Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Wednesday



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We are working with a third party partner to provide a website that would deliver our live feed with a great deal more bandwidth. John is working with them this week to see if this will work. Stand by.

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Red said...

Thanks Steve, I'll call the rest.

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!!--Thanks STEVE---& RED!----I think your news sounds great!!----CONGRATS!---RED!--our #1 EAGLE DAD---today & everyday!!---How are things down south???---We have been having GLORIOUS SUNNY DAYS!!----Today we may get some of the needed rain!!!----ENJOY THE DAY!!---pray DEB doesn't get any flooding or snow!!!

wvgal_dana said...

Thanks Steve and John for helping to get us the live feed. I know you guys are doing your best thank you.

Good Morning Eveyone in Eagleland today.

Did get to see are chick moving around ... so cute. ( :

Red said...

Very wet here in the South now. Looks like you will be getting it later today from this sams front. We need the rain too so no complaints from me.

normabyrd said...

BWE site has 'two sleeping eaglets'----Growing like weeds!---They are CCS!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' DANA!!---Our 'little one' is ADORABLE--AWESOME- PLUS---all the other adjectives I can think of!!---HE IS THE TOPS!!!

normabyrd said...

RED!!---We haven't had rain for a long time---Very DRY here too!---

normabyrd said...

NORFOLK'S 'little rebels' are COOL!---Wait until #3 arrives!---they are active---to be sure!!!

normabyrd said...

WOW!---FINNEY WATER NEST has SNOW!!---Looks like 'WHIPPED CREAM'!---I need food!!---ho!

wvgal_dana said...

Oh my do we NEED RAIN!!! If not we will certainly be in a draught. Please RAIN...Norma or Megan do your "RAIN DANCE PLEASE"..

wvgal_dana said...

Red I figured out to both of those PowerPoint Presentations I sent to you.

normabyrd said...

DEB!---See you all had FLOOD warnings in ABERDEEN?----Are you near there!---

Red said...

your rain is coming today. I was looking at the radar.

Red said...
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Red said...

Did a double post there and deleted one.

normabyrd said...

WHOA DANA!----MEGAN is the RAIN DANCER!!----She needs to quit "PLANTIN'" & start "DANCIN'"!
ho!

wvgal_dana said...

So Red is your yard all prettied up; mowed and trees taken care of?

normabyrd said...

I had plumbing problems yesterday!!-----WHAT A MESS!----Left--went to work out---came home & I THINK it's fixed!!

wvgal_dana said...

What does OK have in the nest??

wvgal_dana said...

I think 3 fish but what is the black thing?

normabyrd said...

HEN TURKEYS at PA site!!---

wvgal_dana said...

No they aren't on here but it's been awhile: Hi Sandra O. and Carol ( : Hope you both have a good day.

Mits please bring our forecast with rain....here's my BIG AMEN..

normabyrd said...

DANA---Some fish heads are missing!
ho!----

wvgal_dana said...

A lot of times mostly Norma they go ahead and tear the head off before bringing fish to nest. Still don't know what the black thing is??

Mits said...

Good Wednesday morning everyone

Mits said...

Here you go, Dana...

Today
Partly sunny this morning...then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
» ZIP Code Detail
Tonight
Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening...then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday
Rain likely in the morning...then rain in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
» ZIP Code Detail
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph...becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Amen

normabyrd said...

PA FALCON---2 eggs---alone in nest!!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' HELEN!---Hope RAIN is in your forecast for the eastern panhandle!!!

wvgal_dana said...

Oh I do hope that rain in Mits forecast hits here.

wvgal_dana said...

Our chick is on show !!

glo said...

Good morning everyone. Getting off of work here in about 20 mins. Off to grocery then. I have lots of rain I surely wish I oculd send it that way. More bandwith I would give anything for that to happen on the NCTC cam.

normabyrd said...

WOW!---Check the DONKEYS!!----There is a PACE of DONKEYS this am----and a HANDSOME BLACK one!!!!

wvgal_dana said...

Good Eagleland Morning Glo. It sure sounds like that is what Steve and John are working towards.

Our chick getting fed.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' GLO!---We wish you could send some of your WATER to us too!!
Have a fun day a work!!!---I have study group this am!!

normabyrd said...

RED!---I understand you are taking a photography class!!----Bet you are enjoying it!---I want to do that sometime too!

wvgal_dana said...

I'm glad I got to see our little one being fed this morning before I have to leave. It is so so cute.
Maybe God knew Mom and Dad needed a break this year. From all the feedings and so on. Our parent keeps looking over head; as if something is up there that shouldn't be. Go Liberty take care of whatever it is..Liberty Dee Man!

Mits said...

Norfolk chat room is saying #3 has hatched:)

normabyrd said...

Thanks HELEN!----I checked that site earlier---they hadn't announced the THIRD REBEL!---awwww!----I am so happy for them!!----All the troubles they have gone through!!!

Red said...

Not a photography class Norma. A Computer graphics glass on how to fix old torn and wrinkled photos and other things.

Mits said...

nothing official from DGIF yet, but the loyal watchers are saying it is true

normabyrd said...

WHOA RED!----I am certainly impressed!---That art is really needed!----Even I could use that talent!----That is wonderful!

normabyrd said...

NORFOLK has announced as yet!---But DAD is there in the nest---& LADY NORFOLK does have that pained look she had SUNDAY!----

deb said...

Good morning, what just got delivered to the nest, gross!

normabyrd said...

ND has been announced as a federal disaster!!!-----means they will get money to help!

wvgal_dana said...

I will check when I get back on NBG. Let me know if yes a newborn??

deb said...

I see all three at NBG, I hope the two older ones aren't too mean to it!

Mits said...

YES, #3 is there on the cam now at NBG

Mits said...

this is going to be tough, #3 is pretty far behind.....

floralgirl said...

Well, thank you Steve and John! Any effort is appreciated! That would be great:)
AND WHOO-HOO - NBG's third chick is finally out as I'm sure you all know! SO cool to get to watch these eaglets come out of an egg and interact with the adults on these cams!
Got to work, plants are calling me... Have a great day everybody:)

Mits said...

Sorry you team lost last night Deb, was a close one

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING TO YOU ALL...
What on earth is in our nest...looks like a piece of clothing??

NatureNut said...

Morning everyone!
Gadzooks, I see a Big squirrel (I think) in our nest! That family will have to go to Weightwatchers!

Costume Lady said...

Could be a fox or a cat...eeewww!

floralgirl said...

I don't know what that is in the nest. Not a squirrel, way too big. Could be part of deer carcass.

Mits said...

it has a face and a beak

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Standing by...
Standing by...
Standing by...

Mits said...

she dragged that sucker across the nest

Mits said...

10-4:)

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' DEB---MEGAN---NATURENUT---!WANDA-----When I first looked---I thought it looked like a chicken head---with feathers!----DEB--It appears that BELLE doesn't know what it is either!!!---ho

normabyrd said...

LATER---Study group & lunch date!!

deb said...

I don't think it is any kind of bird with that long curled tail.

Mits said...

from the looks of the face and beak, chicken is a good guess.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning fine unfeathered friends!!

Mits said...

I wish I had taken a pic

NatureNut said...

When I first saw yucky breakfast, it was at 10 o'clock & you could see hindleg & furry tail.

Costume Lady said...

Did anyone get a photo of that varmint? I didn't move fast enough:(

NatureNut said...

Me too, Helen. I didn't think it would get moved so soon & was rather gross.

Mits said...

on the front page of the Washington Compost this a.m. there is a story of twin clouded leopards born at the Zoo's CDC in Front Royal VA yesterday, pics are adorable, tried to do a tiny url for article but did not work

deb said...

I have pictures, I'll post them.

NatureNut said...

Was trying to get a glimpse of new NBG baby before I head to work, But....Hope they do a new slideshow soon.

Mits said...

thanks Deb, then if it was furry with the pointed nose, a fox????

deb said...

Pictures are up on nest pictures.

Mits said...

sure NBG will be on it as soon as it can, #3 has to contend with the two older stonger eaglets

Mits said...

eagle at BWO

Mits said...

I think she tossed it out of the nest???

deb said...

It's has such a weird looking face, it seems like no fur?

paula eagleholic said...

That would be wonderful, Steve.

Good luck John!

hedgie said...

Morning all eaglet watchers! Great news from Steve...hoping it all works out! Congrats to NBG on #3!
I don't see this varmint you all are talking about...but looked at Deb's captures....where did it go? Did Belle toss it out? Very strange looking thing, whatever it was.
Nice article in our local paper about Jen Miller, the young lady from MD state parks who brought the eagle to Open House, and her work with the birds and reptiles in MD. I will try to scan it and send it out in an email.

Mits said...

well I don't see it in nest anymore.....Steve run over to the nest and see if it is under the sycamore....please:)

hedgie said...

Wow, Cherry Blosson festival starts this weekend....anybody been downtown to see if they are close to popping yet???

Mits said...

the are predicting peak to start around April 1st , last time I checked.....will go and try to find the cam from last year of tidal basin, Lynn

deb said...

CO just turned eggs, I didn't see a chick.

paula eagleholic said...

Sorry, I forgot to say Good Morning!

hedgie said...

Helen, post the link if you find it, please!

paula eagleholic said...

Wow, not sure what that earlier furry catch was...my guess is part of a deer.

Costume Lady said...

Thanks, Deb for posting the varmint in our nest. Gene couldn't figure it out either. Could be a fox or a small dog. It must have not tasted good...it is gone now!

Mits said...

CHERRY BLOSSOM WEB CAM

does not look like it is turned on yet, but soon

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning All!
WOW! Glad you caught that pic... I would never have imagined that something that large could have been brought into the nest. I remember last year the Bloody Deer Kill but this is really Mystery Meat! Yes Steve, go check out the bottom of the tree!

Your plan for more bandwidth will do the trick for our Live Feed! WHoo Hoo!

deb said...

I enlarged the picture and put that on Nest Pictures, don't know if that will help, I think it makes it too fuzzy.

Costume Lady said...

I guess it could be the skin of a deer with no meat on it and that is why it got thrown overboard.
Hope Steve checks it out...if he sees it, he is surely as curious as we are.

hedgie said...

Thanks, Mits.
Email on it's way....hope you can open it...it's an image file, not a word document.

hedgie said...

Still can't make it out, Deb!! Definitely is mystery meat--or hide!

movin said...




** GOOD MORNING **

** eVERYBODY **

** oooRAH! FOR **

** #3 AT NBG **




C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

deb said...

I sent the picture to Steve.

Norma, floods in ND are far from me. I am in southern SD right near the NE border.

Helen, it was a good game, SDSU led all the way until about the 2 minute mark. They still did well for their first tourney at that level.

movin said...

I took a look at Deb's pics of the mystery prey that Lib brought in; and I think it "might be" a blanket or a gunny sack...something man made.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

deb said...

Now that I am caught up, it is time to get some stuff done.

movin said...

It could be a deerskin left over from the hunting, but I don't think it is marked like any deer I've seen.



C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

movin said...

#3 at NBG:

There is a picture of the new one in the official blog on their site. And if you go to the Maine Blog for Norfolk, they have pictures and at least one video clip where you can see the new fuzzy-bobbly.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Mits said...

still just 1 egg at HI

Mema Jo said...

Daughter has arrived and will visit for a few hours today. ALSO - Donovan, Joseph, Anthony and Sophia are soon to arrive with their mom (gd Melissa) This is the 1st I have seen or HELD that little bundle of joy!

Mits said...

eagle Maine cam #2

Mits said...

oh wow, Jo have fun:)

Mits said...

eagle up NBG

Mits said...

2nd eagle just arrrived at NBG to help with feeding

deb said...

Eagle up, our nest.

Lolly said...

GOOD MORNING!☺☺

Just watched a feeding at NBG. Sooo cute! Thought I saw a third but was not sure, got on here and saw that there are three. Now we will worry about the third one. Oh, dear!

Concerned too, about OK. Is is going to be only one?

Well, we were told we were going to have thunderstorms, but nothing has developed yet. Chance goes up this afternoon, so prayers for more rain.

Mits said...

eaglets up at NBG

paula eagleholic said...

Glad NBG got the third hatch...keeping fingers crossed for littlest eaglet!

paula eagleholic said...

Feeding our nest

paula eagleholic said...

And looks like the fish stockpile has grown....can see at least 3-4 in the nest, most around 7-8 in the nest.

paula eagleholic said...

Deb - sorry your team lost, sucks when they lose at the very end like that....but it was a good first tournament.

paula eagleholic said...

Hmmm wonder if John is playing with the feed...

paula eagleholic said...

Sounds like HI might have just one egg...and OK one chick...

hedgie said...

Oh, Jo....have fun with the new baby! He will be so happy in his ggm's arms!!!

Lolly said...

Oh wow, Jo! Cuddle and love that little bundle of joy! I am so jealous. I LOVE to hold newborns!

Lolly said...

I am off to eat breakfast. Ladies, the weight is still coming off! hee! hee! It is about 23 pounds now.

Mema Jo said...

BBL

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

WEIGH TO GO LOLLY!!!! :)

Costume Lady said...

Hey, Lolly, is Jack still walking BEHIND you? Tee Hee!
Your progress is wonderful!

Costume Lady said...

Sharon, how's the tummy?

Costume Lady said...

I would also, love to hold little Donivan:) More pictures, please.

Costume Lady said...

Love that little family in Germany. We are getting to see the little girls grow up:)

Costume Lady said...

I need to get dressed, before I get thrown out of the PJ club!

glo said...

Ha Ha deb thanks for captureing the mystery meal. Checke dout pictures hmmm guess its not amink. Oh and i fed your hamsters. :) So don't let him sucker you into thinking he is hungry right now.

glo said...

Just now sitting down for brunch went to grocery on way home from overnight shift, then of course stopped for coffee and dog treats well I don't drink coffee while I work all night but there is no rest for the weary if we don't visit for dog treats.

glo said...

MeMa Jo I get chills for you as I picture you surorudned with all that love and holding that bundle of joy. I agree pictures pictures with ggm in them too please :-)

Costume Lady said...

This news realease just in:

RICHMOND(AP) -- Suspended NFL star Michael Vick has left a

federal lockup in Kansas, apparently bound for Hampton Roads for a

bankruptcy hearing next week

movin said...

I remember reading Deb's report that Loraine at the Kent site thought they would not nest there this year, but I don't recall if the change of mind has been recorded here.

Loraine says the pair have been back and are acting more amorously than usual. And she also thinks the snows and inclement weather might be the cause of the delay.

She mentioned photos, but I didn't find any, so I put that question on the site a minute ago.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

glo said...

Just posted photo of norfolk and 3 eaglets on the For the love of Eagles Blog
Noroflk 3 chicks

Red said...

Yesterday I was at my local Wal-Mart buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my two dogs and was in the checkout line when woman behind me asked if I had a dog.
What did she think I had, an elephant?
So since I'm retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I was starting the Purina Diet again. I added that I probably shouldn't, because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms.
I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is to load your pants pockets with Purina nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story.)
Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff an Irish Setter's butt and a car hit us both.
I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard. Wal-Mart won't let me shop there anymore.

movin said...

Great shot, Glo. Thanks.

It seems to have gotten right into the swing already. And for some reason it doesn't look a lot smaller than #2 in that photo.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

deb said...

That's fairly old news, Jim, as far as I know they haven't been seen in the nest in weeks. The Wildwatch website was updated yesterday with this message:

Update March 2009:The Kent nest is currently empty and it does not look like the eagles will be using it this season. Check out the new 2009 Down Under complete with photos.

Mits said...

an oldie but a goodie, Red:)

movin said...

Hahaha. Very funny, Red.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Mits said...

eaglets at NBG were born Sat, Sun and Wed, #3 is significantly smaller than the other two.

deb said...

Too bad they aren't going to use the nest, I wonder if they have a back-up one somewhere nearby?

movin said...

Thanks, Deb. I must have read the dates on the posts wrong.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Mits said...

yes, Deb, even though she sees them occasionally, think time is running out for that pair this year, if the door has not already shut.

deb said...

I guess fairly old is strong, about 2 weeks or so.

hedgie said...

Yes, Red....have always loved that tale!!!!

Mits said...

Deb you have mail:)

paula eagleholic said...

Look at those cute big yellow feeties on Snow White at BWE

paula eagleholic said...

LOL, love that story, Red.

NatureNut said...

Couple minutes ago was able to see clearly all 3 NBG chicks!! ☺ ☺ ☺

Costume Lady said...

I was at GeeGee's yesterday and saw a goose nesting on the root ball of a fallen sycamore tree. I took a picture through her window, but is is not very sharp. I am going to take the new camera and get another shot and compare the two. The first shot is on Wild and Wonderful, if you would like to take a peek.

NatureNut said...

They're still in view. Afraid baby is getting popped.

paula eagleholic said...

Our chick has been alone in nest for 5 minutes or so

paula eagleholic said...

OMG I just got to see a poop shoot! And I got video!!!

paula eagleholic said...

And the video froze at just the right time!!

Mits said...

chick watching stick moving

paula eagleholic said...

Think Belle just arrived and Lib left....or the other way around...

BBL...

hedgie said...

Interesting goose shot, Wanda! Hope you can get a close-up! Wonder if you could walk over close to the fence w/o spooking her?
Paula, are you posting the poopr shoot?
Suz said that Belle was feeding chick off that "thing" earlier after dragging it closer to egg cup.

Mits said...

sea eagle at Finland

Red said...

I'll be leaving shortly to go visit my lung doctor. Need some help with my breathing. Don't think its the dog food diet.

Red said...

I watched her feeding the chick some of that thang too. After she ate some herself.

Mits said...

road kill??

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deb said...

Both eagles feeding at NBG, Hope that helps the new little one from being pecked too much.

Mits said...

stupid blogger cop

Mits said...

latest from NBG.....

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
“3rd Chick Hatched”
The 3rd eaglet at the Norfolk Botanical Garden hatched this morning! Early camera viewers caught glimpses of movement that looked enticingly like a third chick was hatching at about 7:12 am. It was difficult to get a clear view however, and we couldn't absolutely confirm the chick until shortly after 9am.

In this image you can see the third chick raise its head as the adult female feeds the siblings. The youngest eaglet is still a bit damp and tired but the fact that it is interested in the food being offered is a good sign. Once it is able to raise its head the adults will begin to feed it as well.

posted by VDGIF Wildlife Biologist at 9:43 AM

Costume Lady said...

Lynn, if I walked down to the fence, I don't thing I would get a very good shot. I would be down too low. Maybe if I stood on a ladder:) I will give it a try, with the new camera.

Mits said...

no ladder, Wanda, we don't need another broken leg!

Costume Lady said...

I also saw our chick do a poop shoot a few days ago...changing it's own diapers now;)

Costume Lady said...

OH, OK, Helen. Maybe Gene's extra heighth will do the trick:)

Mits said...

that is better:)Wanda

deb said...

Co eagle getting up, see three whole eggs.

Mits said...

both eagles at NBG

deb said...

Just watched a feeding at NBG, only saw a little bit of pecking, mom sat right on top of that. Tag team feeding seems to help cut down on it. Ahhh, dad is feeding mom!

deb said...

Redoubt blew again this morning, but ash only went to about 15,000 feet.

paula eagleholic said...

Good luck Red. Hope he can find something to help you.

Look at all the vittles in our nest.

Is that 'thang' over there about 3 o'clock?

deb said...

A small explosion occurred at Redoubt volcano at 05:12 AKDT (1312 UTC). The cloud height is estimated to be about 15,000 ft and is drifting north to northwest of the volcano. The event lasted about 10 minutes.

paula eagleholic said...

Working on the video...

deb said...

Yes, that is the "thang" back in the nest. They must have buried it earlier. Can't wait to see the first poop shoot!


Yes, Red, sure hope the doctor can help you out!

hedgie said...

No, Wanda....no ladders!!!!
Red, what are you using now? Does he have you on Spiriva? I find it helps ALOT!! And, of course, albuterol inhaler on occassion.

Mits said...

doubt that Re-Doubt is finished yet..

Mits said...

little chick is up

Mits said...

now down

hedgie said...

Has there been any hint that Redoubt could do a Mount St. Helens???

paula eagleholic said...

Eaglet alone...not hidden this time :-)

hedgie said...

Chicklet alone in nest...with lots of food!!!

Mits said...

looks like she is passed out from all the feedings

paula eagleholic said...

Video posted on EM blog...I did it in youtube, so we could see it better :-)

hedgie said...

Looks as if he's draped over egg!

deb said...

It had calmed down, until this latest eruption, the 6th eruption since it started on Sunday.

deb said...

Ha, very good, Paula! The way the cam froze it is the longest poop shoot ever!

paula eagleholic said...

Almost forgot to post this....

CT Osprey Cam Update from Sherri at Maine Forum (she also lives near the nest)

Lola and Kidd are back! She asked about the cam status...they are hoping to have it up in a few days.

Here's a link to Sherri's pics...

Pics on Maine Forum

paula eagleholic said...

Yes, the cam finally froze at the right moment!!

Back to work....

paula eagleholic said...

Chicklet still alone

hedgie said...

Neck is getting strong. Seems very alert, too. Good boy!

Mits said...

that was great Paula, babies '1st poop shoot"

hedgie said...

Afternoon snack time. Isn't he precious?

Mits said...

are we eating more of the thang???

deb said...

There is an Osprey at the Puleston site.

Mits said...

parent, eaglets and half of fish at BWE

deb said...

You are right, Redoubt isn't done:
A small explosive event occurred at 10:17 AKDT this morning. The plume from this event was not detected by radar, indicating that it did not rise above approximately 12,000 ft asl or contained very little ash. This explosion triggered a flowage event on the north flank of the volcano as indicated by seismicity.

hedgie said...

Paula, video is priceless!!! He sure worked his way into position for it...and got really good distance for such a little guy!! LOL!!!!

Mits said...

oh wow, Deb:)

Mits said...

off to the zoo for cam duty...cu later.....we split too:)

paula eagleholic said...

And shot it inbetween all the fish!!

deb said...

Two osprey at Puleston!

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10 3124 AM both/both nest also

819 am Bella lands at the original nest, she appears to be listening to activity below the nest, likely Scout. Up to the lookout post she go...