Update: Here's a shot from Last night. Thanks to Vicki for this one and Jo for another shot a few minutes later.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Wednesday
Fresh thread.
Update: Here's a shot from Last night. Thanks to Vicki for this one and Jo for another shot a few minutes later.
Update: Here's a shot from Last night. Thanks to Vicki for this one and Jo for another shot a few minutes later.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Thanks
I pulled this of Beakspeak.com at lunch:
It really is amazing that the NCTC cam is on the top of both lists when our webcam has been off and is only now getting put back online.
Thanks for all of your support and contributions to our efforts. We all really appreciate it.
It really is amazing that the NCTC cam is on the top of both lists when our webcam has been off and is only now getting put back online.
Thanks for all of your support and contributions to our efforts. We all really appreciate it.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Friday Update
We have the cam up at on the NCTC closed circuit system. We still have some technical glitches to deal with and some other work to get the picture online, but we're getting close.
The new cam is framing the nest a bit differently, it seems a bit closer than the old cam.
If I can get a frame shot I'll post it.
The new cam is framing the nest a bit differently, it seems a bit closer than the old cam.
If I can get a frame shot I'll post it.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Thursday
New thread.
I've been wondering if our activities in the nest had caused any disturbances with the eagle pair. I'm told that they have been back since the work, most recently seen last night at 6:30 PM.
I've been wondering if our activities in the nest had caused any disturbances with the eagle pair. I'm told that they have been back since the work, most recently seen last night at 6:30 PM.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Tuesday
Well we finally got some rain. We're waiting for a couple of cables for the audio hookup, and we should be set to reactivate the cam.
New thread.
New thread.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Friday, September 07, 2007
A few More Pictures
The truck at the tree.
Long shot of the tree and truck.
Nu in the nest.
Nu pulling up the rope.
and here's a shot of the tree in the winter:
Thursday, September 06, 2007
More shots
View from the nest looking North.
Mike Gurson has a photo site up with more shots from up in the tree. See it here.
Photographs
You get a whole new perspective standing at the base of the tree. The bucket is fully extended, and up 75 feet.
Here's our talented climber, Nu, in the nest with the new cam.
A closeup of Nu. The new camera is small.
Here's the FWS crew on the ground.
Here's me (l) and Mike Gurson looking at a monitor of the cam signal.
Here's Mike watching the cam.
All of these photos by our resident photog' Todd Harless.
Thursday
The tree folks were here at 7:00 AM. I was out around 8:30 at the tree, and it was amazing to watch the tree climber up in the nest. We took a bunch of pictures. I'll post some a little later. Our adult eagles have been hanging around, working on the nest, and were there this am before we started work. They are around a fair amount in the evenings.
Also, walking out in our blue lot last night an immature bald eagle flew over us.
more soon.
Also, walking out in our blue lot last night an immature bald eagle flew over us.
more soon.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Monday, September 03, 2007
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Wednesday
New thread.
We are working with a tree service to install the new equipment. Should happen within a week.
We are working with a tree service to install the new equipment. Should happen within a week.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Saturday
New thread.
Update:
We had a good meeting with Bedington VFD. We all determined that getting a fire truck to the tree would result in one significantly stuck firetruck. Thank you for all of your assistance on this. We have move to plan B, the tree service, and we have made progress on that front. Also, the new microwave system is being installed, we don;t need the tree truck for that. Its all very nice new equipment.
Update:
We had a good meeting with Bedington VFD. We all determined that getting a fire truck to the tree would result in one significantly stuck firetruck. Thank you for all of your assistance on this. We have move to plan B, the tree service, and we have made progress on that front. Also, the new microwave system is being installed, we don;t need the tree truck for that. Its all very nice new equipment.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Thursday
New thread.
The hot weather continues, yecch.
We are anxiously awaiting the new equipment we have ordered. Should be here very soon.
I will be leaving on travel for the next week and may or may not be around a computer. I'll do what I did last time and set up a few threads for you for the week.
The hot weather continues, yecch.
We are anxiously awaiting the new equipment we have ordered. Should be here very soon.
I will be leaving on travel for the next week and may or may not be around a computer. I'll do what I did last time and set up a few threads for you for the week.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Monday, August 06, 2007
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Friday, August 03, 2007
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Tuesday
Another nice morning thread.
I signed off on the orders for new equipment late last week. It includes a more robust power system (will prevent all of the previous problems), better microwave (less interference), and a new camera with audio.
Install in a few weeks.
I signed off on the orders for new equipment late last week. It includes a more robust power system (will prevent all of the previous problems), better microwave (less interference), and a new camera with audio.
Install in a few weeks.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
Saturday Visit
We are thrilled that there was an eagle waiting for you. Here are a couple of shots I grabbed from your Momster group, photos by Paula
Monday
I was meaning to say something about the 500th post, but it slipped right passed me. Thanks to all who continue to congregate on this blog. Hopefully next year will bring new friends, both eagle and human.
new thread.
new thread.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Monday, July 09, 2007
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
Friday
New thread.
Cam Update: I just got a call from the tech guys who were out at the tree. About 60 feet of the cable is damaged, thus the lack of signal. We are going to pull down the webcam signal and continue our preparations to go up the tree and work at the end of the month. More on this as they give me info.
Cam Update: I just got a call from the tech guys who were out at the tree. About 60 feet of the cable is damaged, thus the lack of signal. We are going to pull down the webcam signal and continue our preparations to go up the tree and work at the end of the month. More on this as they give me info.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Thursday
New thread. We have some pictures from the Eagle Delisting ceremony last week. Will try to post a couple today.
Update: Here's the guest eagle flying with Secretary Kempthorne, and a group of scouts watching the delisting order being signed.
Update: Here's the guest eagle flying with Secretary Kempthorne, and a group of scouts watching the delisting order being signed.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Monday, July 02, 2007
Monday
New thread. Another cool one here in CT.
Update:
I have gotten some questions regarding the status of the cam, the status of upgrades, etc. I'll tell you what I know.
First off, remember that this project is a labor of love for a number of people at NCTC. We all have full time jobs that do not include doing the eagle cam work, so we all do this as an extra. We have even had some comments from NCTC staff questioning why we are even doing the project to begin with. We have always pushed past those types of comments because we do see the great value in the project.
Those involved in the Cam work have met a couple of times recently on the upgrades for the cam. We have targeted the last week in July to try and get these upgrades installed. That assumes that we are able to get everything through the contracting process, which is detailed and time intensive. NCTC is a big place and many procurments are done every day. We can't just call a supplier and buy things, there's more to it than that and deliberate moves around the process can wind up with an Inspector General officer, with a badge, questioning you :>(. We all try to do this right to avoid such a result.
The current status of the cam is still unknown to me, since I am not at work. I suspect that because of the pending repairs and upgrades, we may keep it down until we can get everything right. More on that when I am back in S-Town.
One more thing, we continue to spar with security folks in DOI who consider the cam a threat to network security. We believe their stance is wrong, but have to play the game to ensure that we can continue to work the cam in the future.
So things are happening behind the scenes and I will update you when we know more. We need to hope that we will have a successful clutch next year so all this work pays off.
Update:
I have gotten some questions regarding the status of the cam, the status of upgrades, etc. I'll tell you what I know.
First off, remember that this project is a labor of love for a number of people at NCTC. We all have full time jobs that do not include doing the eagle cam work, so we all do this as an extra. We have even had some comments from NCTC staff questioning why we are even doing the project to begin with. We have always pushed past those types of comments because we do see the great value in the project.
Those involved in the Cam work have met a couple of times recently on the upgrades for the cam. We have targeted the last week in July to try and get these upgrades installed. That assumes that we are able to get everything through the contracting process, which is detailed and time intensive. NCTC is a big place and many procurments are done every day. We can't just call a supplier and buy things, there's more to it than that and deliberate moves around the process can wind up with an Inspector General officer, with a badge, questioning you :>(. We all try to do this right to avoid such a result.
The current status of the cam is still unknown to me, since I am not at work. I suspect that because of the pending repairs and upgrades, we may keep it down until we can get everything right. More on that when I am back in S-Town.
One more thing, we continue to spar with security folks in DOI who consider the cam a threat to network security. We believe their stance is wrong, but have to play the game to ensure that we can continue to work the cam in the future.
So things are happening behind the scenes and I will update you when we know more. We need to hope that we will have a successful clutch next year so all this work pays off.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
DC Event
Got this email today. This is a public event for all folks interested in bald eagles.
"The Endangered Species Program invites you and your families to attend an event at the Jefferson Memorial on Thursday, June 28, 10 am, announcing the delisting and recovery of the bald eagle.
Secretary Kempthorne will make the announcement, followed by remarks from several key partnering organizations. From 10:30 to 12 noon, booths staffed by WO Service programs and other agencies/organizations including the National Park Service, National Wildlife Federation, Environmental Defense, American Eagle Foundation, and Earth Conservation Corps will offer family activities. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the Yates Auditorium at Main Interior.
This remarkable achievement is the culmination of many years of hard work and cooperative efforts with private and public landowners, States, Tribes, non-government organizations, and industry. Now, it is time to celebrate."
Also, one our our Shepherdstown eagles is currently on the front page of the US Fish and Wildlife Service website. Check it out here--which one is it? In addition, download the video, which is a compilation of video shot mostly here at NCTC.
"The Endangered Species Program invites you and your families to attend an event at the Jefferson Memorial on Thursday, June 28, 10 am, announcing the delisting and recovery of the bald eagle.
Secretary Kempthorne will make the announcement, followed by remarks from several key partnering organizations. From 10:30 to 12 noon, booths staffed by WO Service programs and other agencies/organizations including the National Park Service, National Wildlife Federation, Environmental Defense, American Eagle Foundation, and Earth Conservation Corps will offer family activities. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the Yates Auditorium at Main Interior.
This remarkable achievement is the culmination of many years of hard work and cooperative efforts with private and public landowners, States, Tribes, non-government organizations, and industry. Now, it is time to celebrate."
Also, one our our Shepherdstown eagles is currently on the front page of the US Fish and Wildlife Service website. Check it out here--which one is it? In addition, download the video, which is a compilation of video shot mostly here at NCTC.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Some more pics
Just got these pictures from my friend Mark. Shows a rather crappy pic of the eagle we saw and a shot of me and my friend Pete looking at eagle perched in a beach tree.
Tuesday
Sorry about the last post. I have a couple of blogs and for some reason that post got on the eagle blog instead of the Children and Nature Journal blog. It's funny, I posted it and then didn't see it on the other blog and wondered where the heck it went...
We are investigating the cam problem.
We think it may be the farmer has run over and damaged the camera cable. John will check it out.
We are investigating the cam problem.
We think it may be the farmer has run over and damaged the camera cable. John will check it out.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Monday News
Rich Louv spoke at the Outdoor Writers of America Annual Meeting in Roanoke a week ago, and I expect articles will continue to trickle out on the importance of connecting children to nature.
The San Francisco Chronicle posted this piece yesterday that does a great job of framing the issue.
When I saw Rich at the end of last week, he said that 10,000 copies of his book had been sold last month alone. It is a hopeful sign that this issue continues to heat up as more people become engaged.
The San Francisco Chronicle posted this piece yesterday that does a great job of framing the issue.
In far-ranging comments, Louv described how a child's outdoor adventures -- or lack of them -- can affect his or her development. He said that a promising future can still be shaped:
-- Youth health: "The increase in diabetes and heart disease is because kids are growing up not moving. When you look at discussions of child obesity, you never see nature mentioned. They (parents) send them to the gym, but you look at adults, and gyms are not doing the job that well for them either. The greatest increase in child obesity in history happened in the same two decades as the greatest increase in organized sports in history."
-- Child development: "How does nature shape child development? Take attention deficit disorder. Kids exposed to just a little bit of nature get better. The attention span seems to lengthen. Could it be that the huge increase in kids on anti-depressants is because we took away the calming effect of natural experience?"
-- The education bounce: "Schools with kids with nature testing do better across the board, 27 percent better in science testing, than a kid in a cubicle. If we really care about education reform in United States, we would have a campaign called 'No Child Left Inside.' "
-- Integrating outdoor education in schools: When I told Louv of my proposal to Gov. Schwarzenegger to require outdoor skills curriculum in schools, he responded: "In Denmark, outdoor education occurs year-round. Kids get fewer colds and flu, and academic scores are higher."
-- The video impact: "Video games are the new rock-and-roll. I don't think they are the spawn of the devil. There are other factors, but video games and television are seductive ...
When I saw Rich at the end of last week, he said that 10,000 copies of his book had been sold last month alone. It is a hopeful sign that this issue continues to heat up as more people become engaged.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Thursday
New thread. Was at a recption at the National Zoo last night for the new National Forum on Children and Nature. We met in the Panda House, Secretary Kempthorne was in attendance, and we got to "hang out" with the Pandas for a couple of hours.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Sunday
New thread.
Update: just got back from running the Shenandoah staircase whitewater kayak run in Harpers Ferry.
Didn't see any eagles this time, but we saw the biggest granddaddy osprey I have ever seen. He was fishing right over our heads, and must have had more than a six foot wingspan!
Update: just got back from running the Shenandoah staircase whitewater kayak run in Harpers Ferry.
Didn't see any eagles this time, but we saw the biggest granddaddy osprey I have ever seen. He was fishing right over our heads, and must have had more than a six foot wingspan!
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007
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