Friday, April 03, 2009
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Wednesday Part 2
For a few weeks now we have been working with a FWS partner, My Outdoor TV, to figure out a way to get our eagle cam video out to more folks, with smooth video and sound. My Outdoor TV is a fantastic website that is filled with video programming for folks interested in a variety of outdoor activities, soon to include the NCTC Eagle Cam.
This should solve the shaky video and lack of audio caused by the tight bandwidth.
We will be changing the link as soon as testing is completed. The only difference in what you'll see, besides smooth video and audio, is that you will see the video on a My Outdoor TV site, which includes some ads and a variety of other links. It's a really cool site, and we really appreciate their interest in working with us.
More soon.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday
New thread. We are making great progress on a new site for the video feed with a great deal more bandwidth--audio and video. We may get this online this week, knock on wood.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Wednesday
New thread.
We are working with a third party partner to provide a website that would deliver our live feed with a great deal more bandwidth. John is working with them this week to see if this will work. Stand by.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday 2
Here's a great shot of the first hatchling:
We have looked at our closed circuit feed and we feel the other two eggs are still in the nest. The live feed problems are due to Comcast and the folks here are working to fix them...
We have looked at our closed circuit feed and we feel the other two eggs are still in the nest. The live feed problems are due to Comcast and the folks here are working to fix them...
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Wednesday
Hatch last night? We are going through our video as well. Thanks to Glo for the video clip.
new thread.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday PM
Here's some relevant information from the Cooperative Extension System.
New thread.Usually, 2 (1 to 3) white or mottled brownish eggs are laid after nesting behavior begins. The eggs hatch after a 35- to 45-day incubation period. Both adults hunt and secure food for the young, with the female doing most of the incubating, feeding, and brooding. Young eagles become strong enough to tear meat apart by 50 days of age. They are fully feathered and ready to leave the nest 65 to 70 days after hatching. Although the young are as large as the adult birds at this time, their parents may continue to provide them with food and protection for as long as 3 months after they leave the nest.
Not all eagle eggs hatch, and the death rate of young eagles, as in other birds of prey, is high. Young eagles are antagonistic toward each other and the stronger often kills or causes the weaker to die of starvation. Losses due to exposure, diseases, parasites, and predation occur while the young are still in the nest. Up to 75% of the young eagles die during their first year due to starvation, disease, and causes directly or indirectly associated with humans.
Monday, March 09, 2009
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Thursday
New thread.
I have been racing back and forth to DC the past few days. I had the honor to be in the audience on Tuesday at the Main Interior Building when the President spoke for the 160th Anniversary of the Department of the Interior. Had to go back down yesterday to DC as well...
I have been racing back and forth to DC the past few days. I had the honor to be in the audience on Tuesday at the Main Interior Building when the President spoke for the 160th Anniversary of the Department of the Interior. Had to go back down yesterday to DC as well...
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
Monday
We missed the snow thread.
Update: here's a picture from the Blackwater cam for those that have not seen it--the first eaglet. Picture by Megan Webber.
Update: here's a picture from the Blackwater cam for those that have not seen it--the first eaglet. Picture by Megan Webber.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Sunday
Been in a planning meeting since Friday night. Looks like the snow could miss Shepherdstown.
New thread.
New thread.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday
Fresh thread. Still mighty windy.
I was walking out just after five last night and was able to watch on the NCTC closed circuit some interaction between our eagles that was facinating. The male was on the eggs and the famale came in, talking up a storm. The male got up, flew off. The yelling continued from the female for a few minutes.
When I walked outside, I could see the male perched above the nest. My only thought is that the female was telling her mate to get to work and fond a big fish for dinner. When I left, he wasn't yet listening to her...
I was walking out just after five last night and was able to watch on the NCTC closed circuit some interaction between our eagles that was facinating. The male was on the eggs and the famale came in, talking up a storm. The male got up, flew off. The yelling continued from the female for a few minutes.
When I walked outside, I could see the male perched above the nest. My only thought is that the female was telling her mate to get to work and fond a big fish for dinner. When I left, he wasn't yet listening to her...
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday PM
Been one of those days thread.
I'm told we will have a new web address for the cam tomorrow. The guys have been working the kinks out of the system and this is part of that process. More when they send me the info.
I'm told we will have a new web address for the cam tomorrow. The guys have been working the kinks out of the system and this is part of that process. More when they send me the info.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Thursday
Another cold morning in Shepherdstown. We're waiting for the possible third egg...
Fresh thread.
Fresh thread.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Wednesday #2
For those of you who didn't hear the WV Public Radio piece on the eagle cam, here's a link.
Big thanks to our good friend Cecelia Mason for doing the story.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
First Egg Saturday
Been following the conversations on the appearance of the first egg. Glad it will be warmer tomorrow to get the snow melted in the nest.
New thread.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday PM
We've been working hard to complete the new power system for the cam. Here is a shot of the new solar panel, note the eagle in the tree behind the panel.
new thread.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday PM
Eagle in the nest right now eating a fish. Not sure what is going on with the various web addresses. I was able to access things using this url, but it is not working consistently. You can also try accessing through the FWS website, then clicking on the training link, and finally the eagle cam link on the NCTC website.
new thread.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thursday
New thread.
A common site here recently at NCTC is our two eagles perched together on a limb above the nest, at sunset.
A common site here recently at NCTC is our two eagles perched together on a limb above the nest, at sunset.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Friday, January 09, 2009
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Wednesday
Another wet day thread. John is aware of the cam issues and is working on them. One of the new batteries we bought had to be returned...
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Monday, January 05, 2009
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Saturday, January 03, 2009
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6/26 RJ fledged
607 today RJ fledged we are all excited that she finally left the nest 11 days after her sibling did which was the 15th way to go RJ she was...
