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What an awesome way for an Eagle Lover to start the day!!!
GOOD MORNING, EAGLE LOVERS,
NEW THREAD..thank you, Steven.
It will be interesting to see if they try to protect the area of the nest from snow. Kind of inconvenient time for snow flurries if they are about to lay more eggs.
"More shall be revealed..."
Jim
Morning Sandy and Suzanne
Nice reporting Suzanne read from other blog.
Today is not a therapy day in Winchester for me so I get to watch more. Hope to soon see Liberty and Belle.
Wow Mits you have really been blessed to be there when they impregnated Mei. You've had the experience of growing with Tai. Now you'll been even sooner with this baby panda cub. So excited for you. Can't wait for more stories you share with us and thank you for them they have been great.
I was typing
Good Morning Glo and Jim
I hope our eagles wait for warmer weather to lay.
OK I can't get you to the right place just by using the link provided earlier I just tried. So If you will go to Visit the
For the Love of Eagles
BLOG by clicking on my name here,
you will find 2 wonderful videos of eagle action out of Ca this week filmed by Dr Sharpe...
what an awesome way to start the day For Eagle Lovers
Ok Glo will check it out.
I've been watching the osprey nest at Conn. Teddy and Edith. Teddy has brought in a blue cloth. Hope the wind doesn't blow it out. He loves blue..this is where the blue teddy bear was last season.
http://67.86.143.68:81/view/index.shtml
of course all on one line
Glo I clicked on your name in here. Then Love for Eagles and there was 2 videos that were truly tear filled. Thank you Glo you have contributed so much in videos and other ways. They both were so beauty. A MUST SEE BLOGGERS !
WOW!!!
Thanks Glo!
Just finally made it into NE had to use the 45 for some reason. Anyhow she has snow all around her and chick was due to hatch April 4th was 35days. Poor gal sitting in all that snow. Prayers for her and eggs.
The colors at Conn. with Teddy and Eddie (Edith) are extrodary.
Great videos, Glo, Dr. Sharpe.
Any word on where and when the chicks will be replaced in the nest??
Jim
Been watching and Readomg Jim Haven't seen anything yet. Will also be another awesome experience for sure for Dr Sharpe and co-workers as well as for those of us who also get to benefit from his willingness to share what is being done in CA for those awesome eagle pairs .
Teddy and Eddie (Edith) are in the nest at the Conn. Osprey site.
HAPPY HOLY THURSDAY EVERYONE. JIM, I believe, PAULA, can answer your questions re: Channel Island nests, she is an active member of their blog.
Star is on eggs, Suzanne.
GOOD A.M. EAGLE BUDDIES----I wish to repeat SANDY'S remark!!!----WOW! WOW!----UNBELIEVABLE!!!----Both videos----THANK you GLO---I am leaving today to see "Baby Sam" & the other 4 grand kids---What a BEAUTIFUL day---GLO---enjoyed the "tooth " & the "noisy" little sounds----EASTER BLESSINGS TO ALL---Oldest grand child having her first communion tonight----LOVE YOU EAGLE BUDDIES!!!!!
Ok tc Norma God Bless and Happy Easter. Hugs those grandkids like you won't lol
NOrma, have fun with the grandkids, especially the newest!!! Hope you have a safe trip and a wonderful Easter.
Dr Sharpe will be fostering the first set of chicks on Easter Sunday. Don't know what time. The rest will be sometime next week.
NORMA, have a safe fun trip:). PAULA, thanks for the info.
Paula, do they ever "foster" the chicks back to the original nest, and would it be called "fostering" if they did?
I just read Dr. Sharpe's report in that blog, and I guess Seal Rock will be getting a West End chick if Seal Rock's eggs don't hatch... Did I understand that right?
Jim
Anyone have any luck w/ Barton's Cove? 128k is not working and 45K only gets a blue screen.
Had some luck earlier, Paula, it was snowing. No luck now.
Jim,
They do try to put the chicks back into the original nest. If the Seal rocks eggs both hatch, then WE will be getting all 3 chicks back. It they don't then one will go to Seal rocks. I think they have a good chance of going back into their original nests this year, because the San Francisco zoo chicks are too old to put on the nests this year, they seemed to hatch earlier than last year.
I think the term "fostering" is used because the chicks were not hatched in their nest.
Our nest is "pink and green" for Easter. Now it went back to normal. lol
NE BACK ONLINE..
And that quick it is down again...at least, we know they are trying.
Mits she has snow in the nest at NE doesn't she?
Up again, she just did an egg waddle
Finally got NE up on the 45k....little bit of snow in the nest....doesn't look like it is snowing now.
That is how I got NE on this am Paula the 45.
I guess NE runs thru Denver also.:)
Well fiddle sticks! Getting ready to go be kindergarten mom... I'll check back when I can.
BW chicks look like a pile of dirt:) BW osprey looks comfortable in the nest.
Gotta run out awhile bbl
Looks like NE is on and off today
Cape Coral juvies are branching.
Critters at my feeder today - cardinals, cowbirds, sparrows, blue jays, titmouse, chickadees, mourning doves and a squirrel!!
Maine is having a blue day also, but I never worry about these cams that I watch, because I know the people are working hard to restore them as quickly as possible.And most often report on there progress.
A fun time in Bluefield WVA. How you doing my fine feathered-fur friend???
Lesson learned No matter how exciting it is when you discover something miraculous you are eager to share, finish reading the whole page, there is probably lots more valuable information to be found .
So many eagles, so much awe and wonder...oh to have time to see it all...not in this lifetime, but I love a challenge so I shall certainly continue to try LOL.
SHARON, WHAT IS YOUR TEMP TODAY???
Yea, Mits, I can't get Maine up either....35 days for the first egg is April 10.
Well, Dr Sharpe certainly knows how to share. He is really great at posting those videos! So glad we had the camera fundraiser for IWS!!
Feeding time at VA
Mits, it is 30° in Bluefield, been spitting snow. I hate it. I am so ready for spring to be here and stay here.
They are calling for a foot of snow in Maine - no news on the cam,yet.
I am in awe of Dr Sharpe's and Stefanie's' dedication to the eagles and so glad they share their important work...they should get some kind a reward for they really do EDUCATE US!
And since everyone here has enjoyed those videos so much, it would be really nice to send IWS a little donation for their wonderful efforts. Just visit
www.iws.org
and click on Support IWS.
From the Website -
Your tax-deductible contribution to the Institute for Wildlife Studies will help us continue our wildlife conservation efforts. Choose to make a secure contribution on-line using PayPal (you do not need to have a PayPal account) or use a convenient mail-in form (PDF or Word).
As a "Thank You" for your support, you may choose a gift (t-shirt, hat, video, or notecards) for specified contribution levels. You may make multiple contributions at one time to receive multiple gifts.
Afternoon All, Our college campus took a hard hit Tuesday night with straight line winds. Lots of damage. No classes yesterday or today. Iffy for tomorrow. Internet and Electricty and phone lines have been out, just off and on today so I took a chance to get a message of to you (in case anyone besides Sharon, Mits, Jo, and Glo had missed me.) Terrible to be without electricty or phones, isn't it. Hope this post while electricity is back on. If anything has happened in the last two days that I can't live without knowing please email me and I get it later. Trees still on our garage and part of our lawn at home. Just not enough time to get everything cleaned up yet. Lots of folks lost everything here in KY when the tornados touched down about 70 miles from here. Those folks need prayers. Thanks donna
Good Afternoon to all of you!
I have been through the emails, the cams and the blogs! Took me awhile this am to get it all done.
Safe Trip Norma and I know you'll be having a blessed easter with family
Watched the photobucket egg hatching video - I think now we have seen it all. I pray the eagles accept their newborns with open wings!
Mauley Thank the Lord your safe but will pray for those that lost everything. I also do not like being without electricity-hope yours is back up soon.
Oh, Donna/Mauley, that is terrible news. Are you and family alright? Let me know if there is anything we can do....I always miss you when you are not hear, you are our resident chaplain, with beautiful inspirational prayers and you are the one in need now. Prayers for you and your family and colleagues.
Good to hear from you mauley So sorry to hear of the storms and the devastation. Glad to know you are ok thouhg. You and htose you know who need help in recovery are in my prayers. Not sure that you will actually be seeing this post, but I am glad you were able to get to the bLOG to let us know of your experiences the last couple of days.
NEW APRIL 5TH UPDATE ON THE PANDA PAGE:)
Just put an MT Nest photo on Momsters hoping that now Belle & Liberty will visit.
MITS With 2 inseminations on Mei Xiang, couldn't she have twins?
I think Panda twins are fairly common.
NE finally came up - just missed a parent switch, both were in the nest (the snow is about gone), and the second one was wiggling down on the eggs...so can't tell you what is going on there, but my guess is no chicks yet the way the eagle was trying to get down on the eggs.
Paula My browser is Mozilla
Firefox... That is probably why I don't get the 4 little windows.
Jo, out of 10 possible strips yesterday, they implanted the 6 best looking ones high up, so the little sperm buggers would not have far to swim, don't know how many they implanted early this a.m. I would hope for only 1 panda, but anything is possible MTBR. When there are 2, they usually take one away because Mom can only handled one better.
Thanks for the IWS info, Paula, I've ordered one of their sweatshirts:).
Wow, already got a reply of thanks from Dr. Sharpe:):):) Do you think if I went out there he would let me take he and his crew to lunch????
good morning all,Sorry to hear about the storms in Ky. My prayers are with you. Its hard to rebuild and repair. I've been there. Got a kick out of the bird house story. I'm a bird house hotel faliure.I have done the painting,hanging and feeding. 12 houses, pretty as can be and there they sit. All they do is visit, eat, bathe, and twiterpate and find housing elsewhere. I'm crushed. The houses are now conversation pieces in my back yard for 5 years now. I got close only once when a family of squirles took refuge in a large one during a storm, then moved when the sun came out. I must have other talents some where.Oh well...
Heidi, maybe you should lower the prices, birds might not be able to afford the rent, but I bet they are pretty.
Hi Heidigirl/AnneMarie! Bet you don't have snow flurries like we did this am! Wondering if you have any days off over Easter and hoping that you do. BTW How is Heidi?
Mitts, I dont want to be a slum land lord but I just might take your advice. :)
Hi Jo, yes Easter is a big deal in my family. I raised 4 children by myself (RN) and 101 foster children. They arent all around but enough are to make it a roudy bunch. Saturday is a picnic at the lake. Sacramento has allot of water. I came up here from Southern California to go to college and never went back. Sunday is church and a nice dinner. My dining room looks like the Easter Bunny crashed. Big Easter hunt Sat.
Holy Cow Heidi!!! Your are THE WOMAN!!!!!!!
Jo my Heidi is a sweetheart. She was a puppy of my late husband. They breathed the same air. When he died unexpectantly she would cry for hours. It almost killed me. I would sit and hold her. She would run out side and run round his truck and cry. It was pitiful.(sp), I cant spell either. She is over it now and just a comfort and someone to greet me at the front door after a long day. She also makes me walk at night instead of crashing in front of the TV or computer. It helps both of our weight.
Another new member for the Momsters' Group. We are at 91 members!
AnneMarie- Sounds as though Heidi helped you to get through your grieving for the loss of your husband. I am certain she holds a very special place in your life.
Your East egg hunt sounds spectacular
Have a Blessed Holiday.
lol
You know I meant to say
EASTER EGG HUNT......
Just heard from our friend across the pond, Chrissy. She said to give you all her love. The time difference makes it hard for her to blog with us. She said we would hear from her soon.
I need to leave for a few hours...
I will return
We still have an MT nest.........
I hope Liberty & Belle are not
out HIDING THEIR EGGS.
BBL
Glad that you heard from her , Sharon.
I think they went to Bermuda for the Easter weekend, Sunny:).
NE down again, nothing on Maine, SC back up...it is zoomed even a tad closer....
I think you have got that right, Sunny!
Hi again Heidi (Anne) yes like you said it took you a year. I hope other lurkers/people that read but don't write. Will see you chatting and say "hay she did it so can I".
Sounds like your birdhouses are beautiful. I had this one certain one that never was claimed. Finally one year I moved it and bingo. Couldn't believe my eyes one morning. Smiling here when a head pocked out.
By the way Chrissy thanks for the card for Easter. Here's a Easter Hug from across the ponds to all you UK Gals ((((hugging))) you back. You all know that your missed terribly in here. Can't wait for you to come in.
I remember when I first got on here, I was scared to death to post. Lurking is okay. We are entertaining and informing a lot of people that way. Maybe one day they will join us but until then, keep lurking!!!
Dana I hate to admit it but I was a lurker for Months after I first found the cam. I remember Glo and Sharon being on the blog. I just got my nerve up and said I have to talk about these wonderful eagles to someone else - so then I found all my Eagle Buddies!
AnneMarie (Heidi) did just what I did and now she is a very good buddie!!
Well, I know of some readers who, will not come on the blog, because there is not enough time in their busy lives to read and blog, so they choose to read just to keep up on things, and I know some former bloggers who are just readers now, and that is fine also. What ever floats your boat. I'm thinking most readers are adults and if they feel like coming on they will and they are always welcome, don't think they need constant reminders. JMVHO.
I was hoping, like I told Jim, that our cam pic was frozen and that
Belle and Liberty have been at the nest all day long!!
Tai-Shan is inside playing with his enrichment toys.
Hi, I've got to leave shortly to pick up my car...new windshield and some repair work on the front of the car owing to a careless gravel truck dropping parts of its load on the freeway ahead of me.
But I wanted to say that it's not necessarily a bad sign that the pair hasn't been in the nest much today. Seems to me the various pairs we've watched always take a break right before laying eggs...also they might have been breeding again in the last couple of days. Don't give up on them yet.
Birdhouses: You should probably do a little research (maybe on-line)...some bird species require "this" and some require "that." The opening size is important and the direction the opening faces (relative to the prevailing wind direction) is important.
Some birdhouses have an opening on each side for different species...one faces into the wind and one faces away from the wind. [the direction of the wind determines how much lift their wings get, same as airplanes].
Anyway, you could probably find out how to position it and attract something, even if it's only sparrows or starlings.
Good luck...just do a google on "birdhouses" and see what you get.
Jim
Thanks Jim, Ill do that. It will be fun..
Let us know how it goes Heidigirl
Jim - you and HeidiGirl are both from CA
Yes Jim I was raised in Riverside a short drive down the freeway.
Must leave - at least close down for now. Dinner with family coming. Have to clear the table! Hubby is making spaghetti for all. BBL
thanks Mitts. I will create birdhouse subdivision. I understand there is money in building in California.:)
Got a little white out going on the cam, there.
Heidi I love that "subdivison for birdhousees" lol
Well Jo you aren't the only one that was a lurker. I was too. I was too afraid to join the group that was here. They already seem to know each other through comments or meeting. I felt like an outsider so I just read comments.
Then one day I took a chance.
Over in Shepherdstown for a few hours today near nest. Never saw either eagle, drove by nest, no sign of them up in the tree today. Hope they show up at the nest soon. Snow squalls again here, windy and cold.
Paula, I need help. I went to the sight fore the Institute and cant find a link for Pay Pal. Do I go to pay pal its self and sent my controbution to the web sight? If I do how will they know what I want.? Sorry, this isnt EBay.I'm a little dence.
Sorry about the spelling. I am doing too many things at once. Is it Friday Yet?
Don't worry, we knew what you meant. Gotta go feed the birds one last time before dark, so cold outside tonight.
ALERT ALERT CHANNEL 9 NEWS WASHINGTON ABOUT MEI AT NATIONAL ZOO PANDA
Heidi -
Under the Support IWS section, there are 3 choices -
Contribute and Receive a Gift
Shop our Cafepress Store
Become a Member
The first option, Contribute and receive a gift - you get a sweatshirt, tshirt, hat, dvd or notecards for your donation. You select the item right there on the page, go thru paypal, etc.
The second Option, shop our cafepress store, takes you to cafepress website where you can buy some other items with the eaglet picture fromt the eaglet that hatched last year.
The third option, become a member, is purely a donation. They have different levels listed, and you do the donation right there on that page, also.
EAGLE ALERT OUR NEST!!!!!!
BOTH EAGLES!!!!!!
ONE EAGLE
someone brought a stick!!
NU has been eating but I haven't seen an egg or a chick yet.
Finally an eagle to look at in our nest
Oh, thanks Paula!
Standing at about noon, looking our the back of the nest.
Now working in the middle of the nest.
Now standing in about the middle of the nest, looking to the right.
Rats! Gone!!!
But that's OK, got to see our eagles today!!
YUp, Dana, I was looking for Mits on the news. Not sure if that was footage from yesterday or today.
OK, I am going upstairs to warm up some leftovers for dinner....hope they will be back again yet tonight....
Paula, I'm assuming was footage from today, since there were no news people there last night.
WEAGLE ALERT AGAIN!!!!!!!!
ALERT...OUR NEST
Eagle in the nest...
ROFLMBO, PAULA, THERE'S AN EAGLE THERE ALSO:):):).
BOTH
BOTH AGAIN
BOTH!!!!!!!!!!
Digging in the nest bowl
I don't see the weagle:)
one of these days, I 'm going up to that cam and give it a swift kick in the lens, then I will replace it.
eagle looked right at the cam
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Working on the egg cup, both still there.
That's Paulas' new word for both eagles, Megan...we, together, both...weagles.
looks a little breezy
Megan,
that was 1/2 of the WV pair, LOL.
Belle in the middle, Lib far
ok, that's Momster slang.
Foot of snow in Maine, power out all over.
I don't see any of those
weagles. What do they really look like?
Belle is working on the branches on the right...
I see the weagles,
I like it...weagles it is...
Poor MAINE....
Glad dinner is just leftovers, if it were on the stove, the house would be burning down now....and the phone can just ring....
boy they are really just hanging out tonight.
Whew, they are still moving, the weagles that is.
So nice to see them:):):).
back to work!!
Man they are dancing around.
They are all over that nest, now.
Oh, I hope this is last minute arrangements for a special arrival:)
little spat over where to put the stick
beaking!!
a little kissy face:).
LOL....
Wonder if she told him that an Easter Egg was coming!
How cool!!
Looke like EP to me.
Lib is gone...
where'd Lib go????
Maybe Belle will stay - I Hope!
Spoke to soon!
Wow, what a nice long visit....have enough pics to make a little movie.... :):)
Ok, now I am going to go finish warming up my dinner!! I really don't think they'll be back again...but... :)
Jo, pictures coming....
Paula, make your movie - should be great - but please put some on Momsters. You are such a great picture taker!I have some and others should have been taking pics - I know Mits did and Megan & Sandy may have. I hope Dana was watching and got some for the album.
Fantastic, I sure wish at least Belle would have stayed. I tried to take pictures but I am on a work computer and I got all sorts of flashes and warnings. So I will wait until I get home for another time.I will log off at 5:00 my time and leave the watching to you while I fight rush hour traffic. Goodie for me.
OK Sandy! Glad you're getting to see alot of these weagles!
Sunny, we need to figure out some type of eagle alarm to use for you.
Parent is actually in the nest with BW chicks tonight.
PAULA, Greys' is a repeat tonight and ER comes back next week with new episodes....
Mits Mei should be back on channel 9 washington news on tv at 11pm tonight.
I saw it on Channel 4, Dana, and on Channel 9's website:). was probably filmed at this a.m.'s procedure or they filmed it yesterday and gave copies to the news stations today, because no media was there yesterday, it was nice and quiet. Ben Cardin, MD's Senator was there yesterday, but could not stay for the procedure. They were some FONZ donors there yesterday too, must have gotten a special call from the head honchos of the zoo to come in and watch. I was just lucky, because I don't usually work on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
myfoxdc.com has good footage of the panda news on their website.
off to watch CSI..BBL.
Momster Album for this evening's visit is ready for viewing.
Thanks everyone.
Well, I am finally back home. Took Andrew to the doc today for a follow-up of his ER visit. He is feeling much better. She just ordered more blood work.
I am so grateful our weagles were in the nest this evening. I was getting a little worried!!!! :):):)
Good news concerning Andrew's health. Yep, they were back but decided not to stay the night!
Glad Andrew is doing better, make sure he takes all the meds for time required.
The Weagles Were Wonderful:).
BIG NEWS - We received in the mail today that Andrew has been awarded the Promise Scholarship. I am so grateful!!! It pays tuition and fees for 4 years of college.
Maine cam is up - Infrared - hard to tell but I think it is the white feathered head of the eagle I see in the nest.
I'll say that is the
BIGGEST BESTEST NEWS EVER
Congrats Andrew and Andrew's Mom
It is almost 10:00 ... day has gone fast especially with evening excitement at the nest...
Are you finished cleaning, Sunny?
I will start tomorrow...
OH, Sharon, congratulations to Andrew!! That is some well deserved wonderful news:)
Hurray, Sharon. Congratulations to Andrew and good for WV giving an opportunity to a homestate student. Will he be going to WVU? You folks deserve some good news.
No, Sandy, not WVU. He has decided to go to Concord University closer to home. I am really grateful. They have a wonderful music program there.
I just got wax!! YEAH ME!! :):):)
BOOYAH FOR ANDREW, FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS FOR YOUR FOLKS!!!!! THAT IS SOOOOOO AWESOME, I'M DOING THE DANCE OF JOY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.....CONGRATS TO YOU SHARON, BET YOUR DADDY IS SMILING UP IN HEAVEN!!!
I have no doubt my Daddy is smiling up in heaven. He played such a huge part in Andrew being who he is today.
Well, the both of you should be very proud, and Andrew should be proud of himself also, he did all the work, to achieve this great accomplishment.
Howdy, all. Finally got video done from this evening's visit. Computer was giving me fits. Could only work on the video...anyhow it's uploading to youtube now, will post on the blog when it's done....
Congrats to Andrew on his scholarship! Great work. College is expensive!!!
Someone want to explain to me with the weather up in Maine, that, they have their cam, both 15-second and the live-stream working??? It's nice to see people work soooo hard in what they truly believe in and give it 110%. I truly appreciate that quality in people, it reminds me of my hubby, his work ethic is wonderful.
I read your news Sharon and got chills for you and Andrew. I am thrilled for both of you. The Love of Music and more young to keep it flourishing in our culture..YES Its all good.
Why I think I can see you both grinning from ear to ear
Happy Easter, Sunny:).
Jo, I can't tell if that is an eagle in Maine nest are not, but looks like snow, but winds seem calm.
Enjoy your Easter company, Sunny.
I bet NORMA is holding a little one!
Paula If you have the pic from tonight for 7:34pm - beaking. No one got that one for the album.
Mits - I really don't know if it's the eagles head I see in Maine nest
or not. I am concerned for their eggs. I sure hope they hatch ok.
I am going to call it a night of a very beautiful day
Good Night To All
Pleasant dreams and peaceful sleep
Saying prayers of thanks for all of you in my life
Good Morning Suzanne
It is GOOD FRIDAY
GOOD NIGHT
Good Morning everyone. Wishing you a reflective Good Friday. Hoping your Easter weekend is filled with both Hope and Promise.
"GOOD FRIDAY" MORNING EVERYONE
Maine's nest has snow and CO nest is rainy and fog.
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