up on each other. You go Girl !
Thanks Kay IM Reese has left the chat now. He was thanked several times for sharing some time in there knowing how very hard all of this has been on him as well. I have closed the chat too, but did want to hear /well see his comments.
Check out the special "aura" effect on the NBG nest right now. No doubt just a reflection of the sun type thing, but just a tad eerie and awesome at the same time.
my delete, it didn't work. Pro photographer is sharing some of the gorgeous photos he has on Mom NBG on Facebook. Sorry I tried.
New thread. Come on over.
WHOO HOO NBG Dad is at the nest
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