Kent Mom sitting on babies---still some gross left-overs from last evening in nest. Hawk babies grooming themselves and Mom is watching to see if they are doing it right. Blackwater Osprey still stuck in nest.
I think I have over-stayed my welcome. I need some breakfast and have to take my Mom to physical therapy. You all have a great dy and I will see you later.
GOOD A.M. EAGLE BUDDIES---HELLO COSTUME LADY & CONGRATS for being NO. 1 today---SUZANNE--SHARON--CAROLINA & MOVIN' JIM, ETC.---Cloudy & 56° this a.m. in WV---CHECKED BARN OWLS---All accounted for this a.m.--ho!--Read Mom doesn't leave them alone & I saw her doing her wing spreads & lifting up feet--exercising this a.m.---LITTLE BEAUTIES!
HI GLO---Good Morning to you too!--Enjoyed watching your videos on the FEED BLITZ---GREAT!--WATCHED last year's nest---It still bring me GREAT JOY to see SPUNKY & SIBLINGS AGAIN!----Thank you----
Good Morning, Eagleland! And falcon, hawk, owl, osprey, hummers, bluebirds...... It's just easier to say Eagleland.
This is my busy time of month at work, so I pop in when I can, and I appreciate all the notes you leave. My heart stopped when I went to BW this morning and the first thing I saw was that they had lost an eaglet this morning! Whew! Glad I finished reading the sentence, and he's been found.
MORNIN' SUNNY---Glad I haven't gotten to BW EAGLES yet!!! ho!---Read about the BW OSPREYS---Latest egg laying they have had was in May---SOOO---LETS GET MOVIN' KIDS!!
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE Excellent job, Suzanne, Costume Lady, and Carolinabeachmom on the reporting this a.m. I'm all caught up on the action and can go to e-mails now. Costume, don't ever feel like you are talking to yourself, the lurkers love to read the comments and be caught up. It really helps, if you can't get to the other cams or it alerts us to something going on at others....great job ladies....HELLO TOM AT CALI
The OHIO FALCONS could hatch today---but site reminds us that this is SCOUT'S first clutch---& it could be that some of her eggs may not hatch---Her mate is ORVILLE!!---SHE HAS THOSE BEAUTIFUL FALCON EYES!!
Almost put my machine into a "Froze up" this morning by accidentally trying to open all the animal cams at once.
Have an exciting day with all the new nestlings on Beakspeak.com now...too many for me in the mornings, for sure. Going to have to tell them to put some of them "on hold."
A couple of days ago, they and their Dad were lined up side-by-side as he was feeding them, and it was obvious all three were roughly the same size and shape.
I think both chicks are the same sex... Does anybody recall when they reach their full size?
It could be they are both male, but, whichever, I'm sure they're the same sex now.
Good Morning To All! Just finished reading earlier comments. Thanks everyone for the commentaries. Great! Very good pic on our home page, Suzanne. Thanks Steve for the new thread. I will be gone for a few hours - Keep your eagle eyes opened!
Phew, made it back. Thanks for the new thread, Steve! So nice to see them this morning. Thanks for the heads up, CostumeLady! You did an awesome job of commenting this morning, hardly felt like I missed a thing! Other PC is up and running, but can't find some programs that were on there. Always something. Did get to peek and saw Spirit feeding the chicks. They are so cute, and he gives them such tiny little bites! He is such a good daddy! Back to the grind, have to find some lost programs...
Good grief, good morning, everybody. Came over and made a comment, and didn't even read the blogs, so I'm neglecting my manners! So good morning, all! Hopefully found my missing program! Hum, only time will tell. Have a good one.
Watching the KENT EAGLETS feeding time----The parent EAGLE is so gentle---& protective of the little eaglets---So touching to watch!!----This nest "kinda" reminds me of ours last year!!
Went to get my oldest stuff from Potomac State yesterday and took the scenic route home. From Keyser-Scherr-Petersburg-Moorefield-Winchester. It was a beautiful day for a ride like that.
JILL---I agree that area is the SCENIC ROUTE----Every thing is beautiful this time of year----Are you a recent grad of PSC?----or were you on the staff?----When I worked for the Court---We would go up through that area & into Pendleton Co.----Beautiful birds & flowers!!!-----Trout streams too--
Norma My son just finished two years at PSC. I went there 25 years ago. He is transferring to Bluefield Christian next year so we had to get all his stuff out of PSC. What court did you work for? It was a very scenie route. I took the new highway from Moorefield to Wardensville. It was even pretty up there. I had a wonderful day.
LOL Norma and Mits, yea, let's hope this one "takes," but I'm sure they'll be practicing some more... We're running out of time for osprey eggs! I asked Lisa about how late we could go, and she said if we didn't get an egg by mid-May, we probably wouldn't get one this season. So got about a week or two for them to ger serious!
Mits, she sure does, and she's very efficiently blocked our view of the babies! I've only been watching briefly today, but every time I've looked, Spirit is either on the babies, or feeding them. Maybe I've just missed Star. Or maybe she's just been out getting more branches...
Time for me to hit the road. Geesh, busy day. Have to fill up, yet again, and go check my baby! Get to give him more meds...oh joy! Had some this morning at 1:30, and that was a challenge. Specially in my work clothes! All have a great eagle day. Love the new Kent look, but hate not being able to see the babies. Spirit looks so ragal with his new branch decorations! Eyes to the sky, see the raptors fly!
Good Morning all, If it werent for the early morning postings I would never know what was going on. There are others like me who read and dont post but appreciate those who do. Remember I watched for a year and a half before I ever signed up. Its a beautiful day and I hope Paula is enjoying the sun. That storm is going to circle around and hit us again tomorrow.I now have my 6 year old grand son for the next 10 days while my daughter is in Mexico. He is a joy but work. I will be one busy lady. We are going bike riding along the American River Saturday early morning. He wants to see the deer and birds. I just want to come home in one piece. We will see.
Do Eagles continue to refresh their nest if they are not planning on using it? Why does Belle keep bring branches and grass in for a nest she wont use until next year? Has anyone experienced this before?
Maybe she figures if she does it this year she won't have so much to do next year. LOL. Seems kind of strange that she is doing it, if she has no plans of using it, but time is running out. Time to quit decorating and startin laying.
Sounds reasonable. They seem to be staying around guarding it. I would be out there flying around seeing the world. If they lay when it is very cold out and the chicks make it why would it be worse for them to lay now and be teens in the fall. At least they would have more weight on them to face the cold.What month does it start to cool down there?
I would think they would be alright until early October if not late october. I have been known to decorate my house for Christmas in shorts and a T Shirt LOL. I agree if they are born in the freezing cold and live why would being young adults be so bad. I guess they need time to learn to hunt for food and stuff. Where do eagles go in the winter?
In California they come here. Thats what started my great love for the beauties. They winter in the foothills but go where there are no roads so seeing one is rare.The only one I have seen was at my sons house is Oregon.
Jill is correct, we can have some mild winters in this area, and when bad weather comes it really doesn't last long. We can have a snow storm one day and it can be in the 50's the next. these particular eagles stay in this area all year because of the close proximity to the potomac river, like the eagles at BW who take over the osprey nest in the winter months, they are close to alot of rivers on the eastern shore of MD, not to mention being near the Chesapeake bay. Good area to live in for people and birds:).
Bluefield Christian is on the VA side of Bluefield. I am sure Sharon is familiar with it. I believe I got the name right. I will check. I haven't actually been there. He was down there to look at the school and talk to the soccer coach.
Donna:Bluebirds My daughter says she feeds them through the winter (meal worms) but that she does not feed them through the summer months. You agree? They are so beautiful!
I agree with what Glo said about the nestorations that we see even if the nest isn't occupied 24/7 -- It's a declaration of Ownership. Glo has good video/with music of the VA eaglets... Brings back memories of watching our eaglets last season start their flapping/jumping exercises.
Speaking of exercises - that is where I am headed now. BBL
My son is hoping to go to Bluefield next year. Waiting on acceptance now. The soccer coach has asked him to play and made him an offer so I don't think there will be a problem.
JILL---I went to PSC many "moons" ago---ho! I am on the Alumni Board now---I worked for the Family Court Judge---covering HAMPSHIRE, HARDY, MINERAL, GRANT & PENDLETON Counties--I traveled with the Judge--Enjoyed the work---travel was hard sometimes!
SHARON---I feel the same way about the KENT chicks----Ever since they have hatched---I keep comparing them to our nest---Even watched GLO'S video showing SPUNKY, et al!!----I think their nest "kinda" looks like ours too!---But I am MOVIN' ON----waiting for the OSPREYS & watching the OWLS--HAWKS--& FALCONS----We are blessed with birds this year!---
Which judge? Guessing you were at PSC before I got there. 1980. I didn't think Joey would like it but he really has liked it. They were asking me about some of the professors that had been there a while. I had some of them. And some of them haven't changed at all from what they say.
JILL---Oh Yeah! I was at PSC a few years before you----The college has certainly changed & is still changing--Charlie Parsons, is the Family Court Judge---He is from Petersburg---but has lived in Romney since law school----
I know Mr. Parsons by name but that is about it. Joey actually had to live off campus this year. Partly by choice, partly because they didn't have room for all of them. They rented from Dr. Boggs, downtown. Extremely old building with slanted floors etc but they loved it. After all they are college boys. LOL. As much as he complained about Keyser, he sure didn't come home much so it couldn't have been that bad.
MITS---Can't see the "Little Prince"---They keep showing a large green bush!!!------Was watch the VA EAGLETS---First "poop shoot" in a long time----ho! ho!
JILL---I agree---if he didn't come home---That's a sure sign!---He was having a GOOD TIME!--ho! ho!---He is going to be farther away from home this next year!----
That was his father's first comment. He will be farther from home, we won't see him as much. HELLO, we didn't see him more that 2 times each semester since he went to Keyser.
SHARON-Tis okay. Sometimes I just pretend I am lost so the guys I work with won't bother me. LOL
The link will take you to the Sign In for Yahoo So if you have your momster's account - go on over & view pictures.Invite you to create an account on Eaglet Momsters !
Came inside about 8:30 tonite, chilly out there. I will be at Shepherdstown on Sunday for the first time this season. Not sure about Saturday mkt. yet. MTBR
Well, hate to eat and run, but ice cream is gone, and allergy medicine is making me sleepy. Long day today, and 5 am comes way to early, gotta get some sleep.
Two observations: On the question of Liberty-Belle continuing to work on their nest if they're not going to use it (I think many of us have wondered about that).
First, they don't "know" if they're going to use it or not...it's all an instinctual breeding-nesting program.
Second, if the storm hadn't gotten the chicks, they would still be going full bore with nesting activities, so they're just carrying out that part of the instinctual program.
Third, it keeps the adults bonded and working constructively together...instead of getting depressed and morose and turning to a life of crime....
I commented on the BW eagle chicks probably being the same sex this morning. And this evening Lisa has a note that they are getting near fledging time, so that means they have probably gotten close to their full growth. I also said they looked about the same size and shape as their Dad a couple of days ago; ergo, I fearlessly put forth the guess that they are both male Bald Eaglets...anybody else have an opinion?
That's enough...at least until I eat dinner. Have a good evening,
JO, have you checked out the burrowing owl cam tonight, they either cut the grass or moved the cam closer, and I hope that is not feathers at the top of the pic.
Well, the cam looks closer and the grass looks trimmed. Maybe the stage is being set for us to see some wee owls. Just don't know what is on the ground at the top of the pic. I'll need to check out in the morning... Thanks, Mits.
Good morning, eagle world! Bit nippy out, but very bright moon. 44° at my house, 51° here. Hopefully it will get nice and warm this afternoon. Had to put my baby back in the hospital again last night. As soon as I got home, he started screaming. Knew he was in pain, cats can hide pain very well! So gave him his pain meds, then fed birds and did a few things, but a half hour later he was still squaling. And bleeding. Called the vet and took him in immediately. She said his kidneys were distended when he couldn't go, and now that he can, they are contracting, but convulsing while they do that, and very painful for him. She was going to give him something a little stronger than what she sent home with me, and try to make him comfortable. Told her to make him well, didn't want him spending the weekend in the hospital. So will call at 8 and get a status. Also will be a short day here, have something to get out, but have to leave at 9:30 to get a new ID card for computer, and don't know how long that will take. Someone else is going also, and he's driving, so that's 2 appts. Hopefully get back around 11 or shortly thereafter. Ok, not gonna read blogs. We do have an osprey in the nest, and the BW chicks are still asleep. Our nest is MT, falcon nest is too dark, as it is out west. Barn owls are awake and just standing in their corner. All have a great eagle day. Eyes to the sky, see the raptors fly!
Well, we have another osprey in the nest, but no clue which one..other female or the male. They're kinda eyeing each other, so I'm guessing the interloper female. BW eaglets are sleeping all over the nest, and sometimes they just flap their wings. Soaring in their dreams! Can see the bar in PA, which is MT, but I'm guessing one of the falcons is still on eggs, other one is not in cam view. Owlets are just standing around in the corner.
Standing over the egg cup and looking in the nest, so it may be Liberty. He usually checks the egg cup first thing. Oh, don't know brought something in, kinda round and greenish. hard to see through the blinds!
Got head down now, but the thing whoever brought in now looks whitish. Whatever it is, she's keeping an eye on it. 1 osprey left, 1 remains. Kids are still dream flapping.
Ok, now checking egg cup. Head almost in it! Now head up, she's just standing there. That's Belle for sure, way too big for Liberty. Whatever she brought in is still there, she's got her feet next to it, but she's now facing noon. No, make that 3ish. 2nd osprey arrived again.
Belle just standing there by tree. One osprey in nest grooming, so that's a good thing.. she's relaxed. BW chicks are doing wing flap practice. Well, one is, other is sorta watching. Falcon on eggs, looks pretty in the sun. Owls just standing around.
Belle just standing there by tree. One osprey in nest grooming, so that's a good thing.. she's relaxed. BW chicks are doing wing flap practice. Well, one is, other is sorta watching. Falcon on eggs, looks pretty in the sun. Owls just standing around.
Belle way up by the tree. No, Belle way gone. Long visit this morning. Maybe it's time for coffee... Good timing on their part, web site I've been trying to access for the last hour finally came up. Someone else needs to take over, I'll be somewhere else for a while. All have a great day. Oh, will send pics.
Good morning Suzanne and all bird watchers! I just got things done in my room so thought I'd read the blogs from yesterday. I'm so sorry to hear about your cat Suzanne. Hopefully she will be a little better when you call about her today. You get soooo close to your pets; they are like your own kid.
WE returned late last night from picking up the young adult arriving from Poland. He is staying in the room with the computer, so don't know how much time I will get on it. I'll keep a running watch on the blog if I can't get in at home. You all have a beautiful day watching and gabbing. BBL
Sorry Suzanne, can't take over for you as children will be coming in. Anyone else out there this early?
Outta here, have to get my new computer card, then come back for a few minutes, then gone for the weekend. Vet called, I have to take my cat to a specialist in Gaithersburg, so I have to go home and get him, and turn around and come back down here. Looks like I'm gonna spend the day on the road today. Pray for Pharaoh! Eyes to the sky, see the raptors fly!
Good morning everyone! I think George was a squirrel who kept visiting the eagle nest in Kent. I say was, cause it looks like he's breakfast now. Parent has been feeding chicks for about 5 min. Off to work, glorious day outside, although my allergies are worse than they have ever been. I've already seen 2 hummers, 3 rose breasted grosbeaks, an indigo bunting,and a hawk. Always a good bird day here, if only I had an eagle nest.
Looks like a beautiful day which is a good thing, my daughters school is out in the community today as it is Labors of Love Day for them.
I see the Kents babes eating I can't believe how adorable they look, when they look at the cam they look like lil' bandits.
PS eagle is in nest, no one else is visible.
Looks windy at Va. , hope those juvies proceed wing stretching and hopping with caution. Done scared me the other day when two were looking down and one was hidden behind the tree limb.
Sorry to hear about George though we never met, I have seen pics.
Megan, I too have had rose breasted grosbeaks, had 2 indigo buntings yesterday, towhees, mourning doves, sparrows (of different varieties) and a big hawk this morning. My little birds quickly left my roof and the hawk landed on the banister of my ramp!! He was huge!! I really do not want him swooping down here to get my birds (but I do know the mother nature thing).
Yes, George WAS the squirrel at Kent. When I saw him last night, he was lying flat on his back, deader than a doornail! Mits sent out a pic yesterday afternoon of him climbing the tree beside the nest. Much too close to those babies, I suppose!
Good Morning all. Still raining but should stop by the afternoon. The weekend will be warm in the 80+ 90's. Hope Paula gets some sun. I will be checking in off and on. Heve a wonderful bird watching day all. Hugs.
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Good Morning Steve
won't sombody join me over here?
Kent Mom sitting on babies---still some gross left-overs from last evening in nest.
Hawk babies grooming themselves and Mom is watching to see if they are doing it right.
Blackwater Osprey still stuck in nest.
Our nest still empty. Bluebirds are being feed now. My goodness, they have big mouths.
Hawk babies are restless and Mom keeps dozing off.
I think I have over-stayed my welcome. I need some breakfast and have to take my Mom to physical therapy. You all have a great dy and I will see you later.
Good morning all. Hope your Eagle Viewing day is Beautiufl...actually how could it be anything else....enjoy!!!
GOOD A.M. EAGLE BUDDIES---HELLO COSTUME LADY & CONGRATS for being NO. 1 today---SUZANNE--SHARON--CAROLINA & MOVIN' JIM, ETC.---Cloudy & 56° this a.m. in WV---CHECKED BARN OWLS---All accounted for this a.m.--ho!--Read Mom doesn't leave them alone & I saw her doing her wing spreads & lifting up feet--exercising this a.m.---LITTLE BEAUTIES!
HI GLO---Good Morning to you too!--Enjoyed watching your videos on the FEED BLITZ---GREAT!--WATCHED last year's nest---It still bring me GREAT JOY to see SPUNKY & SIBLINGS AGAIN!----Thank you----
Good Morning, Eagleland! And falcon, hawk, owl, osprey, hummers, bluebirds...... It's just easier to say Eagleland.
This is my busy time of month at work, so I pop in when I can, and I appreciate all the notes you leave. My heart stopped when I went to BW this morning and the first thing I saw was that they had lost an eaglet this morning! Whew! Glad I finished reading the sentence, and he's been found.
Have a beautiful bird-watching day!
MORNIN' SUNNY---Glad I haven't gotten to BW EAGLES yet!!! ho!---Read about the BW OSPREYS---Latest egg laying they have had was in May---SOOO---LETS GET MOVIN' KIDS!!
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE Excellent job, Suzanne, Costume Lady, and Carolinabeachmom on the reporting this a.m. I'm all caught up on the action and can go to e-mails now. Costume, don't ever feel like you are talking to yourself, the lurkers love to read the comments and be caught up. It really helps, if you can't get to the other cams or it alerts us to something going on at others....great job ladies....HELLO TOM AT CALI
WOW, GO LOOK AT PS NOW...
The OHIO FALCONS could hatch today---but site reminds us that this is SCOUT'S first clutch---& it could be that some of her eggs may not hatch---Her mate is ORVILLE!!---SHE HAS THOSE BEAUTIFUL FALCON EYES!!
Good morning, Eagle Folks,
Almost put my machine into a "Froze up" this morning by accidentally trying to open all the animal cams at once.
Have an exciting day with all the new nestlings on Beakspeak.com now...too many for me in the mornings, for sure. Going to have to tell them to put some of them "on hold."
Jim
HI MITS-!--Will check---Checked KENT earlier---still dark---SUZANNE---hope you get that COMPUTER up & running soon!!!---ENJOY your commentary!!!!
SUNNY---Those EAGLETS at BW---look like they are getting big enough to "FLAP THEIR WINGS!---Haven't been able to get see the VA EAGLES---
On the size of the BW Eagle chicks:
A couple of days ago, they and their Dad were lined up side-by-side as he was feeding them, and it was obvious all three were roughly the same size and shape.
I think both chicks are the same sex... Does anybody recall when they reach their full size?
It could be they are both male, but, whichever, I'm sure they're the same sex now.
Jim
Good Morning To All!
Just finished reading earlier comments. Thanks everyone for the commentaries. Great!
Very good pic on our home page, Suzanne. Thanks Steve for the new thread.
I will be gone for a few hours - Keep your eagle eyes opened!
Phew, made it back. Thanks for the new thread, Steve! So nice to see them this morning. Thanks for the heads up, CostumeLady! You did an awesome job of commenting this morning, hardly felt like I missed a thing!
Other PC is up and running, but can't find some programs that were on there. Always something.
Did get to peek and saw Spirit feeding the chicks. They are so cute, and he gives them such tiny little bites! He is such a good daddy!
Back to the grind, have to find some lost programs...
Good grief, good morning, everybody. Came over and made a comment, and didn't even read the blogs, so I'm neglecting my manners! So good morning, all! Hopefully found my missing program! Hum, only time will tell. Have a good one.
Watching the KENT EAGLETS feeding time----The parent EAGLE is so gentle---& protective of the little eaglets---So touching to watch!!----This nest "kinda" reminds me of ours last year!!
MORNIN' MEMA JO----BYE!--MEMA JO--ho!
Norma
Went to get my oldest stuff from Potomac State yesterday and took the scenic route home. From Keyser-Scherr-Petersburg-Moorefield-Winchester. It was a beautiful day for a ride like that.
NY RED-TAIL HAWKS---See two heads---Those little chicks seem to grow fast too----
JILL---I agree that area is the SCENIC ROUTE----Every thing is beautiful this time of year----Are you a recent grad of PSC?----or were you on the staff?----When I worked for the Court---We would go up through that area & into Pendleton Co.----Beautiful birds & flowers!!!-----Trout streams too--
OSPREYS ARE MATING!!!
Whole family at Kent!
The RED-TAIL HAWK CHICKS---"BORIS" & "NATSHA"---are healthy little ones--so active-----Expected to fledge the 1st part of JUNE----
GREAT NEWS SUZANNE---They are ignoring each other now!----PRAY it works this time---(time running out)!!
lol.....those osprey are always mating.
Norma
My son just finished two years at PSC. I went there 25 years ago. He is transferring to Bluefield Christian next year so we had to get all his stuff out of PSC. What court did you work for? It was a very scenie route. I took the new highway from Moorefield to Wardensville. It was even pretty up there. I had a wonderful day.
Oh my goodness, we have brand new branches for the Kent babies. How pretty is that now. BUT, they block our view of the babies on cam 2. Bummer.
I think "STAR" is the Martha Stewart of the eagle world, she loves those leafy branches
LOL Norma and Mits, yea, let's hope this one "takes," but I'm sure they'll be practicing some more... We're running out of time for osprey eggs! I asked Lisa about how late we could go, and she said if we didn't get an egg by mid-May, we probably wouldn't get one this season. So got about a week or two for them to ger serious!
Mits, she sure does, and she's very efficiently blocked our view of the babies! I've only been watching briefly today, but every time I've looked, Spirit is either on the babies, or feeding them. Maybe I've just missed Star. Or maybe she's just been out getting more branches...
Time for me to hit the road. Geesh, busy day. Have to fill up, yet again, and go check my baby! Get to give him more meds...oh joy! Had some this morning at 1:30, and that was a challenge. Specially in my work clothes!
All have a great eagle day. Love the new Kent look, but hate not being able to see the babies. Spirit looks so ragal with his new branch decorations!
Eyes to the sky, see the raptors fly!
See ya, Suz...
The NE (Barton Island) cam is back up...and the chicks have grown!
Kate
They sure have, Kate, thanks for the update.
But, they seem to still be having problems, my time runs on it , but pic is frozen.
Good afternoon everybody. Love the new look of the blog home page!!
Today must be "Decorate eagle's nests with green leaves day". Love the look!
Think it must be decorate your nest with green leaves, they are good environmentalists, ya know.:):)
Good Morning all, If it werent for the early morning postings I would never know what was going on. There are others like me who read and dont post but appreciate those who do. Remember I watched for a year and a half before I ever signed up. Its a beautiful day and I hope Paula is enjoying the sun. That storm is going to circle around and hit us again tomorrow.I now have my 6 year old grand son for the next 10 days while my daughter is in Mexico. He is a joy but work. I will be one busy lady. We are going bike riding along the American River Saturday early morning. He wants to see the deer and birds. I just want to come home in one piece. We will see.
Have fun, Annemarie
Do Eagles continue to refresh their nest if they are not planning on using it? Why does Belle keep bring branches and grass in for a nest she wont use until next year? Has anyone experienced this before?
Maybe she figures if she does it this year she won't have so much to do next year. LOL. Seems kind of strange that she is doing it, if she has no plans of using it, but time is running out. Time to quit decorating and startin laying.
heidigirl I think it is this pairs way of saying;This nest is occupied KEEP OUT!
Sounds reasonable. They seem to be staying around guarding it. I would be out there flying around seeing the world. If they lay when it is very cold out and the chicks make it why would it be worse for them to lay now and be teens in the fall. At least they would have more weight on them to face the cold.What month does it start to cool down there?
I would think they would be alright until early October if not late october. I have been known to decorate my house for Christmas in shorts and a T Shirt LOL. I agree if they are born in the freezing cold and live why would being young adults be so bad. I guess they need time to learn to hunt for food and stuff. Where do eagles go in the winter?
In California they come here. Thats what started my great love for the beauties. They winter in the foothills but go where there are no roads so seeing one is rare.The only one I have seen was at my sons house is Oregon.
Jill is correct, we can have some mild winters in this area, and when bad weather comes it really doesn't last long. We can have a snow storm one day and it can be in the 50's the next. these particular eagles stay in this area all year because of the close proximity to the potomac river, like the eagles at BW who take over the osprey nest in the winter months, they are close to alot of rivers on the eastern shore of MD, not to mention being near the Chesapeake bay. Good area to live in for people and birds:).
thanks Mitts and Jill. Just wondering out loud. I guess I had better get to work and earn my pay check. I'll be back later.. Hugs.
Afternoon dear friends, need to catch up on blog. I'll be lurking so keep posting or I will never know what I have missed. love donna
I am back for a brief time..Hi all you afternoon bloggers! Jill
Where is Bluefield Christian actually located? Sharon lives in Bluefield WV
Thanks Kate for heads-up on NE They are getting big! BW site said they lost the one eaglet for about 30 min the other day! Must have been branching
Anne - don't bung up your knees on your bike ride
Do you think I could get some eagles to come in and freshen up my home with some greens???
Donna, we won't let you miss anything:)
Bluefield Christian is on the VA side of Bluefield. I am sure Sharon is familiar with it. I believe I got the name right. I will check. I haven't actually been there. He was down there to look at the school and talk to the soccer coach.
Donna:Bluebirds My daughter says she feeds them through the winter (meal worms) but that she does not feed them through the summer months. You agree? They are so beautiful!
It is just Bluefield College. The other one is Bluefield State College in WV. Too confusing.
I agree with what Glo said about the nestorations that we see even if the nest isn't occupied 24/7 -- It's a declaration of Ownership.
Glo has good video/with music of the VA eaglets... Brings back memories of watching our eaglets last season start their flapping/jumping exercises.
Speaking of exercises - that is where I am headed now. BBL
Both eagles at KENT
Feeding time at Kent. Finally got to see both little ones
Okay, what is up with Bluefield College, Jill?
Bluefield College is a beautiful Christian college that sits right on the VA/WV border.
I went to Bluefield State quite a few years ago.
Hello, Sister Donna. How is it going with you?
It makes me so sad when I switch from the Kent nest to our empty nest!! :(
I have 3 Mr. Grosbeaks and 1 Mrs. Grosbeak on my roof right now. BEAUTIFUL BIRDS!
Okay, am I by myself?
My son is hoping to go to Bluefield next year. Waiting on acceptance now. The soccer coach has asked him to play and made him an offer so I don't think there will be a problem.
Your not by yourself, Sharon, I was just doing some reading
Sharon, how do you like getting off from work at 2??
JILL---I went to PSC many "moons" ago---ho! I am on the Alumni Board now---I worked for the Family Court Judge---covering HAMPSHIRE, HARDY, MINERAL, GRANT & PENDLETON Counties--I traveled with the Judge--Enjoyed the work---travel was hard sometimes!
SHARON---I feel the same way about the KENT chicks----Ever since they have hatched---I keep comparing them to our nest---Even watched GLO'S video showing SPUNKY, et al!!----I think their nest "kinda" looks like ours too!---But I am MOVIN' ON----waiting for the OSPREYS & watching the OWLS--HAWKS--& FALCONS----We are blessed with birds this year!---
NORMA
Which judge? Guessing you were at PSC before I got there. 1980. I didn't think Joey would like it but he really has liked it. They were asking me about some of the professors that had been there a while. I had some of them. And some of them haven't changed at all from what they say.
JILL---Oh Yeah! I was at PSC a few years before you----The college has certainly changed & is still changing--Charlie Parsons, is the Family Court Judge---He is from Petersburg---but has lived in Romney since law school----
both eagles PUGET SOUND
Egg at PS still in view, this is day 41.
1 eagle left
Feeding at NE---The older chick is getting all the food!---The younger one is not getting any----Hope MOM notices soon---
I know Mr. Parsons by name but that is about it. Joey actually had to live off campus this year. Partly by choice, partly because they didn't have room for all of them. They rented from Dr. Boggs, downtown. Extremely old building with slanted floors etc but they loved it. After all they are college boys. LOL. As much as he complained about Keyser, he sure didn't come home much so it couldn't have been that bad.
MITS---Can't see the "Little Prince"---They keep showing a large green bush!!!------Was watch the VA EAGLETS---First "poop shoot" in a long time----ho! ho!
JILL---I agree---if he didn't come home---That's a sure sign!---He was having a GOOD TIME!--ho! ho!---He is going to be farther away from home this next year!----
Thanks for the explanation Jill. I was just a little lost - as I am most of the time anymore! :)
OKAY SHARON----You know what I miss????----I MISS YOU YELLING--"I GOT WAX!!!!-----VICKY & GLO TOO!
That was his father's first comment. He will be farther from home, we won't see him as much. HELLO, we didn't see him more that 2 times each semester since he went to Keyser.
SHARON-Tis okay. Sometimes I just pretend I am lost so the guys I work with won't bother me. LOL
Sharon, you have mail, I'm testing something
Both eagles at KENT
DAD was eating the leftover duck from yesterday.
both eagles KENT
WEAGLE ALERT
OUR NEST
Beautiful, I never get tired of seeing them.
neither do I.
There has been an osprey or two at BW all day today.
The west end chicks are feeding themselves. Mom is watching. I thought they were too little.
Man, they are getting big:).
I got pictures and sent them to Jo. So far the IT department hasnt come running with threats. Maybe I can get away with it.
No parents at PS, just the chick.
Phew!! parent just flew back in.
Looks as though Poppa Bird has return to PS
Thank heavens.
both eagles at PS now
And only one chick at PS
I am going to place am pics from Suz into album & I also got the one from you Mits from 6:00 visit.
I did ok at exercise class & then took grandson & Alexis to dinner.
She got her ice cream...
You said the magic words, Jo, bet Megan comes in for a visit.
I think it will also work if I say:
C O O K I E S
Good evening everyone, was another nice day here just a little chilly.
I have been lurking throughout the day and see the PS egg is still unhatched. I have a question regrding it.
When do the eagles know when the egg wont hatch and if it doesn't, what do the do with the egg?
Today's Pictures
of Our Eagles' visit
to their nest
are ready for viewing
I just wonder if this would work for your convenience......
Eaglet Momster Photo Album
The link will take you to the Sign In for Yahoo So if you have your momster's account - go on over & view pictures.Invite you to create an account on Eaglet Momsters !
Mine took me right to the pictures, no sign in neccesary.
She probably knows already that it is not going to hatch Robyn and then, they usually eat it, or it just sort of dissolves, etc.
Thank you mits :)
BW Eagle gallery photos are up
WOW Mits, that's cool about that link.
so convenient, Jo:):):).
The magic words tonight are ice cream! That link is cool, Jo, how did you do that? Hi Mits!
It's about time you got inside tonight-chilling down a little- What is the first Sat date you are going to Market?
Came inside about 8:30 tonite, chilly out there. I will be at Shepherdstown on Sunday for the first time this season. Not sure about Saturday mkt. yet. MTBR
Puget Sound left that little chick all by himeself again.... Parents!
I knew she would be in if she knew ice cream or cookies were around:):) Hi Megan.
Well, hate to eat and run, but ice cream is gone, and allergy medicine is making me sleepy. Long day today, and 5 am comes way to early, gotta get some sleep.
Well, I did just get control of the computer, Mits, so it could have been a coincidence. Daughter's birthday today, the big 13! Yikes!
Wow, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGANS' DAUGHTER
Happy birthday to your daughter, mine turned 13 in March such a difficult age to understand, so hormonal lol
GOOD EVENING, EAGLE LOVERS...
Two observations:
On the question of Liberty-Belle continuing to work on their nest if they're not going to use it (I think many of us have wondered about that).
First, they don't "know" if they're going to use it or not...it's all an instinctual breeding-nesting program.
Second, if the storm hadn't gotten the chicks, they would still be going full bore with nesting activities, so they're just carrying out that part of the instinctual program.
Third, it keeps the adults bonded and working constructively together...instead of getting depressed and morose and turning to a life of crime....
I commented on the BW eagle chicks probably being the same sex this morning. And this evening Lisa has a note that they are getting near fledging time, so that means they have probably gotten close to their full growth. I also said they looked about the same size and shape as their Dad a couple of days ago; ergo, I fearlessly put forth the guess that they are both male Bald Eaglets...anybody else have an opinion?
That's enough...at least until I eat dinner. Have a good evening,
Jim
Changeover and feeding at Kent nest... Looks like fish tonight.
Jim
STICK WITH ITYOU MOMS OF
13 YEAR OLDS! Enjoy them!
BW probably has female and then the male. Guess we'll never know for sure
I loved when my son was a teenager, I was lucky, he was a good guy. So funny to see this teenager grow into such a good father.
ER was great tonight....GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
My good evening is finished for today
Good Night all you Eagle Lovers
Peace be with you ((Hugs))
JO, have you checked out the burrowing owl cam tonight, they either cut the grass or moved the cam closer, and I hope that is not feathers at the top of the pic.
Wonder if those little buggers are coming out soon.
I will check it out
Well, the cam looks closer and the grass looks trimmed. Maybe the stage is being set for us to see some wee owls. Just don't know what is on the ground at the top of the pic. I'll need to check out in the morning...
Thanks, Mits.
Is that a frog in the KENT nest???
Good morning, eagle world! Bit nippy out, but very bright moon. 44° at my house, 51° here. Hopefully it will get nice and warm this afternoon.
Had to put my baby back in the hospital again last night. As soon as I got home, he started screaming. Knew he was in pain, cats can hide pain very well! So gave him his pain meds, then fed birds and did a few things, but a half hour later he was still squaling. And bleeding. Called the vet and took him in immediately. She said his kidneys were distended when he couldn't go, and now that he can, they are contracting, but convulsing while they do that, and very painful for him. She was going to give him something a little stronger than what she sent home with me, and try to make him comfortable. Told her to make him well, didn't want him spending the weekend in the hospital. So will call at 8 and get a status.
Also will be a short day here, have something to get out, but have to leave at 9:30 to get a new ID card for computer, and don't know how long that will take. Someone else is going also, and he's driving, so that's 2 appts. Hopefully get back around 11 or shortly thereafter.
Ok, not gonna read blogs. We do have an osprey in the nest, and the BW chicks are still asleep. Our nest is MT, falcon nest is too dark, as it is out west. Barn owls are awake and just standing in their corner.
All have a great eagle day. Eyes to the sky, see the raptors fly!
Well, we have another osprey in the nest, but no clue which one..other female or the male. They're kinda eyeing each other, so I'm guessing the interloper female. BW eaglets are sleeping all over the nest, and sometimes they just flap their wings. Soaring in their dreams! Can see the bar in PA, which is MT, but I'm guessing one of the falcons is still on eggs, other one is not in cam view. Owlets are just standing around in the corner.
EAGLE ALERT!!! Just arrived, think it's Belle.
Standing over the egg cup and looking in the nest, so it may be Liberty. He usually checks the egg cup first thing. Oh, don't know brought something in, kinda round and greenish. hard to see through the blinds!
Got head down now, but the thing whoever brought in now looks whitish. Whatever it is, she's keeping an eye on it. 1 osprey left, 1 remains. Kids are still dream flapping.
Eagle moving to launch pad, so I'm guessing Belle.
Ok, now checking egg cup. Head almost in it! Now head up, she's just standing there. That's Belle for sure, way too big for Liberty. Whatever she brought in is still there, she's got her feet next to it, but she's now facing noon. No, make that 3ish.
2nd osprey arrived again.
LIB ARRIVED, NOT BOTH IN NEST.
Belle by launch pad now, Lib has his head totally in egg cup. Swear he's looking for a surprise egg!!!
2nd osprey that just arrived just took off. Lib moving to his perch, Belle watching him.
Lib looks ready for takeoff. He didn't still both there.
both were looking at something down below. Now looking in opposite directions. Oh, Belle on launch pad, Lib on perch, both facing right.
Belle left, Lib watched her go.
Lib still there, but on perch. Using the perch they just made, on right of screen. Maybe it just extended the launch pad.
Lib still there, just looking around.
Lost the osprey cam.
Standing tall again, still on perch. He's gonna take off any sec.
Lib still there. Got the osprey cam back, and there are 2 ospreys in the nest, both squatting and mantling.
Changed his mind. He's in the nest standing over the egg cup. Maybe he's gonna see if he can actually lay an egg. (Not for lack of wanting, I think!!)
Belle just returned.
Ok, that was a switch. Lib left, Belle in nest.
Belle still there, standing over egg ccup, facing 1. both ospreys still standing in nest. Chicks are having flap practice.
Now she's just standing over the egg cup. Maybe something will sorta fall out...
Ahhh, little kiss on the cheek from Belle to Lib.
Dang, they were both facing front, now Belle's hanging out at the launch pad again. Lib's still standing over egg cup.
Both just hanging out. 1 Osprey left. BW kids exploring nest looking for leftovers, probably. Our pretty PA gal is still on eggs.
both watching the sunrise. how romantic!
Just hanging out. Osprey grooming.
Still hanging out same position.
Lib moved closer to Belle, and she's looking at him like why are you crowding me/???
Lib is now on launch pad, make that lib has now left the building. Belle still there.
Belle still standing by tree looking pretty in the sun.
Belle just standing there by tree. One osprey in nest grooming, so that's a good thing.. she's relaxed. BW chicks are doing wing flap practice. Well, one is, other is sorta watching. Falcon on eggs, looks pretty in the sun. Owls just standing around.
Belle just standing there by tree. One osprey in nest grooming, so that's a good thing.. she's relaxed. BW chicks are doing wing flap practice. Well, one is, other is sorta watching. Falcon on eggs, looks pretty in the sun. Owls just standing around.
Belle way up by the tree. No, Belle way gone. Long visit this morning. Maybe it's time for coffee...
Good timing on their part, web site I've been trying to access for the last hour finally came up. Someone else needs to take over, I'll be somewhere else for a while. All have a great day. Oh, will send pics.
Good morning Suzanne and all bird watchers! I just got things done in my room so thought I'd read the blogs from yesterday. I'm so sorry to hear about your cat Suzanne. Hopefully she will be a little better when you call about her today. You get soooo close to your pets; they are like your own kid.
WE returned late last night from picking up the young adult arriving from Poland. He is staying in the room with the computer, so don't know how much time I will get on it. I'll keep a running watch on the blog if I can't get in at home. You all have a beautiful day watching and gabbing. BBL
Sorry Suzanne, can't take over for you as children will be coming in. Anyone else out there this early?
Good morning everybody.
I hate to report that Star or Spirit murdered George last night. He was lying flat of his back dead in the nest!
Good Morning Beach Mom and Sharon and all of you who will join us later.
Are Spirit & Star the Kent Eagles? Who is George?
Suz---Hope the stronger meds helps your kitty. I know it is troubling when your pet is ill.
Jo and Sandra----Look forward to visiting. Hope to hearing from more of you "Watchers".
Outta here, have to get my new computer card, then come back for a few minutes, then gone for the weekend. Vet called, I have to take my cat to a specialist in Gaithersburg, so I have to go home and get him, and turn around and come back down here. Looks like I'm gonna spend the day on the road today. Pray for Pharaoh!
Eyes to the sky, see the raptors fly!
Good morning everyone! I think George was a squirrel who kept visiting the eagle nest in Kent. I say was, cause it looks like he's breakfast now. Parent has been feeding chicks for about 5 min. Off to work, glorious day outside, although my allergies are worse than they have ever been. I've already seen 2 hummers, 3 rose breasted grosbeaks, an indigo bunting,and a hawk. Always a good bird day here, if only I had an eagle nest.
Good morning all,
Looks like a beautiful day which is a good thing, my daughters school is out in the community today as it is Labors of Love Day for them.
I see the Kents babes eating I can't believe how adorable they look, when they look at the cam they look like lil' bandits.
PS eagle is in nest, no one else is visible.
Looks windy at Va. , hope those juvies proceed wing stretching and hopping with caution. Done scared me the other day when two were looking down and one was hidden behind the tree limb.
Sorry to hear about George though we never met, I have seen pics.
Still feeding in Kent :)
Holey moley lol, those baby bluebirds have some BIG mouths
Good Morning, Everybody...
Happy first day of the weekend.
Jim
New Thread
Hey, everybody,
Steve has posted a new thread.
Jim
Megan, I too have had rose breasted grosbeaks, had 2 indigo buntings yesterday, towhees, mourning doves, sparrows (of different varieties) and a big hawk this morning. My little birds quickly left my roof and the hawk landed on the banister of my ramp!! He was huge!! I really do not want him swooping down here to get my birds (but I do know the mother nature thing).
Yes, George WAS the squirrel at Kent. When I saw him last night, he was lying flat on his back, deader than a doornail! Mits sent out a pic yesterday afternoon of him climbing the tree beside the nest. Much too close to those babies, I suppose!
Good Morning all. Still raining but should stop by the afternoon. The weekend will be warm in the 80+ 90's. Hope Paula gets some sun. I will be checking in off and on. Heve a wonderful bird watching day all. Hugs.
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