Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Wednesday July 5



Empty nest thread.

164 comments:

Anonymous said...

THANKS, STEVEN FOR THE NEW THREAD, HOPE YOU HAD A NICE 4TH.

wvgal_dana said...

Hi everyone oops I think only Mits is here right now. Well when you all get here GOOD MORNING..
Mits I sure hope you are feeling better. I sent you an email.
Empty nest 10:30am and no live feed. sad face
Steve thanks for new thread I'm lifting my spirits by believing your working on that "live feed".
Hope everyone had a nice 4th of July.

Mema Jo said...

Good early 'morning for me' to everyone. MITS: so thankful you are feeling better. Sorry you had to postpone your trip to OC, but I guess you missed all that traffic and that pothole on the bay bridge!
Nest looks a little wet - we had rain throughout the night here in the valley-I guess FLORALGIRL will let us know if her flower garden in Shepherdstown got a watering. I still can't completely absorb everything wvgal Vicky was able to see yesterday - Awesome.
10:37am MT NEST

Anonymous said...

Live feed is running..

Mema Jo said...

YAHOO!!! Anonymous, I think I know who you are!!! Thanks!

Mema Jo said...

I am out of here for about 4 hours...keep good notes & get the FRAPS on any nest activity... Should be happening soon...........

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU VICKY, you had quite a time when you were sick, glad you are feeling better. JO, I was watching the traffic on Sat and Sun at the bridge, what a mess.... I here live feed is up. Who is anon????

Anonymous said...

LOOKS LIKE RAIN OVER HAGERSTOWN AND MARTINSBURG RIGHT NOW....

Geula said...

good morning, others.....good afternoon eagle-nest-land!

Anonymous said...

GOOD MORNING, GEULA. MT NEST, BUT LIVE FEED IS UP, HOPE THEY COME HOME FOR LUNCH....

Geula said...

Hi! did anyone see them this morning? I mean, like I'm a mother and I worry! Were there fireworks in the area? I mean like that kinda noise would scare the feathers off any bird. lol

Geula said...

Weren't we once worried about a dog barking, way back when the eaglets were fluff balls? I seem to recall something like that...

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good morning everyone! Equipment for work messed up so I had to make a 2-hour round trip to get new. Glad to be back. Feel kind of lost today. Really grateful the live feed is up!! THANKS!

I stopped at the store on my travels this morning and found a Bic lighter with an EAGLE on it! Yeah. My sister said it was perfect for me since I am so obsessed. I said "not obsessed, just really interested!"

I will have fraps standing by for any activity.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

12:28 p.m. Nothing moving but the leaves on the trees!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

12:33 a.m. There were just a couple of dumb little birds in the nest. Couldn't tell what kind though! That might not be the safest place for them!!

Anonymous said...

SHARON, SINCE IT IS AN MT NEST, GO VISIT TAI SHAN, HE IS ACTING LIKE HIS USUAL GOOFY-SELF. WHAT A SWEETIE!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Mits, I am on it! Thanks. I love him.

Just Vicky said...

OH MY live cam is up! THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

TAI IS USING HIS MOM AS A PILLOW... HE IS TOO CUTE FOR WORDS...

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Mits, Tai Shan leaning on his mommy's back and sleeping is the cutest thing I have ever seen. I wonder if they ever need a babysitter? LOL.

wvgal_dana said...

Mits you have mail...

1:10pm empty nest leaves off to right blowing in the breeze.
I going to check out Todd's great pics again did once today but I want to see if I can see if his pic shows where the eaglets were sitting on limbs on the 4th.

glo said...

Hi all checked in at lunch. Looks pretty quiet. if the eaglets show, catch their picture whoever and whenever. I think our time is winding down with these 3 little ones

Anonymous said...

SHARON, YOU, ME AND MY SISTER WOULD BE 1ST IN LINE.

Anonymous said...

WESTVAGAL VICKY, you have mail...

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

1:31 p.m. There is a fly on the tree right below the camera. Only movement I see except leaves blowing ever so slightly!

Anonymous said...

Ok, so I am packed and headed out the door. Hope my computer is working so I can keep in touch. You never know about these computers.TTUL. SHARON there is a wrestling match going on in the panda den:):):)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

There is actually a parent in the nest eating! No eaglets have arrived yet!

Anonymous said...

I KNEW THEY WOULD START TO COME THE MINUTE I WANTED TO LEAVE, EAGLET IN THE NEST, PARENT FLEW OFF, THINK, THEY BROUGHT THEIR OWN FOOD IN.....

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Parent brought the food in and actually got to eat a little bit of it. Was in there for about 1 1/2 minutes before eaglet arrived. Eaglet looks to be getting ready to take off. Must not have been much food. Eaglet just took off - 2:06 p.m.

Geula said...

I just saw the Panda Cam.....UH OH! Tha's dangerous for me...LOL

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Geula, I would love to have Tai Shan right here in my house. He is so precious!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

JanetM, there was a parent in earlier and then an eaglet, but not much activity so far today. More will be revealed!

Anonymous said...

sigh, only the little lunch time action and they're off and soaring the skies again. LOVED the description from the 4th. Made me feel like I really was there.

Can somebody post the link to the pandas?

Hugo the stork is looking quite well these days too. He's a cutie also.

Thanks

Anonymous said...

Can anyone tell me how to view Todd's album? When I click on the green album link in Steve's thread, all's I get is an error page...

paula eagleholic said...

Might be an MT nest @ 3pm, but at least it's a live empty nest!

Thanks for getting the live feed up!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Sandy - panda cam link:

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/GiantPandas/default.cfm?cam=LP1

NillaWafer said...

Good Afternoon my Eagleholic friends..lol MT nest at 3:05 pm and even looks like the turtle shells are gone,, Hmmm perhaps Jo did climb the tree and get 1 for me..lol Well i hope to see alot of the kids in the next 2 days, then i am going to Upstate NY to visit my brother & family for the wknd.Even a visit into Canada since he lives less than an hour from there. So listen up Kids be on live cam alot for me!!! Oppps and everyone else to!!!

paula eagleholic said...

To See Todd's Pics -

http://homepage.mac.com/toddharless1/PhotoAlbum4.html

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Joni - link to Todd's album.

http://homepage.mac.com/toddharless1/PhotoAlbum4.html

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Nilla, Nilla - we have missed you!

NillaWafer said...

Heyyyy Mits glad your feeling better, and Tai has that big 1st birthday coming July9th are you going over to zoo? I was watching in the other night and he was nursing.. so cute. JanetM hope you get to feeling better also, I loved your web site and dogs, hope to visit you soon. Hugs Nilla

paula eagleholic said...

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Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

3:19 p.m. Parent just flew into nest, eaglet followed, parent out, eaglet mantling. I think it is a turtle!

belle_wv said...

Liberty is in the nest! Hi Pop!

Eaglet just joined and is mantling over the scraps of food - think it is spunkster.

Just chased pop away!

Must've loosened a wire cause cam is acting goofy now!! Ugh

NillaWafer said...

Parent in nest at 3:20 pm 1 kids in nest now mantling, Oooo cam is messing up Grrr

paula eagleholic said...

Eaglet in the nest 3"20pm

paula eagleholic said...

Looking all around. Incoming?

belle_wv said...

Hmmm eating in the 5 oclock position - sure does seem to be something tough the way he's tugging on it...

wvgal_dana said...

Usually that tough it's turtle.

Janet M. that bug is a bad one hope you get better soon.

paula eagleholic said...

Vicky WV Gal,
I am so glad you got to see the eagles at the nest yesterday...It really is exciting to see them in person!

paula eagleholic said...

Done eating, and doing a little tidying up....Belle must've been pestering the kids about keeping things picked up....and outta here!

Now an MT nest

NillaWafer said...

That has got to be Spunky eating, remember her favorite spot was over by the limb alot..3:37 took off from 12 o'clock but look like she was yackin to someone..lol

wvgal_dana said...

Hummm re-arrange time at the old home place...now viewing the outer limits. 3:38pm and a slick take off from around the 12 o'clock spot. Myabe Spunky has good bit of white still there.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Definitely a turtle. Saw Liberty bring it in and flipped it over on its back! Guess that keeps it from running away?

Eaglet (I think probably Spunkster) at 1 o'clock position, just took off. 3:37 p.m.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I frapped the incoming food, the incoming eaglet, outgoing eaglet and flying away!

wvgal_dana said...

Yes it is Paula; this was the third time we have gone there. This time my husband really enjoyed himself on the way in seen deer. Then since the eaglets are so big he could see them without using the glasses. His comment was, "boy there's feathers everywhere!" Then on the way we tired to find a back road (been to dam) was looking for another to come around so we seen more deer.
Of course like I said the BEST was the 4th of July show they put on. Each time we've gone we've seen them but nothing compared to that display.

NillaWafer said...

MT nest,, Mits Tai is in a tree i think sleeping outside i know moms sleeping inside where its cool..

wvgal_dana said...

It would be neat if somehow we could make like a book for 2006. Putting all comments and pics in there. That way when Liberty and Belle come to fix nest for next time. We can always easily have this time in like a book/album form we can go relate back too.
Oh just thinking while nest is empty.

wvgal_dana said...

Did anyone catch a couple of minutes ago a movement in the outer area around the 1 o'clock spot???

wvgal_dana said...

Someone take good notes I have to leave for awhile. I'll check out comments when I come back.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

4:35 p.m. MT nest.

Been watching the pandas for a while. They are enjoying their fruitcicles right now!

NillaWafer said...

Sharon they sure are enjoying those fruitcicles...lol Remember Tia Shan's 1st birthday is Sunday.. they are having him abirthday party. Was watching the BC eagles nest i dont like where the cam is now , to far away..lol But i saw 1 fly in and out so i guess they have fledged??

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Nilla, by the way, the only way I knew they were fruitcicles is because I remembered you saying it one day!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

5:21 p.m. I think it is Belle in the nest! Seems to be tearing away at something, I am thinking another turtle!

paula eagleholic said...

Parent in the nest, no eaglet, change that, one just flew in! 5:20 pm

paula eagleholic said...

Parent got "the eye" from the kid and left!

paula eagleholic said...

Looks like MS Inbetween

floralgirl said...

1 eaglet in the nest at 5:24.

NillaWafer said...

2 in nest parent and kid but i guess kid didnt want parent there and things looked nasty so parent flew off..lol i dont think what ever its eating they wanted to share..lol

paula eagleholic said...

She's talking to someone else flying above

paula eagleholic said...

Not eating yet, still watching over the right

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Eaglet flew in shortly thereafter. I don't know which eaglet this is in the nest but he sure was mean to Belle. Was squawking in her face and she was moving her head back away from him. Then she flew off. Survival of the fittest I guess.

paula eagleholic said...

Change that! Eating now

paula eagleholic said...

Looks like a fish

paula eagleholic said...

Changing eaglet - don't think is Ms Inbetween, really white shoulders, looks to be Spunkster....and who was worried about Spunkster getting enough to eat...he is turning into little piglet. And not sure it is a fish now....maybe I should just watch!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I am thinking it is probably another turtle!

NillaWafer said...

Whatever they are eating the rain falling is not stopping it..lol Really raingin hard here in Martinsburg and i am 20 minutes away from nest. I hope we have sound next year if you havent heard the sounds they make it is sometimes scary and very loud!!

paula eagleholic said...

Still eating!

NillaWafer said...

Still eating and eating... WOW gona be to heavy to fly..lol

Anonymous said...

I don't think it's a turtle or a fish... Looks like something with dark gray/brown fur... And looks like Spunky.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Appears to be lightning around the old sycamore tree! Spunky still eating. Those turtles are some tough work!

glo said...

Man I had a whole long response typed but didn't go through. Oh well it was jsut a make believe conversation, between a son and his mom anyhow!!! LOL

NillaWafer said...

Still eating dont know what it is but must be tuff.. No i have cable here at work and Earthlink DSL at home. Sharon its not lightening here or storming just rain and its slowed down.

paula eagleholic said...

part of dinner is white

glo said...

Pretty good view of how nicely those tail feathers have come in. he is doing great with whatever it is. Think this littlest guy is gonna be fine too...well if he learns to hunt and catch his own anyway. He certainly can hang in there to tear it apart and eat it!!!

paula eagleholic said...

Yum, Yum. Big ol long stringy piece there!

NillaWafer said...

My God i thought it was choking and we would need some CPR in the nest..lol Any volunteers?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

6:15 p.m. Looks like somebody is overhead talking to him. He keeps looking straight up. Love it when he shakes his head and his feathers stick out!

paula eagleholic said...

Ooops, got a little stuck on those sticks.

paula eagleholic said...

Aha, company! Those are my leftovers!

paula eagleholic said...

Looks like Big Boy

NillaWafer said...

2 in nest at 6:18 pm . Looking for scrapes lol dont think any left

paula eagleholic said...

Think you are right Barbara, not a turtle!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

BigBoy just flew into the nest. I think he brought his own food in or maybe not. Can't tell but it looked pretty nasty!

belle_wv said...

Wow - a great view of Big Boy flying in from the noon direction -stole whatever spunkster had, but then dropped it and they seem to be sharing the left overs?

NillaWafer said...

yeah looks like Big Boy he is so dark colored. LOL found something left over to pick at

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Kind of looked like an octopus! :) LOL!

NillaWafer said...

Belle Spunky will be lucky to left her butt out of the nest she really has been pigin out..lol

NillaWafer said...

Ooops thats lift not left... sorry got excited

paula eagleholic said...

Spunky gave up the leftovers to Big Boy, he should have, I think he was eating for darn near an hour.

paula eagleholic said...

That was a pretty good landing by Big Boy!

NillaWafer said...

If they are eating fish i am amazed they can catch them as the river is so flooded and muddy right now..

paula eagleholic said...

Gotta go, keep the comments coming!

NillaWafer said...

Doesnt Spunky look alot bigger than Big Boy thats what makes me think she is female.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I frapped the flight in!

belle_wv said...

Spunkster is getting so big, guess he's had more than one 'pig out' recently. He shows no desire to fly off. You're right, he probably knows his wings wouldn't hold up that belly!

belle_wv said...

I knew you'd capture the fly in Sharon - thanks :)

NillaWafer said...

Spunky scored a sneak atteck and took the food away to other side of nest and is eating once again..lol

belle_wv said...

They're on opposite sides of teh nest now, room for Ms Inbetween to glide in?

NillaWafer said...

6:37 Spunky flew off

belle_wv said...

Was that Spunk that flew off? Looks like nice and dark feathers on the one left.. actually not sure anyone flew too far...

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Doesn't he look so regal?

NillaWafer said...

1 setting at 11 and before Spunky flew off was very vocal it looked like.. Its really raining hard here now pouring down!!!

floralgirl said...

Yes, raining here too- a pretty steady downpour.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

That is what they are - regal eagles!

glo said...

That is one beautiful young bird!!!

NillaWafer said...

Still setting there raining to hard to take off perhaps..

NillaWafer said...

Backin up Yup poop shoot..lol Jo ya missed your fav part..LMAO

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I need a job at the National Zoo. I could do transcription for the veterinarians or something. I would just like to be near Tai Shan all the time!

glo said...

Well that is the most time i have gotten to enjoy the eaglets on live cam in over two weeks. Pretty much just sat here and enjoyed. Got a few FRAPS I think LOL

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

6:55 p.m. MT nest again! Sigh!

NillaWafer said...

MT NEST AT 7:00 PM

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I did some frapping too Glo. Definitely got the last poop shoot for Jo!

glo said...

I think Spunky looks pretty good too actually. Standing next to mom not sure if feathers were fluffed or not ,but almost looked biggert han her. Anyone else think that?

glo said...

Well got to go out and mow, while its cool this evening, will check back in in a couple of hours, nope not a big yard, just a push mower and an old woman LOL

Mema Jo said...

Thank you for getting that shot for me! I, like GLO, was just sitting here watching & enjoying reading your accurate comments about those REGAL EAGLES I love that description, Sharon. NILLA I did see that Poop Shoot! I just knew my name would be in that comment! LOL
Looks like your WV rain is headed into MD.. Won't have to water any potted flowers this evening.

NillaWafer said...

Yes Glo she looks bigger than all of them..lol I said even Big Boy.. I think we are blessed that we still have them around to watch.Guess its true theres NO place like home..lol

belle_wv said...

I agree that Spunky is looking bigger - it is getting harder to tell him from Ms. Inbetween - his coloring is 'catching up' to hers too... maybe 'he' is a she? Still think Big Boy is a boy...

NillaWafer said...

A PLACE CALLED HOME FOR SPUNKY:.. Is abig Ole' Sycamore tree.. thats where life began for me.. I hatched from a lil egg.. With parent's who love me.. I was so lucky you see for being the runt life want easy for me.. i struggled and set back while other's ate... But then i took control and now i am strong and independent.. BUT always return to home that big Ole Sycamore tree is home to me.. One day soon this i can not do.. for them its time for me to fly and in time have my own brood.. ( well it rhymed..lol)

NillaWafer said...

Hmmm i need to start checking before hitting the publish button.. Look over my mistakes..

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Nilla, send them to me in email and I will proofread them for you before you publish! :) LOL!

belle_wv said...

No - no fair - she just wants to see your beautiful work first. I didn't notice any oopsies! I read fluent typonese :)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Now Belle, how did you guess?

I am so grateful we all get along so well. I read a little of the blog from the BC eaglets the other day and they just get ugly with each other. I'd hunt you all down if you would talk to me that way! LOL. Thanks everybody. We make a wonderful team!

NillaWafer said...

LOL well anyone who knows me i can say i blame it on Redhead moments... Typoooozzz Really really raining hard here again..

NillaWafer said...

besides broods are for chicken's isn't it? lol

NillaWafer said...

I am just wondering why Jo is being so darn quiet????? Come out come out Jo stop lurking in the back ground..lol

Mema Jo said...

I really think that yesterday afternoon when everyone was out celebrating and I was the lone commentator with soooooo much nest action - well, do you think I actually had bird burn out??? Never in a Eagle's season would that happen.......LOL

NillaWafer said...

HAHAHAHAHAaahhhhhhh Oh Jo i knew you were lurking in the back ground. We all just love your commentary and yup Sharon Thank God we all play well with other's..lol

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Boy, Spidey has it happening already! Web just blowing around!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Maybe we could start a WEB LOG for him! Okay, maybe that wasn't too funny!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

What is that white thing at 5 o'clock?

NillaWafer said...

Dont know i see it also, did you see the moth flying around? lol to close for comfort ol spidy make ameal of it..lol

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Going to find something to watch on TV. I will check back in a little while!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

It looks almost like there is a blacklight shining above the nest, how the white is glowing! Okay, maybe too many psychedelics in my past.

paula eagleholic said...

Thank God I can't see all those cams from home. Wouldn't get any work done here either!

NillaWafer said...

Sharon are you watching America's talent ? LOL they had a woman on there few minutes ago who was whistlin and making bird call's her name was Sharon..lol wasnt you was it?? Ok nighty niters.. c ya'll later Thanks Janet hope your doing better.. Hey when i come ill bring my lab grandson Buddy.. he loves to ride in the jeep when it is all open.. Niters, Nilla

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Okay, so my secret is out. I do bird impersonations! NOT! I have been watching "Must Love Dogs". I love chic flicks! Going to bed now. Don't see anything in the nest right now but it is hard to see with Spidey's handiwork and the rain falling! Good night everybody!

paula eagleholic said...

Sharon,
When is the recording due out? :)

Gnite all!

wvgal_dana said...

6:30am Thursday Hi everyone up early will probably need a nap today Nest is Empty. "live feed" not working grrrrrr

wvgal_dana said...

Janet M. is Frontier a dial=up?

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Suzanne Yes I went back and read the blogs was great to hear all 3 were in and out. I have to laugh at Spunky doing his steal thing. "You steal from me I steal from you". lol
Sounds like Sharon got Jo's "poop shoot" on flaps lol

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good morning everybody!

6:56 a.m. MT nest. Hopefully we will see some action this morning.

wvgal_dana said...

7:02 still empty nest.
I know I saw Todd's pic of the "poop shoot" with an add-in of our famous Jo. lol
Todd does do beautiful work showing our eaglets and eagle parent Liberty and Belle doesn't he.
I like Nilla's poem by there in the comments too.
Hoping for "live feed" when they get into NCTC today.
I would like to be able to see what happens after the Parents stop feeding the kids. That should be the 12 of June would be 4 weeks for Spunky; they said Parents feed for 4 to 5 weeks then eaglets have to get on their own.
So I loved to have the "live feed" to see what happens after that time period is up for our eaglets.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

7:08 a.m. Somebody in the nest - MT nest no more!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

7:24 a.m. At the launching pad, just looking around. Not sure who it is but could be Spunky. Of course, it could also be BigBoy or Ms. InBetween. Who knows?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

7:25 a.m. MT nest again!

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Everyone! Would someone tell me where the photos are located? I've seen the couple from a few days ago, are there more?

wvgal_dana said...

7:49 empty nest
Just returned from checking on some other links.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

This is the web site for Todd's page. Make sure it is all together and nothing is cut off!

http://homepage.mac.com/toddharless1/
PhotoAlbum4.html

wvgal_dana said...

lol I leave and we had some action huh Sharon. Alittle anyhow. At least we know they are there. Probably sitting higher above nest on limbs.
Good morning Sharon.

glo said...

Good morning everyone. Nest looks kind of quiet so far this am. hang in there. I'm off for coffee and dog treats. That'll work!!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

LIVE FEED IS UP!!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Am I by myself again?

paula eagleholic said...

New Thread is Up!

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 ...