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.
9/21 beautiful morning both Eagles showed up 9 minutes and 23 seconds they stayed
What a beautiful start to the day both Eagles showed up first he showed up with a stick to me they have such hard Landings I don't know ...
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«Oldest ‹Older 1001 – 1200 of 1439 Newer› Newest»I wanted to share one more thing with all of you this evening and some tomorrow I hope--I read this article tonight in Parade Magazine--it is a nice article for today for all--I am leaving the link here I hope you all will read it.
http://www.parade.com/news/views/guest/110320-flying-lessons.html
Hello Judy B So glad that you and all the others on your blog are right here with us. It is one sensational learning that we are experiencing and I sure hope the biologists take heed.
Thanks for being here with us!
Thanks Jenny - I will be sure to open it in the morning.
I split and Margy didn't even warn me
Mema Jo Nice article about birds and their wisdom and how much they can teach all of us. How appropriate for me this evening.
Good Night Iris
Hello Jewels! I've met your sister - now when will I get to meet you?
Thanks for taking such good loving care of you Mom! She deserves good gals like she has! ♥
Nice article, RCR. Thank you.
I have to call it quits and go to bed. Good night and God bless. I will see you tomorrow.
just back from supper(with no kitchen, hard to cook.)
someone mentioned orange vodka. I had a citrus martini. Just needed a drink today.
My hubby has a huge heart and listened to me babble about what had happened.
I will stick around, here, but I will be off and on.
I hang ,usually at BCATW , but have been amiss there lately. Life gets in the way and I knew with our falcons returning end of March, I will have no life. They are a great group of people also.
And even though I am a retired teacher, I mis spell on the computer constantly. I hit send before I correct.
This has been quite the day and I hope Trudy moves on.
Belle will certainly be stronger.
Thanks for the great write up of the day at the nest.
I could then visualize what Belle was looking at. I was glad to hear that Belle and Liberty hung together.
God Bless everyone here and Belle and Liberty and our wee Paddy Joy.
Prayers for our troops, and special prayers for those over Libya tonight.
You are welcome--I thought it was a nice article also.
And thanks to Steve for the frequent new threads this weekend. A lot has been shared on here the past few days.
I hope you have enjoyed your vacation in spite of the interruptions.
I hadn't checked in since earlier today, and I just received my daily momster e-mail. I know that if someone were to ask me right now why I'm crying my eyes out, that nobody would understand. But you all do. I don't spend much time here, and I seldom comment, but I do follow what's going on, and I still love Belle, Lib, and family. God Bless you all.
I hope soon Mema Jo! I will always be there for my momma, she is the best woman in the world and I am PROUD to call her my MOM!!
Welome Carolyn!! Love your Momma! Glad you joined us!
Sounds really windy at the nest. Bell is awake. Wish she was tucked.
I am calling it a day. Ache all over.....guess stress can do that to you.
Nite all! (((Hugs))) Get a good night's sleep and see you in the morning.
Hello
I just wanted to say thank you to all the posters, watchers on the ground and anyone else involved with this site/blog. My BF and I have been watching this eagle cam for the past 3 years and today was totally heart wrenching. I still have tears in my eyes...didn't know it would be this hard although we were told. Even BF had to walk away, and he's not one to show his sorrow.
This truly is one big loving family that I felt like I was a part of today. As sad as I am, I cannot help but to keep checking back. I don't know why because it is still killing me right now. I guess with time the healing will come.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you as well as Liberty and Belle. God bless and again, thank you.
Serena
Had no idea we had split! Wow! Over a thousand comments.
Bev., meant to comment on your snow comment. LOL Spring is here...I have red buds blooming, as well as Carolina Jasmine, daffodils, tulips, and columbine. It is presently 73....too warm, but oh so glad I do not have snow.
I am a retired teacher in Texas!
Okay, really am going to leave.
Pulling a Margy! But, hey, she is so sweet...I do not mind pulling a Margy!☺
Jo clued me in that my Jewel had decided to join us!!! So had to come back to see what she said!!! Hi, baby girl! I'll make up a cheat sheet for you soon!
Everyone help me to remember to NEVER say anything bad about my family!!!! LOL!
Good night again....still need to read Paula's synopsis....and the newspapers.........everytine I get ready to do something, I start to say "Mai....let's -----" but then realize I'm truly alone. :(
Hedgie--you are never truly alone--always surrounded by a large group here I feel that love you much--Big hugs.
You are never alone, Lynn...we are always here♥
Eleven new members and still counting!
We really do need a cheat sheet and an update of email addresses...
Come on and join the blog!
I am having a membership campaign!
I am also going to be headed to the pillows very shortly.
That is great Mema Jo---How many member in 2006--do you know off hand?
Hi Momma, what you talk bad about family?? never! LOL, I can't believe you didn't realize Jewels as me!!! I will need a cheat sheet! I hope with the current work schedule I can at least play catch up when I get home on my day two and on my days off!!
Sunny you will always be one of us -
a true Momster! Good to hear from
you and yes these are for you
((((((Hugs for Sunny)))))))))))
Mom, never alone... all these wonderful people here with their support!!! What an honor to have everyone. Best part, no biting and drawing of blood!
Lolly New Momster from
Ft Worth TX s originally from
PA.. I'll email you her address
because I don't have a cheat sheet
to know her name.........
Hi folks I am back.
I've had the whole afternoon to try to muddle through my feelings of the events of the last three days, particularly this morning's.
Even though I'm in the wild bird rehab field, and I deal with these things a lot more often than most people, I have not become completely inured to the pain it causes to lose an animal.
I'm so glad I have you, my friends, to help process the feelings and talk about the future of the nest.
I see our Belle is sitting on the nest this evening. It's 8:49 pm PST right now.
I am so saddened by today's events, I haven't spent much time on this site this weekend. I turned 50 on Friday and my Honey, John has treated me like a queen the whole weekend. Today he planned a surprise Birthday Party for me that was absolutely wonderful. And yet I still couldn't wait to get back home because my heart was with Belle and Lib and Paddy O Joy. I was in awe that Belle was feeding POJ in the manner she was, I never would have imagined the fluid feeding I was witnessing. I had hope that things would turn out well. I was with you for the noon group prayer, but was getting ready to leave and was feeling a little better to get out of the house and enjoy the day.
When I returned this evening I read with excitement that "Belle has a FISH", which quickly turned into heartache, as I couldn't believe POJ had expired, s/he was so strong, how could that be??? So I write this with a very heavy heart and many tears have been shed.
Thank you to all of you, old and new to the site who sat vigil and shared their sorrow and anger and words of wisdom. Thank you all who went to the NCTC campus and gave us blow by blow descriptions. What a wonderful experience to get to know you all and I share in your sadness and sorrow.
This is the first day of spring and with each spring comes new life, renewal and the promise of warm tomorrows. Yes nature is cruel and we've seen it at it's best and worst. Lib and Belle will survive this I'm sure. It is so reassuring to know that Belle ate. I couldn't watch her mourn, it was too upsetting just reading all the emotion going into this blog this evening. But she has eaten and Lib is near and hopefully everything else coming from this will be a positive turn and we will go on. I just want them Belle and Lib to stay here where they belong and hope the cam stays up and running for all of us that want to watch and learn from these beautiful, magnificent eagles.
One last not, I just want to say God Bless you little POJ and God Bless all our creatures (even the Hussy) may she move on an find herself a place of her own to claim. And God Bless all of you for your kindness and compassion and your tender words. I am truly blessed to know you all.
Thanks for all the warm welcomes!!! I am off to bed. 4:30 comes early to get two kids up for school and get them ready to get on a bus at 6:15!!!
goodnight all
Night Jewels--won't be far behind you--my little ones get on the bus at 6:45 am.
Very well said, Donka.
Thank you Bird Girl and thank you so much for handling the situation with PlowHandle this afternoon.
Your comments were educated, eloquent and honest, and what you wrote in response to his comment moved me deeply. It was nice of you to welcome him, but to do it in such a tasteful manner shows what a wonderful person you are. Thanks again!
Good Night All. I hope everyone gets a much needed night of rest and pleasant dreams. Prayers to Belle and Lib. Sleep well Belle.
Donna - glad you had a good day and
we are also humbled by your thinking of us.
Serena - Thanks for being with us and
check back in tomorrow. We need all the
love and support we can get.
Bev. It's ok to be off and on!
We'll welcome you each time you pop in!
Hi Lolly.
I am off to bed also.
I am jealous of your heat and bud blooming.
With the amount of snow still here, I am thinking July before it all melts.
You hate to complain with all the earthquakes , Tsunamis, etc. but I am gong to complain anyway.
We have friends that go to Texas every winter.
I better put that on my bucket list also(I am going to have to live a long time)
Night all.
Diane, I'm in Warrenton, not too far from you. My sister-in-law lives in Ashburn!
thanks Mema Jo
Are you on the Maine forum also. Well it has a new name now
I must close for now.........
Good Night Friends
Prayers for all
Hugs for all ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I'll tell you about my hearts
♥ Momster - Deb
♥ Dadster Dana's Ed
♥ Spunky - my first love
♥ Palmer - my second Love
♥ Paddy O Joy my little Love
So now you know the rest of the story
Thanks Donka...I do try to represent the Momsters in a favorable light always, we all do. That particular person really got my back up, with emotions running so high these last three days, it took a few tries to get my response to something non-scathing, LOL
I don't personally work with eagles, that requires a separate permit and a lot of space which my rescue group doesn't have, but I've worked with just about every category of bird smaller!
Window On Wildlife aka ME Forum
Yepper I do comment as Mema Jo up there....... Not often but I do
love that forum set up and the people
up there. Very very dedicated reporters with up to the minute info.
I was glad to see quite a few of them come down here the past couple days!
Night
Sweet Dreams, all. Thank you all for a day filled with lessons of life and love. See you all in the morning.
Delphia
Remember what we went through with the
little falcon chick of Frodo and Freida. Frodo carried him out off of the ledge. Tears
The remember Hugo... you had started an entire entry on you personal blog
for him... Tears
Then there was Phoenix! Tears..
Nature isn't always kind....
Today's incident had me remembering all those other times......
I have to go to bed.. I don't have an airbag on my keyboard and I don't like bruises........ Nite
Yeah, QWERTY face isn't all that pretty :P
Yes, I do remember those heartbreaks. I think I still have Hugo's story on my blog. Seems like it was sooooo long ago.
Next year will be better, I'm just going to keep saying that! Norfolk is doing really well, and so many others too.
And of course I have all you fine people to commiserate with :)
You guys are awesome!
For those of you experiencing their first tragedy at their nest do not leave this nest. See Lib and Belle through their tragedy. There will be other seasons and you will be blessed with other eaglets, other snow storms, not all eggs hatching, etc. It all makes for a true relationship I feel. The people here are good people and they care like nobody's business and will encourage you. The eagle community is tight knit and news travels fast. "Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"
NCSuzan, you are correct.
The core group of us have been watching since the cam went online, or shortly thereafter (me included).
People who are new to the blog generally don't know about our community, our sense of togetherness, and how much we have all bonded over this pair of eagles and their trials and tibulations.
We always welcome new people, of course. We made sure it was posted on the forum at Outdoor Channels, we have nothing to hide. We can be protective of our own, but we respect others' right to his or her own opinion.
People just coming to this nest for the first time certainly never expected for this to be what happens, but it is happening all over North America in other eagle nests, we just can't see them.
We all carry each other, support each other, and console each other. I doubt NCTC had any idea that two eagles would create such an amazing "family"!
BirdGirl, you are exactly right!
Think I'll sign off for today...the sun will still rise in the morning, and Belle and Liberty will be one day closer to a new nesting season, which will hopefully be much better.
I've been watching Belle for an hour, she appears to be resting well and sleeping. Her head tucked into her wings. It sounds very windy. May chick rest in peace. and may egg 2 hatch!
Belle finally looks to be relaxed enough to sleep...sweet dreams Momma. Don't mourn your loss for too long, and we will try not to also. These words must surely have been written for your precious baby:
For to His angels He's given a command
to guard you in all of your ways'
upon their hands they will bear you up,
lest you dash your foot against a stone.
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Paddy O'Joy, we only had you for a short while but we loved you even before you were born. We looked forward to watching you grow and learn to fly and fledge but it was not meant to be.
Now, the angels will watch you and teach you all that you need to know. One day when you learn to fly, I hope your spirit will visit us...we won't see you, but we will hear your wings as you soar overhead and we will know it is you.
Rest In Peace, sweet baby♥
WOW 1050 comments a lot to read if someone missed the day.
Paula, Megan. Scott and Lori the dedicated 4 amazingly long day for you all. Thank you Paula for the update you added. I hope now that the drama of O'Joy has passed Belle and liberty are now one day closer to chasing off the intruder.
I finished my economic quiz and totally fried, how I hate that kind of *math*(?)
Welcome to all the newcomers, please stay and enjoy the fellowship this group has to offer, goodness knows I missed it with my 2 yr on and off again absence.
Belle is sleeping, in the nest cup.
After reading the posts I can only assume that she is still protecting Paddy O'Joy.
Belle is looking to her left, hope she gets rest
Hqw amazing that there are 1051 comments! Have we ever had something like that in one day?
Well, yesterday I just couldn't face the present situation so I sort of just looked at the blog a few times to get an idea of what was going on.
I also had a visit from a different cable company to connect us to their satelite disc. Actually, the disc on our roof is not as noticable as the ones on other roofs. This change is very demacratic here on the kibbutz! First we weighed the pros and cons of both companies, then voted on which one to take...so the majority rules!
Good Morning Geula & Robyn.
Belle is now sleeping with her head tucked into her wings.
Hello Lori and Geula
The moon keeps peeking thru the clouds here, can see Belle better then earlier this eavening
An odd picture of Belle this morning. It appears she's sleeping vertically though still with her head tucked between her wings. Her tail feathers are pointed down, too, indicating she's not horizontal on the nest like normal.
I've never seen her do this before.
Now that you mention that Lori I see it too
I did take a screen capture of Belle sleeping in this different position.
Good Morning - IT'S A NEW DAY!
Robyn, weird I thought, I've watched her sleep many night (with my odd schedule) and I've never seen her do this.
And she looks like she's sort of swaying back and forth.
Back to work - glad you're here Robyn.
We are having some winds tonight, but near the water and an open field I am sure it is stronger
Night Lori, don't work to hard, turn the light off behind ya...
Good morning to those reading this when you arrive...
Just checked on Belle and she's sleeping on the nest in her normal horizontal position now with her head tucked back into her wings.
Belle is awake and looking off to the right.
And, she's still sitting on the nest cup.
Morning all:) Thunderstorm passing over now, you can see the lightning flashes on the cam pic.
today's nest weather-Showers and scattered thunderstorms this morning...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph...becoming west this afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Good morning everyone. Prayers and thoughts with all those affected by Belle and Liberty. In particular for Belle and Lib and this lost eagle. Blessing will be upon us. We can get through this.
I off to make the dough. Love you all!!!!
Good morning,
I hear something at the nest. Probably rain.
Noticed I was in error about when Steve started this new thread. It was yesterday morning, but I think that it must still be a record number of posts for this blog in one day.
Yes, heavy rains and thunderstorms passing over us now.
Funny, my cam image is mostly black dark, but with flashes with views of Belle. Must be lightning.
See you later. Must get ready for work.
Good Morning all--See that it is raining hard--hope the rain washes Trudy away--Sweet Belle protecting the egg cup from the rain.
Don't know if anyone saw the article I posted late last night from Parade Magazine--thought it was very nice article Here is the link again
http://www.parade.com/news/views/guest/110320-flying-lessons.html
Two eagles in nest
Intruder in the nest! whoa- she lunged at Belle- Belel is calling out-
Wow-= as soon as the rain stopped she made her move- dropped into the nest- pecked at Belle- then moved to the edge of nest- Belle got rid of her-
Good morning, dear ones. I couldn't come back last night - after dinner, I just went to bed.
I send you all love and {{{hugs}}} and dearest love to out Belle and Lib - the noblest of the noble.
Belle up and looking around- sitting on back of nest by cam, now she's going towards nest cup-
score another one for Belle.
Just reading all the posts from last night when I hear the commotion.
Good Morning everyone. Raining, thunder and even some hail here this morning.
Wiggled back onto the nest cup- still watching the skies
Settling back in--oh Trudy GO AWAY!!!!
Are you SURE this is Belle? Feathers seem too light in areas and was sleeping oddly last night as posted above. Trudy has a flat tail like Belle's. Infrared is to bright now to show marks on head.
This is Belle, that was trudy who just flew in and attacked her.
I could be totally wrong, willing to risk it, but I've seen Belle for many hours in this lighting and her shoulders do not have that much white on them. Hef wings make a more lacy pattern and aren't so dark brown and white mixed.
Getting light here now, Belle is watching, trudy probably landed in a tree nearby.
God, Megan I hope you're right and I'm just another whack-job! :)
Good morning everyone. Rainy day seems appropriate. Can't believe Trudy just won't give up!
Good Morning Eagle Pals...
heartwarming once again to read the comments since I went to bed last night
Hope to "see" you from work and I will be watching the Precious Nest
Best wishes for a good day
xoxo
and it's definitely time for me to get ready for work
Thanks for the link Jenny I have the magazine with me to take to work
xox ♥
I'm fairly sure this is Belle- Maybe she looks different cause it has been pouring and her feathers have moisture on them. I have no doubt Belle is not going to let trudy into her nest, if this was trudy, Belle would be attacking her to get her out. Are you giving me permission to call you wacky? Oh the possibilities:)
That was a pretty intense attack, trudy came in quickly, and lunged right at Belle- it had just stopped pouring, and was still fairly dark, looks like it will be another long day for Belle.
You wouldn't be the first! Besides we have a lot in common Megan. :)
Lori, Belle's wet, and the rain water beads up on the feathers which have a coating of oil on them (they have an oil gland at the base of their tails an when they are preening in that area, they are actually spreading the oilz) The beaded up water on her will reflect light and make some of the areas look lighter than usual as you are seeing.
Yes we do:)
Good morning Lori, Margy, Rocking Circle, DanaMo and Lynne.
Good Morning DanaMo--nice to see you here. Margy--is a nice article and sums up how I feel about these wonderful creatures.
Megan - during the air battle between Trudy and Belle yesterday afternoon -- Belle was headed toward the river, and Trudy was flying higher and towards the entrance - is that right?
Because in the picture, the eagle heading to the river (just can't remember who is who) has her legs extended down and talons out and looks like she's trying to stop - is absolutely verticle...the eagle (Trudy?) going towards the enterance was "not engaged for battle."
I wonder if Trudy also lost her baby(s) and that is why she is trying to get Belle's nest? Just thinking on-line....didn't sleep much for worrying about her.
Lori, if I recall right, at least twice we saw Belle flying like that- one time when Belle came from the river direction towards trudy she had her legs down like that, and went right at trudy in the air.
Thanks! I always say next time I'm going to "episode card" my pics like they do for TV scenes, so I know.
Good morning everyone. Getting ready to head out for coffee and dog treats. Then today I think I shall try some retail therapy :-0. Just necessities but will be good to get out and away and we are expecting sunshine.
Prayers for our wonderful pair continue today. Hugs for all of you.
Good Morning to all - still in "I can't believe this is happening" mode - hope I can shake it today - my heart aches.
@Lori: stepping out for a much needed walk before it snows up here, but you mention pix? have you posted some??
~ will catch up when I return
(hugs)
Haven't posted yet. There's about 350 to go thru! Don't expect anything great, but there is proof positive LIB is alive & well. The aerial fight with Trudy and Belle was so high up there, but it provides great information.
Yup, Lori, that was Belle with her legs extended!
Belle on the egg cup, facing 11
Has anyone spoken to Paula? She seemed pretty upset yesterday.....as we all were....but I think she has put a lot of time into the nest also.
Well never mind -- here you are LOL
Big Tears...
Mema Jo said...
I must close for now.........
Good Night Friends
Prayers for all
Hugs for all ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I'll tell you about my hearts
♥ Momster - Deb
♥ Dadster Dana's Ed
♥ Spunky - my first love
♥ Palmer - my second Love
♥ Paddy O Joy my little Love
So now you know the rest of the story
Monday, March 21, 2011 12:09:00 AM
Need I say more?
I think I'm Trudy paranoid now! It's like after you're robbed you think everyone has a gun. PTSD!
alarm calls from Belle
Belle's going nuts!
Oh poor Belle---I think I am glad that I don't have sound this morning.
Up and flapping her wings....still calling and looking all around
Freakin' Trudy GO HOME!
Good Morning, Paula.
Morning
That is definately Belle in the nest and that was Trudy that came in this morning to attack Belle.
Paula let us know if any pictures get posted please and where they are posted.
Mema Jo thank you Hugs.
I can't even remember how to make a heart this morning.
Yes Lolly "stress" can do a number on ones body. I know that for sure.
Article in the Daily Mail in Charleston, WV
Daily Mail
Will do, Dana. I took a few pictures yesterday as well, but haven't even looked at them.
Good morning friends. I have been reading along on the blog this morning. Cannot bear to pull up the cam, or any cam for that matter, today. Maybe another day but not today. I will keep lurking around the blog today. I love you all and feel so privileged to share this experience with you. The article in the Charleston paper was great, glad to see our wonderful couple get recognition. Now if that witch with a "b" would move on. She has done enough damage here. Pardon my language. Heartbroken down here in Bluefield, as I am sure we all are.
I gotta get some work done- please keep posting what's going on at the nest. I need a laptop for the gh- I can't watch the cam out there.
Appropriately, it is raining here this morning.
Wishing everyone the best day possible.
Belle was just up called out and shook off then layed back down on egg cup.
Poor rain, it always gets a bum rap- remember March showers bring April flowers, or something like that...
The sun is trying to peek out here now:)
Have a great day in the GH & dirt Megan. I promise to behave better tomorrow!
Heading home shortly to take a much need nap. :)
Have a healing day everyone.
Oh Geula, if I ever get to Israel, I need to find you and give you a big HUG!!!!
It's been a long couple of days hasn't it? Don't know what made me decide to come on the blog after so long an absence, but I'm sure glad I did! I've missed you all so much.
Bird Girl, loved how you handled Plowhand or whatever the name was. Such tact is simply beyond me I'm afraid, but I do admire people who can say things like you did!!!
To all who went out there and gave us descriptions of what was going on - you will never know how great that was for us that were so far away.
To all the new posters, I hope you come back often and get to know us all (even folks like me that don't usually post often) I lurk alot though. Might just have to change my ways now.
Good Morning Everyone! Love you all.
Thanks for the link to the newspaper article, Paula. It is interesting how much the story of Belle and Liberty has spread.
Megan I'm glad we are getting rain. I need to buy some of those beautiful cardinal plants this year. By the way do they only come in one color?
I will be back later. Must attend to my job now.
I will be back later. Must attend to my job now.
Good morning my eagle budlets. I am glancing at the still cam a little but I cannot have the live cam up for right now. I woke up about 6 times during the night and each time I just kept thinking about Belle trying to feed that baby and each time I cried. I hate waking up with swollen eyes.
Anyway, I love you all and am so glad we are in this together but hate so bad we are in "this" right now.
Belle up and stretching her wings...took off to the left
Belle just flew off.
Nest is showing for those td DON'T want to look.
Slight clunk
Last night I dreamed of eagles all night. They were very odd dreams. Needless to say, in my dreams I was going to tell you exactly what happened to poor PJ's body:(
Sad Morning to all, Just saw Belle fly off of nest,when will she fgure out that her babies are not coming back to her.Does anyone know if she will lay another clutch this year or is she done for the year
Huminbird, IMHO I don't think this pair will lay another clutch this year.
I don't know how long she will tend to the nest...we will have to watch and see.
Something lamded in tree cause it just shook.
Morning, all. Wow, just when I thought the drama was over, now we have a renewed attack by the ... I'm not even going to dignify that bird with a name.
Does anybody know how or if we will hear from specialists in this area? I remember reading somewhere that today some of those people may have something to say. Then again, maybe I dreamed that.
I just don't understand why this bird is so determined to take over the nest. The season is over for brooding (sorry if I don't have the right verbiage). Anybody have any thoughts?
I guess I'm just trying to make sense of this horrible event.
Hugs all around. Hang in there, everybody.
Right now I am glad that we don't have a closer view. Sad time for all of us.
Belle still gone from nest.
Belle calling out her pain from the top or branches of tree.
I'm at my office so the sound is off and am just checking back periodically.
My mind is just not on my work today.
Kathi, I don't think you'll get any better explanation than what we already know...it's a female/female battle for the nest.
I have not caught up yet......but Belle just brought in a fish and is eating. Lori had some pics of her nicely tucked during the night. I hope her heart is healing.
Rained here off and on all night an d still today. But first thing this AM, I heard and saw quite a display of bickering between 3 pileated WP's and a crow. It was quite amusing!! Love those pileateds even tho' they are so destructive! They do NOT discriminate between living and dead trees.
By the way I never did on the blog. Thank "Margy" for the phone call yesterday. Since I and some other regulars on here had to be away from home for awhile on Saturday. The phone call was so that when we got home and pulled up the blog. We wouldn't just be walking into hearing about Paddy O'Joy.
"Margy my I sincerely appreciate the HARD job you had of calling each one of us. You are always a cheerful and up beat person. So it was not an easy phone call for you to make I know that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love."
Morning Hedgie-Lynn she must not have them up yet. Her blog site say's "working on a site for Liberty and Belle".
Jo, I KNEW that Jewels was Caro as soon as i saw it....just hadn't seen that she had posted! LOL! I was that far behind!
Saw your ♥♥♥'s from last night.....sweet, but sure hope that Spunky and Palmer are alive and well!! Of course, we will never know. Have to keep in mind that 50% of hatchlings do not reach adulthood. :(
I am wearing my Spunky shirt today. I wonder what happened to Todd Harless that took these marvelous pics from 2006?
Lynn-Hedgie I seen were she was in as Jewell.
I am going to have to make a "cheat sheet" for the newcomers myself. Of course for Jewll I know who she is.
I hear the geese.
Sharon you got a "spunky shirt"? Does it only have spunky on it???
My heart goes out to everyone on the board. Nature can be very cruel. While eagles have been making a great resurgence, this nest has seen more than it's share of challenges. I suspect Lib and Belle will get beyond this before their loving following do. Here's hoping the next clutch has better luck, whether that is this year or next.
to inject a little humor here - -
Genie is Jewell and
Jewels is Carolyn
Someone please if you have a list (cheat sheet) would you share it with me??? I know I'm lost at least part of the time, but it's gotten out of control here.
Intruder just dove into nest, right over egg cup. HUSYY! Belle came an d chased her out FAST and furiously. So drama is NOT over, just as we suspected it wouldn't be. ARGH!
fight in the nest, trudy flew in and Belle was right behind her, pushed her out of the nest. Belle calling out, sounded like trudy landed up in the tree.
Another altercation in the nest
Looked like intruder came in first and Belle right on her heels and dispatched her right quickly!!
I turned the camera on just in time to see that little confrontation. Give her what-for Belle!
That I think is Liberty in nest and I think Trudy came in and they battled. Lib still there.
Pam I'm not sure if that is Belle or Liberty.
Dana, I just put a picture of my shirt on Facebook and tagged you in it.
Intruder still around. She just landed on the nest while Belle was away. Got a good look at her. She has a couple of dark feathers on her head. Belle flew in and chased her off. So sad. She's still staying with her dead baby and egg....
Belle just dug a hole in the nest cup. Is she going to bury Patty?
Trying to catch up a bit this morning. Had a long night with a wheezy kid - spring has sprung.
Got to see just the end of a little scuffle with the intruder. Boy, I wish she'd leave. Belle is digging in the cup. Looks like things have been moved around a bit since last night. Looks like another fish at 4 oclock? Glad she is getting food.
She's still very alert, no doubt trudy is close by.
May I please be included in your list of people who would like the "cheat sheet". I know most, but am occasionally confused. Thanks so much.
Hi Red I don't know what the hole is for. I wasn't sure at first if that was Liberty or Belle. I see the slight wound on beak so it was Belle that fought off Trudy. Belle is in nest now. Don't know why she dug that hole. Maybe just digging around egg cup. Maybe she will put fluff over egg and Paddy O'Joy. I just don't know. This is all still new remember so we will watch and see what goes on and learn.
Quoting Paula's comment from above today:
I don't think you'll get any better explanation than what we already know...it's a female/female battle for the nest.
Monday, March 21, 2011 9:44:00 AM
I don't know why that hussy needs a nest...she doesn't even have a mate. Does she think Liberty comes with the nest?? NO WAY!!
So, that might be Liberty? Unless they turn around so I can see how broad they are across the back, I have a hard time telling them apart.
I take it as a good thing (if it is him) cause that means they are now able to work together to drive Trudy away.
Anyone else having trouble keeping the live Cam up today?
Interesting article, Paula. Haven't heard of that Gannon person before.....and they post info via TWITTER????? Don't think we were ever told that. Of course, I don't have it or use it but a little advertising to that effect might have been nice for people who do.
Kathi, forgot to post earlier...this is where NCTC will post any "official" updates.
http://www.fws.gov/nctc/cam/
A friend sent me this link. We and our Eagles are a big story.http://www.dailymail.com/foodandliving/201103201475?page=1&build=cache
I see Belle got another fish, good for her. More strength for her to chase off Trudy.
Paula are you here?
That is a great article. I posted it on my facebook page.
Belle off to the right
FYI, at one point yesterday, when Belle was soaring above the nest, and Trudy returned from the West, Belle and Trudy were very close in the air...at one point Belle had her feet down...looked like she was ready to talon Trudy at any moment.
Good morning! Have been watching and reading the blog. As usual, it has taken me forever to catch up.
Maybe Jo can furnish us all with a cheat sheet. I know I am too confused to construct one. LOL
Glo, I loved it.."retail therapy".☺
I think I may try a little of that today myself. Have a doctors appointment and then will go to a nursery. One had herbs on sale. My thyme made it through the winter or at least some of it did. Need more thyme!!!☺
So, Paula...they never were in actual contact yesterday?
Seeing the fish in the nest right now is rather heart breaking. So happy that Belle has had more food, but at the same time it is so ironic.....just saying.
Genie sorry I am slow this morning. Well is should be expected. Hello and nice to see you in here. As to the "cheat sheet". If someone makes one up keep in here so you will know. Then you can have it email to you. OK?
No physical contact in the air yesterday.
Dana, ok...thanks
Good morning all - reading comments
but I'll never catch up with blog.
Article in the Daily Mail from Charleston WV really is well written and says a lot in 2 columns.
I feel we are at a peek of combat for
the nest. Stay close everyone.
I had to reboot, how long has Belle been gone?
I just wrote a long comment and it was not accepted.????
Does anybody have any photos of the encounters with the intruder? I refuse to even give it a name anymore. (Am I bitter? Yes!)
Thanks, Paula, for that link. I see there has been no mention at the official site of Paddy's death, though.
I too love the eagles. I cried with everyone yesterday. I feel like i have lost apart of my family. Now the drama continues for poor Belle. I have watched the eagles since Heidi. Never felt the need to post on the blog until now. I need to be with you and your great support network. I need to feel the love after the loss of P O J!
Do any of you know how long this battle over territory can take? Is it easier now for Belle and Liberty to fight her off since they don't have offspring to care for? The intruding eagle seems to be young since I saw her this morning in the nest and she has a couple of dark feathers on her head.... Is she actually trying to take over the nest at her age or is she just confused?
Thanks for any answers....
I'm supposed to be getting ready to leave with my husband and I am stuck to this computer again!
I don't want Belle to get hurt! I want "her" to go away!
Did anybody else have trouble getting that article DanaMo posted? My web browser didn't like the link. :(
I will work on a cheat sheet and distribute it through momster mail. It may take a day or so. And don't have info on many newbies, but a few. Genie and Iris....so glad you both have come back in to the fold! Wonder where Carol is?? If she knows at all about all of this angst??
Don't remember if Margy said she called Norma, or did Sharon do that?? Duh! SO MUCH info my brain is fried!
Jenny, I have the Parade article....haven't read it yet. Used to read Parade first thing, but it has beocme a dummied-down publication with usually very little of interest. Big disappointment to me---insult to my journalistic self.
Good morning, everyone. I have a few questions, I hope you don't mind. Have any of you ever witnessed or heard about an intruder hanging around this long, and if so, what was the outcome? Do you think Belle will continue to defend the nest for as long as the intruder is still present, or will she and Liberty leave when it becomes apparent that the remaining egg is not viable and they will not try again? Do they remain in the area when they leave the nest? Also, and I hope this insn't too sensitive, do any of you know what happens when an eaglet dies in the nest? Will it be left there once the parents leave the nest? Thanks so much!
Oh crap! Intruder in the nest, sounds like Belle is above
Isn't that the hussy in the nest!?
THAT'S TRUDY!!!!
Is that Belle? There's something on her head!
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