Eagle Watch historical records — batch 001

South Florida Bald Eagle Watch historical observation records, batch 001. Search these records from the Observation Database.

[{"id":"7573125","topic":"7573125","order":1,"title":"10-17-13 7am","author":"Desiree","date":"2013-10-17T17:53:09.523000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Both eagles were in the nest at 7am, then both flew to their favorite perch tress :)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/10-17-13-7am-td7573125.html","images":1},{"id":"7573780","topic":"7573780","order":1,"title":"DEC 7: Deerfield eagles have eggs!","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-12-08T13:10:55.584000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hellene sent this e-mail and her photo, used with her permission Hellene Grundler writes (12/7/2014): **It's official** caught my first glimpse of an adult brooding egg/eggs this am (12/7/14)...let the countdown begin! Hellene","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-Deerfield-eagles-have-eggs-td7573780.html","images":1},{"id":"7313010","topic":"7313010","order":1,"title":"Thursday, February 23 -- all is quiet","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-02-23T14:59:27.503000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"We arrived at the nest around 9:30 and stayed about a half hour. An adult was roosting on the horizontal limb above the nest, and the eaglet was rather quiet. Al was already there. He said he did not see any feeding or the second adult. Yesterday morning, just about 10 minutes after sunrise, we were birding the wetlands SE of the nest and saw an adult flying SE from the nest location directly towards the large lake in the Sunset Lakes subdivision. This has been a fairly regular occurrence. Once, before the eggs were laid, we saw both adults following the same course at about the same time in the morning.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-February-23-all-is-quiet-td7313010.html","images":3},{"id":"7573293","topic":"7573293","order":1,"title":"DEC 27 - Incubation day #20 - Another exchange at 10:10","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-12-27T14:10:24.980000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Mary Lou and I arrived at the nest site at about 9:15 this morning and found the female incubating and staying down low most of the time. The sky was brightly overcast and there was much glare from behind the nest area, not good conditions for photography. The male flew in from behind the nest at about 10:10 and was greeted by the female who called briefly. They both looked down into the nest before the female flew off to the left (east), and the male assumed incubation duties. The male settled deeply into the nest and was out of sight much of the time. We think the male does sit deeper in the nest than the female, perhaps not surprising in view of his smaller size. The female landed in the usual roost in the pine along Pines Boulevard just to the east of the nest tree. In this view of the female's head you can see the residual effects of the injury she suffered last month. She spent some time preening and was still roosting there when we departed at about 10:15.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-27-Incubation-day-20-Another-exchange-at-10-10-td7573293.html","images":8},{"id":"7573294","topic":"7573293","order":2,"title":"Re: DEC 27 - Incubation day #20 - Another exchange at 10:10","author":"Lisa G","date":"2013-12-27T16:44:45.103000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Ken , I am glad your confirmed it was Joy that had the injury we thought it was the male .. great Pictures .. I am sharing them on Pride & Joy Facebook Page","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-27-Incubation-day-20-Another-exchange-at-10-10-td7573293.html","images":0},{"id":"7573867","topic":"7573867","order":1,"title":"December 21: Mama's brood patch (Photos)","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-12-22T10:20:55.887000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hellene writes: Tonight's (12/21/14) incubation discussion where mama has the last call. Mama's brood patch.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/December-21-Mama-s-brood-patch-Photos-td7573867.html","images":4},{"id":"2847616","topic":"2847616","order":1,"title":"Fri morning, 8 May 09, report by Al","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-05-08T17:25:12.669000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"At 9:11 an adult arrived with food at the nest. While Hope and Justice ate, the adult stayed on a branch above the nest. At 9:57 the eaglets flew from the nest heading east.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Fri-morning-8-May-09-report-by-Al-td2847616.html","images":0},{"id":"2851178","topic":"2847616","order":2,"title":"Re: Fri morning, 8 May 09, report by Al","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2009-05-09T15:32:35.755000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Very interesting. Especially seeing so much day time activity and feeding.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Fri-morning-8-May-09-report-by-Al-td2847616.html","images":0},{"id":"7575597","topic":"7575597","order":1,"title":"July 22-28: Both adults and eaglets present irregularly","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2020-07-30T16:38:46.555000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Phil Martin provided me with his observations over the past few days. He writes: 7/22. 10:55 No activity at the nest. 7/23. 10:51. The male Eaglet was perched on the tree at 208. He appeared to still have an issue with his right eye as he did not open it the entire time I was there. 7/24. 12:55. There was no activity at the nest however, I could hear one of the Eaglets calling in the distance, but could not locate it. 7/25. 10:51 the female adult brought a fish for Pride as he was waiting on the nest. She perched above the nest while Pride ate. The male Eaglet came by and was encouraged to depart the area, which he did. 7/26. 9:55 No activity at the nest 7/27. 10:57. Pride was perched above the nest 7/28. 11:05. No activity at the nest. on 7/28 from 8:00 - 8:30 AM I also found no eaglets or adults on 7/27 an adult which I am quite certain was Jewel flew over the west Miramar wetlands from the direction of the nest about 5 minutes before sunrise. I obtained this poor photo: on 7/29 Bernardo Garcia found and photographed the female eaglet and the adult female at the nest at 7:00 PM. He posted the photos on the NextDoor app. on 7/30 an adult which I could not identify followed the same route over west Miramr from the nest to the large lake in Sunset Lakes at 8:31, which is 10 minutes before sunrise. No photo obtained. Here are Phil's photos:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/July-22-28-Both-adults-and-eaglets-present-irregularly-td7575597.html","images":5},{"id":"7573051","topic":"7573051","order":1,"title":"Lots of activity near the nest this morning","author":"tomsease","date":"2013-04-25T11:33:24-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"When I first got there around 9:30 this morning, the adult was perched in one of the trees to the east of the nest near Pines. He/she flew off after awhile & shortly after that the eaglet flew over to one of those trees, too.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lots-of-activity-near-the-nest-this-morning-td7573051.html","images":2},{"id":"7573064","topic":"7573051","order":2,"title":"Re: Lots of activity near the nest this morning","author":"Desiree","date":"2013-04-30T20:39:08.936000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Really nice shot of the eaglet!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lots-of-activity-near-the-nest-this-morning-td7573051.html","images":0},{"id":"7575065","topic":"7575065","order":1,"title":"August 1: Two Bald Eagles at sunrise again","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2018-08-01T14:34:13.431000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2018–2019","text":"This morning, storms threatened and despite a shortened walk, I had two Bald Eagles pass over my position in the west Miramar wetlands. The first was at 6:48 AM, one minute after sunrise. I think it was the male (Pride) but it was distant and the light was poor: The second appeared 11 minutes later, at 6:59 AM. This eagle looked larger and had uniform wing feathering, so it may have been the female, Jewel: Yesterday morning I specifically watched for the eagles to pass over from a viewing location at the lake, where there is a view of the entire horizon. Sunrise was at 6:46 AM and I stood watch from about 6:35 until 7:05 AM, then continued on my walk but still looked up frequently when not occupied photographing egrets and a Pileated Woodpecker. I did not see any eagles. Going over my records, They were visible on 10 of the past 20 days, 18 of which I visited and submitted eBird Checklist. (Seen on July 10, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, and 29 and today, August 1. So the odds recently are about 50-50, although they may well have passed over unnoticed during that time. They always run a southeast course from the Pembroke Pines nest area, which is about 1 1/2 miles northeast of my position. My eBird checklists may be viewed at THIS LINK","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/August-1-Two-Bald-Eagles-at-sunrise-again-td7575065.html","images":2},{"id":"7574921","topic":"7574921","order":1,"title":"EAGLET and ADULT QUIET ON THE NEST TODAY 03 28 2018","author":"tczig","date":"2018-03-28T19:03:20.971000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"I was at the nest at about 11:00 am today, 3 28 2018. The eaglet was quiet and just looking around. No flapping and not much other movement. The adult (2nd photo) was perched right above her to the right, equally quiet. I only saw 1 parent today. The adult is hidden behind the tree branch - to the upper right of the eaglet.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/EAGLET-and-ADULT-QUIET-ON-THE-NEST-TODAY-03-28-2018-td7574921.html","images":2},{"id":"7574839","topic":"7574839","order":1,"title":"1/24/18 looks like a fish was brought back to the nest.","author":"Kathybaker","date":"2018-01-26T15:28:47.220000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/1-24-18-looks-like-a-fish-was-brought-back-to-the-nest-td7574839.html","images":1},{"id":"7574597","topic":"7574597","order":1,"title":"Look whos back in Deerfield","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2016-11-16T15:43:09.317000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello everyone, I was checking back at the eagles nest as I often do and I saw the eagle back in Deerfield sitting by the nest, so I hope they have a successful nesting season this year. I will follow them throughout the season and I will post pictures as if I can take them. I don't want to get too close so they might not be the best shots, but at least it will be something to look at. Sincerely, Kit Orcutt","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Look-whos-back-in-Deerfield-td7574597.html","images":1},{"id":"7574601","topic":"7574597","order":2,"title":"Re: Look whos back in Deerfield","author":"Speechykeane","date":"2016-11-21T10:26:01.631000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Yes! I have been watching the nest as I drive by daily to / from work... I've only seen one Eagle at a time for the past month or so.. so I am not sure if BOTH eagles are back in town..","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Look-whos-back-in-Deerfield-td7574597.html","images":0},{"id":"7574604","topic":"7574597","order":3,"title":"Re: Look whos back in Deerfield","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2016-11-23T10:40:42.519000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello Here's a couple of shots from last Saturday. These were taken next to each other, She was sitting in the nest, and He was watching from a nearby tree. Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Look-whos-back-in-Deerfield-td7574597.html","images":2},{"id":"7574606","topic":"7574597","order":4,"title":"Re: Look whos back in Deerfield","author":"Speechykeane","date":"2016-11-28T11:33:32.902000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"AWESOME pictures! Thank you for posting them! I am so excited to see both eagles back.. looks like we may get to see another \"family\" start!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Look-whos-back-in-Deerfield-td7574597.html","images":0},{"id":"7575716","topic":"7575716","order":1,"title":"DEC 19: New nest is taking shape","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2020-12-20T15:15:52.854000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Both members of the pair have been working hard, bringing in branches, bunches of tall grass stalks and clumps of sod. For the past few days they have selected live Melaleuca and Australian Pine branches, leaves and all. This may suggest that they are working to carpet the central platform. So far there have been no reports of them copulating. Egg laying usually starts about a week following successful copulation. I arrived at the site at about 9:00 AM. Earlier observers had seen quite a bit of action. No eagles were present, but male (Pride) soon flew in to roost in the tallest tree near the corner of Pines & 208th: He started calling as if he saw the female (Jewel). After several minutes she flew in to the nest: The nest is partially out of view, but it has greatly increased in bulk: Jewel is to the left: Pride carried branches in his beak: Jewel hunted for branches rather widely: She came up with a small twig: Pride arrives with a stick: Jewel delivers a branch:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-19-New-nest-is-taking-shape-td7575716.html","images":14},{"id":"1652734","topic":"1652734","order":1,"title":"Possible damage to nest?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2008-12-13T15:39:12.644000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Looking at my photos of the nest this morning, I fear that the right side may have had some loss of nesting materials, maybe after the big winds we had yesterday. I put a comparison of the nest with a photo from a month ago in my FLICKR album < http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch/ >. Not sure, but it does suggest some damage. This morning I noted a good-sized stick fall from that area of the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Possible-damage-to-nest-td1652734.html","images":0},{"id":"3040210","topic":"3040210","order":1,"title":"Kildeer family sighting- this one for Ken!","author":"Lisa baumbach Reardon,","date":"2009-06-07T17:38:03.231000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"One of the greatest things of being a birder is not knowing when you will see something really cool! On Thursday morning, on the way back from taking my son to day care - I routinely make a short cut through the abandonded Alberston's parking lot at University and Peters in Plantation. Low and behold, I came straight upon a kildeer family with two young waling across the parking lot! The babies are so cute! they look just like minature kildeer, but on long legs (almost like a sanpiper)- both parents were around then- very vocal and very protective! when I got close in my car, the father came closer to my car, making very loud noises - What a nice unexpected break to an otherwise typical hurried weekday morning. I am going back there this afternoon to see if I spot them. And take my camera this time!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Kildeer-family-sighting-this-one-for-Ken-td3040210.html","images":0},{"id":"3042770","topic":"3040210","order":2,"title":"Re: Kildeer family sighting- this one for Ken!","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-06-08T08:57:12.519000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Yes, I love Killdeers-- here are a few of my blogs about them: Puppy helped me find Killdeer eggs in Illinois. Killdeer chicks, photographed only about a half mile southeast of the eagle nest, in Harbor Lakes mitigation wetlands at 197th Avenue. Finally, the story of my youthful indiscretion with tragic results for a killdeer.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Kildeer-family-sighting-this-one-for-Ken-td3040210.html","images":0},{"id":"3902025","topic":"3902025","order":1,"title":"October 22 Eagle Sanctuary Steering Committee plans Eagle Cam","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-10-27T17:54:29.307000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"The Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle Sanctuary Steering Committee met on October 22 and made a commitment to obtain funding and install a Nest Cam before the beginning of the 2010 nesting season, which begins on October 1. While this sounds like a lot of time, the Committee will be hard pressed to meet this deadline. Funding is by no means certain. Decisions must be made about where the camera should be placed, what kind of equipment and resources will be needed, initially and ongoing, (e.g., camera, platform, electric power, internet connection, Web hosting; necessary approvals from City and Florida FWC) and, of overriding concern, corporate or private funding sources. There is a planned educational component, which could be integrated into public and private schools' curricula. I feel there are opportunities here for media outlets, the cable company and electric utility company, and the City of Pembroke Pines to all join forces and help make this happen. A major corporate sponsor may consider the good will that can result from their visibility in supporting this effort. Think about this-- look at the statistics at the bottom of the main page of this FORUM. In less than one year there have been 46,000 visits to this FORUM. An eagle nest camera would attract many more \"hits,\" as students and the general public tune in repeatedly to see the details of the domestic life of these magnificent birds! Imagine having your company's name spread across the top of the Pembroke Pines Eagle Web Cam page. You will note that the DRAFT minutes of the Steering Committee contain sobering information about the lack of parking and viewing space at the nest site. Nest watchers will be limited to the sidewalk on the north side of Pines Boulevard. There will be no relief-- not even the possibility of having an elevated observation deck until at least the fall of 2011, when a new sidewalk will be installed on the south side of Pines, in front of the nest. This means TWO breeding seasons will pass without any accommodations for nest observers. Another important advantage of having a Nest Cam is that there would be much less disturbance and vehicular traffic at the nest site, as many would elect to do their viewing from the comfort of their home computer. The minutes may be viewed at the link on the main Web page, along with other pertinent documents, such as the FDOT report that explains the restrictions that are to be placed along the highway. Here is a direct link to the main page -- look under the \"Steering Committee Documents.\"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/October-22-Eagle-Sanctuary-Steering-Committee-plans-Eagle-Cam-td3902025.html","images":0},{"id":"2985145","topic":"2985145","order":1,"title":"Wednesday 05-27-09, 6:00pm to 7:00pm","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2009-05-27T22:48:50.718000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Spent an hour today at the nest - lucky to be between the raindrops. When I arrived only one young eagle was home, perched a branch or two above the nest. Soon though, the eaglet flew out to an Australian Pine right in front of me - just west of the nest tree and right in front. The other small birds began to harass the young eagle. At least three different types of birds joined in - bluejays, mockingbirds and grackles. After enduring this for a half hour or so, the young eagle flew back to the nest tree. I loaded a handful of photos to my flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikefosslerphotography/sets/72157616545104702/ Also, below are a few of the shots showing the perch, a shot showing three harassers, some aerial attcks and chases.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wednesday-05-27-09-6-00pm-to-7-00pm-td2985145.html","images":4},{"id":"2986787","topic":"2985145","order":2,"title":"Re: Wednesday 05-27-09, 6:00pm to 7:00pm","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-05-28T06:20:50-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thanks for braving the threat of rain and posting the report and those beautiful photos, Mike! Ken Schneider Miramar, Florida & North Aurora, Illinois Web site: http://www.rosyfinch.com Eagle Nest: http://www.rosyfinch.com/BaldEagleNest.html Blog: http://blog.rosyfinch.com Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch \"Openness to the natural world and our response to it lie at the core of what we do and why we do it.\" (Fr. Tom Pincelli) Mike Fossler (via Nabble) wrote: > Spent an hour today at the nest - lucky to be between the raindrops. > When I arrived only one young eagle was home, perched a branch or two > above the nest. Soon though, the eaglet flew out to an Australian Pine > right in front of me - just west of the nest tree and right in front. > The other small birds began to harass the young eagle. At least three > different types of birds joined in - bluejays, mockingbirds and > grackles. After enduring this for a half hour or so, the young eagle > flew back to the nest tree. I loaded a handful of photos to my flickr > page > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikefosslerphotography/sets/72157616545104702/ > Also, below are a few of the shots showing the perch, a shot showing > three harassers, some aerial attcks and chases. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > View message @ > http://n2.nabble.com/Wednesday-05-27-09%2C-6%3A00pm-to-7%3A00pm-tp2985145p2985145.html > > To start a new topic under Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, > email [hidden email] > To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here > < http://n2.nabble.com/subscriptions/Unsubscribe.jtp?code=a2VuQHJvc3lmaW5jaC5jb218MTYzODgxNXwtNDY2OTk3NDA0 >. > >","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wednesday-05-27-09-6-00pm-to-7-00pm-td2985145.html","images":0},{"id":"2987568","topic":"2985145","order":3,"title":"Re: Wednesday 05-27-09, 6:00pm to 7:00pm","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2009-05-28T09:14:24.678000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Great shots, Mike! Especially the last one with the mockingbird hot on the trail. Thanks again for sharing.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wednesday-05-27-09-6-00pm-to-7-00pm-td2985145.html","images":0},{"id":"2953090","topic":"2953090","order":1,"title":"Thursday morning May 21","author":"Al Griffin","date":"2009-05-21T13:10:20.622000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I arrived at about 08:30 and found Tom watching, he said both Eaglets were in a pine close to the road at 06:30. Ken and Mary Lou arrived at the same time and we had a nice hello. About 08:50 both Eaglets flew in to a perch in the pine to the east. Ken and I took photos while Tom talked with Mary Lou. The Eaglets flew to a new spot east in a pine by the canal. Ken and Mary Lou went home and Tom and I walked down to take photos. Tom and I stayed until 10:30 with no sight of the adults.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-morning-May-21-td2953090.html","images":0},{"id":"2953956","topic":"2953090","order":2,"title":"Re: Thursday morning May 21","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-05-21T16:13:12.786000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Only a few minutes after Mary Lou and I arrived at around 8:30 AM to join Ed and Al, the two chicks appeared from the area of the melaleuca cemetery to the west, and flew in to roost on the large pine along the road, just east of the nest tree. Though we had been away for a month, I believe that I recognized Justice as being darker and having a white spot over his breastbone. Hope also seems to have a line of demarcation between a darker area in her neck and upper breast, and a lighter brown lower breast. The breast of Justice looks more uniformly dark. Both are developing some yellow at the base of their bills, and their eyes are dark. If any of you seasoned watchers can evaluate this description, or think I may have it backwards, please chime in! Because of other appointments, we could only stay for about a half hour, but it was great seeing our friends, both human and avian! Justice follows Hope in from melaleucas: Justice roosting (note ruffled feathers show white bases and almost make a necklace; when feathers are compressed, only one white spot tended to show at center of upper breast): Hope roosting: Hope flying away:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-morning-May-21-td2953090.html","images":4},{"id":"2954074","topic":"2953090","order":3,"title":"Re: Thursday morning May 21","author":"lisa baumbach reardon","date":"2009-05-21T16:39:07.734000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Hi Ken (and Mary Lou) Will try to meet you out there late tomrorow afternoon- it's my birthday- so I shodul at least get one treat for the day! I'll e-mail you again tomorrow afternoon All the best! Lisa","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-morning-May-21-td2953090.html","images":0},{"id":"7573654","topic":"7573654","order":1,"title":"Nest vacant this morning NOV 9 at 7:45 AM and also NOV 4 9:30 AM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-11-09T12:09:45.404000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I stopped by the nest on November 4 around 9:30 AM and watched for 20 minutes, not seeing any eagle in the nest or anywhere in the vicinity. Again, this morning, just as the rain started at 7:45 AM I found the nest vacant as I watched for about 15 minutes. As before, no other eagles were visible at the usual roosts. Of course it is possible to miss seeing the female if she is deep in the nest, so others are urged to check the nest when you get a chance and report observations here. In previous years we have been quite successful in establishing the date the first egg was deposited simply by noting when the female sits deep and stays there for a prolonged period, only getting up briefly to change her position. We may also see exchange of incubation duties a few days after the first egg is laid.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-vacant-this-morning-NOV-9-at-7-45-AM-and-also-NOV-4-9-30-AM-td7573654.html","images":0},{"id":"7573655","topic":"7573654","order":2,"title":"Re: Nest vacant this morning NOV 9 at 7:45 AM and also NOV 4 9:30 AM","author":"Maria Rosa Drake","date":"2014-11-09T12:43:22-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I saw an adult eagle roosting in the malelucas Friday morning around 7:15 am and also around 5:30 pm. MRD On Nov 9, 2014, at 12:09 PM, NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: I stopped by the nest on November 4 around 9:30 AM and watched for 20 minutes, not seeing any eagle in the nest or anywhere in the vicinity. Again, this morning, just as the rain started at 7:45 AM I found the nest vacant as I watched for about 15 minutes. As before, no other eagles were visible at the usual roosts. If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Nest-vacant-this-morning-NOV-9-at-7-45-AM-and-also-NOV-4-9-30-AM-tp7573654.html To start a new topic under CURRENT 2014-2015 Observations of Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle Nest, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-vacant-this-morning-NOV-9-at-7-45-AM-and-also-NOV-4-9-30-AM-td7573654.html","images":0},{"id":"7574872","topic":"7574872","order":1,"title":"Eaglet looking almost ready to fledge 2/25","author":"naturegirl","date":"2018-02-26T10:04:47.164000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglet-looking-almost-ready-to-fledge-2-25-td7574872.html","images":1},{"id":"7574873","topic":"7574872","order":2,"title":"Bald Eagle flying 2/25","author":"naturegirl","date":"2018-02-26T10:07:52.805000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglet-looking-almost-ready-to-fledge-2-25-td7574872.html","images":1},{"id":"7419471","topic":"7419471","order":1,"title":"Osprey Hatching","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2012-03-29T18:04:05.022000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Here's a link to a video showing an Osprey hatching via nestcam in Dunedin, FL. It features Barbara Walker and is appearing today on the MSN Homepage!!!! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp=46891356�","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Osprey-Hatching-td7419471.html","images":0},{"id":"7419628","topic":"7419471","order":2,"title":"Re: Osprey Hatching","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-03-29T19:05:00.591000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thanks, Mike! I put the search term \"Osprey\" into the search box to see the video. Great! This may work as a PERMALINK to the Osprey video: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp=46891356%EF%BF%BD#46891356","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Osprey-Hatching-td7419471.html","images":0},{"id":"7419757","topic":"7419471","order":3,"title":"Re: Osprey Hatching","author":"Jill W","date":"2012-03-29T19:59:19.360000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thanks, Mike and Ken! I was not able to find it at first try. BTW, the Decorah Bald Eagles are very busy right now with two newly hatched and very energenic eaglets. Last time I checked, the third egg had not hatched, but some of the people say there is a pip on the egg. It is really fascinating to watch. We (PP eagle nest watchers) were not able to see what happens during the hatching, the day of hatching and the few days that follow. Very interesting. The two eaglets that were being fed this morning got into a beaking fight and it was scary to watch. It seemed they were trying to steal food from each other (which there was none at the time of the fight) or eat each other! The dad put an end to the fight by sitting on the two eaglets and the egg. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Osprey-Hatching-td7419471.html","images":0},{"id":"7419767","topic":"7419471","order":4,"title":"Re: Osprey Hatching","author":"Jill W","date":"2012-03-29T20:05:01.412000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Oops! Forgot to include a link. http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Osprey-Hatching-td7419471.html","images":0},{"id":"7420027","topic":"7419471","order":5,"title":"Re: Osprey Hatching","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2012-03-29T22:36:48.215000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thanks for the link modification Ken! I had simply grabbed it when I watched the video, but you know those sneaky peeps over there at Microsoft!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Osprey-Hatching-td7419471.html","images":0},{"id":"3454455","topic":"3454455","order":1,"title":"Eagles are returning to nest sites on Gulf Coast","author":"Rosyfinch","date":"2009-08-16T14:43:00.714000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"This is an interesting note from Barb Walker, in light of Kelly's possible recent sighting. Note that eagles are very sensitive to disturbance in the pre-nesting stage. She writes: I have given BayNews9 correct information regarding the status of the cell tower nest in Largo. The concern is over nearby traffic improvements/construction and how it may affect nearby businesses and what the current laws and guidelines are. They expect the story to air tomorrow. I'll forward the link. The adult eagles which nested at that tower last year were seen and photographed on the tower this week. I haven't seen the new numbers from FWC yet but there are approximately 30+ nests in cell towers in Florida. (28 as of last published report, 31 on my last count) Pinellas County had 8 bald eagles nest in or attempt to nest in cell towers last season. We have a lot of towers. The cell towers are also heavily occupied by Osprey. Meanwhile we have had quite a few eagle sightings in Pinellas County from southern Pinellas to the Pinellas/Pasco line along the coast where it seems we have a local concentration of bald eagles with some nests being only a half a mile apart. Several of those territories also have Great-horned Owls nearby. Another nest is currently in process of being documented in northwest Tarpon Springs. That area is not listed as core nesting area for bald eagles in the state however it does appear to be part of a defined important usage area and is at the southern tip of a long leaf pine forest along the coast which is excellent habitat for bald eagles. While the eagles are returning to their home bases now the nesting season officially runs from October 1st through May 15th. Bald Eagle's sensitivity to disturbance varies throughout the year with increased sensitivity at the beginning of the nesting season and late in the season when the young are 8 weeks of age. Thanks, Barb Walker Palm Harbor, FL","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagles-are-returning-to-nest-sites-on-Gulf-Coast-td3454455.html","images":0},{"id":"7576237","topic":"7576237","order":1,"title":"Eagle spotted near 595 and turnpike","author":"Speechykeane","date":"2021-05-29T07:32:04.104000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"This isn’t a spotting of one of our Quiet waters Eagles but I wanted to share.. I was ion my way south on the turnpike right where it meets 595 and flying over the lake just south of 595 was an adult bald Eagle. Not sure if there is also a nest around there.. or if this is important info to document. Very exciting though! Glad I was a passenger so I could watch it!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-spotted-near-595-and-turnpike-td7576237.html","images":0},{"id":"7576238","topic":"7576237","order":2,"title":"Re: Eagle spotted near 595 and turnpike","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2021-05-29T07:49:24.952000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"There is a Bald Eagle nest in a cell tower in Davie just SE of the intersection of Florida's Turnpike and I-595, off Oakes & 441. They raised at least one eaglet. It was very possibly one of the adults from this nest. This year we added two new known nests in Broward County, for a total of four. See latest observations and map here: Bald Eagle Nest NW of Oakes Rd & 441 in Davie","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-spotted-near-595-and-turnpike-td7576237.html","images":1},{"id":"7576242","topic":"7576237","order":3,"title":"Re: Eagle spotted near 595 and turnpike","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2021-05-29T09:52:53-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"How exciting ! Glad we are seeing more eagles ❤️ Sent from my iPad On May 29, 2021, at 7:49 AM, NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  There is a Bald Eagle nest in a cell tower in Davie just SE of the intersection of Florida's Turnpike and I-595, off Oakes & 441. They raised at least one eaglet. It was very possibly one of the adults from this nest. This year we added two new known nests in Broward County, for a total of four. See latest observations and map here: <a href=\" http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Possible-Bald-Eagle-Nest-NW-of-Oakes-Rd-441-in-Davie-tp7575959.html</b >\"> http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Possible-Bald-Eagle-Nest-NW-of-Oakes-Rd-441-in-Davie-tp7575959.html If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Eagle-spotted-near-595-and-turnpike-tp7576237p7576238.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-spotted-near-595-and-turnpike-td7576237.html","images":0},{"id":"7576243","topic":"7576237","order":4,"title":"Re: Eagle spotted near 595 and turnpike","author":"Speechykeane","date":"2021-05-29T12:24:36.414000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"That is great! Thank you for letting me know! They sure pick the busiest places to nest it seems! I guess it is good that they are learning to live in such populated places.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-spotted-near-595-and-turnpike-td7576237.html","images":0},{"id":"7576281","topic":"7576237","order":5,"title":"Re: Eagle spotted near 595 and turnpike","author":"Daniel wheatley","date":"2021-08-26T11:11:10.692000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"8/26/21 8:[specific street address withheld]. And 441. I'm so happy to see these guys back. Been watching them for a few years now. It's literally in my back yard and my wife and I love it.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-spotted-near-595-and-turnpike-td7576237.html","images":3},{"id":"7575477","topic":"7575477","order":1,"title":"JAN 7: Both parents at nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2020-01-08T05:36:33.645000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Phil captured a beautiful scene on January 7. It is getting very difficult to obtain a clear view of the nest because of the intervening vegetation. No reports of clear signs of the presence of an eaglet (such as tending or feeding, or bringing in prey), but this scene is very suggestive as both took time to peer down into the nest before exchanging incubation/brooding duties. Phil sent this photo and wrote (DEC 7): Hi Ken, I was at the nest today at 09:38 and the male was in the nest, looking around. At 09:45, the female flew in from the east and a minute later the male departed to the east. Phil","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-7-Both-parents-at-nest-td7575477.html","images":1},{"id":"7574239","topic":"7574239","order":1,"title":"Fence in front of PP eagle nest BO-02 has been cut","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-12-06T16:05:25.972000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"Yesterday, Phil reported that the fence was down in front of the PP nest. He said he reported it to City Public Works Department. I went out this morning and took this photo, which shows that the fence was cleanly cut next to the post with the warning sign on the right. A few weeks ago an observer mentioned that more vegetation appeared to have been removed near the fence in recent months. FPL did need to enter the area during installation of the new power pole back in late September, 2014, but as I remember, they finished the work before the last breeding season began on October 1. I am quite certain that the fence was intact after that. We will need to follow up with the City to assure that the eagles are not disturbed during this critical time. So far Jewel has been working on the nest but has not been reported as remaining on the nest for any extended period of time. We don't know where she was raised and as a novice breeder she may be more susceptible to disturbance. Please report any signs such as copulation and broodiness. Repair of the fence should be done with manual equipment and minimal activity. The fence is a temporary one donated by a private party. The City approved the use of the fence but I am not sure whether the City participated in its installation. We should learn who might take responsibility for fixing it.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Fence-in-front-of-PP-eagle-nest-BO-02-has-been-cut-td7574239.html","images":1},{"id":"7574240","topic":"7574239","order":2,"title":"Re: Fence in front of PP eagle nest BO-02 has been cut","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-12-07T14:02:08.696000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"We learned from a reliable source with the City of Pembroke Pines that FPL requires access to the equipment around the power pole. The City cut the fence for them and will be installing a gate for that purpose. I am confident that the gate will be secured with a lock.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Fence-in-front-of-PP-eagle-nest-BO-02-has-been-cut-td7574239.html","images":0},{"id":"7574241","topic":"7574239","order":3,"title":"Re: Fence in front of PP eagle nest BO-02 has been cut","author":"Lisa G","date":"2015-12-08T09:55:08.393000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"Great News :) Thanks Ken , I was goign to call you about this . I have pictures from the last time I was at the nest . I took pictures of the signs becasue they are all covered up by the trees and that fence was not down at that time or I would have called the city . They really need to clean around all the signs so people can see them .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Fence-in-front-of-PP-eagle-nest-BO-02-has-been-cut-td7574239.html","images":0},{"id":"7574298","topic":"7574239","order":4,"title":"Re: Fence in front of PP eagle nest BO-02 has been cut","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-01-06T07:47:59.789000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"Good news-- the City has closed the breach in the fence in front of the nest and installed a gate to permit FPL to access their equipment if necessary. Traffic cones will be placed to deter parking and pedestrians on the south side of Pines Boulevard between SW 2098 & 209 Avenues. Please respect these restrictions.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Fence-in-front-of-PP-eagle-nest-BO-02-has-been-cut-td7574239.html","images":0},{"id":"2652218","topic":"2652218","order":1,"title":"Grackle attack this morning","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-04-17T14:25:54.205000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"This morning, Mary Lou and I watched from 9:15 until 11:15 AM. Quite frankly, we expected it to be like \"watching the grass grow,\" but were we ever wrong! Smith and Al were already there. Both chicks were on the nest. A parent soon came to drop off food, and the chicks mobbed the adult as usual, and it flew to roost to the east. The chicks squabbled some, but both seemed to eat quite a bit. Then Hope flew off, first circling over the pasture to the NW, and then to the roost tree, to a flimsy branch just under the parent, and had trouble balancing on it. The adult flew off, and several Common Grackles started attacking Hope, sometimes actually picking at her tail and back. She put up with it for quite a while. Both chicks went back to the nest when a parent brought more food. The adult then flew back to the same roost tree, and became the object of the grackles' wrath. Jay and Marilyn had come to watch by then, and we had several visitors enjoying the show, including the biker I mentioned in my other post.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Grackle-attack-this-morning-td2652218.html","images":2},{"id":"2655188","topic":"2652218","order":2,"title":"Re: Grackle attack this morning","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2009-04-18T07:28:50.522000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Great shots, Ken! Wish I could've been there to see it. Your family photos of the Kildeer are also great. The \"wounded\" parent is a National Geographic shot! Thanks, Carolyn","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Grackle-attack-this-morning-td2652218.html","images":0},{"id":"7574605","topic":"7574605","order":1,"title":"NOV 25: Is female possibly incubating?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-11-25T17:04:29.835000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"This morning at 7:05 AM an adult eagle flew over the west Miramar wetlands about 1 1/2 mile SE of nest area. It appeared less bulky and its head shape appeared to indicate it was the male (Pride). We visited the nest around 10 AM and found one adult roosting on the nest support limb to the right. Could not see any other eagle. It is possible that an adult was deep in the nest, as the left front of the nest is built up quite a bit, but there was no evidence of this. I think the eagle we could see was the male, as we could see its foot and the rear toe (hallux) did not look to be unusually long. It had stretched its foot out and i got a pretty good look, but the photo shows the toes all clenched like a fist. It also appeared a bit on the small size but there was no basis for comparison. Please keep an eye on the nest to see if there are signs of incubation, such as shifting position and returning deep in the nest, or incubation exchange between the male and female. Note the clenched foot:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/NOV-25-Is-female-possibly-incubating-td7574605.html","images":2},{"id":"2407192","topic":"2407192","order":1,"title":"Sorry, I accidentally erased my original post- Sunday Morning Observation","author":"Jill W","date":"2009-03-01T21:27:31.780000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I was there from 7 to 10, but left briefly to[specific nest-location detail withheld]. I saw 2 feedings (I may have missed one) by a single parent. One of the eaglets was a bit greedy, but both got what appeared to be plenty. Some of the other observers and I think one of the meals was that of a Cattle Egret as there were lots of white feathers blowing out of the nest. Both of the eaglets did some wing flapping exercises which was fun to watch. This morning and yesterday morning, one of the parents was frequently perched on the top of a leafless tree about 50 yards?- (I’m not good at judging distances) away from the nest. This made for some good photo opportunities.Unfortunately, there were some children running around and making noise If it had gotten any worse, I would have said something to the parents. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sorry-I-accidentally-erased-my-original-post-Sunday-Morning-Observation-td2407192.html","images":0},{"id":"2409607","topic":"2407192","order":2,"title":"Re: Sorry, I accidentally erased my original post- Sunday Morning Observation","author":"Heather Green","date":"2009-03-02T09:59:09.934000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I was there Saturday morning for one of the feedings and had actually gotten a photo of the adult flying in with a meal, although I had been focused on the babies so the adult was blurry but it was a fish (large bream maybe) and not a cattle egret like we had thought at first :)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sorry-I-accidentally-erased-my-original-post-Sunday-Morning-Observation-td2407192.html","images":0},{"id":"2409908","topic":"2407192","order":3,"title":"Thanks for your observation","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-03-02T10:54:47-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thanks, Heather! Ken -- Ken Schneider Miramar, Florida & North Aurora, Illinois Web site: http://www.rosyfinch.com Eagle Nest: http://www.rosyfinch.com/BaldEagleNest.html Blog: http://blog.rosyfinch.com Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch \"Openness to the natural world and our response to it lie at the core of what we do and why we do it.\" (Fr. Tom Pincelli)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sorry-I-accidentally-erased-my-original-post-Sunday-Morning-Observation-td2407192.html","images":0},{"id":"7576417","topic":"7576417","order":1,"title":"Jan 1 2021 Nest Visit","author":"NotToofast","date":"2022-01-04T18:40:27.422000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Wanted to wish Jewel and Pride a Happy New Year, so I did a stop by the nest...In any case Eagles (and all animals in general) dread this date...because some humans find they need to celebrate making explosions...When we will learn? Here Jewel in the nest.... She was incubating (no eggs visible, but behavior suggest incubation)... Pride was not around at this time, but Jewel was 'hearing' (at least that was looked to me) to the eggs...here the picture... I waited for a while and walked along the boulevard towards O' road and then saw Pride coming in fast! Pride did an arch and crossed the boulevard at high speed twice, gunning for the nest area... Approached the nest from the Boulevard...here we can see him with the \"landing Gear\" extended, Aerodynamic brakes (tail feathers) deployed and at max stress, wing surface contracting to reduce speed by reducing lifting surface and augmenting drag... ...Upon arrival, both Jewel and Pride made those beautiful vocalizations that suggest to me a dialogue were they communicate important matters to each other...For instance: Pride: I came as fast as I could as soon as I got your call... Jewel...Glad you came that fast Honey! See? I was listening to the eggs and we might have a pip soon! Pride: Yay!! Here Pride where he landed...not In the nest, but on a branch in a tree immediately adjacent to the tree where the nest is... This branch is below the level of the nest (about 6 feet lower)..here he is looking towards the nest where his love is...","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Jan-1-2021-Nest-Visit-td7576417.html","images":8},{"id":"7576423","topic":"7576417","order":2,"title":"Re: Jan 1 2021 Nest Visit","author":"Watcher","date":"2022-01-05T14:10:22.387000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Thank you for the amazing pictures. I’m hoping soon we’ll have eaglets to watch.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Jan-1-2021-Nest-Visit-td7576417.html","images":0},{"id":"7576424","topic":"7576417","order":3,"title":"Re: Jan 1 2021 Nest Visit","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2022-01-05T16:13:25.075000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Very enjoyable and descriptive. Great shots too!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Jan-1-2021-Nest-Visit-td7576417.html","images":0},{"id":"7356897","topic":"7356897","order":1,"title":"March 8 12:35 PM to 2:35 No luck :-(","author":"Jill W","date":"2012-03-08T21:12:02.669000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"The whole time I was there, the only thing I saw was an adult fly from the north to the horizontal branch above the nest. He/she did not bring any food. After about 6 minutes, the eagle flew away without visiting the nest. I did not hear any calling from the eaglet or the adult. It did rain on and off while I was there, so hopefully the eaglet was just trying to stay dry. I really hope someone will see the eaglet tomorrow. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/March-8-12-35-PM-to-2-35-No-luck-td7356897.html","images":0},{"id":"7574905","topic":"7574905","order":1,"title":"Jr Getting bigger","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2018-03-22T19:14:06.348000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello everyone, Nice shots Naturegirl. Here's a couple of Jr growing up and doing a lot wingercizing, hopefully having a good start to life. Beautiful Bird","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Jr-Getting-bigger-td7574905.html","images":3},{"id":"7574906","topic":"7574905","order":2,"title":"Re: Jr Getting bigger","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2018-03-23T08:47:05.104000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I love it! Thank you for the photos! How exciting to be able to see ..... every time I am going to work on the Sawgrass I try to see if I can see the eagles flying in the air along quiet Waters Park and 10th St.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Jr-Getting-bigger-td7574905.html","images":0},{"id":"7576538","topic":"7576538","order":1,"title":"Flying Eagles","author":"Luis Eagles","date":"2022-04-13T16:24:58.374000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Flying-Eagles-td7576538.html","images":4},{"id":"7576543","topic":"7576538","order":2,"title":"Re: Flying Eagles","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2022-04-18T10:46:41.811000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Well done,","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Flying-Eagles-td7576538.html","images":0},{"id":"7573117","topic":"7573117","order":1,"title":"Female at nest at 10:30 this morning October 13","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-10-13T12:12:18.188000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"I watched for about 20 minutes around 10:30 AM today. I'm quite sure it was the female, roosting just above and to the right (west) of the nest. She stayed there the entire time. Did not see any other eagle.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Female-at-nest-at-10-30-this-morning-October-13-td7573117.html","images":2},{"id":"7576416","topic":"7576416","order":1,"title":"Request for help","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2022-01-04T17:00:09.185000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"I apologize for my lack of communication. A health condition and subsequent surgery kept me from visiting the nest since early October. Since then I moved to Connecticut where MaryLou and I have joined the household of our daughter, son-in-law and our two granddaughters. Reluctantly, I had to give up my duties as a Florida Audubon NestWatch volunteer. There have been only a few recent observations posted to the Pembroke Pines nest sub-FORUM (Thank you NotTooFast!). If anyone has technical problems in joining or posting observations and photos, please let me know. Surely the birds have laid eggs and may be expecting eaglets any day now. As the only Administrator of this FORUM, I really need some assistance. This only involves a few rather simple tasks such as screening and accepting requests from users to subscribe or become Members. Nabble has quite effective spam filters but all applicants must be vetted to be sure they are humans and not advertisers or trolls. If anyone wishes to serve as co-Administrator, please let me know. Ideally, the FORUM should be embedded on a dedicated web page. It must be a privately owned site as third-party web pages such as Blogger, WordPress and the like run into coding conflicts. There may be any number of co-Administrators, but it is easier to coordinate if there are only a few. South Florida Audubon expressed some interest in hosting a mirrored copy of the FORUM on their web site, but so far this has not materialized. Anyone with a web page can embed a copy of the entire Forum. Members can freely post as usual on the additional embedded copies, but only an Administrator may make changes in fthe structure of the pages or control access. Please let me know if you are interested. It is essential that all of the wonderful content, photos and history of these four nests are preserved (and new nests hopefully added in the future). To assure continuity of the FORUM someone (or several people) must share the Administrator duties. Reach me by posting a reply or by email: [email withheld] Thanks so much! PS: Here is a link to my recent blog which tells more about my move to Connecticut: https://rosy-finch.blogspot.com/2022/01/languishing.html","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Request-for-help-td7576416.html","images":0},{"id":"7576421","topic":"7576416","order":2,"title":"Re: Request for help","author":"Sally","date":"2022-01-05T11:21:53.124000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Happy New Year! Please consider me for the position of assisting you with vetting new users. This type of task seems to fit within my comfort level of ability. Congratulations and good luck on your journey in Connecticut (my original home State). Your blog and this forum have provided many years of enjoyment. Looking forward to many more. Regards, Sally","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Request-for-help-td7576416.html","images":0},{"id":"7573195","topic":"7573195","order":1,"title":"Pics from Sat. 11/9/13","author":"Desiree","date":"2013-11-12T16:56:16.056000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Pics-from-Sat-11-9-13-td7573195.html","images":4},{"id":"7573198","topic":"7573195","order":2,"title":"Re: Pics from Sat. 11/9/13","author":"Liza","date":"2013-11-12T18:29:18.743000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"WOW ! Great series Desiree !!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Pics-from-Sat-11-9-13-td7573195.html","images":0},{"id":"7573199","topic":"7573195","order":3,"title":"Re: Pics from Sat. 11/9/13","author":"Phil1","date":"2013-11-12T21:06:37.004000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Great pics Desiree!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Pics-from-Sat-11-9-13-td7573195.html","images":0},{"id":"7576649","topic":"7576649","order":1,"title":"Nabble support for this FORUM has endedIMPORTANT:","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2023-12-17T08:24:55.364000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"You should know that Nabble stopped supporting the software for the FORUM and drastically cut server space. It is suffering a lingering death. No one is able to update the old code, and there is no similar program to replace it. When it goes dark, all the comments, archives, links and photos will be gone forever. If anyone know how to save the valuable archived posts, please give it a try.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nabble-support-for-this-FORUM-has-endedIMPORTANT-td7576649.html","images":0},{"id":"7576650","topic":"7576649","order":2,"title":"Re: Nabble support for this FORUM has endedIMPORTANT:","author":"Georgia M","date":"2023-12-17T12:24:12.668000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"I found a service that will convert Nabble to WordPress for a fee. https://gconverters.com/nabble-to-WordPress .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nabble-support-for-this-FORUM-has-endedIMPORTANT-td7576649.html","images":0},{"id":"7576651","topic":"7576649","order":3,"title":"Re: Nabble support for this FORUM has ended","author":"Roy David Walker","date":"2023-12-19T23:39:11.954000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Dear Supporters of Bald Eagles of Broward County, I hope this message finds you well, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continuous support and commitment to our mission. Your dedication to the preservation of our local avian species, particularly our beloved Bald Eagles, is truly commendable. In recent weeks, we have encountered a significant challenge that threatens the integrity of our invaluable research data. As many of you are aware, our community has diligently gathered and documented essential information about the avian species in our region for several years. This data is not only fundamental to our understanding of local bird populations but also plays a pivotal role in our advocacy for the conservation of these magnificent creatures. Regrettably, unforeseen technical issues and data management concerns have placed this priceless research at risk. We are acutely aware of the importance of safeguarding this data for the benefit of future generations and the continued conservation of our Bald Eagles and other avian species. However, I am delighted to announce that we are taking decisive action to confront this challenge head-on. We have initiated discussions with skilled web developers who share our passion for avian conservation. Together, we are devoting our time and expertise to devise a comprehensive solution that will guarantee the preservation and accessibility of our research data. I want to assure you that we fully understand the urgency of this matter, and we are unwavering in our commitment to keeping you informed throughout this process. Your support and involvement have been instrumental in the success of the Bald Eagles of Broward County, and we deeply appreciate your dedication. Please stay tuned for regular updates as we work tirelessly to secure the future of our avian populations. Together, we will ensure that the beauty and diversity of South Florida's avian species, especially our majestic Bald Eagles, continue to thrive for generations to come. With sincere gratitude and unyielding determination, David Walker Urban Conservation Director Bald Eagles of Broward County","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nabble-support-for-this-FORUM-has-endedIMPORTANT-td7576649.html","images":0},{"id":"7572949","topic":"7572949","order":1,"title":"Second Eaglet was photographed on January 13","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-01-31T06:07:49.863000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Phil Martin sent this note along with the photos. I do not think there is any doubt that they show a second eaglet, alive. It is not unusual for the first-hatched chick to out-compete or even kill its younger nestling. Since the first hatched is statistically more likely to be a female, it is also larger and stronger than any male siblings. You may recall that there appeared to be a dead eaglet photographed in the nest on January 20th Hi Ken, I thought I saw 2 babies in the nest. I was out of town until last Monday. Since i returned I have only seen one. Here are a couple pics I took, the last time I saw 2 on 011513. Phil These photos are the property of Philip Martin and may not be copied or used without his permission ©2013 Philip Martin ©2013 Philip Martin","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Second-Eaglet-was-photographed-on-January-13-td7572949.html","images":2},{"id":"7572950","topic":"7572949","order":2,"title":"Re: Second Eaglet was photographed on January 13","author":"Trisha","date":"2013-01-31T08:13:43.769000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Oh gosh....how sad.... I have always thought on that first day I saw another eaglet...but sadly it may not have been alive or for whatever reason was very weak. The remaining eaglet is surely a powerhouse....so I guess obligate siblicide is a consideration.....one way nature keeps the gene pool strong I guess. Wonderful documentation Phil.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Second-Eaglet-was-photographed-on-January-13-td7572949.html","images":0},{"id":"7572954","topic":"7572949","order":3,"title":"Re: Second Eaglet was photographed on January 13","author":"Linda954","date":"2013-02-04T14:22:12.737000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"When Mike posted Trishas photo on Jan 15, I even commented that I thought could see two fuzzy heads in that photo. Its all very interesting.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Second-Eaglet-was-photographed-on-January-13-td7572949.html","images":0},{"id":"7572955","topic":"7572949","order":4,"title":"Re: Second Eaglet was photographed on January 13","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2013-02-05T09:17:14.286000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"That second photo clearly shows two eaglets. This lends some truth to the speculation in Dave's 1-19-2013 post where there appears to be the body of an eaglet on the far east (left) side of the nest. I was there that day as well and I too have several photos which show those \"yellow feet\" and gray mass. ;-(","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Second-Eaglet-was-photographed-on-January-13-td7572949.html","images":0},{"id":"7574019","topic":"7574019","order":1,"title":"They continue to stay busy ...","author":"Liza","date":"2015-02-19T13:25:39.982000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/They-continue-to-stay-busy-td7574019.html","images":1},{"id":"7574023","topic":"7574019","order":2,"title":"Re: They continue to stay busy ...","author":"Lisa G","date":"2015-02-19T22:54:08.161000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Great picture of Pride & Jewel :) Liza you take the best pictures ..","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/They-continue-to-stay-busy-td7574019.html","images":0},{"id":"7574346","topic":"7574346","order":1,"title":"JAN 23: Adult on nest and good news from Luis","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-01-23T11:55:43.742000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"After seeing the two adults flying away to the SSE from the direction of the nest earlier this morning, we returned to watch the nest for about a half hour starting at 10:05 AM. We found one adult on the nest. Shape and impression of size suggests it is the female, jewel. At first she was slightly behind the trunk of the tree, then moved to be in front of the trunk. Although she looked down a few times into the nest cup, no feeding activity was observed. Still there when we departed, and we saw no other adult. In the meantime, at 11:23 AM Phil reported that he heard from Luis who was at the nest. Luis said he saw both adults there and one was feeding!!!! Note that the beak is partly behind the trunk of the tree. Liz had photo showing an adult incubating or sheltering in this position, in rear portion of nest. To my eye, these views of the head suggest this is Jewel:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-23-Adult-on-nest-and-good-news-from-Luis-td7574346.html","images":6},{"id":"7574347","topic":"7574346","order":2,"title":"Re: JAN 23: Adult on nest and good news from Luis","author":"Lisa G","date":"2016-01-23T13:50:37.109000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"That is Jewel . Nice pictures !","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-23-Adult-on-nest-and-good-news-from-Luis-td7574346.html","images":0},{"id":"7574353","topic":"7574346","order":3,"title":"Re: JAN 23: Adult on nest and good news from Luis","author":"Liza","date":"2016-01-23T18:49:23.023000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"Great report ! Thanks Ken !","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-23-Adult-on-nest-and-good-news-from-Luis-td7574346.html","images":0},{"id":"7573854","topic":"7573854","order":1,"title":"Question: If they bond, can Pride and the new female nest later?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-12-17T14:16:04.775000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I received a good question and am not able to give a definite answer. If it takes more time for Pride and the new female to bond, can they just nest later than normal? We know time will tell all! My best respose is: I know that for many bird species, songbirds in particular, that their reproductive system goes through an annual cycle. The ovaries enlarge as breeding season approaches and regress afterward for the rest of the year. Raptors' cycles are typically synchronized with availability of prey so that when young are growing fastest prey is most plentiful. Great Horned Owls have greatest need when baby rabbits are most plentiful. Bald Eagles in the northern part of North America must finish breeding in time to fly south to find open water or, in the case of our South Florida eagles, north, to find fish closer to the surface in the cooler water. So my guess is that there may be a window of opportunity after which breeding would be unlikely. Make sense?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-If-they-bond-can-Pride-and-the-new-female-nest-later-td7573854.html","images":0},{"id":"7573856","topic":"7573854","order":2,"title":"Re: Question: If they bond, can Pride and the new female nest later?","author":"KellyHeffernan Proj Perch","date":"2014-12-17T14:54:04-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Ken - Thank you for that answer. We were forgetting that the eagles are migratory, moving north in summer and have a serious annual timing to their breeding and movements. We're watching these resident Burrowing owls and Cooper's Hawks that are not as scheduled, but they also don't need to get anywhere far in summer, so being late is not a big deal. Our resident species may also rely on more urban food sources. So now your answer left us asking this: If most birds fly north to nest and south to winter, it seems these Florida eagles are south for the winter, but nesting? Are we confused or are eagles different? Regards - Kelly Kelly Heffernan SFAS's Project Perch [phone withheld] > > > /I received a good question and am not able to give a definite answer. > / > *If it takes more time for Pride and the new female to bond, can they just > nest later than normal? We know time will tell all! > * > /My best respose is: > / > *I know that for many bird species, songbirds in particular, that their > reproductive system goes through an annual cycle. The ovaries enlarge as > breeding season approaches and regress afterward for the rest of the year. > > Raptors' cycles are typically synchronized with availability of prey so > that > when young are growing fastest prey is most plentiful. Great Horned Owls > have greatest need when baby rabbits are most plentiful. > > Bald Eagles in the northern part of North America must finish breeding in > time to fly south to find open water or, in the case of our South Florida > eagles, north, to find fish closer to the surface in the cooler water. > > So my guess is that there may be a window of opportunity after which > breeding would be unlikely. Make sense?* > > > > ----- > Ken Schneider > Web site: http://rosyfinch.com > Blog: http://rosy-finch.blogspot.com > > > _______________________________________________ > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion > below: > http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Question-If-they-bond-can-Pride-and-the-new-female-nest-later-tp7573854.html > To start a new topic under CURRENT 2014-2015 Observations of Pembroke > Pines Bald Eagle Nest, email [hidden email] > To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, visit >","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-If-they-bond-can-Pride-and-the-new-female-nest-later-td7573854.html","images":0},{"id":"7573857","topic":"7573854","order":3,"title":"Re: Question: If they bond, can Pride and the new female nest later?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-12-17T15:16:11.953000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Our southern eagles are also smaller, and this pair had adapted to a diet that included many birds. Not sure whether they were a more important protein source than fish, but the Bald Eagles up north, especially Alaska subsist almost entirely on fish. I think this proves they are adaptable creatures, just as they have adjusted to the urban environment and the presence of humans. My guess is that the northern range was the norm earlier in time but that breeding to the south conferred certain advantages to those who wandered there to breed a long time ago, particularly a longer breeding season and food availability during the winter. Their smaller size provides relatively more surface area to cool them, while the northern eagles can better conserve heat because of a lower surface/mass ratio. This latter trait is common in many species. Those in the northern part of their ranges tend to be heavier and also often have darker plumage. Of course my theory may be upside-down, but I am not familiar with the fossil record of eagles. My guess is that they moved north as the glaciers retreated until about 14,000 years ago, but where did they move FROM? Maybe they started as smaller eagles in the south and their range slowly moved northward. They may have adapted in the opposite direction, becoming bigger and heavier up north. Need Help from a Paleontologist!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-If-they-bond-can-Pride-and-the-new-female-nest-later-td7573854.html","images":0},{"id":"7572846","topic":"7572846","order":1,"title":"DEC 3 - Incubation underway","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-12-04T06:32:21.128000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"For most of the next month, one might think that observing the nest is like watching the grass grow, but there are opportunities to add to our knowledge of the behavior of this pair. Please try to drop by if only to make spot observations to report on the welfare of the eagles. Since the nest has grown larger, it is more difficult to see the incubating bird, so be patient look for the bird to extend her neck or show the top of a white head to confirm that the nest is occupied. Look to see if the non-incubating adult is standing watch nearby. It is likely that the mate will at least return to the nest tree or an adjacent one to roost overnight, so evening and early morning reports will be useful. All the eggs have probably been deposited, so the birds should begin to share incubation duties. Look for such exchanges. They can be fun to watch, as sometimes the incubating bird appears reluctant to give up the job and there may even be what looks like a squabble. It's more likely just an eagle body language \"conversation.\" We stopped by just before the rains came yesterday morning about 8:30 and did confirm that incubation is continuing. Look carefully to see a bit of white head and yellow beak visible through the nest materials just left of the main trunk. There were other interesting things to watch. A pair of immature White Ibises roosted on the power distribution pole just west of the nest. Notice the protective insulation that FPL installed to minimize the electrocution risk to raptors and other large birds. An adult White Ibis roosted on one of the Melaleuca snags to the west of the nest. A Red-shouldered Hawk shared another dead trunk. Photographic conditions were bad, so my shots of a Belted Kingfisher and over-flying Wood Storks were not at all satisfactory.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-3-Incubation-underway-td7572846.html","images":4},{"id":"4445558","topic":"4445558","order":1,"title":"Nestwatch - Saturday, 1-23-10, 8am to 9am","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2010-01-23T09:55:22.682000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I arrived at 8am from the west. One of the eagles was perched in the west dead tree strand and the other was very low in the nest (barely visible.) The eagle to the west left immediately. The one in the nest stayed barely visible the whole hour except for a brief moment around 8:30 when it raised slightly. Below are photos of both scenarios. MF","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nestwatch-Saturday-1-23-10-8am-to-9am-td4445558.html","images":2},{"id":"4445863","topic":"4445558","order":2,"title":"Re: Nestwatch - Saturday, 1-23-10, 9:35-10:20 AM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-01-23T11:21:26.144000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Mary Lou and I arrived a little after 9:30 AM. Humberto was there. He had been watching about a half hour and had only seen one eagle, on the nest. It was still sitting there and stayed on the nest for the next 40 minutes or so, until we departed. No other adult was seen. We were looking for signs of behavior change, but if there were any changes, they were subtle. To us, the bird appeared a bit higher in the nest-- we could see all of its white head much of the time, along with some of its back, even when it was facing left, when it usually appears more obscured by the height of the nest rim. It was definitely more active-- yesterday morning it barely moved except when it got up and briefly flapped its wings. Now it often looked down under its body. It changed position only once. For 5 minutes or so it sat very low, facing to the right, with only the top of its head visible. It also was possibly bothered by flies, as it shook its head several times. All in all, we thought this was a change in behavior since yesterday morning, but we do not know its significance. Because of the frequency of looking under its body, this may be an indicator that the egg is hatching or has hatched, but there is no way to know for sure. We sent our observation form to Kelly-- it is so easy to do-- all watchers, please contribute to the students' study by filling out one form for every 30 minutes you spend watching the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nestwatch-Saturday-1-23-10-8am-to-9am-td4445558.html","images":0},{"id":"4446511","topic":"4445558","order":3,"title":"Re: Nestwatch - Saturday, 1-23-10, 9:35-10:20 AM","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2010-01-23T14:21:34.465000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I stopped by the nest at noon today. My observations were very similar to Ken's, with the exception that the eagle spent most of its time with its head and most of its neck visible. It did seem more alert than I have seen before. It looked down into the nest several times, and sometimes seemed to poke around at the bottom. Fortunately Jill arrived to carry on the watch before I had to leave. We are all waiting for the sure sign that a chick has arrived - delivery of food to the nest! Don't forget to download a checklist to take with you to the nest site. We could use all of the data we can get, and it will also give us a good reference for next years events!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nestwatch-Saturday-1-23-10-8am-to-9am-td4445558.html","images":0},{"id":"4447097","topic":"4445558","order":4,"title":"Re: Nestwatch - Saturday, 1-23-10, 9:35-10:20 AM","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-01-23T17:20:43.385000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"When I arrived from the west a little after 1 PM, I drove very slowly by the dead trees and did not see an eagle. About 10 minutes after Kelly left, an adult flew to the nest (I think around 1:15 PM) and landed on the west rim. I could not tell if it brought nest materials with it, but it started moving large stick branches around at the top part of the nest. The eagle on the nest did not move. It was only there for about 2 minutes and then it flew off to the west. I could not see where it ended up. At about 1:25, it returned to the west rim of the nest. This time, the other eagle stood up and they had a little \"conversation.\" They looked down into the nest twice. They were together about 4 minutes and then the eagle that flew in flew away to the west but then circled around and went east. I lost sight of it because I was watching from my car and the trees in the median blocked my view. I got out of the car and went to the median, but I couldn't find it. The eagle flew to the nest again at about 1:50. The one on the nest did not stand up this time. It stayed for about 2 minutes and flew to the east where my view was blocked again. I left at about 2:20. I agree that the incubating eagle was higher in the nest than the last time I watched. Just a little paranoid here ---I'm starting to think that I'd better take some pictures and show them, even if they are lousy, because maybe it appears a lot of things happen when I'm there alone. Just kidding. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nestwatch-Saturday-1-23-10-8am-to-9am-td4445558.html","images":0},{"id":"4449125","topic":"4445558","order":5,"title":"Re: Nestwatch - Saturday, 1-23-10, 9:35-10:20 AM","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2010-01-24T08:56:36.233000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I think we are all a bit anxious here - even the eagles. Maybe the increased activity is due to the anticipation. Could the frequent trips back to the nest \"empty taloned\" mean that there is yet to be a hatching?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nestwatch-Saturday-1-23-10-8am-to-9am-td4445558.html","images":0},{"id":"7572852","topic":"7572852","order":1,"title":"DEC 07 -- One adult incubating, the other roosting","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-12-07T16:35:49.217000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"This morning we visited the nest about 9:15 and watched for 30 minutes. An adult was on the nest, fluffing its feathers. Before I could get my camera out, it had settled deep in the nest, with the top of its head and the tips of its wings and tail barely visible above the rim. A second adult was roosting in the Australian Pine along the road just west of the nest tree, preening. My impression is that this bird is rather heavy and its forehead forms a greater angle with the bill than the male. It may be possible that the pair just exchanged incubation duties, based upon their behavior.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-07-One-adult-incubating-the-other-roosting-td7572852.html","images":3},{"id":"7575257","topic":"7575257","order":1,"title":"\"One in a Million\" Yellow Cardinal Spotted in Alabama","author":"Square Grouper","date":"2019-03-08T14:37:34.203000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"https://www.al.com/news/2018/02/one_in_a_million_yellow_cardinal.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR14yoBoEfU6UlQe7jtFoVfremiuBuhAzzrAzb8cr0MFXfoh5rMf2JJkr68","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/quot-One-in-a-Million-quot-Yellow-Cardinal-Spotted-in-Alabama-td7575257.html","images":0},{"id":"7573441","topic":"7573441","order":1,"title":"Wednesday, 03/19/14. Noon to 12:30 - Nest Very Active","author":"tczig","date":"2014-03-19T15:32:20.798000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"I got to the nest around noon today. The eaglets were very active. One was flapping his wings a lot. Within a few minutes, one of the parents was flying overhead with a fish. The eaglets started making a lot of noise. The parent landed on the branch above the nest for a couple seconds with the fish (visible in my photo), then flew into the nest and dropped off the fish. The parent didn't stay at the nest for more than maybe a minute; it then flew off out of sight. There were a lot of vultures flying above the nest, so I was thinking maybe the parent went to chase them off. I saw the parent again after a few minutes, but he/she just flew by - didn't go into the nest again. (I call it the parent, because I have no clue which is the male and which is the female.) I made a new friend at the nest who lives in the area. We had a good time talking about how awesome these eagles are, and that they come back every year. We both very much appreciate being afforded the opportunity to view bald eagles in such suburban area. Nobody else was at the nest, but when I got there, there was a man taking photos with a tripod. He left before I got out of my car. Julie","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wednesday-03-19-14-Noon-to-12-30-Nest-Very-Active-td7573441.html","images":9},{"id":"5358310","topic":"5358310","order":1,"title":"Push for Marco Island Bald Eagle Sanctuary","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-07-31T09:58:46.305000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Naples Daily News - Printer-friendly story FULL STORY: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/jul/30/bald-eagles-tract-k-leads-group-push-november-refe/ PHOTOS: http://www.naplesnews.com/photos/galleries/2010/jul/30/bald-eagles-marco/124887/ Bald eagles on Tract K leads group to push for November referendum By KELLY FARRELL Friday, July 30, 2010 MARCO ISLAND — Fear for Marco Island’s American Bald Eagles is soaring to new heights. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and a newly formed political committee want to bring bald eagles under their wings following an announcement in late May that charter high school proponents changed their preferred venue from the Marco YMCA to the property known as Tract K, where eagles reside. The Conservancy is urging the Marco Island City Council to approve a bald eagle protection ordinance. Meanwhile, citizens are banding together to try to get voters to decide the future of Tract K on Nov. 2. If all else fails, they will buy the land and protect it without government help, residents said. State and federal protection weakened when the bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list in 2008. “It’s still a fragile population. We want to ensure it doesn’t become imperiled again,” said Amber Crooks of the Conservancy. Marco has two active nests, one of which is on Tract K, city environmental specialist Nancy Richie said. Statewide, that might not be of much concern, Crooks said, but on Marco, if you lose one, that’s a big difference. The proposed school could bring 300 to 600 students to Tract K, estimated Jane Watt, president of the Marco Island Discovery Center. School activity likely would cause the eagles to abandon their nests, Crooks said. Gerald Swiacki and Carl Way, as well as other Marco residents, created a political committee and separate foundation, Marco Eagle Sanctuary, to put the fate of the vacant 11.6-acre Tract K in the hands of voters. They’ll have to scramble to get it on the ballot by the Aug. 24 deadline, however. Tract K was deeded to the Collier County School District by the island developers, Deltona Corp., at a cost of $10. Many Marco residents and city leaders believe that the developers intended to set the land aside for a school. There are no deed restrictions, however. The land is too small and of little use to the district, Collier schools Superintendent Dennis Thompson said. Watt requested the land at no cost. “I can tell you that will not happen,” Thompson said. When Crooks and dozens of residents descended on a council meeting in July to plead for eagle protection, council members said they were in the wrong place. They should talk to the School Board, council members Jerry Gibson and Frank Recker said. “A school does involve the consideration of every council member,” Marco resident Frances Enman said. “Free speech belongs to all of us.” School Board member Pat Carroll, who once opposed selling Tract K, said at a recent candidates’ forum that it belongs under city ownership. Regardless of who owns it, Crooks said council has a right and responsibility to protect the eagles. Citing Bonita Springs and Lee County bald eagle protection ordinances, Crooks said an ordinance gives the city a say over project design and mitigation. “Local governments have a nexus now to review these projects,” she said. If the Collier School Board approves the charter application this fall, the planning board and council will review any residential zoning change. State laws prohibit construction or disturbance within 330 feet of a bald eagle’s nest. Initially, Ulgonda Kirkpatrick, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s bald eagle coordinator, maintained that regulations would prevent the school from building near Marco’s nest for five consecutive seasons. However, in an e-mail to the Daily News on Wednesday, Kirkpatrick said an eagle disturbance permit could allow building the school closer if mitigation and other conditions are met. “Each application is reviewed on an individual basis,” she said. That concerns Crooks and others. Watt has said the charter school leaders would protect the eagles to enhance the school’s eco-friendly curriculum. Cheryl Brownstein, who lives near Tract K, is among those calling for protection of the land by creating a passive park without play areas. “It would be a place for quiet reflection or meditation,” Brownstein said. Portions would be closed during nesting season, proponents said. The political committee is seeking approval from voters for the city to purchase the property for up to $3.5 million and create the sanctuary. They will be hard-pressed to meet the city’s criteria, City Clerk Laura Litzan said. The city must hold two advertised hearings of the ordinance, but currently there is only one Aug. 16 council meeting scheduled. There are 1,500 signatures needed on the petition that the city has yet to approve, and an Aug. 24 deadline with the Collier County Supervisor of Elections for submittal. Way is concerned whether the city staff is stalling. Alan Gabriel, the attorney from the Weiss-Serota law firm representing the city, denied the petition because it lacked an affidavit signed by five committee members and had imprecise ordinance language. Aware of ongoing negotiations between the city and the superintendent for the city to purchase Tract K, including the proposal for a two-year, first-option-to-buy agreement, Way has other concerns. “They better not purchase this just to hand it over to the school in a back-room deal,” he said. If voters don’t get their say, Way said the foundation will seek donations from around the world to purchase Tract K. He said he would support an appropriately sized high school, but the current proposal is grandiose for Marco’s and Collier’s needs. Scripps Lighthouse © 2010 Scripps Newspaper Group — Online","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Push-for-Marco-Island-Bald-Eagle-Sanctuary-td5358310.html","images":0},{"id":"7576384","topic":"7576384","order":1,"title":"Nest visit Today Sunday 11-21-21","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2021-11-21T13:39:43.826000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello, Good news, the adults are staying at the nest all day now, I think we will have eggs within a few days, but not more than a week. They were both working on the nest today adding sticks up to the time I left around noon. I plan to go back around sunset. I have lots of pictures but still need to process them, I will post them as soon as possible. Forgot to add that the nest is at the Marina this year for sure.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-visit-Today-Sunday-11-21-21-td7576384.html","images":0},{"id":"2380434","topic":"2380434","order":1,"title":"At the nest this morning","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-02-24T16:17:21.822000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"There was a great group of very respectful and thrilled people who got to experience the sight of the parents bringing fish and feeding the eaglets. The Fish and Wildlife Dept also came and with the help from the Pembroke Pines Police are erecting a fence and yellow tape to make sure spectators stay back next to the highway. There also was a crew from Animal Planet filming the wildlife officer talking about the bald eagles and the steps being taken to protect the nest. I'm returning at 5, and Joe, who has been there all afternoon, can leave. I will be back tomorrow morning as well.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/At-the-nest-this-morning-td2380434.html","images":0},{"id":"7573914","topic":"7573914","order":1,"title":"JAN 14: Third eagle appears briefly at 12:45 PM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-01-15T06:25:26.851000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Mary Lou and I arrived at the nest just after 12:30 PM and saw two adults standing in the nest. Almost immediately, one flew towards the east and then disappeared to the south. Pride stayed on the nest and kept looking towards the southeast. After about 5 minutes he flew out towards us and circled east and then behind the nest but returned to the nest within 3 minutes carrying a stick. He was restless and kept looking out behind and to the left (SE) for about 10 minutes, then flew out again. This time he circled over the nest and quickly gained altitude, flying in a tight circle directly overhead. During all this time we heard no calls. While he was high overhead a second eagle (which photos show to be the first female, \"Newfee\") flew in from the south and they interacted by flying near each other. Then, to our surprise, a third eagle appeared from the north. Newfee immediately chased after the new bird, calling loudly. The third eagle appeared darker but they were so high up and in the bright southern sky that I could see no plumage detail. They had what I would describe as a hostile encounter, as they flew at each other with talons out but did not touch. We could see then for only a few seconds, as they disappeared behind the trees, still calling. Pride returned to the nest and remained there alone until we departed at about 1:15 PM.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-14-Third-eagle-appears-briefly-at-12-45-PM-td7573914.html","images":7},{"id":"7573916","topic":"7573914","order":2,"title":"Re: JAN 14: Third eagle appears briefly at 12:45 PM","author":"Lisa G","date":"2015-01-15T11:03:32.935000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Great Pictures Kens, Looks like they are bonding very well","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-14-Third-eagle-appears-briefly-at-12-45-PM-td7573914.html","images":0},{"id":"7576003","topic":"7576003","order":1,"title":"I was able to stop my work truck and get a shot of the Eagle. There was a small crowd there as well.","author":"fastbo57","date":"2021-04-02T17:39:32.343000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-was-able-to-stop-my-work-truck-and-get-a-shot-of-the-Eagle-There-was-a-small-crowd-there-as-well-td7576003.html","images":1},{"id":"5933822","topic":"5933822","order":1,"title":"i am at nest now","author":"Kathy","date":"2011-01-17T17:58:04.669000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I arrived at the nest at 10:20 am to find one of the birds sitting on the branch above and to the right of the nest and the other sitting in the nest sitting up high enough for me to clearly see it's head. It is pouring rain! So I am sitting in my car in the spot Jill recommended, great spot Jill! I have taken some photos and videos and if any of them look half decent I will post them with not being able to get out and set up tripod I am not too hopeful that my shots will be clear enough with me zoomed in and hand holding camera.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/i-am-at-nest-now-td5933822.html","images":0}]