New thread.
I have gotten inquiries from folks about getting more info on what's going on and also requests that the NCTC do something to assist the birds.
I need to repeat that we all understand that this episode is unsettling to everyone, but it is one of the risks of having the cam in place--you get to see the wonderful things and the not so wonderful as well.
Wild nature is not always a happy place...the best thing to do is not to interfere in any way.
FWS biologists have been aware of this episode since it began and I suspect there will be more information put out tomorrow on the official cam website.
Update 7 16
this picture was the view that they tried to give us of the nest this past couple of days but with the branches it's too hard with the ...
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msg sent to Steve and a text to Lynn though I hate to tell her this way, will call Dana, and also Wanda
Split is course upon us and probably already here
We left- but that has to mean the intruder is back by the nest.
I've been home from GG's for 45 mins. now and have not seen Joy move. I think she was injured when the Hussy tried to take over this morning. Has PJ moved around much since then?
OMG! Belle, you just are not going to give up or stop protecting are you. I imagine that Big Fat Hussy is back in the area.
I would love to see her up and the baby actually move.
Trudy is still up there. You can see Belle ruffle her feathers.
CostumeLady, we are afraid that PJ is has now passed. No movement in about 2 hours.
Wanda, after Belle stepped on her she acted ok, and even fed. I think she just got too weak. It has been almost 2 hours, she has been uncovered and she has not moved one bit.
Belle brought in a fish, ate a bite or two and then just sat for the longest time with the fish in her talon. She would just look at PJ.
Mercy! what is this - Belle is back on the cup???
Well with Trudy still around Belle is still in the defensive mode.
Paula Lori Megan leaving the nest
Belle is back on the nest? This is just too sad for words. Do you think she believes PJ is okay, or could be still trying with the other egg? Is the fish still there?
I will not be convinced until I see Belle get up and then no more movement.
Strange things - It's always a learning experience. Some of it I would rather not learn thanks... But, there must be a reason, there is always a reason.
Oh, Dear Lord, not after all this time...
Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name.
And we named him Paddy O'Joy...Rest in peace, our dear little one.
Thank you, my dear Lolly for telling me and you too, Jennifer.
Hi,
Just looking in for the moment. I have to leave with Kathryn and Hunter for awhile. I see that things are not good.
It has been a tough day.
do you think Susan and Grey are following? They were going to stop by again on their way home today....
Calling all angels!
Thanks More tears again but it does minister to my heart.
"Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name.
And we named him Paddy O'Joy...Rest in peace, our dear little one."
(((Hugs))) Wanda and Jo. It has been a horrendous afternoon.
Yes, I think I see the fish...to the right of Belle.
I have talked to Dana, she is with her mother...
also have spoken with Jo who is at home but with Alexis -
just spoke with with Wanda, and sent a text message to Lynn...
that's all the messaging I am going to do at the moment, but with Jo and Paula's blessing and encouragement I will be working on an E-M message... Please pray that I find the right words...
Prayers for safe traveling for all our Momsters and Dadsters ... especially our Nest-Goers today
Love you all, will be away from here for just a wee bit, can't stay away from you now for too long, we need each other ♥
(( Hugs ♥ ))
Trudy is still bothering Belle.
Margy...you are the perfect person to write out our feelings and message.
Hello everyone. I realize this is a horrible time to be joining the conversation. But I've been fascinated for days and I've found this blog more informative and easier to follow than the one at the Outdoor Channel. I posted a few times on there as Michele in WV. My son's preschool has been watching the webcam and I got interested right before the hatch.
I haven't been watching since this morning though. Was keeping hope that Belle has been able to give nourishment to PJ. Sounds like the stress has been too much. Very, very sad. I have learned so much so far, though, and I plan to keep watching.
Going to go fix a cup of tea and relax with Dex for a bit. I will be back shortly though I promise. We can't leave the Blog totally silent today. I agree we all need each other. I am sorry but I hope the owrst is over. I want Belle to leave and I would agree the cam off.
Hi, Everyone,
I have been trying desperately to catch up on reading the blog.
At this point, I just don't know what to think. If PO'J is indeed gone, then my heart is broken. Belle has done such a valiant job of trying to keep that baby alive. Now I don't know whether she doesn't yet know her baby is gone, or whether she is trying to hatch the other egg, or whether she is just in defensive mode, and running on pure instinct.
In any case, God bless her! I don't think I can watch any more. I'll be back here later. I love all of you!
I can't watch anymore either, but I know I'll find out from comments. I'm tearing up w/out looking at cam!
God Bless Paddy & Lib and Belle. They did all the best they could.
Belle is going by instinct.
Hugs all around again.
these raptors never cease to amaze me.
Are we going to be blessed by a Lenten miracle.
Hi Michele and welcome to the blog. Will be hard lesson for little ones to learn. Nature is rough and can be very hard to understand.
On this blog we try to help each other learn. We are caring and supportive.
Call me stupid but I still am not giving up.
I am hoping with you Sharon.
Margie, you are indeed the perfect person to write to the E-M's. You always find the right words.
We do need to remember that this pair don't leave the area once nesting season is over. They are year round residents. Don't know if they use the nest at all during the rest of the year - until time for nestorations, but in this circumstance I would think they will be defending this nest for awhile. Seems like our "intruder" just won't let up. Maybe now they can convince her/him it's time to leave.
(((((((more group hugs)))))))
Michele it is a hard lesson at such young years where death I hope is a stranger. There are other
sites to watch and you may wish to consider that. ((hugs))
I lost it so bad and a friend called and brought me to my senses for a minute! I hope that if POJ has passed on, that the cam be turned off for now. It is just so hard to believe this turn of events. It would be some easier to bear if that fish wasn't laying there. Just too late I reckon.
I have been reading and crying right along with all of you Sharon you are amazing I am praying that you will be the one out of a million that is right You all have help so many people in this time of greif I hope you all know how very much I for one have appreciated this wonderful place
I haven't been able to watch another eagle cam since this all started, maybe later. I do love the NBG cam, just couldn't stand to watch it lately.
I guess Trudy is back. She needs to just go on!!
Yes, I agree. He only goes to school MWF and Friday they had a field trip. I showed him the chick on Thursday and he hasn't seen or asked anything since. They have also been watching a bear cam, so I'm sure the teacher will be switching that on for this week.
Thanks for the welcome. Just FYI, I'm not a "stir the pot" kind of person and I'm an optimist through and through. I've checked a couple other eaglecams but I feel connected to this one since it's in WV.
(((Hugs))) Kittenface.
Bev, I am right there with you. Have not even seen the 3rd eaglet at NBG. Have not even been watching Lily and Hope.
And, right now I can not get a thing done. I keep thinking...what if? But in my heart I know. We watched for two hours and that poor little thing did not budge.
I so hope they do not turn the cam off. This is hard to watch, and this is not the outcome we all wanted, but I still want and need to see what happens.
Well, come back often. We are here year round!
Hi Megan! We do appreciate your being there and reporting back to us. Yes, I am with you, I want to see Belle with Lib in the nest.
Right now I think the big fat hussy is still sticking around and bothering Belle.
I am heading out for a while. Maybe the sunshine will make me feel better.
BBL
Belle is still fighting for her nest
As hard as this is for most if not everyone, Belle and Lib would not be able to protect their territory with the caring of an young one. I believe we would be more heartbroken if our residential eagles were uprooted for another, sure some would come around to accepting her and new mate but we would not be as fully invested would we?
I am heartbroken we lost the wee one but survival is vital for our raptors and this is going to quite interesting and a learning experience for all of us since OUR favorite pair is fighting for their home.
The intruder has some chutzpah invading as she did now it is up to Belle to get rid of her once and for all.
Hugs to all but I don't want to see the cam going down, not yet anyway
I will continue to watch
If our wee one is gone and the egg is not viable, Belle will have a better chance at defending herself.
I am with you Sharon.
Belle will not give up her nest.
I am still praying.
Or protecting it
Megan, I'm with you - If Belle and Lib are around I really want to be able to see them.
Love and extra hugs to everyone
I know you all are right about not turning the cam off, guess I lost my head for a minute. Just can't bear to keep seeing that little body laying there.
I saw Belle step on her this morning when Trudy was there. Reckon something happened then? She was moving after that, I saw her and she seemed unphased by it.
Bev & Robyn - I was thinking the same thing. Maybe Belle and Liberty can team up and move this intruder out once and for all.
What are the chances of the 2nd egg still being viable now? Is it now too late to lay another?
Thanks.
Belle looks up and calls
Move on Trudy.
fish is behind Belle
I tried to go look at other nests. I just cannot do it right now.
Well I do not know about spring in yr area but I just let my 2 mutts out and sunk to me knees in snow. and it is starting to snow again.
Man,
Belle is looking intently out at 8 and then behind her
she is facing 10 and makes a few soft sounds
Hear a motor bike. wish it would take Trudy with it.
Hello all. I just returned from 24 hours with no internet.
Nilla told me about Paddy. :'(
I don't know whether to go back and read the stuff I missed or not . . .
I went back over to Sidney to do my posts there.
but my heart was not in it.
they are experiencing a lot of intruders the last few days. (one of my friends is one of the ground crew there)
I have not the heart to even check my beloved falcon cams,
Wind is picking up
Thought I would sooth myself with leftover birthday cake and cut my stupid thumb! Tom's says it doesn't need stitches, so I am going to keep pressure on it and eat my cake!!
2 thougths after my tea. Since many of you want to see what happens I hope tomorrow they will at least take the zoom off. I am sorry but its too much info and could actually get worse. Lynne2 warned us of this soon after we sort of came to accept that our wee one may not have gotten the fish in time. It won't effect me visually as of course anyone can choose to turn their cam off.
My guess is the cam stays on. No guess on the zoom.
My second thought is
I am very glad we name our eagle family I am glad this one was named within hours or was it minutes of the hatch. Those who are here will never forget the little eaglet of 2011 named Paddy O' Joy. And the fight her Mama waged to care for her while she was in this world.
Hi everyone. I posted earlier but didn't see it when I was wading through all the posts.
Sharon, I want to hope along with you. Continued prayers going up from here.
Though it doesn't look promising for our Paddy O'Joy, I think this has been very educational for all of us and hope the cam stays on.
Belle is still making those mournful sounds and not sure I can stay much longer.
Thanks again to our ground watchers.
((((((((( group)))))))))
I have decided to play Angry Birds on my iPhone while waiting for Belle to stand back up. Appropriate, don't ya think?
It sounds like she is calling for Liberty
That is a fact Glo, for sure! Like I have said many times, not many humans would fight the way these two do and have done to protect their young, from being completely buried in snow to starving for days.
Off topic......
Is there anyway to "lure" eagles into an area? I would LOVE to see a mating pair locally (in Ritchie County, WV). Would seem like the area would provide what they would need (wide open spaces and a lake nearby).
I've done my best with your encouragement, to compose a message on E-M.
I meant to include on there, but did not, that Jo had talked to Paula, and the two of them gave me the go-ahead...know that it could have come better from them, but I called on my best Momsters Love to do what I could...
If you can't get to E-M and want it sent to your own email, please send a messsage to me via email and I will copy it over like that
I, too, hope that the cam stays up, we need to be here for the Royal Pair ♥ ♥
God Bless This Nest, Each and Every Day...
and God Bless Us, Every One, Each and Every Day
xoxo ♥
Angry Birds would be good right now.
Glo, I certainly second your second thought. Very well said. I am hoping both Belle & Lib will defend their territory and Trudy Tramp gets OUT of Dodge.
I would just like to clarify something about the desire to turn the cam off. If in fact Paddy has passed on, I really don't want to see what happens to her body and I don't know that I can't watch.
Rip Paddy O'Joy. Your very short life has been watched by many and you will be remembered for years to come.
It will be officially Spring at 7:21 pm DST....
a pair of Ospreys were seen "bonding" at BWO, Lisa has a couple of links on that site.
maybe the original husband and wife, maybe not, more to be revealed
Even though my heart is heavy, I do not feel I can dessert this Pair.
I have had(well I guess not had to) to witness many falcon fights at our sites , but I did so , so I could go and rescue if need be.
those that follow falcons also will remember the famous Mariah from Rochester . If the observers had not been there and witnessed the fight, they would not have been able to save her.
I am praying that will not happen here.
I am over emotional at times but cam watchers have saved many a raptor.
I will have to go and help in kitchen soon, bu twill keep cam up.
Are there still ground people there. thanks to the many thast were.
Belle is now looking out to 1
There has been in previous years, an active Eagle Nest about five miles downstream from NCTC according to friends of mine that live down near Bakerton along the Potomac...
MicheleB - could happen, in your area....with the increased Eagle population, especially if you are near a good freshwater source
Best wishes on that...you are definitely pretty far away from us here in the Eastern Panhandle
YES SHARON This is exactly what I have tried to say and Lynne has warned us of.
"I would just like to clarify something about the desire to turn the cam off. If in fact Paddy has passed on, I really don't want to see what happens to her body and I don't know that I can't watch."
Sunday, March 20, 2011 5:04:00 PM
I do not want to even read the info from those who do watch. So maybe a zoom will help that a little. :-( Its all so stinkin tough to deal with and many to think about here indeed. Oh I do know that I can NOT watch. That part I have down. It is what it is and my choice.
shrug
Time for another break, bbl
Once again
Thank you so much, to all or our recent - and long-standing - compassionate, loving and interested visitors to our Blog and with the Royal Family ...
Please stay around and be Family with us ♥
Here's the thing, this is nature, at it's finest, and it's worst. For me, it has been heartbreaking and fascinating to see what has happened here the past several days, and I need to know the outcome of it all. All of it- good or bad, visually unbearable or not. That's just me, sorry, and I understand not wanting to see that, and that's okay. But if the plan is this is nature in it's raw form, and we are to observe it, than again, I want to see it all play out. To not know would be worse for me.
Belle is calling out again.
Megan
your plants will be infused with special love and vigor today despite your absence...am sure "they" know why you had to be away for awhile
two side by side at BWO now, ospreys
Belle is up and standing at 6(still whining).
She is looking out to 7 and following intently with her eyes.
Awww Belle. We hear you and mourn with you.
Belle is, UP and standing there, beautiful as she is
She is off the cup but I can't see into it.
Boy she is a beautiful bird. I'd love to drive out and see her in person. But it is a 4 hr drive. Might have to plan a weekend trip.
Well, I will keep watching but will be quiet and quit posting unless it is important qbout the nest
Poor Belle. Like others, I may not be watching for a while.
Belle is off the cup and positioned with her back to the cam.
I cannot see anything in the cup.
It is better for me to see how this plays out too, as difficult as it may seem.
I would like to see what happens if the dirty bird shows up once again.
rather like watching a family member go through crisis...cannot walk away from them...though at times in the past, I had to consider walking away from the adults but not the youngsters....
but I surely respect, the need for personal choices on this....I understand, truly I do
I will try to just watch and not say much about it
I watched Finland Land nest a few years ago when one of the three failed to survive....that was difficult...as are some of the other events that have been recalled here
Quiet time for me here now...
xo ♥
I have no doubt the intruder is still in the area, I won't be sure she isn't until I see Liberty land in the nest. He and Belle were soaring in the sky today together for a short time, it was beautiful!
Michele B and all, we usually get together in May/June and then in October for NCTC open house. We generally have dinner together in the Spring and Lunch and Dinner (twice for dinner) in the fall. Keep it in mind in case you want to meet with some of us in person.
Megan, You put into words what I couldn't. I need to see what happens, not knowing is worse for me. I know that is a personal decision however and do understand that is not for everyone.
((((hugs))))
They won't leave the nest for good this summer unless Trudy wins, but I cannot imagine that happening.
Has Lib been around?
I envy you Megan and the rest at the nest today, I got to see Belle for a bit while she was perched on the tree but after that is was quiet, no Liberty yesterday that I saw so I figured he kept the intruder away
I agree that it is difficult to watch, but I can't seem to turn away. I need closure I guess. :(
has Lib been aound?
We saw Liberty today, he was perched in a tree not far from the nest for a short while.
Hi again. Steve thought it might be a good idea form me to step away for a while so we drove down to the way out back and took a little walk. Found a hawk nest, I think. COuld be the Red shoulder's nest.
I too need to see this all the way through as well. As Megan said, nature at it's finest,and it's worst.
Can't imagine they'd turn the cam off anytime soon.
Belle really calling out now with head back . Definitely watching something.
floralgirl, thank you for that last comment you posted. Imagining Belle and Liberty soaring in the sky together lifted my heart. :)
I saw a little black spot on the egg but just a little tiny bit of the baby.
Trudy must be close. Today she would sit in the nest tree above Belle, sometimes hop on a branch right beside Belle, or fly to a tree nearby the nest.
I won't leave - I can't leave - neither do I want to see what becomes of Paddy o'Joy - but I'd rather mourn here with my eagle family.
Hello, all. I am so saddened by all of this. I got home from work and was able to see Belle had arrived with a fish.... Then I sat in agony with you all as we prayed and begged God to wake little Paddy. I burst into tears after the 30 minutes was up and finally decided to go to bed and catch up on my sleep. When I awoke a little while ago, I wanted it all to be such a bad dream, but it wasn't.
I promised myself I wouldn't cry anymore but I broke my promise. Life is so unfair at times.
I agree with many of you that we are lucky that Belle and Lib have survived this ordeal. That is paramount. But what a price poor Belle paid.
I agonize over now being able to hear her sad cries. It's like she's crying with us.
I'm sorry, I don't mean this to be such a downer of a post. I'm just so upset.
Ok, I must go, can't watch the other cams as I did before this, too.
Thank you all--especially those who were on the ground today for being there as our eyes--for sharing your thoughts and emotions.
God bless our eagles.
This is so sad. Typing through tears. I do admire these birds so much, especially their parenting skills Thanks to those who visited the nest. What a wonderful group of people have attached themselves to this eagle family. Bless this nest and all who watch it.
Sorry, don't mean to be a post hog, but I can't see the fish in the nest any longer, although Belle is in the way. Did she eat it?
Now I worry about her.
The ability for us to grieve this loss together is such a blessing! I will never stop watching this cam but the thoughts of what is to become of Paddy O'Joy's little body kills me! My heart and soul are tied to these two eagles for good, along with all of you!!
Margy, I sent an email to Chrissy, but she probably knows.
I love the passage put on by Wanda and Glo. It is so true!
I want to know what's happening, too, but am afraid to look at nest right now.
Guess I'll go outside again, fix dinner, do my homework, maybe!
Need another ((((((GROUP)))))
Love you all~~~
Megan, I agree with you 100%, I need to see this through.
Kathi, we are crying along with you, we are all heartbroken.
The fish is still there, at about 2 o'clock.
The fish is just to the right of Belle's shoulder - blends in pretty well with the sticks....
To have lost POJ is heartbreaking. But to have lost her to an attack by Trudie,a hawk or crow would have been devastating. RIP little one!
Realistically, I will watch this evening and maybe some tomorrow . . . I know that nature can be cruel, and I have tremendous respect and love for Mother Nature, but there are some aspects of nature that I just can't bear.
Okay, I surrender. RIP Paddy O'Joy! Damnit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, POJ has not moved. Now I know she is gone. I will close the cam down for the evening but will stay here with you all for a while.
Now that she moved enough to see into the cup, I think I'll go for a while. I just NEEDED to see, ya know? I still hold out hope for the 2nd egg. I will check back later. Get some rest Belle.
And, yes, I do know there are so many ways this could have ended that would have been so much worse.
No worries Kathi, we are all in this together. Little Paddy O'Joy has brought new friends to our blog and it's my hope that all will stay on regularly.
I need to go fix some dinner. BBL
I think I will go watch a movie. I love you all so much and I ain't going anywhere either but I might not be able to watch the cam until you guys tell me it is all clear.
yeah Michele, I know, we all do. There was, I'm sure, a part of all of us who were hoping for a miracle when Belle finally got up.....we just had to see for sure.
dINNER time at BWE.
C(°Ù¿°)D Jim
Wow- she was really calling out, Trudy must be close. Belle just flew out of the nest.
Belle flew off, I have volume down I was finding it distracting
I have been outside for a while and plan to go back out. Yes, it is hard to turn away from this right now.
Go get her, Belle!!! Hope she is chasing her..!!!!!
She sounds pissed
Right back on the nest, really shrieking.
Paddy O'Joy. RIP
That is probably a piece of grass on the side of the egg.
Belle arrived back in the nest, loudly calling all the way in and continued right after she landed. Then all of a sudden she stopped. Hope Trudy has left her alone for awhile
Yes, I do hope some of you "newbies" stick around. We continue this blog year round, though this year will be completely different.
Belle is having more fish and looking at the babe.
Ah, Belle is finally going to eat. Yea!
I swear I see some gray fluff moving from the top of that egg. Like there is a little hole there and something is trying to wiggle out. Very slight movements.
She is an angry bird.
She is watchful to the left...now she has grabbed the fish. Still some peeps from her.
Belle has looked into the bowl several times. She is eating the fish now.
And a very hungry bird.
I wish she was on this side of the egg cup. Do not like the view.
Poor girl, she must be starving... good thing she got a chance to feed
That was heartbreaking. :(
I am glad to see her eat, though.
She is still checking to see whether Paddy is going to ask for food.
I don't know. Maybe I am being too hopeful, but maybe that is why she is staying around?
Well this just sucks...
and Belle flies off at 4( I am hoping she saw liberty)
she is back right away at 2 on outer nest and calling. I imagine Trudy is up there.
I am imagining from what ground crew said that as soon s she flew off , Trudy flew to nest tree, or close to it.
I wish I could post picutres like on other cams. She picked up fish and moved to 2 and now is eating (yes, that i s what I was wanting her to do)
She p
She sure is, she was taking a bite and then looking down at the chick, to see if she could feed it.
She is at least eating the fish now so I guess she knows the little one is gone. I still hope that other egg is hatching.
Perhaps if Belle gets some nourishment now, she will be better able to contend with Hussy Trudy.
I am happy to see Belle eating, she must be starving. What a will to hold off and save the fish for the eaglet.
OK.... This is the 3rd year I have watched.... What does this mean for Belle and Liberty? Eagles mate for life, correct? Can that intruder eagle "steal" Liberty away from Belle?
Yes, now that Joy hasn't moved for as long as it's been, I'd have to say she is gone now.
I don't know exactly how it will play out, but I'm sure Belle is up to holding her territory now that she can get food again.
I don't believe they will start a new clutch this year. Norfolk did, but their intruder showed up early in the incubation period. This is more like the year they lost all 3 eggs to the late snow storm.
This is the first pair I watched on-line and it's still my favorite. I hate seeing stuff like this happen, but it is the natural world, and it's purely natural forces that lead to it....
C(°Ù¿°)D Jim
Have only been a watcher since Palmer so don't know if Belle and Lib have ever had to deal with an intruder before. May they too learn from this and know better how to handle any intruders in the future.
This is the price we pay for loving animals - wildlife or pets.
The good news is that because of people like us, people who care about these creatures, this is NOT a "silent spring" - with birds' songs and cries (even ones we don't like to hear) absent due to pesticides like DDT having obliterated so many of them.
Bald eagles in the lower 48 might have been totally gone by now, and they might not be thriving and competing for territory, such as we have witnessed here.
This sight is heartbreaking, but in the grand scheme of things, bald eagles in general are doing well because people like us have cared so much. And we should keep on caring, even though it may hurt when we get so attached and inevitably lose some of the magnificent creatures whose lives we follow so closely.
I need a "like" button for kickingbird's comment.
Bev. post pictures on your blog and tell us about the pictures here. We just have to click on your name, then your blog and we can see the pictures.
Belle is looking at egg adn listening.
I have been watching for three years, this is my 4th group of eaglets. I do not remember an intruder. Paula? Jo?
@kickngbird - that was so lovely an so very heartening. Thank you.
Well I want to stand by all of you and to be honest I want you to stand by me. I want to know what happens next with adults "I guess" but I don't want Belle to be hurt. That now really frightens me. I don't have as much faith as I guess I need that those who could help her would indeed do that either although Randy did boost that thought the other night. I must remember that.
For me its gonna be one day at a time, hour at a time minute at a time or comment at a time. I do need you BUT I don't need certain things to find peace.
Also there are lots of new folks and of course lots of old folks here "not talking age". You will never even know if I go away for a while. BUT I will know.
(((((GROUP)))))
Break time. Cleaned out a birdbath. It looks nice. Very warm today with storms tonight. My neighbors loved thier dinner which was all served and cleaned up BEFORE life fell apart this afternoon. I am glad for that.
BBL
LOL Cathy, I have thought that before. A "like" button would be handy! ☺
There was one the first year, in 2006, but it was very brief. I don't think it hung around very long.
This does suck, but the reason Trudy is here is because eagles are flourishing, so there is more competition for space.
I would also like to 'like' kickngibrd's comment.
This is most definitely a female/female battle, and it's not over yet.
There may have been a couple of other "fly nears" as well, but nothing like this.
Belle honey, it is time to kick some hussy tailfeather.
A "thumbs up" button would be good for KBirds statement.
kickngbird Thank you. I am also thrilled to read Belle is eating. She both breaks my heart and eases it all at the same time.
OK I am leaivng now but see what happens when you post and then read back to see what you missed.
It seems like she is really now realizing that the eaglet is not waking up. She looks at it so tenderly. I really wish Liberty would fly into the nest.
Belle is leaning down toward the egg as if listening.
Still some small cries from Belle. She is standing at the 2, with the fish between her talons. She is not eating. She glances down into the bowl and cries.
I do not know how to make a blog . I tried yesterday so Maybe my hubby will help me tonight.
I may sound tough, but my heart is like jelly.
I am watching and posting through streaming tears.
More than once over the years my hubby has said that I have to be tough if I am going to care about nature.
I head up a falcon watch and have lost 2 youngsters to buildings, during fledge. Even though my heart broke, we had to go on for the others. In the last 3 years we have rescued 6 .
Cam viewers are an important process. Because we humanize, many are saved.
I truly believe, birds mourn, birds rejoice and they have personalities.
I think biologists do not humanize because they deal with so much. but deep down, I do believe they cry with us.
Another hug for all here
I know I said I would be silent ,except to report
I need to go and make dinner for the hubby. Love to everyone and lots of {{{hugs}}}.
She is really watching the egg and there is fluff on right side crack.
What if?????
At times I think it is moving, but you probalby think I am nuts, Ihave been watcing it, for quite some time now.
I need to go but....
Seems I remember so well the first year (2006) Steve trying to warn us about things like this. There were three eggs that year.
He kept saying, don't expect all three eggs to hatch. When they did, he told us it was possible all three would not live to fledge.
When they all fledged successfully, we were elated and I think ever since we have expected such miracles.
Over the years we have come to know just how much of a miracle that really was.
Nevertheless, I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. It has been up and down, but mostly UP!
Especially the friends we have made along the way.
OK I need a break Tori is not feeing very well today and having issues with her breathing, allergies affect her bad this time of year and being sick doesn't help. I am off to get her something to make her feel better as best I can, she wants rita's ice.
Hang in there everyone hugs to all.
Well said Iris. Thank you.
Belle just about lost her balance. She was picking up the fish to move it. She is done crying for the moment and is eating the fish.
Hope that some Mommy Love will help Tori feel better pronto, Robyn
Let's all try to keep our selves together too, body and soul...hard to do with little sleep, much worry and stress, erratic eating...
but we need to be okay for OUR families, and OURselves, or if not, hope family and friends can help US out if we suffer ailments
New pair of Ospreys are on BWO now.
C(°Ù¿°)D Jim
Thank you Iris.
Belle is still looking at Paddy from time to time. She takes some really small bites and sort of holds them out over Paddy, checking to see if Paddy will respond.
so keep your cell phones or your cordless phones near you at all times - in case you need to call someone to help out
Back in a few, there are some things I need to tend to.
Oh my, Belle just offer Joy a small piece of fish, she got really close to her.
The Intruder can be learning much about Parental Behavior from Belle (and Liberty in his own way,) No Doubt !!!
She has stopped eating and is nearer the egg cup.
She is lashing out now.
That must be Hussy.
Intruder again, Belle mantling over the fish and crying
She mantled the fish in front of Hussy.
The past hour I believe I have been watching the grief of an eagle.
Hi,
Back from store. This is so sad. After the attack just now, it looked like Belle took a moment to mourn and then started eating with determination, ready to fight back.
She still hesitates as if she thinks that she should be feeding the little one. But she needs her strength to carry on.
Sadly, this is far from over.
I guess we know Trudy is still in the area ... sneak attack. But Belle doesn't seem injured at all.
I wonder if that's the end of it.
C(°Ù¿°)D Jim
She may even brood this evening.
BEagle, I like to think we have been sharing Belle's grief, as we would a friend who had lost a child. And I will stay as long as she seems to still be grieving. I am glad to see her eating, as she does need to rebuild her strength.
She may not know who we are, but we know who she is, and the joy and excitement she and Lib have brought us is worth helping her grieve.
I just wonder how long Trudy will hang around. And how long will Belle brood? So very very sad.
Hugs to all.
I agree, Genie ~
6:56pm
Intruder flew in from 5(probably above0 and Belle chase d her off. It looked like a slight tussle but she was after Belles food.
so Belle is eating vigorously, finally, and just about finished.
My computer froze so I am posting this late.
Instinct had her go to nest bowl a few times but now eating it all.
She will have the energy she needs
We are near a split.
Well put, Genie, I intend to share her joys and sorrows, however difficult it may be. I have to.
she's making a hole now.
Belle is digging in the bowl now, fluffing it up. I think she will probably spend the night in the nest. The egg will keep her there as well.
She just rolled the egg. Sweet Belle.
She rolled it up close to PJ.
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