Eagle Watch historical records — batch 007

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[{"id":"3119493","topic":"3089602","order":2,"title":"Re: no eagles at nest Tues, 16 June 09, 9:15-10:30am","author":"lisa baumbach reardon","date":"2009-06-19T09:02:01.164000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"trisha- were you able to connect with the lady who sighted the eagles in her backyard alst week at sunset lakes?? just wondering i fthey are still aaround there- I am out of town on business. Thanks","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/no-eagles-at-nest-Tues-16-June-09-9-15-10-30am-td3089602.html","images":0},{"id":"3120644","topic":"3089602","order":3,"title":"Re: no eagles at nest Tues, 16 June 09, 9:15-10:30am","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-06-19T12:15:30.053000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"No...I left my email address but didn't get any messages.....it would be important to know if they are still at Sunset Lakes.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/no-eagles-at-nest-Tues-16-June-09-9-15-10-30am-td3089602.html","images":0},{"id":"2785572","topic":"2785572","order":1,"title":"Sunday 8:30 - 11:00 AM -- Both chicks on nest, per Steve","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-05-04T00:13:43.050000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Steve called me this morning to say that he saw both chicks on the nest, and that an adult joined them in the nest but did not appear to bring any food. The chicks did not beg, seeming to know that no food was being offered. Steve lacks connectivity to this FORUM, so he asked me to pass this information on. He also offers to help out in any way. Call me if anyone needs to get in touch with him.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-8-30-11-00-AM-Both-chicks-on-nest-per-Steve-td2785572.html","images":0},{"id":"2461886","topic":"2461886","order":1,"title":"Great Associated Press Photo of Eagle Roosting","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-03-11T11:24:43.987000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"\"An adult bald eagle maintains a guard near a nest in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, with two baby eagles in it. This is the first known nesting in Broward county since the early 1970s. Hundreds of people have gathered along the roadway to view two adults and two baby eagles. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)\"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Great-Associated-Press-Photo-of-Eagle-Roosting-td2461886.html","images":1},{"id":"2462894","topic":"2461886","order":2,"title":"Re: Great Associated Press Photo of Eagle Roosting","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-03-11T14:08:53.384000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Ken, that's exactly the pose I was describing to you and Kelly yesterday morning. When I saw the adult it was a really hot day and I assumed it was exposing as much of itself as possible to the almost non-existent breeze. I remember that Sunday and there were several professional, free lance, photographers there shooting the eagles with enormous cameras and lenses. I don't know if this is one of their shots. I think it was the first weekend after the media coverage came out so there were many photographers present.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Great-Associated-Press-Photo-of-Eagle-Roosting-td2461886.html","images":0},{"id":"2463223","topic":"2461886","order":3,"title":"Re: Great Associated Press Photo of Eagle Roosting","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2009-03-11T15:11:29.043000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"What a funny pose! He looks as if he's sitting on a bar stool!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Great-Associated-Press-Photo-of-Eagle-Roosting-td2461886.html","images":0},{"id":"7573317","topic":"7573317","order":1,"title":"Visited Pines eagle today 1/12/14 from 9am till 12:15pm, got to see Phil & Ken, and Al :)","author":"Desiree","date":"2014-01-12T19:32:14.885000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Pride returning home with a branch","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Visited-Pines-eagle-today-1-12-14-from-9am-till-12-15pm-got-to-see-Phil-amp-Ken-and-Al-td7573317.html","images":1},{"id":"7572806","topic":"7572806","order":1,"title":"Eagle in nest .","author":"Al Griffin","date":"2012-10-12T11:02:44.900000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Saw a eagle in nest tree at 09:15 , 10-12-12.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-in-nest-td7572806.html","images":0},{"id":"7572803","topic":"7572803","order":1,"title":"Tuesday October 9 Eagle flying to Sunset Lakes at 7:25 AM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-10-09T10:40:59.509000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Once again we saw an adult Bald Eagle flying from the Pembroke Pines nest site towards the Lighthouse lake in Sunset Lakes, Miramar. The time was 7:25 AM, only 7 minutes after sunrise, so the photo is very grainy at ISO 6400 and shutter speed 1/6400 seconds, f/5.6","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Tuesday-October-9-Eagle-flying-to-Sunset-Lakes-at-7-25-AM-td7572803.html","images":1},{"id":"7575316","topic":"7575316","order":1,"title":"Nest in nearby Miami Gardens produced two eaglets (New Nest ID: DA008)","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2019-06-30T05:05:26.130000-04:00","nest":"North Miami / Miami-Dade historical records","season":"","text":"Although this is not a Broward County nest, it was first reported in the autumn of 2018 and produced two eaglets. Nest ID: DA981 (ID Status Temporary) (New ID DA008)is in the Miami-Dade County Andover area which is just SW of NW 2nd Ave (Rte 7) and NW 207 Street, I think it is in Miami Gardens. Access is via private property. Florida Audubon EagleWatch has been monitoring it and two eaglets were fledged this spring. There is construction at the site and one report indicated that the developer has applied for a permit to intrude near the nest. I never heard back but will advise in the event there is an update available. The coordinates on Google Earth/Google Maps are: [ [precise coordinate withheld], [precise coordinate withheld] ] Here are the Florida Audubon EagleWatch reports for the recent breeding season. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Nest DA981 Nest ID: DA981 ID Status: Temporary Location: [precise coordinate withheld], [precise coordinate withheld] County: Miami-Dade Alternate Nests? Pair has no alternate nest(s) Description: Last recorded substrate: Live Pine Monitoring: This nest is being monitored by Audubon Florida = = = = = = = = = Date: 11/27/2018, 8:00 AM Nest Status: Inactive Substrate Type: Australian_Pine Substrate Changed? No Did the nest move? No Notes: Local resident Robert called to report someone digging directly under the nest. This report was passed along to him by another resident so he was unable to say if eagles have been seen at the nest yet this year. FWC was called and should go out to investigate it. Disturbance Construction Number of Eaglets Seen 0 Eaglet Behavior Number of Eaglets Fledged 0 Number of Eaglets Perished 0 Number of Adults Seen = = = = = = Nest Visit 1/25/2019, 1:39 PM Nest DA981 Date: 1/25/2019, 1:39 PM Nest Status: Active Substrate Type: Cypress Substrate Changed? No Did the nest move? Yes Notes: Per phone call from resident, the construction workers are digging near the nest and the pair is feeding eaglets. Asked him to call FWC. Disturbance Construction Number of Eaglets Seen 0 Eaglet Behavior Number of Eaglets Fledged 0 Number of Eaglets Perished 0 Number of Adults Seen 2 = = = = = = = Nest Visit 2/15/2019, 1:39 PM Nest DA981 Date: 2/15/2019, 1:39 PM Nest Status: Active Substrate Type: Cypress Substrate Changed? Yes Did the nest move? Yes Notes: Received email from FWC and USFWS inquiring about this nest. The developer is applying for a take permit. Disturbance Construction Number of Eaglets Seen 0 Eaglet Behavior Number of Eaglets Fledged 0 Number of Eaglets Perished 0 Number of Adults Seen 0 = = = = = = = = Nest Visit 3/24/2019, 6:31 AM Nest DA981 Date: 3/24/2019, 6:31 AM Nest Status: Active Substrate Type: Australian_Pine Substrate Changed? No Did the nest move? No Notes: Per email from local photographer ROFL, both eaglets are are doing well and should fledge soon. Disturbance Number of Eaglets Seen 2 Eaglet Behavior Number of Eaglets Fledged 0 Number of Eaglets Perished 0 Number of Adults Seen 2 = = = = = = = = Nest Visit 4/24/2019, 8:11 AM Nest DA981 Date: 4/24/2019, 8:11 AM Nest Status: Successful Substrate Type: Live_Pine Substrate Changed? No Did the nest move? No Notes: Per email ROFL: \"I was at the nest last week and witnessed both babies flying around and playing a lot on the ground. They look real good and strong. Disturbance Number of Eaglets Seen 2 Eaglet Behavior Number of Eaglets Fledged 2 Number of Eaglets Perished 0 Number of Adults Seen","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-in-nearby-Miami-Gardens-produced-two-eaglets-New-Nest-ID-DA008-td7575316.html","images":0},{"id":"4764482","topic":"4764482","order":1,"title":"Feeding 3-19-2010","author":"Al","date":"2010-03-19T13:16:53.639000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I remained until 11:05 after Mike. There was a feeding at 10:55, and all are ok.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Feeding-3-19-2010-td4764482.html","images":0},{"id":"3090482","topic":"3090482","order":1,"title":"Immature eagle molting pattern","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-06-16T23:50:20.659000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Several times now, immature eagles have been sighted in the area of the nest. In one instance Tom Mitchell captured this shot of a \"stranger\" actually visiting the nest tree. We could tell by its plumage that this bird was older-- it had more white feathers showing on its head and tail, and its eyes were beginning to turn yellow. It was probably entering its third year. Might it have been last year's chick (\"P. Piney One\"), who fledged in late March or early April of 2008? With Tom's permission, here is a cropped image of that bird, which he photographed on May 11th: Only yesterday, Mary Lou and I were thrilled to see our second Bald Eagle at Nelson Lake since arriving in Illinois on June 3. The first we saw was an adult, but this one was an immature, probably entering its second year. It is undergoing a molt, very likely changing from its first (juvenal -- not \"juvenile\") plumage, which is largely very dark (dark body and flight feathers but with mottled white underwing linings), into its first stage of definitive plumage, where white shows up in the flight and tail feathers. Note that the juvenal flight and tail feathers are an inch or so longer than those of an adult eagle, an adaptation that actually makes the youngster appear larger than an adult, but also provides more lift as it tries its wings for the first time. Of interest is the fact that the feathers are shed in small groups symmetrically, so that the wing always remains balanced, and flight is not impaired. By convention, the primary feathers are numbered from nearest to the body, starting with P1, which is the first long feather after the row of secondaries closest to the body. I can count 12 or 13 primary feathers in this photo. The three new new feathers on each wing appear to be P4, P5, and P6. The new feathers are nicely rounded, while the older and longer ones are more pointed and irregular, signs of wear and tear. This feature is particularly noticeable on the tail feathers. Contrast this with my photo of one of our PP adults in flight, taken Feb 3, 2009-- note the narrower appearance of the wings: Here is a shot of Hope in flight, on April 6, showing off her nice new flight feathers with rounded ends: The nomenclature for the various molts and plumages of birds that take more than a year to attain full adult breeding plumage is in some flux. As you know, the full white head and tail of the Bald Eagle take 4 to 5 years to develop. For an older, but interesting illustrated article on Bald Eagle plumage changes, see this: http://elibrary.unm.edu/sora/Wilson/v101n01/p0001-p0010.pdf","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Immature-eagle-molting-pattern-td3090482.html","images":4},{"id":"3096438","topic":"3090482","order":2,"title":"Re: Immature eagle molting pattern","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2009-06-17T20:25:14.814000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Very interesting info, Ken. I've never known it was juvenal for young birds. Word of the day for me. It's nice to still be learning about the eagles, even though they've moved on in their lives. Nice shots; thanks for posting them. You can really see the differences.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Immature-eagle-molting-pattern-td3090482.html","images":0},{"id":"3097274","topic":"3090482","order":3,"title":"Re: Immature eagle molting pattern","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-06-18T00:22:25.240000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thank you, Carolyn-- To clarify, the odd word \"juvenal\" refers only to the plumage of a \"juvenile\" bird. \"The juvenile eagle is in juvenal plumage.\" There are several overlapping sets of nomenclature for the various plumage stages. Eagles start out with natal down, which then is replaced (by a pre-juvenal molt) with juvenal plumage of the fledgling. Then there are annual molts into a series of second, third and fourth or fifth \"basic\" plumages, the final one of which is the adult basic plumage. Then the basic plumage is replaced each year thereafter. If a bird has a flight feather plucked, it will replace it quite quickly during any stage, outside of the molting cycle. Some songbirds such as warbler and tanagers have a spring (pre-nuptial) molt into a bright breeding plumage (called the \"alternate\" plumage, since it is worn only rather briefly) that is replaced in late summer or fall by their basic plumage. Interestingly, unlike the eagles' orderly and gradual replacement of wing feathers, some birds such as many species of ducks and geese may lose all their flight feathers at once and are rendered flightless for a few weeks after breeding. Ken Ken and Mary Lou Schneider Miramar, Florida and North Aurora, Illinois Rosy Finch Web Site: < http://www.rosyfinch.com > Ken's Blog: < http://blog.rosyfinch.com > Ken's Photos: < http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch > Carolyn J (via Nabble) - No Reply wrote: > Very interesting info, Ken. I've never known it was juvenal for young > birds. Word of the day for me. It's nice to still be learning about > the eagles, even though they've moved on in their lives. > Nice shots; thanks for posting them. You can really see the differences. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > View message @ > http://n2.nabble.com/Immature-eagle-molting-pattern-tp3090482p3096438.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/Immature-eagle-molting-pattern-td3090482.html","images":0},{"id":"3097281","topic":"3090482","order":4,"title":"Re: Immature eagle molting pattern","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-06-18T00:24:58.286000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Here is a Web site that illustrates one of the naming systems for the molt cycles of birds. There are many exceptions to the rule, and the terms can be a bit confusing. See: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/studying/feathers/molting/document_view","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Immature-eagle-molting-pattern-td3090482.html","images":0},{"id":"7387628","topic":"7387628","order":1,"title":"Impact of Wind Turbines Proposed in Belle Glade","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-03-19T19:38:17.762000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Wind Turbines Proposed in Belle Glade Barbara Walker asked: Any word on how Audubon Chapters are positioning for the wind turbines proposed in Belle Glade? Grant Campbell of South Florida Audubon expresses these salient concerns. He points out that Florida has the greatest density of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 States... \"...as well as high populations of other raptors, some endangered, such as the Snail Kite and the Crested Caracara. Raptors utilize wind currents and thermal uplifts to ease the burden of flying, and will sometimes follow an air current directly into a turbine propeller with deadly results... \"...When uncertainty exists as to whether an action has risk of causing negative effects to species or habitats, the burden of proof that the action is not harmful falls on those taking the action, and that burden has not been met.\" The answer to Barb's question, from South Florida Audubon's Board member and Land Conservation and Wildlife Policy Chair Grant Campbell follows. Hi all, Attached is a letter I wrote to Thomas Carnahan, who is the Chairman of the Board of Wind Capital Group, the group that is proposing the windmills in the EAA. As part of the letter, I included a resolution approved by the SFAS Board of Directors. A similar resolution was adopted by the Regional Conservation Committee and was submitted to the Everglades Coalition. I also petitioned the Palm Beach County Commission asking that they reject the zoning change on the grounds thwt the wind farm would. a: interfere with safe passage of birds through the Atlantic Migratory Flyway and, b: that the construction of windmills and their support infrastructure would counter the Everglades Restoration effort in the EAA. I am not going to let this rest and will do everything in my power to either stop the project or to insure that the provisos suggested in the letter to Mr. Carnahan are instituted and followed through. Grant Grant's letter: Thomas S. Carnahan Chairman of the Board, Wind Capital Group [specific street address withheld], Suite 300 Saint Louis, Missouri 63103 Dear Sir: Florida is ideally situated to take advantage of free renewable energy sources such as Solar, Wave, Ocean current and possibly Geothermal, but not wind. There are many places in Florida that, at first glance, may seem good choices for wind farms, but average wind speeds in Florida are insufficient to produce energy on a continual basis. It has been said that less than 1% of annual bird mortality is due to collision with wind turbines. While this may be true presently, this does not consider the anticipated increase in the number of wind farms yet to be constructed, and it certainly does not consider locating a wind farm directly in a busy migratory flyway. According to a September [specific street address withheld] Journal, between 75,000 and 275,000 birds are being killed each year in the U.S. due to fatal bird/wind turbine collisions, and these numbers can only increase as the number of wind farms increases. Florida has the largest population of bald eagles in the contiguous United States, as well as high populations of other raptors, some endangered, such as the Snail Kite and the Crested Caracara. Raptors utilize wind currents and thermal uplifts to ease the burden of flying, and will sometimes follow an air current directly into a turbine propeller with deadly results. In considering placing a wind farm in South Florida, Wind Capital Group evidently has not considered the location’s proximity to the Atlantic Flyway. Almost all of Florida is within the Atlantic Migratory Flyway, and wind farming could place migratory as well as resident birdlife in undue jeopardy. Your study seemingly indicates a low presence of birdlife, but the study is flawed because it was not a multi-year study and does not include annual and seasonal variations in bird activity. The Everglades Regional Conservation Committee (RCC) stands behind the USFWS in calling for three years of pre-construction monitoring, as well as post-construction monitoring and ongoing mortality and risk assessment, conducted by agency biologists and/or those independent of industry. USFWS is concerned about limited data being used to make long-term assumptions on effects. Limited data may not be representative of future years if data is collected during seasons with extremes in weather conditions, or due to changes brought about by global climate change or changes in species distribution. When uncertainty exists as to whether an action has risk of causing negative effects to species or habitats, the burden of proof that the action is not harmful falls on those taking the action, and that burden has not been met. Planning, design, and operation decisions should be made considering such uncertainties and risks, and in a manner that strives to avoid or minimize the risk of adverse effects on resources. In cases of uncertainty regarding risks to wildlife, project planning and development should proceed with appropriate consideration for conservation of the species concerned, and implement measures commensurate to the potential risks to the species. Recent innovations in wind turbine technology have produced computerized bird detection systems that emit a deterrent noise at certain distances when birds as small as a single songbird are detected. Closer approach results in a shutdown of the rotor until the bird is at a safe distance. This topic was discussed at a recent RCC meeting where the stance was developed that the RCC is in favor of all forms of renewable energy, but wind turbines must be sited in locations conducive to bird safety, and the proximity of the Everglades Agricultural Area to the Atlantic Migratory Flyway precludes the installation of wind turbines as a power generation source unless such a detection system is deployed at every turbine. Resolution regarding wind farming in Florida Whereas nearly all of peninsular Florida is within the Atlantic Migratory Flyway, and Whereas wind turbine operation in a major flyway would place resident and migratory birds in undue jeopardy, and Whereas recent innovations in wind turbine technology have produced computerized bird detection systems that result in a shutdown of rotors until the birds are at a safe distance, and Whereas the Everglades Agricultural Area is suited to and planned for Everglades restoration and windmill footing pads and the necessary maintenance infrastructure could counter the restoration effort Be it resolved that the Everglades Regional Conservation Committee is in favor of all forms of renewable energy, but wind turbines must be sited in locations conducive to bird safety, and the proximity of the Everglades Agricultural Area to the Atlantic Migratory Flyway precludes the installation of wind turbines as a power generation source. Be it further resolved that, if built, any footing pads must be constructed below grade and maintenance roads must be either elevated or equipped with sufficient culverts so as not to impede sheetflow requisite to a restored Everglades. Grant Campbell Director of Wildlife Policy Conservation Chair South Florida Audubon Society Everglades Regional Conservation Committee Cc: electronically submitted","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Impact-of-Wind-Turbines-Proposed-in-Belle-Glade-td7387628.html","images":0},{"id":"7387639","topic":"7387628","order":2,"title":"RE: Impact of Wind Turbines Proposed in Belle Glade","author":"barbibird","date":"2012-03-19T19:44:11-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Please make sure the Audubon folks down there can count on support from our region. Barb From: NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] [mailto: [hidden email] ] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 7:38 PM To: barbibird Subject: Impact of Wind Turbines Proposed in Belle Glade Wind Turbines Proposed in Belle Glade Barbara Walker asked: Any word on how Audubon Chapters are positioning for the wind turbines proposed in Belle Glade? Grant Campbell of South Florida Audubon expresses these salient concerns. He points out that Florida has the greatest density of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 States... \"...as well as high populations of other raptors, some endangered, such as the Snail Kite and the Crested Caracara. Raptors utilize wind currents and thermal uplifts to ease the burden of flying, and will sometimes follow an air current directly into a turbine propeller with deadly results... \"...When uncertainty exists as to whether an action has risk of causing negative effects to species or habitats, the burden of proof that the action is not harmful falls on those taking the action, and that burden has not been met.\" The answer to Barb's question, from South Florida Audubon's Board member and Land Conservation and Wildlife Policy Chair Grant Campbell follows. Hi all, Attached is a letter I wrote to Thomas Carnahan, who is the Chairman of the Board of Wind Capital Group, the group that is proposing the windmills in the EAA. As part of the letter, I included a resolution approved by the SFAS Board of Directors. A similar resolution was adopted by the Regional Conservation Committee and was submitted to the Everglades Coalition. I also petitioned the Palm Beach County Commission asking that they reject the zoning change on the grounds thwt the wind farm would. a: interfere with safe passage of birds through the Atlantic Migratory Flyway and, b: that the construction of windmills and their support infrastructure would counter the Everglades Restoration effort in the EAA. I am not going to let this rest and will do everything in my power to either stop the project or to insure that the provisos suggested in the letter to Mr. Carnahan are instituted and followed through. Grant Grant's letter: Thomas S. Carnahan Chairman of the Board, Wind Capital Group [specific street address withheld], Suite 300 Saint Louis, Missouri 63103 Dear Sir: Florida is ideally situated to take advantage of free renewable energy sources such as Solar, Wave, Ocean current and possibly Geothermal, but not wind. There are many places in Florida that, at first glance, may seem good choices for wind farms, but average wind speeds in Florida are insufficient to produce energy on a continual basis. It has been said that less than 1% of annual bird mortality is due to collision with wind turbines. While this may be true presently, this does not consider the anticipated increase in the number of wind farms yet to be constructed, and it certainly does not consider locating a wind farm directly in a busy migratory flyway. According to a September [specific street address withheld] Journal, between 75,000 and 275,000 birds are being killed each year in the U.S. due to fatal bird/wind turbine collisions, and these numbers can only increase as the number of wind farms increases. Florida has the largest population of bald eagles in the contiguous United States, as well as high populations of other raptors, some endangered, such as the Snail Kite and the Crested Caracara. Raptors utilize wind currents and thermal uplifts to ease the burden of flying, and will sometimes follow an air current directly into a turbine propeller with deadly results. In considering placing a wind farm in South Florida, Wind Capital Group evidently has not considered the location’s proximity to the Atlantic Flyway. Almost all of Florida is within the Atlantic Migratory Flyway, and wind farming could place migratory as well as resident birdlife in undue jeopardy. Your study seemingly indicates a low presence of birdlife, but the study is flawed because it was not a multi-year study and does not include annual and seasonal variations in bird activity. The Everglades Regional Conservation Committee (RCC) stands behind the USFWS in calling for three years of pre-construction monitoring, as well as post-construction monitoring and ongoing mortality and risk assessment, conducted by agency biologists and/or those independent of industry. USFWS is concerned about limited data being used to make long-term assumptions on effects. Limited data may not be representative of future years if data is collected during seasons with extremes in weather conditions, or due to changes brought about by global climate change or changes in species distribution. When uncertainty exists as to whether an action has risk of causing negative effects to species or habitats, the burden of proof that the action is not harmful falls on those taking the action, and that burden has not been met. Planning, design, and operation decisions should be made considering such uncertainties and risks, and in a manner that strives to avoid or minimize the risk of adverse effects on resources. In cases of uncertainty regarding risks to wildlife, project planning and development should proceed with appropriate consideration for conservation of the species concerned, and implement measures commensurate to the potential risks to the species. Recent innovations in wind turbine technology have produced computerized bird detection systems that emit a deterrent noise at certain distances when birds as small as a single songbird are detected. Closer approach results in a shutdown of the rotor until the bird is at a safe distance. This topic was discussed at a recent RCC meeting where the stance was developed that the RCC is in favor of all forms of renewable energy, but wind turbines must be sited in locations conducive to bird safety, and the proximity of the Everglades Agricultural Area to the Atlantic Migratory Flyway precludes the installation of wind turbines as a power generation source unless such a detection system is deployed at every turbine. Resolution regarding wind farming in Florida Whereas nearly all of peninsular Florida is within the Atlantic Migratory Flyway, and Whereas wind turbine operation in a major flyway would place resident and migratory birds in undue jeopardy, and Whereas recent innovations in wind turbine technology have produced computerized bird detection systems that result in a shutdown of rotors until the birds are at a safe distance, and Whereas the Everglades Agricultural Area is suited to and planned for Everglades restoration and windmill footing pads and the necessary maintenance infrastructure could counter the restoration effort Be it resolved that the Everglades Regional Conservation Committee is in favor of all forms of renewable energy, but wind turbines must be sited in locations conducive to bird safety, and the proximity of the Everglades Agricultural Area to the Atlantic Migratory Flyway precludes the installation of wind turbines as a power generation source. Be it further resolved that, if built, any footing pads must be constructed below grade and maintenance roads must be either elevated or equipped with sufficient culverts so as not to impede sheetflow requisite to a restored Everglades. Grant Campbell Director of Wildlife Policy Conservation Chair South Florida Audubon Society Everglades Regional Conservation Committee Cc: electronically submitted Ken Schneider Web site: http://rosyfinch.com Blog: http://blog.rosyfinch.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/Impact-of-Wind-Turbines-Proposed-in-Belle-Glade-tp7387628p7387628.html This email was sent by NewMexiKen (via Nabble) To receive all replies by email, subscribe to this discussion","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Impact-of-Wind-Turbines-Proposed-in-Belle-Glade-td7387628.html","images":0},{"id":"7388645","topic":"7387628","order":3,"title":"RE: Impact of Wind Turbines Proposed in Belle Glade","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-03-20T06:28:10.030000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"More, from Barb Walker PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY – This is an extremely serious issue. Wind turbines have been fought all over the world for good reason. It’s time for the public to learn the truth about Big Wind, wind turbines, and to take action by engaging themselves in this issue, right away. On March 22nd at 9am the Palm Beach County Commission will vote on a proposal by Wind Capital Group to put 114 wind turbines in Belle Glade, just southwest of Lake Okeechobee. This will affect more than 12,000 acres to power far fewer than 60,000 homes. (Snail Kite and Swallow-tailed Kite territory) Think about it. 500 foot turbines in a major migratory flyway. Below you will find South Florida Audubon’s response and their resolution. I would like every Chapter in Florida to make the same resolution and send them in mass to Palm Beach County, to the Sun Sentinel and to the Tampa Bay Times. I would like all of you to write to oppose these turbines but please, reach out as far as you can and as often as you can until Wednesday night so as many people as possible have contacted the Palm Beach County Commission. Don’t just write, please also make a phone call to the Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners (BoCC). This may be one of the most important things I have ever asked of you. Many birds lives are at stake. I hope we can count on Florida Native Plant Society, and all Chapters of the Sierra Club to help with this effort. Below are two of my letters. One letter I sent to the Palm Beach Commission, and the other I sent to the Tampa Bay Times in response to an article Robert Trigaux wrote about energy in Florida. Power lines can be retrofitted and made bird safe, wind turbines cannot be retrofitted. A common sense approach is not to put turbines in Florida. This project is likely to power very few houses (much less than 60,000) but the acreage that will be disturbed is tremendous. If you think Big Wind’s estimation of avian kills at this location is ridiculously low, you are right. Bats are also killed in large numbers at wind turbines which could lead to an increase in mosquitoes and diseases that affected horses and people. The wind turbine issue is a fight for the soul of environmentalism in Florida. Don’t let them win. Thank you, Barb Walker Palm Beach Commission '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]' Sun Sentinel [email withheld] Tampa Bay Times Robert Trigaux - [email withheld] Craig Pittman – [email withheld] Letters to the Editor - http://www.sptimes.com/letters/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ My letters: Tampa Bay Times Article http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/energy/article1219689.ece Mr. Trigaux, I want to thank you and the Tampa Bay Times for mentioning the Sugarland Wind Project in the recent article about the pickle we are in regarding energy. If you are a migratory bird, then that is a pretty sour pickle. Particularly if you are a Snail Kite or a Swallow-tailed Kite, or any neotropical species. Power companies have avian safe protocols to follow on their power systems. Luckily, threats to birds due to electrocution and collision can be minimized through retrofitting. Wind turbines cannot be retrofitted. Some species that are particularly threatened can't afford a higher mortality rate. There is lots of destruction during installation too, and decommissioning has to be part of the budget. The USFWS needs mandatory guidelines. I suggest they start with no wind turbines in major migratory flyways. I find it particularly objectionable that an effort to sway the public was made through a mass mailing in the form of a green washing campaign. The public needs time to disseminate the information. This is occurring across the country and it is outrageous, especially since the wind industry in general is heavily subsidized. I hope the Tampa Bay Times delves much deeper into that project, what it means to Floridians, and how that compares nationally. What are the anticipated impacts? Are they accurate? Will this set a precedent for Florida? How many wind turbines would it take installed in Florida to properly balance the loads without hurting reliability and safety and ruining the beautiful views that attract people here? Sincerely, Barbara Walker Palm Harbor, FL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palm Beach Commission Letter '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]'; '[email withheld]' I want the Palm Beach County Commission put a moratorium of 6 – 12 months on consideration of the Sugarland Wind Project even though I know this will probably sail through P&Z tomorrow. Despite the fact that I live in Pinellas County a decision to put in 114 wind turbines on 12,000+ acres in between Belle Glade and the Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge still has the possibility to affect my quality of life. Even a test of any length could kill the particular Swallow-tailed Kites that nest behind my house of which I happen to enjoy. I think the fleece is being pulled over the public’s eyes across the country and I hope that people at local levels join both local and national efforts to at least properly site wind turbines. I think there should be a 6-12 month moratorium on this project so that accurate information can be given to the public as well. Instead it will probably just take a conditional use approval and variance from setback requirements and a quick board vote to put wind turbines in of all the places in the world the Everglades! This would be the only approval required by the county on a project of such a great magnitude with potential to affect many people, not all in Palm Beach County. I am a homeowner in Florida so I am a stakeholder too. There is plenty of evidence of the extensive habitat destruction that wind turbines create, not to mention service reliability issues on systems that have significant wind loads. Stronger national standards still need to be settled regarding wind guidelines, including full disclosure on height before county commissions should ever even consider these types of proposals. These are Goliath sized wind turbines and this is like a David and Goliath fight for true environmentalists with the heavily subsidized wind industry, particularly considering the huge pro wind PR campaign that green washes the real issues and perpetuates myths. I want people to write the commissioners who will vote on this to ask that they safe guard the public’s interest and allow plenty of time to debunk the myths about job creation too. Why not just leave this all up to the free market? People should also contact Bill Nelson’s office and ask him to reject any efforts to put in the payroll tax agreement a four-year extension of the so-called production tax credit. Thank you, Barbara Walker Palm Harbor, Florida","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Impact-of-Wind-Turbines-Proposed-in-Belle-Glade-td7387628.html","images":0},{"id":"7388669","topic":"7387628","order":4,"title":"RE: Impact of Wind Turbines Proposed in Belle Glade","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-03-20T06:39:37.813000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"The proposed wind farm is adjacent to a major waterbird habitat. In case anyone has doubts about the density of flying birds in Florida wetlands, here is a radar loop I captured, showing a \"donut\" echo that is caused by birds leaving their roosts in the Everglades preserve west of Fort Lauderdale. I saved this loop early in the morning in late March, 2008. Look for this expanding circle of birds, a so-called \"roost ring\":","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Impact-of-Wind-Turbines-Proposed-in-Belle-Glade-td7387628.html","images":2},{"id":"4676760","topic":"4676760","order":1,"title":"For the second time, bald eagle released to the wild near Brooksville","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-03-04T14:53:30.017000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"You may remember the story of Eagle No. 512, the female who was so badly beaten by a younger female that took over her nest and stole her mate last fall. Read the original story at this link . For the second time, bald eagle released to the wild near Brooksville By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer In Print: Thursday, March 4, 2010 Link to article David A. Bruzek, the lead environmental specialist with Progress Energy, launches a bald eagle to freedom on Wednesday near Brooksville. So far, the world has been unkind to the eagle, known as No. 512. It was the second time in her 19 years that she has been released after rehabilitation. BROOKSVILLE — For the second time in her 19 years, Florida Bald Eagle No. 512 was thrown into the wind, sent off again on Wednesday into a world that has been unkind. The bird had spent the past three months at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Mait­land, recovering from injuries she sustained last year in a fight to protect her nest in Palm Harbor. A younger female eagle kicked her out in late November, held her to the ground, plucked her chest feathers and skewered No. 512 with dagger-like talons. The usurper now has chicks with her ex-mate. Whether the scarred eagle's maternal instincts will carry her back to the place where her latest troubles started is unknown, said Lynda White, Florida's Audubon Society Eaglewatch coordinator. \"She could fly home today,\" White said. \"Hopefully, she won't.\" White carried the blindfolded No. [specific street address withheld] from Maitland to the Ahhochee Hill Audubon Sanctuary, a preserve just outside Brooksville, on Wednesday afternoon. David A. Bruzek, the lead environmental specialist with Progress Energy, was given the honor of throwing the eagle into the air. The company has been working with the society to make power lines safer for birds. A crowd of more than 30 looked on as the eagle's leather blinder was removed. No. 512 nearly took a chunk out of Bruzek's chin with her beak. Then, with a heave, he set her loose. \"Oh! Come on, get up! Get up!\" a woman called from the crowd. No. 512 clipped the branches of a small tree, then beat her wings and disappeared over the trees. Flying over the woods around Brooksville may have been bittersweet for No. 512, if bald eagles felt such things. It was near this same rural expanse that she was released back into the wild in 1998 after she had been shot with a bullet through her leg and wing two years earlier in Palm Harbor. According to society records back then, the eagle's caretakers questioned whether she could be released and survive. The hope is she will prove yet again to be as tough as eagles come. \"She's middle-aged, but hopefully she'll live for a long time to come,\" White said. Dominick Tao can be reached at [phone withheld] or [email withheld].","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/For-the-second-time-bald-eagle-released-to-the-wild-near-Brooksville-td4676760.html","images":2},{"id":"6826323","topic":"6826323","order":1,"title":"Final Bald Eagle population loses Endangered Species status","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-09-23T22:05:20.765000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/stories/110920.html Arizona Sonoran Desert Bald Eagle Removed From Endangered Species List Contact: Robert Johns, [phone withheld] ext.210, Email click here (September 20, 2011) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has issued a final rule that removes the population of Bald Eagles nesting in the Sonoran Desert area of central Arizona from the Endangered Species List. This had been the last remaining population of Bald Eagles listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The FWS action was set in motion by an October 6, 2004, petition from the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), the Maricopa Audubon Society, and the Arizona Audubon Council requesting that the Sonoran Desert Bald Eagle population be classified as a distinct population segment (DPS) under the ESA, that this DPS be reclassified from threatened to endangered, and that FWS concurrently designate Critical Habitat for the DPS under the Act. On August 30, 2006, FWS denied the petition, saying that it did not present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that the action may be warranted. Shortly afterwards, CBD and the Maricopa Audubon Society filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona challenging this finding. On July 9, 2007, FWS published the final rule removing all Bald Eagles in the lower 48 States, including those in the Sonoran Desert, from the ESA due to the species’ recovery. On August 17, 2007, CBD and the Maricopa Audubon Society filed a motion requesting the court make a decision on their pending lawsuit. Several Native American Tribes, including the San Carlos Apache Tribe, Yavapai-Apache Nation, Tonto Apache Tribe, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, submitted briefs in support of the motion. On March 5, 2008, the court ruled in favor of CBD and Maricopa Audubon, and put an injunction on the Service's final rule delisting the Sonoran Desert Bald Eagle pending a status review of the population to determine whether it qualified as a DPS, and if so, whether listing that DPS as threatened or endangered werewarranted. On February 25, 2010, the Service completed its status review and published a 12-month finding determining that the Sonoran Desert Bald Eagle did not qualify as a DPS and was therefore not a listable entity under the ESA. As a result, on September 30, 2010, the court lifted the March 5, 2008 injunction, enabling FWS to now issue this final rule to remove the Sonoran Desert Bald Eagle from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. CBD has not determined at this time whether to appeal the court’s decision. American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit membership organization which conserves native birds and their habitats throughout the Americas by safeguarding the rarest species, conserving and restoring habitats, and reducing threats while building capacity in the bird conservation movement.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Final-Bald-Eagle-population-loses-Endangered-Species-status-td6826323.html","images":0},{"id":"2553878","topic":"2553878","order":1,"title":"This morning: Sibling Rivalry","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-03-29T15:50:28.194000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Mary Lou and I watched from 9 until a little after 11 AM this morning. Other people were there since around 8 AM and said there had not been any feeding, but the chicks were very active. One had climbed about 3 feet up the big branch to the right of the nest. We saw the same thing happen a little later, as Hope briefly \"flew\" to the branch and held on for a very short period of time before jumping back on the nest. There were lots of visitors and everyone enjoyed the show. An adult fed them at about 11:05 AM. The chicks rushed the parent and it was forced off the nest in seconds. The food disappeared very quickly! I just posted a blog with photos that show an interesting interaction between the chicks, as Justice took his turn exercising and disturbed his big sister. She retaliated in anger! Ken","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/This-morning-Sibling-Rivalry-td2553878.html","images":0},{"id":"2442537","topic":"2442537","order":1,"title":"Sat. afternoon at the nest","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-03-07T18:45:41.380000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I arrived at 4pm and stayed for 2 hrs. I really didn't mean to be there that long, but just couldn't leave! I saw all 4 eagles which always makes me feel very happy. The babies were up and around, exercising their wings and changing locations in the nest. One adult was in the stand of dead trees and after about an hour of watching the other adult flew in to the nest carrying a fish. It did the usual ripping and feeding and then flew off to the large pine just to the left of the nest along the new fence line. There were larger crowds than I have seen in a while, split between the nest location and the dead trees where the adult was sitting.....at least 20 people at each spot.....sometimes more. There were many children so it wasn't very quiet, but it didn't seem to bother the eagles at all. Many cars were stopping along the highway and not moving quickly when we asked. I just love seeing people when they spot the eagles for the first time and listening to the pure joy and excitement in their voices. It's such a special gift that we are all experiencing to study the American Bald Eagle in their natural environment.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sat-afternoon-at-the-nest-td2442537.html","images":0},{"id":"7303360","topic":"7303360","order":1,"title":"February 20th 1:20 pm Both Adults in the Pines to the East","author":"Randy","date":"2012-02-20T22:33:04.932000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/February-20th-1-20-pm-Both-Adults-in-the-Pines-to-the-East-td7303360.html","images":4},{"id":"5924999","topic":"5924999","order":1,"title":"Change at the Nest (Saturday Jan 15th)","author":"EagleObserver","date":"2011-01-15T11:47:44.400000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I believe there has been a change at the nest. The female and male have been much higher in the nest the entire morning (7:45-11:30am). I will provide a more detailed description and some pictures and link to video later this PM. Hope others are able to get out and see this weekend too. Jim","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Change-at-the-Nest-Saturday-Jan-15th-td5924999.html","images":0},{"id":"7573645","topic":"7573645","order":1,"title":"Difference Between Male And Female Bald Eagles","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-10-19T10:32:56.523000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Web site on \"Difference Between Male And Female Bald Eagles\" \"...Thus, the difference between male and female bald eagles is quite apparent but only if you examine the two very closely. With reference to their magnitude, female surpass the male bald eagles since they are big enough to be recognized easily. As compare to the male bald eagles, females are bigger by nearly 3 to 5 inches and reaching up to a size of almost 37 inches. Out of the four talons, one is at the rear called hallux while the rest are standing in front of the bird. So the male bald eagles have normally shorter hallux than their counterparts. Likewise, males usually have not as deep beaks as the female bald eagles have and the depth is gauged by measuring the distance from the uppermost part of the beak downwards, right toward the chin area. It is the common difference between male and female eagles. Besides, the sounds of two eagles may be another determining factor since the frequency of sounds varies greatly. It is evident that male bald eagle normally have high pitch sound as compare to the females. \"Last but not the least, the general difference between male and female eagles may be spotted by the variation in the approach of respective genders since females are relatively less violent than male eagles...\" The site includes a video that compares the male and female Decorah eagles. It mentions subtle differences in plumage that apply only to this particular pair, probably not useful for other individuals. Remember when the Pembroke Pines male had brown feathers in its tail? However, we could look for minor differences that can help us separate the sexes of our pair. Lacking a nest cam, our observations are from a greater distance and, truth be told, I often have trouble separating the sexes unless they are roosting together.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Difference-Between-Male-And-Female-Bald-Eagles-td7573645.html","images":0},{"id":"4636775","topic":"4636775","order":1,"title":"Thursday, Feb. 25th, 2:55pm to 4:20pm","author":"Ed Mattis","date":"2010-02-25T21:27:38.977000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Arrived around 2:55pm with no adults in the nest and only a head popping up now and then. About 3:22pm one adult showed at the nest with what looked like a good sized Bass. Feeding went on to about 2:50 pm when the adult flew to the dead trees. The other adult came and sat above the nest, I left at $:20pm with no other activity. All three chicks were being fed and all looked healthy to me. Ed","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-Feb-25th-2-55pm-to-4-20pm-td4636775.html","images":2},{"id":"4643152","topic":"4636775","order":2,"title":"Re: Thursday, Feb. 25th, 2:55pm to 4:20pm","author":"Trisha","date":"2010-02-26T21:12:29.725000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Great news and reporting....thanks Ed!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-Feb-25th-2-55pm-to-4-20pm-td4636775.html","images":0},{"id":"7573955","topic":"7573955","order":1,"title":"Jan 29/15 1:44pm","author":"JLD_photography","date":"2015-01-29T23:12:37.645000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I was @ the nest 1:28pm to 2:00pm I saw one Eagle in the nest I guess its the new Female","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Jan-29-15-1-44pm-td7573955.html","images":2},{"id":"7574568","topic":"7574568","order":1,"title":"Use this SUB-FORUM beginning in AUGUST, 2016 for current breeding season","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-08-27T13:19:42.466000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"This has been an unusual summer, at the Pembroke Pines nest BO-002 as adults (Pride and Jewel) and the single surviving eaglet (Spirit) have been seen repeatedly after May 15, which was the \"official\" end of the 2015-2016 breeding season. Of course, this was because the local pair had an unprecedented second brood after losing the first. Spirit, who hatched on about March 16 was only about 60 days old on May 15 and did not take her first flight until a full month later. The adults have been seen on or near the nest territory repeatedly and may well begin nest restoration at any time. Let's all continue to keep an eye out for activities around the nest and see when we may witness courtship activities or adults carrying nest materials.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Use-this-SUB-FORUM-beginning-in-AUGUST-2016-for-current-breeding-season-td7574568.html","images":0},{"id":"7575844","topic":"7575844","order":1,"title":"FEB 11: Incubation continues","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2021-02-11T14:27:23.451000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"This morning at about 7:40 AM one adult was barely visible, deep in the new nest. I believe it was the female (Jewel). The other member of the pair was not in view. The top of her head is visible over the right rim of the nest: At about 8:15 AM she stood up and suddenly launched into flight, to roost on a high pine near the corner of Pines & 208th. Before I could even get a photo she flew back in the direction of the nest, but no one could see any evidence that she had reoccupied it. I departed about an hour later and there was still uncertainty as to whether she had left the eggs unattended. The weather was warm and this would not be dangerous, but usually one of the adults would normally keep watch from a roost nearby. She could have done this from a tree out of sight in the woodlands to the rear (south) of the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/FEB-11-Incubation-continues-td7575844.html","images":6},{"id":"7090717","topic":"7090717","order":1,"title":"Incubation may be underway as of December 11-- please check the nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-12-13T12:18:15.250000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"Mary Lou and I visited the nest this morning around 9:30 and saw no eagles. We watched the nest carefully for about 15 minutes, but saw no sign of an incubating adult. They can sit down very low, and the near rim of the nest is built up, so it is possible to assume the nest is empty. Remember that incubation started on (approximately) the 13th, 18th and 15th of December the past three seasons. We know that lately there have been a few new people watching the nest and photographing. If all you eagle watchers, veterans or newcomers would pleas post your observations to this FORUM it would help us to continue maintaining accurate records of the life cycle of these birds. If you have not noticed, the spreadsheet of observations may be accessed at this link (which is also at the top of the main page above). As an aside, this morning I did get nice photos of a Red-shouldered Hawk that was roosting in the Melaleuca snags just west of the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Incubation-may-be-underway-as-of-December-11-please-check-the-nest-td7090717.html","images":1},{"id":"7090743","topic":"7090717","order":2,"title":"Re: Incubation may be underway-- please check the nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-12-13T12:28:14.913000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"I forgot to mention that Phil was at the nest this morning. He had some beautiful eagle photos on his smart phone which he promised to share with us on this FORUM. Phil said that he saw an adult sitting very low on the nest two days ago (Sunday, December 11) and he believes the bird may have been incubating. Not sure how long he watched, but let's all be vigilant, and observe any \"empty\" nest for a more extended period of time. Sometime a second adult will visit the incubating bird and she may call out or rise up. If incubation has just started, the female alone will incubate, at least until all the eggs are laid and probably for a few days afterward. Then the pair may exchange incubation duties. In the past we have documented exchange of incubation duties as early as 8 and 16 days after the first egg was (presumably) laid. I will change the headline of my earlier post to reflect possible start of incubation.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Incubation-may-be-underway-as-of-December-11-please-check-the-nest-td7090717.html","images":0},{"id":"7095987","topic":"7090717","order":3,"title":"Re: Incubation may be underway as of December 11-- please check the nest","author":"fcalz","date":"2011-12-14T22:16:48.717000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"i saw an adult eagle very low in the nest today 12/14/11 at 3:45 P.M","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Incubation-may-be-underway-as-of-December-11-please-check-the-nest-td7090717.html","images":0},{"id":"7573588","topic":"7573588","order":1,"title":"Adult Eagle sighted","author":"Maria Rosa Drake","date":"2014-07-18T09:22:46.348000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Hi, I saw an adult eagle this morning (7:45am) on my way to work. It was in the malelucas just West of US [specific street address withheld]. First time I observe an eagle in that area.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Adult-Eagle-sighted-td7573588.html","images":0},{"id":"7575820","topic":"7575820","order":1,"title":"Mom and eaglets doing fine","author":"naturegirl","date":"2021-02-03T12:36:48.901000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Mom-and-eaglets-doing-fine-td7575820.html","images":2},{"id":"7575821","topic":"7575820","order":2,"title":"Re: Mom and eaglets doing fine","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2021-02-03T13:26:33-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Awesome❤️❤️❤️ !!! And awesome pictures !!! Thank you ! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 3, 2021, at 12:36 PM, naturegirl [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  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/Mom-and-eaglets-doing-fine-tp7575820.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/Mom-and-eaglets-doing-fine-td7575820.html","images":2},{"id":"4482492","topic":"4482492","order":1,"title":"A Nest Camera for the Pembroke Pines Bald Eagles?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-01-29T16:18:40.474000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"You all should be aware that the Mayor of Pembroke Pines has appointed a Steering Committee to develop and recommend plans for a local Bald Eagle protection ordinance, and a Bald Eagle Sanctuary on the City-owned land that hosts our local eagle nest. Copies of the Steering Committee minutes and related documents are available at links near the top of the main \"Watching a Bald Eagle Nest\" page. There is also a draft plan with photos and a diagram of a possible configuration for the nest camera. Before obtaining sponsorship and funds, and at least 90 days before beginning actual installation of a nest camera, the Committee must draw up detailed specifications and determine initial and operating costs. At that point they plan to seek a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) In considering the specific plans for an eagle nest camera, the Committee faces a logistical problem that could adversely impact the eagles. In at least one prior nest camera permit, the FWC has required that the camera must be located on a separate structure, at least 20 feet from the nest, There appears to be no hard and fast written regulation establishing this requirement, so it is possible that FWC may be able to use some discretion in evaluating our plan to have the camera placed on the nest tree itself. There is one particularly good reason to place the camera on the nest tree. The US Fish and Wildlife Service nest camera in West Virginia is placed on the nest tree, with a very good view of the nest. It includes live sound. By installing the camera on the tree itself, the camera moves with the nest when the wind blows, providing a very stable and sharp image. If you have spent any time looking at the nest, you have seen how much that tree sways in even light breezes. Our local nest has several large branches, located just above the nest, that would be quite suitable for a camera. Modern Web cameras are small and unobtrusive. There is another valid reason for allowing an exception for our local nest. If FWC holds to this restrictive policy, the only alternative would be to put up a very tall pole to hold the camera. It certainly could not be put on another tree, as both the camera and the nest would move in the wind, usually in different directions. Construction of a pole and camera platform would require clear-cutting a path to the nest tree to allow entry of heavy equipment, a much greater (and more permanent) disturbance to the eagles' habitat than if a small camera were installed on one of the large branches in the nest tree. The City would have to give permission, and itself may need to seek a permit from FWC. As shown in the diagram, and enclosure for the equipment that receives and translates the camera's signal could be located near the property line, away from the nest. At yesterday's Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle Sanctuary Steering Committee meeting, the feasibility of even carrying out the Nest Cam project under these circumstances came into question. Should Doug Young, the Chairman of the group be asked to abandon efforts towards having a Nest Cam in place before the fall of 2010, in time for the eagles' next breeding season? In debating this question, it became clear that the Steering Committee desires, however reluctantly, to provide Doug with discretion to continue to consider alternative camera placements. There was consensus that the Steering Committee's concerns must be forcibly expressed as soon as possible, in a meeting with FWC, with a view to obtaining their provisional opinion as to feasibility of placing the camera on the nest tree. Most nest cameras in Florida are placed at Osprey nests. These nests are usually on rigid platforms that do not move in the wind, so there is no issue of distortion of the image. They also tend to be in more open locations, not in the middle of a woodland. Perhaps the FWC policy was instituted with such a situation in mind. Doug will be in contact with FWC officials as soon as possible. Keep tuned in, and enjoy the eagle camera!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/A-Nest-Camera-for-the-Pembroke-Pines-Bald-Eagles-td4482492.html","images":0},{"id":"4483467","topic":"4482492","order":2,"title":"Re: A Nest Camera for the Pembroke Pines Bald Eagles?","author":"vdelauz","date":"2010-01-29T19:47:37.816000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Ken, For me, the timing of your post couldn't have been more coincidental because the thought of a nest cam crossed my mind when you e-mailed me about the unknown of how many eggs/chicks the eagle actually has. As I read your comment, I thought about how great a nest cam could be, especially for collecting better data on the eagles. Remember the adults feeding the chick(s), but how we were unsure of where the prey actually came from? Was it cached in the nest? Possibly, but unlikely, regurgitated? Was it too small to see as they brought it to the nest? Well, these and many other questions could have easily been answered had there been a nest cam installed. I'm no expert, but something tells me that if the eagles built the nest there and came back to the use the same nest for a second time, then they are more than comfortable with the traffic, the noise, the surroundings, the observers and, by all means, something as simple, small and useful as a nest cam. If it gets to the point where there is a public meeting needed for a debate about the placement or subsequent approval for this proposed nest cam, please post this information as I would love to be a willing participant. Thank you for the update!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/A-Nest-Camera-for-the-Pembroke-Pines-Bald-Eagles-td4482492.html","images":0},{"id":"7576415","topic":"4482492","order":3,"title":"Re: A Nest Camera for the Pembroke Pines Bald Eagles?","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2022-01-04T11:58:31.576000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Hello Ken, I am a design engineer for Fire Alarm, Cameras, and Access/Burglar alarm systems. I do most of my design work for Fort Lauderdale Intl Airport, Palm Beach International Airport and, I also do work for large campus style office buildings complexes. If I can help with this camera setup I am offering my services and experience. Please let me know if you or they need any of my help, I will be glad to help. The company I work for would be happy to put their name on something like this as well I'm sure, they already know that I am a volunteer for the Eagle Watch Program, and they had mentioned putting a camera on the Deerfield location as well, but at the time I didn't think it was possible as they keep changing nest locations. I can work on a design that can be moved from tree to tree, I think this would be the best idea and not harm the trees. I will reach out to the Prichard Realty group to find out how they setup their cameras over on the west coast in Fort Meyers.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/A-Nest-Camera-for-the-Pembroke-Pines-Bald-Eagles-td4482492.html","images":0},{"id":"7576420","topic":"4482492","order":4,"title":"Re: A Nest Camera for the Pembroke Pines Bald Eagles?","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2022-01-05T10:16:53.499000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Ken, Just noticed that this is a very old post. lol, I guess it is not a possibility anymore? Thanks, and I hope you are feeling better.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/A-Nest-Camera-for-the-Pembroke-Pines-Bald-Eagles-td4482492.html","images":0},{"id":"7573671","topic":"7573671","order":1,"title":"Everglades Birding Festival JANUARY 15-19, 2015 and Colombia Santa Marta and Caribbean Tour MARCH 22-30, 2015","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-11-21T14:31:02.398000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Doug Young, President of South Florida Audubon Society forwarded this announcement about two activities supported by SFAS: Hello Birders Exciting times at Birding Adventures! Join me in the near future at the Everglades Birding Festival, which takes place January 15-19th, 2015 where you may find up to 170 species while gaining advanced birding skills. And with these new skills, why not join me and Ernest Leupin, a Colombian native and owner of Colombia Wild Ecotours to visit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Caribbean for a possibility of up to 25 endemics and 350+ species. Santa Marta is just a 2.5 hour flight from Miami or Fort Lauderdale and is very safe and considered one of the best birding spots in the world! Click on the links below for more information and registration forms or download the PDF’s attached (links work best with Internet Explorer). Everglades Birding Festival JANUARY 15-19, 2015 Colombia Santa Marta and Caribbean Tour MARCH 22-30, 2015 The idea will be to meet in South Florida and leave for Colombia as a group. As a bonus, we will have a pre-tour birding trip to Broward’s hotspots the day before to see some of South Florida’s target species as well as countable exotics like Common Myna, Purple Swamphen, and Egyptian Goose. After a good days birding, we will have dinner (at your own cost) at a beachside restaurant to get to know each other and learn more about the tour. If you are planning on attending the festival or the Colombia tour, we can help book the flights with our friends at Capricho Travel, who specialize in trips to Colombia, feel free to also contact Ernest in case you have any questions regarding the Festival or the Colombia trip by email at [email withheld] . Hope to hear from you soon. Paddy Cunningham 5181 SW 27th Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33312 Ph: [phone withheld] http://www.birdadventures.com http://www.evergladesbirdingfestival.com","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Everglades-Birding-Festival-JANUARY-15-19-2015-and-Colombia-Santa-Marta-and-Caribbean-Tour-MARCH-22-5-td7573671.html","images":0},{"id":"7574771","topic":"7574771","order":1,"title":"Eagles are mostly gone from Deerfield Nest","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2017-05-16T10:19:22.122000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello, I have noticed that most of the eagles are gone from the Deerfield Nest, and the nest is very much ravaged, not much left of it. I hope they can rebuild it next year, I guess raising 3 chicks does a number on a nest. I did see a juvenile at the park last weekend in a snag tree by the lake, I think it was the smaller of the 3 chicks (The Male), it looked very healthy and I hope all of them do well. I have not seen the adults around the nest in a month. I still go there almost every weekend for bike riding so I will continue to look for the juvenile's to see how long they hang around. Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagles-are-mostly-gone-from-Deerfield-Nest-td7574771.html","images":3},{"id":"7574772","topic":"7574771","order":2,"title":"Re: Eagles are mostly gone from Deerfield Nest","author":"Speechykeane","date":"2017-05-22T11:25:18.500000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Thanks for the pictures and the update.. I have not seen any eagles in a couple of weeks when I drive by.. That is good news I suppose... it means the eaglets have grown enough to be independent.. Hopefully the parents will return in the fall as they have for the past several years.. The nest certainly has taken a beating.. Hopefully they will rebuild in the same area..","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagles-are-mostly-gone-from-Deerfield-Nest-td7574771.html","images":0},{"id":"7574737","topic":"7574737","order":1,"title":"Eaglets active today, March 18, 2017","author":"tczig","date":"2017-03-18T17:38:06.048000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"I arrived at the nest around noon. There was no sign of either adult, however, the eaglets were very active and flapping around in the nest. I stayed a while and took a couple photos. The parents never showed up, but I wasn't there that long. Does anyone know why one eaglet is a light gray and the other appears very dark? Could that be that they are different sexes, or is that just normal coloring?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglets-active-today-March-18-2017-td7574737.html","images":3},{"id":"7574738","topic":"7574737","order":2,"title":"Re: Eaglets active today, March 18, 2017","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2017-03-19T05:46:03.252000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"The gray color is due to the presence of white natal down. When hatched the eaglet is completely covered with down. As its dark body and flight feathers emerge they replace the down. The down persists for over a month and is especially noticeable on the head. As you probably know, the eagle incubates each egg as soon as it is laid, causing the eaglets to hatch sequentially rather than all at once as is the case with most other birds. The size differential may also be related to the sex of the eaglets. Females are larger at all stages of life, and 2 out of 3 first eggs produce a female. The second-hatched is more likely a male. If so, this can be a good sign, as they are less likely to be in conflict than if a male hatches first and must then compete with an aggressive and fast-growing younger female sibling. These two seem to be getting along with each other-- let's hope! The smaller eaglet is probably about three days younger than the first-hatched, although it is within the realm of possibility that there could have been a second egg which failed to hatch, meaning that the young one could be up to a week younger than its sibling. The older eaglet hatched on or about February 5, so it is six weeks old this weekend.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglets-active-today-March-18-2017-td7574737.html","images":0},{"id":"7574739","topic":"7574737","order":3,"title":"Re: Eaglets active today, March 18, 2017","author":"tczig","date":"2017-03-19T11:26:29.707000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"Thanks Ken for the great reply; I learned something new today. I was happy to see both eaglets very active when I was there yesterday. There was a guy there with a fancy camera; I wish he would have posted photos. Thanks.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglets-active-today-March-18-2017-td7574737.html","images":0},{"id":"7574816","topic":"7574816","order":1,"title":"DEC 10: Eagles may be incubating","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2017-12-10T20:56:52.397000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"I arrived at the nest at about 12:45 PM today and found one adult deep in the nest. Only the top of its head was visible. After 15 minutes another adult flew in from the east, carrying some fine nesting material. The arriving bird seemed to be quite large, and its gape extended well past the middle of its eye, suggesting it was the female. Other observers have noted a \"dark spot\" on the right side of the female's face. This bird had black smudges at the base of its bill on the right and its forehead was also stained. Ground observations suggest that incubation had commenced about 2-3 days ago. Both were off the nest 4 days previously, which would be unusual if egg-laying had commenced. One observer said that he witnessed an exchange of incubation duties 2 days previously. The (presumably male) bird stayed deep in the nest for the entire 45 minutes that I observed the nest. The other bird rearranged some nest material and then, after about 5 minutes, flew to roost on the right nest support branch. This photo shows the roosting bird's prominent halluxes (hind claws), which are longer in the female than the male, but there is no basis for comparison:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-10-Eagles-may-be-incubating-td7574816.html","images":7},{"id":"7575340","topic":"7575340","order":1,"title":"OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2019-10-03T04:57:08.990000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"New user JB wrote (OCT 2 2019): I observed the eagles back in December. I went back yesterday to Quiet Waters and discovered the eagles had relocated their nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575342","topic":"7575340","order":2,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Stephanie5056","date":"2019-10-03T17:25:50-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:57 AM NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: New user JB wrote (OCT 2 2019): I observed the eagles back in December. I went back yesterday to Quiet Waters and discovered the eagles had relocated their nest. Ken Schneider Web site: http://rosyfinch.com Blog: http://rosy-finch.blogspot.com Photos: < http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch > Hi where is it? Ive been looking as i drive bu Thank you Stephanie 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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-tp7575340.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML -- Sent from Gmail Mobile","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575343","topic":"7575340","order":3,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Stephanie5056","date":"2019-10-03T17:26:53-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hi. So exciting. Where is it? On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:57 AM NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: New user JB wrote (OCT 2 2019): I observed the eagles back in December. I went back yesterday to Quiet Waters and discovered the eagles had relocated their nest. Ken Schneider Web site: http://rosyfinch.com Blog: http://rosy-finch.blogspot.com Photos: < http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch > 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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-tp7575340.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML -- Sent from Gmail Mobile","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575346","topic":"7575340","order":4,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2019-10-12T16:46:42.553000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"So is anyone going to answer where it is located? Thanks Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575347","topic":"7575340","order":5,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2019-10-12T20:14:50.384000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Well, I rode the entire Bike trail at Quiet Waters this evening and didn't see anything that looked like an eagles nest, so it must not be in the park. I guess I'll have to keep looking for it. I'm not sure why no one will answer Stephanie's request of where the new location is, maybe they just don't know where it is, and I'm not trying to say anything bad about anyone, but I have never kept any information from anyone in these forums because I believe that these are Gods creatures and if anyone wants to see them who am I to keep them from it, I have never seen a Bald Eagle in my whole lifetime until this group of eagles came into my life and I have been enjoying it ever since and I hope that anyone else that wants to experience the sight of this great bird that they will be able to, so I share everything about these eagles that I can. I first saw them soaring above the garbage dump hill with the vultures when I was flying remote control gliders up on the Trash hill on Green Road and I thought what the hell is a Bald Eagle doing in Florida, so I started researching it and found out that there are 2 states in the USA that have more bald Eagles nests than any other state and it's Alaska and Florida, I thought that was incredible! So I found this web site (Bald Eagles of Broward) and I started going to Quiet Waters park with my mountain bike and my camera looking for the nest and I found it, I have been flowing them ever since that first encounter, and it has changed my life. Lets hope that this pair of eagles has a successful nesting season, and hopefully more that one chick this year. I will report to you as soon as I find out where they are building their nest. Sincerely, Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575348","topic":"7575340","order":6,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"naturegirl","date":"2019-10-12T20:15:11.612000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I live right near there so the nest has been seen but not in the same tree as past 4 years ? Still in the park ?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575349","topic":"7575340","order":7,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"naturegirl","date":"2019-10-12T20:20:37.762000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Thx Kit for the update. I think you said you saw the pair last month so maybe they are building a nest closer to their old nest across the trail from years ago ? I can't think of a place within a few miles they would nest it's so noisy and developed. Staci-lee","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575350","topic":"7575340","order":8,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2019-10-12T20:27:53-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Thank you Kit for this info. It truly is a joy to see updates and photos from everyone on our eagles at quiet waters park. I am hoping the nest will be in a nice area for mom and dad to raise their eaglets❤️ 🙏🏻 Sent from my iPad On Oct 12, 2019, at 8:14 PM, Rockitglider [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: Well, I rode the entire Bike trail at Quiet Waters this evening and didn't see anything that looked like an eagles nest, so it must not be in the park. I guess I'll have to keep looking for it. I'm not sure why no one will answer Stephanie's request of where the new location is, maybe they just don't know where it is, and I'm not trying to say anything bad about anyone, but I have never kept any information from anyone in these forums because I believe that these are Gods creatures and if anyone wants to see them who am I to keep them from it, I have never seen a Bald Eagle in my whole lifetime until this group of eagles came into my life and I have been enjoying it ever since and I hope that anyone else that wants to experience the sight of this great bird that they will be able to, so I share everything about these eagles that I can. I first saw them soaring above the garbage dump hill with the vultures when I was flying remote control gliders up on the Trash hill on Green Road and I thought what the hell is a Bald Eagle doing in Florida, so I started researching it and found out that there are 2 states in the USA that have more bald Eagles nests than any other state and it's Alaska and Florida, I thought that was incredible! So I found this web site (Bald Eagles of Broward) and I started going to Quiet Waters park with my mountain bike and my camera looking for the nest and I found it, I have been flowing them ever since that first encounter, and it has changed my life. Lets hope that this pair of eagles has a successful nesting season, and hopefully more that one chick this year. I will report to you as soon as I find out where they are building their nest. Sincerely, Kit 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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-tp7575340p7575347.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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575351","topic":"7575340","order":9,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Stephanie5056","date":"2019-10-12T21:58:36-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Kit. You should go to ft myers to the pritchett farm and see Harriet and M15. Its awesome. If you want more info feel free to email me directly. Im too lazy to go to Pembroke Pines to see that nest but i hear that pair is quite visible. I used to drive by the nest at Quiet Waters every day and i felt so sad that the nest fell. Im going to keep looking for a new one👍 Sent from my iPhone On Oct 12, 2019, at 8:14 PM, Rockitglider [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  Well, I rode the entire Bike trail at Quiet Waters this evening and didn't see anything that looked like an eagles nest, so it must not be in the park. I guess I'll have to keep looking for it. I'm not sure why no one will answer Stephanie's request of where the new location is, maybe they just don't know where it is, and I'm not trying to say anything bad about anyone, but I have never kept any information from anyone in these forums because I believe that these are Gods creatures and if anyone wants to see them who am I to keep them from it, I have never seen a Bald Eagle in my whole lifetime until this group of eagles came into my life and I have been enjoying it ever since and I hope that anyone else that wants to experience the sight of this great bird that they will be able to, so I share everything about these eagles that I can. I first saw them soaring above the garbage dump hill with the vultures when I was flying remote control gliders up on the Trash hill on Green Road and I thought what the hell is a Bald Eagle doing in Florida, so I started researching it and found out that there are 2 states in the USA that have more bald Eagles nests than any other state and it's Alaska and Florida, I thought that was incredible! So I found this web site (Bald Eagles of Broward) and I started going to Quiet Waters park with my mountain bike and my camera looking for the nest and I found it, I have been flowing them ever since that first encounter, and it has changed my life. Lets hope that this pair of eagles has a successful nesting season, and hopefully more that one chick this year. I will report to you as soon as I find out where they are building their nest. Sincerely, Kit 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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-tp7575340p7575347.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, 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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575352","topic":"7575340","order":10,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Sally","date":"2019-10-13T11:11:16.445000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"It sounds like the original poster has not been active in observing the nest since December and has just realized that the nest is gone. In my opinion it seems that the original poster did not discover the new location. Sally","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575353","topic":"7575340","order":11,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2019-10-14T10:09:08.904000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hi Sally, I don't see any posts from a \"JB\" at all, Ken was the original poster and I'm not sure why. I guess no one knows where the new location is. Thanks, Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575354","topic":"7575340","order":12,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2019-10-14T11:06:08.842000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I agree that \"JB\" probably meant that he did not find the nest in the same place as last he saw it and assumed it had been relocated somewhere else as had happened in the past. We should be alert to any evidence that the pair is starting a new nest in the same general territory if they find a suitable nest tree.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"7575355","topic":"7575340","order":13,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2019-10-14T15:07:22.696000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I was there a couple of weeks ago and the female was there, but I haven't seen the other one in months, and this one looked pretty rough. I've been there late in the evening and early in the morning over the weekends and I don't hear their calls like I used to. I will keep checking for them and post if I see them. Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":1},{"id":"7575356","topic":"7575340","order":14,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2019-10-14T20:18:11-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Praying they are ok ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2019, at 3:07 PM, Rockitglider [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  I was there a couple of weeks ago and the female was there, but I haven't seen the other one in months, and this one looked pretty rough. I've been there late in the evening and early in the morning over the weekends and I don't hear their calls like I used to. I will keep checking for them and post if I see them. Kit 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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-tp7575340p7575355.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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":1},{"id":"7575357","topic":"7575340","order":15,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Stephanie5056","date":"2019-10-15T06:18:20-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I miss seeing them on my way to work everyday😞 Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2019, at 8:18 PM, Stylechick60 [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  Praying they are ok ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2019, at 3:07 PM, Rockitglider [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  I was there a couple of weeks ago and the female was there, but I haven't seen the other one in months, and this one looked pretty rough. I've been there late in the evening and early in the morning over the weekends and I don't hear their calls like I used to. I will keep checking for them and post if I see them. Kit 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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-tp7575340p7575355.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 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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-tp7575340p7575356.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, 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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":1},{"id":"7575358","topic":"7575340","order":16,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2019-10-15T09:04:02.083000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Here's a pic of where the nest used to be and it looks like they put a branch there, I'll check later this evening to see if they added anymore sticks. Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":1},{"id":"7575359","topic":"7575340","order":17,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2019-10-15T10:50:08-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Looks like a good sign, Kit 🦅 🦅 Sent from my iPad On Oct 15, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Rockitglider [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  Here's a pic of where the nest used to be and it looks like they put a branch there, I'll check later this evening to see if they added anymore sticks. Kit 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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-tp7575340p7575358.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/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":1},{"id":"7575360","topic":"7575340","order":18,"title":"Re: OCT 2 2019: Quiet Waters Nest relocated","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2019-10-15T16:53:26.314000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"not really, I went there at lunch time and it was gone, I looked all over the place and don't see any sign of them, we'll have to wait and see. Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-2-2019-Quiet-Waters-Nest-relocated-td7575340.html","images":0},{"id":"2750762","topic":"2750762","order":1,"title":"when was the last time anyone saw the adult eagles?","author":"lisa baumbach reardon","date":"2009-04-30T19:27:29.093000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I was also out there Tuesday night and saw boht the juveniles- never saw the adulst and it was late @ 8pm! Anyone seen the adults lately??","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/when-was-the-last-time-anyone-saw-the-adult-eagles-td2750762.html","images":0},{"id":"2750997","topic":"2750762","order":2,"title":"Re: when was the last time anyone saw the adult eagles?","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2009-04-30T20:25:55.380000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Yes, There was an adult in the dead trees west of the nest on Tuesday about 6PM. Both of the kids were in the nest at that time.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/when-was-the-last-time-anyone-saw-the-adult-eagles-td2750762.html","images":0},{"id":"7575781","topic":"7575781","order":1,"title":"JAN 21: Working on nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2021-01-22T15:18:17.170000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"I arrived at the nest at 8:45. Lazaro was already there. Both of the pair occupied the nest, which has some large branches placed haphazardly on top of it. The eagles were trying to reposition them into the nest structure but I saw little progress. The male (Pride) soon flew off but arrived carrying a small fish. He did not bring it to the nest and appeared to land near the old nest, but deeper into the woodland out of sight. Pride returned and worked on the nest while the female (Jewel) mostly watched. Both flew off before I departed at about 10:00 AM.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-21-Working-on-nest-td7575781.html","images":9},{"id":"7575782","topic":"7575781","order":2,"title":"Re: JAN 21: Working on nest","author":"JesseG8r","date":"2021-01-23T22:31:33.297000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Sounds like no eggs yet then.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-21-Working-on-nest-td7575781.html","images":0},{"id":"7575955","topic":"7575955","order":1,"title":"MARCH 18: Photos of TWO eaglets","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2021-03-18T14:20:51.212000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Yesterday (MAR 17) , Luis and Richard obtained photos of an eaglet in the nest. This morning we saw two babies. These are the 26th and 27th eaglets known to have hatched from the Pembroke Pines nests-- P Piney 26 and 27. P Piney 26. Odds (about 3:1) are that it is a female: P Piney 27 is the youngest. There could be a third unseen eaglet so we should keep on looking","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/MARCH-18-Photos-of-TWO-eaglets-td7575955.html","images":4},{"id":"7575956","topic":"7575955","order":2,"title":"Re: MARCH 18: Photos of TWO eaglets","author":"naturegirl","date":"2021-03-18T14:39:40.909000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Twins ! So cute ours in deerfield beach are almost grown now","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/MARCH-18-Photos-of-TWO-eaglets-td7575955.html","images":0},{"id":"2513815","topic":"2513815","order":1,"title":"My schedule- Sun 5-7:30, Mon 1-4, Tue 4-7, rest of week, ? for now","author":"Jill W","date":"2009-03-21T10:53:41.534000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/My-schedule-Sun-5-7-30-Mon-1-4-Tue-4-7-rest-of-week-for-now-td2513815.html","images":0},{"id":"7574576","topic":"7574576","order":1,"title":"Adult eagle sighted 9/12/16","author":"Maria Rosa Drake","date":"2016-09-12T08:14:21.136000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"An adult eagle was roosting in a malaleuca tree West of the nest. It was 7:15am,","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Adult-eagle-sighted-9-12-16-td7574576.html","images":0},{"id":"7574577","topic":"7574576","order":2,"title":"Re: Adult eagle sighted 9/12/16","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-09-12T10:30:28.156000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"Thanks for the sighting report, Maria Rosa-- I did not see any of the eagles flying out my way this morning, though yesterday I once again saw them over the wetlands of west Miramar. This time it was the two adults, flying in line about 2-3 seconds apart, following the usual route from the nest area to Sunset Lakes in west Miramar. I waited a while to see if the juvenile (Jewel) followed them as she did the day before, but never saw a third eagle. They certainly are keeping claim to the nest. We need to watch for signs of courtship and nest renovation. At some point they will need to discourage Jewel from hanging around the nest. She is now about 6 months (180 days) old. Under normal conditions she would have migrated to the north on her own about two months ago. Male (Pride) at 7:28 AM on SEPT 11 2016: Female (Joy) was right behind the male:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Adult-eagle-sighted-9-12-16-td7574576.html","images":2},{"id":"7267645","topic":"7267645","order":1,"title":"Feb 8 update","author":"Linda954","date":"2012-02-08T18:14:27.557000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"Passing by the nest at 4:[specific street address withheld] to Post office, saw one eagle in the trees to the west of the nest. On our way back 10 minutes later, both adult eagles were roosting there. So the nest was unguarded again. I hope they are okay.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Feb-8-update-td7267645.html","images":0},{"id":"7574841","topic":"7574841","order":1,"title":"Photo of Chick 2018","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2018-01-31T12:26:34.907000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello, Here's a picture of the only chick I've been able to see so far. I think there might be 2, but I have only verified 1 so far. Rockitglider","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Photo-of-Chick-2018-td7574841.html","images":1},{"id":"7574842","topic":"7574841","order":2,"title":"Re: Photo of Chick 2018","author":"Marc","date":"2018-01-31T13:30:05-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Awesome picture Sent from my iPhone On Jan 31, 2018, at 12:26 PM, Rockitglider [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: Hello, Here's a picture of the only chick I've been able to see so far. I think there might be 2, but I have only verified 1 so far. Rockitglider 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/Photo-of-Chick-2018-tp7574841.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, 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/Photo-of-Chick-2018-td7574841.html","images":1},{"id":"7574856","topic":"7574841","order":3,"title":"Re: Photo of Chick 2018","author":"BillK","date":"2018-02-17T16:26:59.763000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Photo-of-Chick-2018-td7574841.html","images":3},{"id":"7574870","topic":"7574841","order":4,"title":"Re: Photo of Chick 2018","author":"naturegirl","date":"2018-02-26T09:48:01.137000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Such a great photo of the eaglet while still small they're so awkwardly cute","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Photo-of-Chick-2018-td7574841.html","images":0},{"id":"4021849","topic":"4021849","order":1,"title":"One adult roosting to west of nest this morning NOV 17","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-11-17T17:50:03.637000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"We arrived a liitle before 9 AM and found one adult eagle in the melaleucas to the west of the nest tree. It stayed put for about a half hour. No other adult seen. The FWC signs make it pretty clear that no one should be observing from the south side of the road. Eagle Head: Eagle roosting: FWC Sign:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/One-adult-roosting-to-west-of-nest-this-morning-NOV-17-td4021849.html","images":3},{"id":"4027644","topic":"4021849","order":2,"title":"Re: One adult roosting to west of nest this morning NOV 17","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-11-18T14:11:11.619000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Nice eagle shots, Ken. The watchers that have spoken to me at the nest upon seeing the new signs are extremely disappointed, to say the least. Anger might be closer to their true feelings. They feel that the eagles are not bothered by our watching and felt so much a part of the Pines Eagles story last year. They also feel there may have been other/better solutions if public safety is the main concern. For everyone to have to watch from the sidewalk on the north side of Pines makes them say they will not be back....and that is a shame. If that was a desired consequence of the signs, then perhaps sadly that result will occur.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/One-adult-roosting-to-west-of-nest-this-morning-NOV-17-td4021849.html","images":0},{"id":"4035929","topic":"4021849","order":3,"title":"Re: One adult roosting to west of nest this morning NOV 17","author":"Jill W","date":"2009-11-19T22:44:10.886000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Very nice photos, Ken and Trisha! Thanks for sharing. I know that I will not be on the road for 90 minutes very often, like I did last season, so that I can see practically nothing from the north side of the road. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/One-adult-roosting-to-west-of-nest-this-morning-NOV-17-td4021849.html","images":0},{"id":"4036940","topic":"4021849","order":4,"title":"Re: One adult roosting to west of nest this morning NOV 17","author":"Jill W","date":"2009-11-20T04:33:32.611000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I'm so upset about this, I keep waking up very angry tonight. I think I will check into some legal aid agency (I can't really afford to hire a private attorney) to find out if there is anything that can be done about this. I feel as a longtime Broward County resident and tax-payer, I should have the right to observe and photograph nature taking it's course in my county. Too bad my parents who were both attorneys are not still practicing. My father is deceased and my mother retired about 7 years ago. My parents hardly ever talked to me about things to do with the law, so I'll have to do some research to find out if a class-action suit or something similar to that would be the way to go. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/One-adult-roosting-to-west-of-nest-this-morning-NOV-17-td4021849.html","images":0},{"id":"7572843","topic":"7572843","order":1,"title":"Saturday DEC 1 Eagle low in nest for [specific street address withheld]","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-12-02T17:42:57.522000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Tom Mitchell reported that he observed the nest between 7:30 and 8:30 AM on Saturday DEC 1, and one adult eagle was sitting low in the nest the entire time. I think it is safe to say that egg laying has begun. This may cover a period of 3-5 days, during which the female will occupy the nest just about all the time. After that we may see the pair exchange incubation duties, so keep a sharp eye out","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Saturday-DEC-1-Eagle-low-in-nest-for-1-hour-egg-laying-probably-under-way-td7572843.html","images":0},{"id":"7573366","topic":"7573366","order":1,"title":"Pride feeds eaglets this morning 1-26-14","author":"Desiree","date":"2014-01-26T14:44:35.063000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Pride-feeds-eaglets-this-morning-1-26-14-td7573366.html","images":2},{"id":"7573367","topic":"7573366","order":2,"title":"Re: Pride feeds eaglets this morning 1-26-14","author":"NancyB","date":"2014-01-26T15:16:04-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"It looks like there are at least two, and possibly three. Perhaps Pride had turned his back to prepare the food. Also, there is something behind the eaglet on the right. Great Photo! -----Original Message----- From: Desiree [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > To: NancyB < [hidden email] > Sent: Sun, Jan 26, 2014 2:47 pm Subject: Pride feeds eaglets this morning 1-26-14 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/Pride-feeds-eaglets-this-morning-1-26-14-tp7573366.html To start a new topic under CURRENT 2013-2014 NESTING SEASON OBSERVATIONS AND PHOTOS, 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/Pride-feeds-eaglets-this-morning-1-26-14-td7573366.html","images":2},{"id":"7573374","topic":"7573366","order":3,"title":"Re: Pride feeds eaglets this morning 1-26-14","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-01-27T09:16:49.154000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"We'll keep looking for a third eaglet.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Pride-feeds-eaglets-this-morning-1-26-14-td7573366.html","images":0},{"id":"4763519","topic":"4763519","order":1,"title":"Eagle Article","author":"Carolyn","date":"2010-03-19T11:06:51.533000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"All you eagle fans may want to read the article in the front section of the Sun Sentinel today. Nice piece about the decline, then revival, of the bald eagles in the states. Made my heart feel good.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Article-td4763519.html","images":0},{"id":"4770517","topic":"4763519","order":2,"title":"Re: Eagle Article","author":"Trisha","date":"2010-03-20T19:24:03.210000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I saw that also....and cut it out to save. I can't imagine seeing as many eagles at one time in one location as they describe in the article!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Article-td4763519.html","images":0},{"id":"7573704","topic":"7573704","order":1,"title":"Both Eagles were photographed at nest on November 15","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-11-28T17:49:39.575000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Phil Martin sent this note and photos, posted with his permission: Ken-- On 11/15/2014 at approximately 08:05 Joy was perched in her favorite spot above the nest. She departed to the S/W at approximately 08:20. Pride arrived at that time, stayed 5 minutes and departed to the S/E. Pride: Joy:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Both-Eagles-were-photographed-at-nest-on-November-15-td7573704.html","images":2},{"id":"7574560","topic":"7574560","order":1,"title":"AUG 19:Spirit flying over west Miramar again","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-08-19T13:56:04.966000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"For the second day in a row, we saw eagles on our morning walk. An adult flew over the unpaved portion of Miramar Parkway in west Miramar at about 7:10 AM, which is 15 minutes after sunrise. A juvenile eagle followed close behind. Both followed the usual course in a line from the nest area to the large (Lighthouse) lake in Sunset Lakes. Surely this was Spirit. She probably will not have time to wander north as she must still be gaining skills by hunting with the adult. The adult was out over the lake but the juvenile flew close by. My shot of Spirit was foggy because I had stored the camera in an air conditioned room all night and forgot to wipe the condensation off the lens.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/AUG-19-Spirit-flying-over-west-Miramar-again-td7574560.html","images":1},{"id":"7574931","topic":"7574931","order":1,"title":"ALERT possible bad news for Deerfied Pair & Bald Eaglet and parent April 3-4 2018","author":"naturegirl","date":"2018-04-04T10:20:36.512000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Yesterday I met a guy that works for the Turnpike who said they were planning to expand the Sawgrass and 10th street where the eagles have been nesting past 5 years. The construction will be very noisy and disruptive and take months running into their breeding/nesting/hatching season regardless of when they start and take much need space away. I also have heard from someone who watches the nest often that a woman named Helen from Audubon comes there with her grey pickup truck and drives right under the nest and yells at people. I have never met or seen her or anyone closer then pulling off the road but that behavior is extremely destructive not just to the eagles but also kills the wild flowers that are food for the Barred Yellow, Dainty Sulphur & Ceranious Blue butterflies I have photographed there. If anyone knows her please tell her to stop. No true conservationist would behave like this Eaglet is flying, sleeping in the nest at night and still has food dropped off. Has been seen flying with adults but only for a short time. I heard from observers last year the pair spent more time flying with the eaglets then this year but hard to say what is going on away from the nest area.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-amp-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-td7574931.html","images":3},{"id":"7574932","topic":"7574931","order":2,"title":"Re: ALERT possible bad news for Deerfied Pair & Bald Eaglet and parent April 3-4 2018","author":"Stephanie5056","date":"2018-04-04T10:41:09-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Thank you for the update. I've been to the eagle nest at Pritchett farm and am an avid eagle watcher and everyone is extremely respectful of the “rules”. The professional photographers do not go up close but their lenses are a mile long!!!!! People just don’t get it. I went to the park to see the nest with only good intentions. I couldn’t find it. How can I get there so I can photograph with a long lense? I live in Delray Beach and pass it every day when I go to work!!!!! My experience has taught me that they will find a place to build another nest nearby Only hope that it’s after the season !! Stephanie Norych On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 10:20 AM naturegirl [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: Yesterday I met a guy that works for the Turnpike who said they were planning to expand the Sawgrass and 10th street where the eagles have been nesting past 5 years. The construction will be very noisy and disruptive and take months running into their breeding/nesting/hatching season regardless of when they start and take much need space away. I also have heard from someone who watches the nest often that a woman named Helen from Audubon comes there with her grey pickup truck and drives right under the nest and yells at people. I have never met or seen her or anyone closer then pulling off the road but that behavior is extremely destructive not just to the eagles but also kills the wild flowers that are food for the Barred Yellow, Dainty Sulphur & Ceranious Blue butterflies I have photographed there. If anyone knows her please tell her to stop. No true conservationist would behave like this Eaglet is flying, sleeping in the nest at night and still has food dropped off. Has been seen flying with adults but only for a short time. I heard from observers last year the pair spent more time flying with the eaglets then this year but hard to say what is going on away from the nest area. 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/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-tp7574931.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML -- Sent from Gmail Mobile","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-amp-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-td7574931.html","images":3},{"id":"7574933","topic":"7574931","order":3,"title":"Re: ALERT possible bad news for Deerfied Pair & Bald Eaglet and parent April 3-4 2018","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2018-04-04T21:00:41-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Such a beautiful baby! Growing so fast! I wonder why Mom and dad aren’t flying so much with the eaglet compared to last year’s? I can’t believe they are going to widen the sawgrass. Powerline can’t handle the traffic that comes off it now! This crazy woman needs to be reported! Ugh! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 4, 2018, at 10:20 AM, naturegirl [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: Yesterday I met a guy that works for the Turnpike who said they were planning to expand the Sawgrass and 10th street where the eagles have been nesting past 5 years. The construction will be very noisy and disruptive and take months running into their breeding/nesting/hatching season regardless of when they start and take much need space away. I also have heard from someone who watches the nest often that a woman named Helen from Audubon comes there with her grey pickup truck and drives right under the nest and yells at people. I have never met or seen her or anyone closer then pulling off the road but that behavior is extremely destructive not just to the eagles but also kills the wild flowers that are food for the Barred Yellow, Dainty Sulphur & Ceranious Blue butterflies I have photographed there. If anyone knows her please tell her to stop. No true conservationist would behave like this Eaglet is flying, sleeping in the nest at night and still has food dropped off. Has been seen flying with adults but only for a short time. I heard from observers last year the pair spent more time flying with the eaglets then this year but hard to say what is going on away from the nest area. 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/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-tp7574931.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/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-amp-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-td7574931.html","images":3},{"id":"7574934","topic":"7574931","order":4,"title":"Re: ALERT possible bad news for Deerfied Pair & Bald Eaglet and parent April 3-4 2018","author":"naturegirl","date":"2018-04-04T21:26:25.136000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I don't know if the expansion plans are definite but I was told it's the homeowners nearby that want more lanes because of the traffic. The eaglet seems bigger then the male so we think a female and she sleeps a lot in the day could be just too hot. I am only there an hour every other day same as a couple of other people so who knows what goes on with the family. I have seen the adult calling the eaglet who didn't respond for an hour while napping then did fly to the next tree, the adult I think maybe the male, flew off, waited an hour till 6;30 by then was pretty dark and no adults had returned. I hope all 3 are ok. This may be normal just seemed odd the eaglet wasn't fling with the adults when they went off hunting and as of 4/3 parents were still dropping off food in the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-amp-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-td7574931.html","images":0},{"id":"7574935","topic":"7574931","order":5,"title":"Re: ALERT possible bad news for Deerfied Pair & Bald Eaglet and parent April 3-4 2018","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2018-04-05T07:50:12-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Sounds like she wants to be spoiled some more ❤️ Sent from my iPad On Apr 4, 2018, at 9:26 PM, naturegirl [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: I don't know if the expansion plans are definite but I was told it's the homeowners nearby that want more lanes because of the traffic. The eaglet seems bigger then the male so we think a female and she sleeps a lot in the day could be just too hot. I am only there an hour every other day same as a couple of other people so who knows what goes on with the family. I have seen the adult calling the eaglet who didn't respond for an hour while napping then did fly to the next tree, the adult I think maybe the male, flew off, waited an hour till 6;30 by then was pretty dark and no adults had returned. I hope all 3 are ok. This may be normal just seemed odd the eaglet wasn't fling with the adults when they went off hunting and as of 4/3 parents were still dropping off food in the nest. 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/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-tp7574931p7574934.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/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-amp-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-td7574931.html","images":0},{"id":"7574936","topic":"7574931","order":6,"title":"Re: ALERT possible bad news for Deerfied Pair & Bald Eaglet and parent April 3-4 2018","author":"Stephanie5056","date":"2018-04-05T09:56:12-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hi. Just drove by the nest on my way to work on the Sawgrass. From the road I saw someone looking out from the nest. Can anyone recommend how I can get a picture of this eagle without disturbing them? I’ve taken pictures of other Eagles at other nests so I know “eagle etiquette”! Thank you so much Stephanie Norych Sent from my iPhone On Apr 5, 2018, at 7:50 AM, Stylechick60 [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: Sounds like she wants to be spoiled some more ❤️ Sent from my iPad On Apr 4, 2018, at 9:26 PM, naturegirl [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: I don't know if the expansion plans are definite but I was told it's the homeowners nearby that want more lanes because of the traffic. The eaglet seems bigger then the male so we think a female and she sleeps a lot in the day could be just too hot. I am only there an hour every other day same as a couple of other people so who knows what goes on with the family. I have seen the adult calling the eaglet who didn't respond for an hour while napping then did fly to the next tree, the adult I think maybe the male, flew off, waited an hour till 6;30 by then was pretty dark and no adults had returned. I hope all 3 are ok. This may be normal just seemed odd the eaglet wasn't fling with the adults when they went off hunting and as of 4/3 parents were still dropping off food in the nest. 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/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-tp7574931p7574934.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 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/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-tp7574931p7574935.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, 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/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-amp-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-td7574931.html","images":0},{"id":"7574937","topic":"7574931","order":7,"title":"Re: ALERT possible bad news for Deerfied Pair & Bald Eaglet and parent April 3-4 2018","author":"naturegirl","date":"2018-04-05T13:42:35.675000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Stephanie, the best way is to come from powerline then go west on 10th street just past the lane to exit onto lyons is the shoulder where we all pull off and the nest is right there on your right side. Eaglet sleeps there and stops by but is now back behind and to the right of the nest on the 2 trees where the adults hang out","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-amp-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-td7574931.html","images":0},{"id":"7574938","topic":"7574931","order":8,"title":"Re: ALERT possible bad news for Deerfied Pair & Bald Eaglet and parent April 3-4 2018","author":"Stephanie5056","date":"2018-04-05T13:51:41-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Thank you soooo much for your help. I’ll see if I can get some good photos 🦅 On Thu, Apr 5, 2018 at 1:42 PM naturegirl [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: Stephanie, the best way is to come from powerline then go west on 10th street just past the lane to exit onto lyons is the shoulder where we all pull off and the nest is right there on your right side. Eaglet sleeps there and stops by but is now back behind and to the right of the nest on the 2 trees where the adults hang out 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/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-tp7574931p7574937.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML -- Sent from Gmail Mobile","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/ALERT-possible-bad-news-for-Deerfied-Pair-amp-Bald-Eaglet-and-parent-April-3-4-2018-td7574931.html","images":0}]