Saturday, June 24, 2006

Saturday June 24

New thread.

132 comments:

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

9:11 a.m. Good morning everyone. There was lots of activity earlier this morning but all is quiet now.

paula eagleholic said...

9:20 am Good morning all, pretty cloudy and foggy around here today, lots of showers in the forecast for today. Hope our eaglets can find someplace to stay dry!

Sorry I missed the action earlier, but glad to hear there was some! Thanks for the commentary!

wvgal_dana said...

9:24 Thanks Steve for the new threads.
alot of action this morning earlier on the other page...go in and read to catch up.
Again Good Morning Sharon, on this new page.

paula eagleholic said...

Live feed is up, and the still cam is working, it's a great day!

Thanks for the new thread, Steven!

wvgal_dana said...

Good morning Paula in Eagleland

paula eagleholic said...

Mornin WV Gal!

paula eagleholic said...

Cam news:
Harrrisburg falcon ledge empty
Washington state - 3 osprey looking good
NU eagles looking pretty soggy!

2 parents in the nest!

paula eagleholic said...

One brought fish, now baby just flew in, he knew this time to "STEP AWAY FROM THE FISH", lest he get knocked out of the nest, then parent took off!

paula eagleholic said...

1 eaglet in the nest, looks to be Ms Inbetween...or Big Boy....or Spunky....

Really hard to tell them apart when only one is in the nest!

paula eagleholic said...

Was checking around for a couple of minutes before starting to eat, think he wanted to make sure it was all his!

Now eating!

wvgal_dana said...

Glad someone else is here to comment been jumping back and forth to get "still" pics and comment.
Paula who do you think is in nest now 9:53? Starting to pick at that fish I see.

paula eagleholic said...

eating cautiously, looking around alot

wvgal_dana said...

Eats alittle then looks around like one of the other eaglets is out there and might come in to take it away.

paula eagleholic said...

I think it might be Big Boy

paula eagleholic said...

Seems like an eaglet is perched nearby, keeps looking to the right

paula eagleholic said...

Now eating pretty good, threat must be gone

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paula eagleholic said...

They are going to have to adapt, get used to more people, to be able to stay near the water, even if there are people there

wvgal_dana said...
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paula eagleholic said...

Still eating

paula eagleholic said...

I dunno, might be Spunky...

wvgal_dana said...

Paula while watching him (I believe) eat the thought just hit me.."If all the building keeps up. Where will our Eagles and Eaglets hunt? Also where will they be able to build their nest? If trees is cut down for building things? This could happen in generations to come my daughters children or her grandchildens time. Eagles fighting for nesting places."
They too need the rain to keep the river levels up for fish to move and breed.

wvgal_dana said...

Wow I can't believe I got to eat that "whole" fish...and no one bother me.

paula eagleholic said...

Had a visitor for a moment, then other eaglet took off, guess he realized the fish was gone!

wvgal_dana said...

10:19 I got company ha ha I at the whole thing. Nothing for you to steal... ha ha ha

paula eagleholic said...

Or just about gone, and there wasn't any chance of gettin any

wvgal_dana said...

10:20 "Ok I'm out of here if you didn't save me any or if there is nothing to steal."

Geula said...

OY! every few minutes my cable connections goes bye bye...it happens a lot on Saturday, when the server does all kinds of repairs...

paula eagleholic said...

Yup, it's Spunkster!

paula eagleholic said...

Do you see the turtle shell in there anymore?

wvgal_dana said...

Yep Paula it is.
Sure is him that "eat the whole thing"..he still has the baby feathers around just above his feet. I always try to watch for those to tell. Although sometimes I don't get a chance to see the feathers there.

paula eagleholic said...

To me, he has a lighter beak, plus the little white shoulder feathers, and more white on his sides behind the legs

paula eagleholic said...

He's just hanging at the launch pad now

wvgal_dana said...

10:34 Spunky took off from launch pad.

wvgal_dana said...

Well he fooled us ha ha on us he didn't take off. He went over by the tree truck and hide in that special spot.

paula eagleholic said...

yup, still hangin'

paula eagleholic said...

Moved to the 12 oclock position now

paula eagleholic said...

And we're outta here!

Back to the empty nest....

paula eagleholic said...

Ok, back to work for now!

wvgal_dana said...

Well hope someone else is here to comment on nest. I have to go be back later. Take good notes.

paula eagleholic said...

11:48 am, still an empty nest

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

11:55 a.m. Still an empty nest. Don't have to take the long road trip today, just a short one. Will be out most of the afternoon. Jo, where are you? Baby yet?

paula eagleholic said...

Hi Sharon, have a good short trip!

Mema Jo said...

Baby Girl is here!
Sophia Kathryn 7lb 7oz
We are all sooooooooooHappy
Melissa was in the hospital room for less then 45 minutes! She's a natural & she is doing so very well. And so is the proud Dad! This little girl has 2 brothers-she'll give them a run for the money, I bet! The boys love the other little gals in our family & should be very good big brothers.

Mema Jo said...

Thanks for the instructions from Sharon to wvagal Vicky! Now you know who I am!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I already knew you were Mema Jo! Congratulations. Okay, I was wrong. I said a boy. There was a 50% chance I would be right though. What time was Sophia born? I am glad you learned to change your name on here!

Paula, I have opted not to even take the short trip. Going to stay around town today and do nothing. I worked really hard this morning and don't want to go anywhere! Thank God for options in life!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Oh yeah, 12:23 a.m. Nest is still empty.

paula eagleholic said...

Congrats! to Jo, on new grandbaby!

paula eagleholic said...

Good for you Sharon...now I hope you're not working~!

paula eagleholic said...

I know, you said you weren't....

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Going to Wal*Mart. Be back in a little while. Paula, keep good notes but might be quiet in the nest for a little while. Lots of activity this morning. Keep an eye out in the background. They were busy out there this morning!

Geula said...

Congrats, Gramma Jo!

Anonymous said...

JO----I am so VERY HAPPY for you all----I hoped it would be a girl----she will have everyone "eating out of her hand" from Day 1----I think girls are easy--I have 3----I bet she will be another little "Spunky"----CONGRATULATIONS-----MUCH LOVE TO BIG BROTHERS---

paula eagleholic said...

Nest note - 1 pm - Still empty!

Anonymous said...

wvagal-vicky----Oh I am ready to fight that BATTLE---destroying all our wooded areas---polluting our streams----(ALL IN NAME OF PROGRESS)---now they are wanting to sell parts of a national forests------Our co. (Hampshire) is becoming one big housing development-----

Mema Jo said...

Looks like (as I rewind live feed) that one came back to the nest - Resting in the middle of the nest - I can't guess who it is... Only stayed for awhile - just taking a break - At fight from Launching pad it does look like BigBoy. 1:13pm now an empty nest.

paula eagleholic said...

Someone is back with a fish!

Mema Jo said...

1:20pm Adult in nest with 1 eaglet mantling ofer the fish of the day. Looks like he isn't too hungry or is more concerned who is going to fly in and try to steal the food.

paula eagleholic said...

I didn't get to see the adult, looked up and eaglet was mantling fish

paula eagleholic said...

Now eating fish!

paula eagleholic said...

Sounds like the turtles got the message! (Scoot, or you will be eagle lunch!)

paula eagleholic said...

I don't see your shell in the nest, Jo

Anonymous said...

Could that be Spunky??? That means she/he can hunt & get food---??? EXCITING---

paula eagleholic said...

Looks like it could be Spunky again, but I think the adult brought in the food, according to Jo

Mema Jo said...

There was an adult who brought in the food...The shell wva Vicky wants me to get is still there inbetween the 2 sticks at 5:00 nest position. All the others look to be gone - at the bottom of the tree....... LOL

paula eagleholic said...

food fight

paula eagleholic said...

I thought that was leaves there, Jo

Mema Jo said...

Is someone coming in? Don't see any flying in the background like Sharon did...That would be cool...Yep! Food Fight! Can't see who has it now.. I think... Come on move over - Yep! New one in nest got the fish!

paula eagleholic said...

Intruder stole the lunch,

paula eagleholic said...

Think it is the Ms that stole the fish

Mema Jo said...

Wish I could correctly guess who the 2 are in the nest.... I best take a pic on the still cam... That fish is large enough for 2........

paula eagleholic said...

Jo, but you could tell there was something around by the intense watching

Mema Jo said...

Yep! I think that it is MsInbetween who stole the fish...... That very well could be BigBoy - he isn't very agressive - That's why I think that Spunky & MsInbetween are females...

paula eagleholic said...

1 eating, 1 laying down watching

Mema Jo said...

Yes, Paula. The more you watch, the more you can read them like a book.
Do you think that it is Spunky lying in wait rather then BigBoy? I can only be certain when all 3 are there.

Mema Jo said...

Paula - I am having a very hard time keeping my eyes on the birds!!!
Thinking about going out & buying something PINK.

paula eagleholic said...

Might be looking for a steal, or maybe a bite?

paula eagleholic said...

Don't blame ya there Jo! Is she at FMH?

paula eagleholic said...

Awww, go shopping! We'll take notes! Not raining now!

paula eagleholic said...

Now they are just about side by side, facing the tree trunk and slightly under, might have got a couple of scraps, Ms Inbetween still eating, other one walking back away now, then over on other side, at launch pad....

eyeing Ms I's fish, moving closer...trying to get some scraps

paula eagleholic said...

Jo, you may be right, that might be Big Boy...as they are side by side, definitely darker and smaller....

paula eagleholic said...

Big boy now picking at scraps from this morning, then back over to launch pad, eyeing Ms I's fish again

Anonymous said...

JO----go shopping---remember you must buy something for the brothers----that's how that works--
ENJOY---

Mema Jo said...

1:48pm OK! You've had that fish long enough - My turn to steal it... reaching under his sibling - Time to Share... reaching - nothing yet...Don't give up.... I think it is BigBoy - get in there & get it boy... Nope! backing off..but still watching for a chance... going to center of nest..maybe attacking from other side..here he comes in behind ..This is so funny.. coming up along side..looking out over nest..sneak tactic..Whole things going to be gone before too long..best make a move ole' boy..This is frustrating for me as well as for BigBoy....MsInbetween still chomping away.......... This is too long..

Mema Jo said...

Thanks eaglemoms... Baby & Mom up at Washington County-Hagerstown. You two really do take good notes.. I can now relax. BigBoy is never going to get along in life if he just doesn't Do It!

Mema Jo said...

Norma: You're so right! Brothers get gifts also. Their parents have all kinds of Thomas' trains waiting for their boys.
DO IT NOW! I think he got some.

Mema Jo said...

FINALLY BIGBOY GOT A STEAL

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks for the notes, Jo...glad Big boy stole some back, there was enough...was a big fish!

paula eagleholic said...

No rain yet today, cloudy tho.

paula eagleholic said...

Sun is peeking out here and there...

paula eagleholic said...

Jo, I saw your shell, it's at 9 oclock

paula eagleholic said...

They are both eating something that Big Boy drug over from around that area

paula eagleholic said...

2:10, one gone, then two gone, back to empty nest

Mema Jo said...

Hey, Paula... That is my shell.. The other one I spoke of isn't there...
Thanx for the good coverage of the take offs. MT NEST as Geula would say...

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I am back from Wal*Mart. You all posted 40-some posts while I was gone. Very good. Jo, that play-by-play was awesome. I felt like I was there. I will send you a copy of the Fraps I took of the angels in the outfield. It was really cool seeing them away from the nest.

Mema Jo said...

Welcome back, Sharon. When we get nest activity now - it really gets awesome! These feedings are something else. When the adult did come-stayed right on the edge of the nest near the cam... Pretty smart bird!
I am awaiting a call from the hospital to tell me to come on up & hold that new little girl. Will keep you posted if I leave....

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Mema, you've got mail!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

We miss you Glo!! Hope you are having a mahvelous time!!

Jo's turtle shells are probably laying at the bottom of the tree embedded in a lot of poop shoot material!! YUCK!

paula eagleholic said...

3pm - Nest report - empty!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

3:11 p.m. Report - nest is still MT, except of course for sticks and carcasses.

Do you guys remember way back when when the nest was grassy and soft looking. Now it looks like it has a dirt floor! Amazing how things change but when you watch it every day you never notice it.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I am hooked now on watching the periphery since I saw them flying around out there this morning.

Am I by myself?

Mema Jo said...

I took time away to watch the movies...WOW....they are something else! I really enjoyed them..Sharon, you are really getting some good ones! I hope they get placed on GLO's Momster site when she gets back - everyone needs to see your handy work!

What the heck are you hooked on watching now? Where are they? What are they? educate me..........

Mema Jo said...

I was looking at the nest this morning and I wouldn't want to sleep there...Really a mess... Maybe they won't clean it up till next season before the new hatch comes.

Angie where are you?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I either see a butterfly close to the nest or the eaglets flying near the nest. Nope, small bird in the nest. 3 f them. Not a good place to be guys.

Mema Jo said...

I was looking over the poll - More votes need to be cast - Almost have one with enough % to be the winner....Liberty & Belle..........

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Just around the edges of the nest - out in the trees where they hang out sometimes.

Dictionary.com -
Periphery - The outermost part or region within a precise boundary.

Mema Jo said...

Gotcha! Thanx

paula eagleholic said...

Sharon,
That is one of the neat things about the cam, that you can outside the nest also. I've seen one fly around and then land in the nest...it's a pretty neat sight.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I was the first one to vote! We have 51 members and only 35 have voted. GET OUT AND VOTE. Your vote counts!!

I think the miracle of the survival of all three eaglets should be broadcast nationally - Good 4th of July stoy. However,, I would not recommend broadcasting where to view them. We could just give them pictures we have taken. Don't want them crashing our server! LOL. Who do we need to talk to about that?

I have a baby house finch right outside my window just raising cane! They are so precious! I love baby birds! Could anybody have guessed that?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Paula, you've got mail.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I just use $100 words sometimes to impress all my friends in blogland! LOL.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Since watching the periphery is making me go blind, I think I am going to go take a nap, after I go to the loo! TTFN!

Mema Jo said...

TTFN to you to...since I don't know what it stands for...I am really not with it today..Just waiting for that phone call to say, "come on up-Mema & see this new baby girl" Sophia Kathryn is her name - but I may have already told you all that.. 9:42am was the birthing time.. about 45 minutes after Momma & Poppa entered the hospital room - She had MidWife Donna with her....... My gal is a natural!

Mema Jo said...

I will be leaving home around 4:45pm to attend Church service - then out to eat with family until 7:00pm or so. Hopefully I will also be taking a trip to hospital after dinner.
Paula you're the commentator until Sharon finishes her nap - if you are available. Others should be joining soon to help out. Lol MemaJo

paula eagleholic said...

Jo,
FYI(for your information) TTFN = Ta Ta For Now!

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks for the mail Sharon!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Your welcome Paula. Thanks for giving Jo the info on TTFN!

It is raining really hard in Bluefield. I hear a rufous-sided towhee out here tweeting! I had 2 towhee babies on my roof today. Love it! Now I have a very wet Daddy Towhee on my roof just eating and chirping away. It looks like rain is heading to the NCTC nest in little bit.

I have to go out for a little while. Somebody keep good notes. Would love to see an eaglet before I leave!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Oh, I almost forgot - 4:53 p.m. MT Nest!

paula eagleholic said...

5:02pm MT nest!

Outta here for a little while....

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I wish we had a zoom on here. What is that black thing laying at about between 4 and 5 o'clock towards the center of the nest?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I guess we are outtahere! Maybe we are getting a little diversion in our life. Did you hear that Steve?

belle_wv said...

Hi all,

Back from hiking along the AT. Saw some beautiful birds soaring at Black Rock, but they weren't our eagles/eaglets.

Congratulations Jo! So happy to know all went so smoothly and a baby sister for the big brothers to hug and love - WONDERFUL!!! You'll have to post some pictures of the 'oldest big and new big brothers' as well as one of the little princess when you can.

belle_wv said...

Oh yeah forgot to report... empty AKA MT nest for now

Hope everyone has had a good day. Rains are holding off again. We need all the rain we can get.... come on nice gentle soaking showers... might have our eagle family spending more time 'indoors', too (at/around the nest)

Anonymous said...

Congrats, MEMA JO on Baby Sophia, beautiful name, glad everyone is doing well. No babies in the nest....

Anonymous said...

Hi Everyone! Just got back from kayaking, and dinner in Frederick. We kayaked at Point of Rocks, and talked to another couple who said they saw a Bald Eagle! Naturally, we had gone the other way, and only saw a few herons. I still want to take a bike ride near Shepherdstown. Maybe tomorrow! We haven't had any rain yet in H-town.

Anonymous said...

2 in the nest fighting over leftovers....7:10p.m.

Anonymous said...

Looking around like they are waiting for more food or more company. Looks like a take-off and there he/she goes, one left in the nest at 7:22p.m. I'm off to eat some dinner, myself.

Anonymous said...

JanetM, yes, I think it's a turtle shell. I was at NCTC last night, and got a pretty good look and the TV they have set up inside. THere's also a turtle shell at about 1:00.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I am back. See 1 in the nest. Thanks for the reports guys. I am going to be working so I will be on and off (probably more on than off). The one in the nest is looking up at something. Must be a sibling nearby!

Anonymous said...

NEW THREAD IS UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

movin said...

Evening, folks,
I am looking at what I believe to be Mr. Spunky checking out the surroundings from the take off area...he does look a lot bigger now, I mistook him for the Big Gal for a minute.

Anyway, I hope you are having a fun weekend, and I want to tell you there is a new "thread."

Jim

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

7:53 p.m. Poop shoot at 11 o'clock. Jo, I knew you needed to know this. Not sure who it is in the nest right now though. And now they are gone. Looks like it might be starting to rain but not sure.

11 12 24 pm solo scout

1159 1204 12:15 we leave at 12:21 12:21we return w stick left at 1221 in the original Nest one arrives well12 23 gone from the original ...