Eagle Watch historical records — batch 014

Historical observation records, batch 14. Use the Observation Database to search these records.

[{"id":"7575675","topic":"7575675","order":1,"title":"NOV 19-20: Eagles seen flying and at nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2020-11-20T12:36:59.915000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"An adult Bald Eagle flew over the west Miramar wetlands at 8:10 AM on NOV 19. Judging by the deep gape it probably was Jewel. She was flying from north to south in the direction of the large lake in Sunset Lakes, Miramar. I visited the nest at 10:15 AM today (NOV 20). No eagles were present at nest or in the usual rooting areas. No sign that the nest had been repaired in any manner.* Luis texted at 12:20 PM today (NOV 20) while watching the nest. Both adult were present. Female was on the nest and the male had just flown in to roost on the middle branch just above the nest. No report of nest building. *A light morph Short-tailed Hawk flew over my head as I was watching the nest. Only got photos of it flying away. There have been quite a few sightings of this winter visitor near the eagle nest. Its diet consists of small birds, almost exclusively.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/NOV-19-20-Eagles-seen-flying-and-at-nest-td7575675.html","images":4},{"id":"7574164","topic":"7574164","order":1,"title":"Bald Eagle Sighting","author":"lulu24","date":"2015-09-25T14:35:47.591000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"My husband took this picture yesterday (9/24/15) at about 4:30pm at the west end of the park that is on the NW corner of Southgate and Nob Hill. I am crossing my fingers that it is the Eagle(s) from Quiet Waters Park looking for a new location to build their nest since their nest at QWP is gone. If anyone has any tips that would help my husband and I track where the Eagle may be nesting please let me know. She (pretty sure it's a she) was only there for a minute or so after my husband arrived and she took off in the SE direction. Crossing our fingers!! XXX","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Bald-Eagle-Sighting-td7574164.html","images":2},{"id":"7574165","topic":"7574164","order":2,"title":"Re: Bald Eagle Sighting","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-09-25T15:41:57.669000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Wow, those are splendid photos! Such fine feather definition. I think the Deerfield Beach nest site is the nearest known active nest, about 7-8 miles away. However, the adults may wander locally in South Florida. Anyone in the area should keep an eye out for signs of breeding, such as carrying nest materials, two eagles together or engaged in courtship. Please report sightings here to see if there is a cluster of observations or perhaps a new nest to be reported and watched. (A tip, when posting photos to the FORUM, select the desired size for displaying them so that they are no larger than screen size. You can choose Small, Medium or Big-- these definitely are high enough resolution to display large. Don't worry about these now-- they are easy to view and enjoy!) Welcome to the FORUM, lulu24, and thanks again for these superb images!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Bald-Eagle-Sighting-td7574164.html","images":0},{"id":"2655851","topic":"2655851","order":1,"title":"Pix from this morning and an interesting eagle discussion page","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-04-18T11:13:57.926000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I have entered our Pembroke Pines nest on the Hancock Wildlife Foundation discussion list, under \"North American Bald Eagle Nests With Ground Observers.\" Anyone may sign up and add comments and photos. The site also has many nest Web cams and discussions about them. Visit: Hancock Wildlife Foundation This morning, only Justin was on the nest. Because of other obligations, Mary Lou and I could only spend less than a half hour. Justice flew soon after we got ther, and came directly overhead, so fast and close that he was only partially in the frames of most of my shots.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Pix-from-this-morning-and-an-interesting-eagle-discussion-page-td2655851.html","images":2},{"id":"2657098","topic":"2655851","order":2,"title":"Re: Pix from this morning and an interesting eagle discussion page","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2009-04-18T16:22:13.851000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I have one word for this - WOW!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Pix-from-this-morning-and-an-interesting-eagle-discussion-page-td2655851.html","images":0},{"id":"7575671","topic":"7575671","order":1,"title":"NOV 15: Where is Pride?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2020-11-15T16:49:37.580000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Pride, the male, was last seen with his mate Jewel and confirmed by photo on October 30. Since then a single adult has appeared at the nest but almost always confirmed to be Jewel, the female or as an unidentified adult. Two have not been seen together so far in November, so this is very concerning, along with the lack of any evidence that the nest is being restored for the present breeding season. Usually they are working on the nest in late October and certainly by the second week in November. I met Luis at the nest this morning around 9:00 AM. No eagle sightings during the hour or so that we observed the nest and known roosts. There was a dark falcon occupying the eagles' favored roost in the large pine at the SW corner of Pines & 208th. At first we thought it might be a Peregrine Falcon because it appeared quite large, certainly bigger than the pigeon-sized Merlin which often is seen near eagle nests.. Sighting conditions were not favorable. I reviewed my photos and confirmed that it was a Merlin, not a Peregrine. Sorry I had the wrong ID when folks visiting the nest were trying to get a decent look at it. Merlin: This morning at 6;30 AM, which is 10 minutes before sunrise, I saw an adult eagle flying over the west Miramar wetlands. It was quite distant but clearly following the usual route frim NW to SE taken by the eagles from the Pembroke Pines nest to the large lake in Sunset Lakes. I could not say for sure, but it appeared quite large-bodied and was probably Jewel:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/NOV-15-Where-is-Pride-td7575671.html","images":4},{"id":"7572972","topic":"7572972","order":1,"title":"Critical time for eaglet-- please report observations","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-03-12T07:17:04.865000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Our eaglets have fledged at around 10 weeks of age, about the same age as this one. It has been flapping and getting ready to leave the nest. Risk of mortality is very high at this time, as the inexperienced bird can suffer injury. No one has reported it climbing out on branches (\"branching\") or \"helicoptering\" as yet, which usually precedes the first flight by a few days. However there have not been any recent reports. Even brief stops at the nest to check on the eaglet's welfare will be important. Please notify us here with a post or e-mail me < [email withheld] > if there is suspicion that the young bird may become grounded under the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Critical-time-for-eaglet-please-report-observations-td7572972.html","images":0},{"id":"7572975","topic":"7572972","order":2,"title":"Re: Critical time for eaglet-- please report observations","author":"Stef","date":"2013-03-12T21:27:42.176000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"If I were not 30 miles away, I'd stop by every day! I hope those who live closer will check in!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Critical-time-for-eaglet-please-report-observations-td7572972.html","images":0},{"id":"7572780","topic":"7572780","order":1,"title":"Has anyone seen either of the nesting pair - September 2012?","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2012-09-12T17:36:24.399000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"It's getting close to that time of year when we've seen the eagles beginning to appear around the nest site. Has anyone seen anything yet? MF","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Has-anyone-seen-either-of-the-nesting-pair-September-2012-td7572780.html","images":0},{"id":"7573410","topic":"7573410","order":1,"title":"Tuesday FEB 25 Feeding","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-02-28T08:09:27.276000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Watched the eagle nest from 10:00 AM for a little over a half hour. The eaglets are now 45 days old, just about half grown. The younger (Glory) is on the left Her flight feathers are not as well developed as his older sister (Honor) and he still has some natal down on his neck, shoulders and chest. The male parent (Pride) brought in a fish shortly after I got there, then he flew over to roost on the melaleuca snags west of the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Tuesday-FEB-25-Feeding-td7573410.html","images":5},{"id":"7576269","topic":"7576269","order":1,"title":"JULY 10 & 11: Adult flying over west Miramar wetlands.","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2021-07-12T08:47:48.247000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"On July 10, at 6:37 AM, I saw an adult flying from north to south over the wetlands of west Miramar, about 1 1/2 miles SE of the Pembroke Pines nest. I did not obtain a photo. The next morning (July 11) at 6:38 AM I photographed one following the usual course from NW to SE. Based only on my impression of the depth of its gape (which appeared not to extend beyond the middle of its eye) it may be the male (Pride). Sunrise was at 6:37 AM.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JULY-10-amp-11-Adult-flying-over-west-Miramar-wetlands-td7576269.html","images":1},{"id":"7574845","topic":"7574845","order":1,"title":"FEB 3: Both adults roosting near nest; eaglets not seen","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2018-02-03T13:03:57.354000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"Participants in the South Florida Audubon wetlands walk at SW Regional Library visited the nest at about 10:15 AM. They saw both adults fly from the nest area and take roosts on the tops of tall pines. The female (Jewel) perched quite close by, just to the west of the nest. She was identified by her heavy body (which is almost rectangular, a bit heavy to the rear) and the unique dark markings near the tip of her more massive beak: Pride selected the Australian Pine[specific nest-location detail withheld], about 200 yards to the east. His smaller body is more tapered and his shoulders look more rounded, though he is drying his wings and this distorts his profile. There was no sign of eaglet(s) on the nest, suggesting that they may have just been fed. The female became very alert when a Fish Crow flew close by the nest. Intermittent light rain had stopped. We departed at about 11:00 AM, the adults still both roosting.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/FEB-3-Both-adults-roosting-near-nest-eaglets-not-seen-td7574845.html","images":3},{"id":"7574300","topic":"7574300","order":1,"title":"JAN 10: Day 28 of incubation-- one week to go!","author":"Rosyfinch","date":"2016-01-10T15:31:51.345000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"We visited the nest at 8:15AM and found an adult incubating deep in the nest. No mate was in sight. Often the one in the nest was not visible at all. The first egg should hatch in about 7 days, so keep an eye out for a change in behavior at the nest. Signs of a hatch include the parent \"tenting,\" or moving a bit higher up to provide room for the eaglet while continuing to incubate one or more eggs (if any). Both parents may peer down into the new baby, and within a day or so will bring food and feed tiny portions to the chick.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-10-Day-28-of-incubation-one-week-to-go-td7574300.html","images":0},{"id":"7573053","topic":"7573053","order":1,"title":"In this picture it looks like the white feathers are starting to grow on the eaglet's head, or is it too soon for that?","author":"tomsease","date":"2013-04-28T11:08:23-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/In-this-picture-it-looks-like-the-white-feathers-are-starting-to-grow-on-the-eaglet-s-head-or-is-it--td7573053.html","images":1},{"id":"7573054","topic":"7573053","order":2,"title":"Re: In this picture it looks like the white feathers are starting to grow on the eaglet's head, or is it too soon for that?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-04-28T13:27:06.294000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Interesting! A juvenile Bald Eagle does have a few scattered white feathers on its body, mostly on the breast, and also has white under its tail and wings (especially the \"armpits\"). Light tan and eventually white feathers begin to appear on its head and tail in its 2nd and 3rd years. During its 4th and 5th years the \"sub-adult\" bird develops more and more white on its head. Some breeding adults may have a few dark streaks on their heads and tails when they are 5 years old. The mottled appearance of the head in your photo is probably due to the effects of light and shadow on the feather edges and also the white down at the base of its contour feathers. The down can be exposed when the wind blows or the bird bends its neck.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/In-this-picture-it-looks-like-the-white-feathers-are-starting-to-grow-on-the-eaglet-s-head-or-is-it--td7573053.html","images":0},{"id":"2520645","topic":"2520645","order":1,"title":"Sunday morning 8-10:30am","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-03-23T07:53:38.789000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"It was perfect for me as all 4 eagles were present and accounted for! I hadn't seen that in a while. One adult in the dead trees and the other one sitting to the right of the nest in the closest Australian Pine to the road. The sky was a beautiful blue and the breeze cool...so all in all, perfect! We didn't see any above nest flying practice by the young but some earlier arriving watchers said they saw limited practice and several feedings. Once during my stay, the parent in the pine tree flew straight to the nest and picked at scraps in the bottom of the nest, chewing on a few. The youngsters did the same, but no freshly brought in food was there. The adult stayed about 10 min and then returned to the same location in the pine tree. The adult in the dead trees had flown away also. One watcher who was down there got a series of beautiful shots when it took off and headed right at him. The eagles eyes were focused right on him....really great flight pictures from head on!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-morning-8-10-30am-td2520645.html","images":0},{"id":"2520902","topic":"2520645","order":2,"title":"Re: Sunday morning 8-10:30am","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-03-23T08:50:20-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thanks for the report, Trisha. I got there at about 1:00 just as the chicks were being fed, and observed until 4:00 PM. Fernando was there much of the time, and there were many children among the visitors. The eaglets were very active. Here is a shot of one jumping quite high: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3376981230_fbd2b29ac5.jpg I updated the blog < http://blog.rosyfinch.com > yesterday, and there are more photos < http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch > in my FLICKR album. Mary Lou and I will be heading back in a few minutes. Ken Schneider Miramar, Florida & North Aurora, Illinois Web site: http://www.rosyfinch.com Eagle Nest: http://www.rosyfinch.com/BaldEagleNest.html Blog: http://blog.rosyfinch.com Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch \"Openness to the natural world and our response to it lie at the core of what we do and why we do it.\" (Fr. Tom Pincelli) Trisha (via Nabble) - No Reply wrote: > It was perfect for me as all 4 eagles were present and accounted for! > I hadn't seen that in a while. One adult in the dead trees and the > other one sitting to the right of the nest in the closest Australian > Pine to the road. The sky was a beautiful blue and the breeze > cool...so all in all, perfect! > > We didn't see any above nest flying practice by the young but some > earlier arriving watchers said they saw limited practice and several > feedings. Once during my stay, the parent in the pine tree flew > straight to the nest and picked at scraps in the bottom of the nest, > chewing on a few. The youngsters did the same, but no freshly brought > in food was there. The adult stayed about 10 min and then returned to > the same location in the pine tree. The adult in the dead trees had > flown away also. One watcher who was down there got a series of > beautiful shots when it took off and headed right at him. The eagles > eyes were focused right on him....really great flight pictures from > head on! > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > View message @ > http://n2.nabble.com/Sunday-morning---8-10%3A30am-tp2520645p2520645.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/Sunday-morning-8-10-30am-td2520645.html","images":0},{"id":"5920604","topic":"5920604","order":1,"title":"Eagle's Afternoon Shift Change (Thursday, Jan 13th)","author":"EagleObserver","date":"2011-01-13T22:49:48.810000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Today the male took over late afternoon nest duties from the female near 4pm. I believe the head (feathers) shape around the eyes and under the beak differ enough if you study several pictures to distinguish the adults from each other. Earlier I couldn’t see this sufficiently, but after reviewing more pictures I find the male’s head “thinner” in areas, and the female’s eyes deeper set with a fuller feather trim below the beak. The difference is subtle, and without having several “control” pictures to compare, I find this method of differentiation difficult. Since the birds can turn their head seemingly near 360 degrees, this method can be difficult if the bird isn’t in same / comparable position to the other. This be what it may, I believe the male arrived from the west and perched behind the female. The two birds seems to relate with each other and for about a minute before the female left. The pine needles covered their interaction activity but it appeared their beaks come close to each other. From what I’m learning about incubation and hatching, there seems no sign of little ones yet. There has been no feeding or preoccupation with anything in the nest. The adults do look down and lower their beaks when they stand up to stretch, but this only lasts for 30 seconds or so. Today I noted about 2 minutes before the male came, the female stood-up and seemed to be stretching and moved around the nest. Was it a coincidence she stood-up prior to the male arriving or did she hear him coming? Did she call for him? I can’t be sure whether she looked for him immediately before his arrival as it was difficult to see their heads and eyes. The female left to the southeast and could not be seen again after leaving the nest. These pictures are in sequence, female, female and male, then male. Note there was an instance the female was looking down in the nest and two emergency vehicles with sirens full pitch sped by, the bird looked up for a moment, noted the vehicles, and continued about activities. I included the picture of the eagle looking up (2nd picture).","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-s-Afternoon-Shift-Change-Thursday-Jan-13th-td5920604.html","images":8},{"id":"5921563","topic":"5920604","order":2,"title":"Re: Eagle's Afternoon Shift Change (Thursday, Jan 13th)","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-01-14T07:56:25.423000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Wow, those are beautiful photos, Jim! I and perhaps others may have noticed that the bird on the nest, and older eaglets as well, seem to be aware of the impending arrival of another adult. It probably is not ESP. Their eyesight is very acute, and the nest is above most of the canopy, permitting them to see another eagle at quite a distance. Their hearing must be very good as well. They may be able to hear an incoming bird. We have seen the incubating or brooding adult call to the other adult as if impatient for a food drop or an exchange of duties, and the other respond by flying in or maybe setting out to hunt.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-s-Afternoon-Shift-Change-Thursday-Jan-13th-td5920604.html","images":0},{"id":"5921705","topic":"5920604","order":3,"title":"Re: Eagle's Afternoon Shift Change (Thursday, Jan 13th)","author":"EagleObserver","date":"2011-01-14T08:39:22.664000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Ken, yes I noted last year the young can become very excited, vocal, and began looking toward the direction of the returning parent (bringing food). While nesting, I wondered if the adults ever initiate calls wanting relief from their nest duties, or if their vocals were more about acknowledging presence? I suspect behaviors of such have been documented, so will do a little digging. I noted earlier in an observation this year, the male while on the nest, began looking and calling to the female perched above him and the female would look down during the call. Within a couple minutes, she had relieved him. Jim","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-s-Afternoon-Shift-Change-Thursday-Jan-13th-td5920604.html","images":0},{"id":"5921765","topic":"5920604","order":4,"title":"Re: Eagle's Afternoon Shift Change (Thursday, Jan 13th)","author":"EagleObserver","date":"2011-01-14T08:57:51.992000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"An interesting link that speaks of eagle traits: http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle4.html http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle4.html Jim","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-s-Afternoon-Shift-Change-Thursday-Jan-13th-td5920604.html","images":0},{"id":"7574944","topic":"7574944","order":1,"title":"APR 6: Eaglet back on nest!","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2018-04-06T17:07:30.143000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"Philip Martin has good news and a very nice photo, reproduced with his permission (APR 6). Hi Ken, this morning at 09:30, Mary observed the Eaglet perched atop a tree near 208 Ave. the Eaglet began orbiting the area and appeared to be practicing her take-offs and landings 😊 Phil","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/APR-6-Eaglet-back-on-nest-td7574944.html","images":1},{"id":"4687900","topic":"4687900","order":1,"title":"Viewing of Bald Eagles of Broward County, March 6th, 2010 (9-11:30am)","author":"EagleObserver","date":"2010-03-06T16:35:46.112000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"The eagle parents were visible away from the nest, and the 3 young were visible in the nest. The stronger two young eagles seemed ready to leave the nest on several occassions as they flexed their wings.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Viewing-of-Bald-Eagles-of-Broward-County-March-6th-2010-9-11-30am-td4687900.html","images":6},{"id":"7574599","topic":"7574599","order":1,"title":"We have a Fundrasier going on","author":"Lisa G","date":"2016-11-19T11:24:25.959000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"We have a fund raiser going on for our Nest Camera fr Pride & Jewel here is the link to purchase your shirt today all proceeds go to the Camera fund. https://www.bonfire.com/eagles-campaign-93/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=campaign_page_share&utm_campaign=eagles-campaign-93&utm_content=default","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/We-have-a-Fundrasier-going-on-td7574599.html","images":0},{"id":"7575583","topic":"7575583","order":1,"title":"June 23: Action at the nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2020-06-23T14:39:57.582000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"I met a visitor from Orlando at the nest at 7:00 this morning. I usually do not visit so early, but this was the best time window for her. My expectations were low that we would see any action during the 45 minutes we planned to watch. Was I ever wrong! We found the female eaglet almost out of sight on the nest... ...and the male was roosting on an open branch in the nest tree at \"11 o'clock high.\" They called to each other at times, but suddenly the cries picked up. We did not realize it at the time, but Pride, the adult male, was carrying in in a prey item: The food drop encounter lasted only a few seconds in a flurry of activity. Pride carried a large fish to the nest but the female eaglet seemed to attack him. He either dropped it or the eaglet took it from him as he retreated to a nest support branch. You can see the head of the fish just to the left of the base of the branch in front of the nest, either as it is falling into the nest or perhaps in the talons of the female eaglet. Pride is roosting immediately overhead of the frisky juvenile: The female eaglet immediately outstretched her wings to cover the prey in a defensive manner: The male eaglet flew towards the nest but turned around and continued flying out over us: He flew so close overhead that I could not fit him into my viewfinder: Then Pride flew up to the very top of a pine tree in front of the nest. A pair of Blue Jays harassed him and he finally flew off:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/June-23-Action-at-the-nest-td7575583.html","images":17},{"id":"7575005","topic":"7575005","order":1,"title":"ADULT AT NEST - EAGLET, NOT SO SURE","author":"tczig","date":"2018-04-30T14:30:25.347000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"I was at the nest today at 11:15 a.m. The adult was clearly visible sitting on a branch on top of the nest, but I didn't see the eaglet. The adult stayed there the entire time I was there (about 1/2 hour). When I got home and looked at my photographs, I THINK the eaglet was sitting on the branch below the adult, but she was blocked by a branch. I see a tail feather and it would be long to be the adult's. Then in another photo, I see a yellow area that did not belong to the adult (beak or foot of the eaglet?). I'm just not sure if the eaglet was there. I'm posting my photos, maybe someone with sharper eyes can tell.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/ADULT-AT-NEST-EAGLET-NOT-SO-SURE-td7575005.html","images":5},{"id":"7575011","topic":"7575005","order":2,"title":"Re: ADULT AT NEST - EAGLET, NOT SO SURE","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2018-05-02T14:21:36.691000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"The yellow thing on the bottom photos is an outstretched foot of the adult eagle sitting on the branch. I do not see an eaglet on any branches but it sure looks like its tail feathers protruding up out of the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/ADULT-AT-NEST-EAGLET-NOT-SO-SURE-td7575005.html","images":0},{"id":"7197932","topic":"7197932","order":1,"title":"Monday, January 16 both adults at nest but still incubating?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-01-17T16:18:28.630000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"We visited the eagle nest Monday morning January 15. The first egg is expected to be hatching now. When we arrived at about 8:30 AM we could see the top of the head of one adult bird deep down in the nest. The bird did move about, but never stood up during the hour or so that we observed the nest. A second adult flew and roosted on the horizontal limb above the nest, began calling excitedly and looking down at the nest. We do not think the female called back. Then the adult flew off to the east, only to circle behind the nest and take a roost in the dead Melaleuca grove west of the nest. A Red-shouldered Hawk was roosting just west of the nest tree. A Great Egret flew over the nest, and I stitched together 15 sequential images. Here are a few.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Monday-January-16-both-adults-at-nest-but-still-incubating-td7197932.html","images":8},{"id":"7207350","topic":"7197932","order":2,"title":"Re: Monday, January 16 both adults at nest but still incubating?","author":"Linda954","date":"2012-01-20T07:21:29.689000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"Great pictures. Thanks for the update","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Monday-January-16-both-adults-at-nest-but-still-incubating-td7197932.html","images":0},{"id":"7573578","topic":"7573578","order":1,"title":"Adult Eagle sighted 6/6/2014","author":"Maria Rosa Drake","date":"2014-06-07T08:54:47.304000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"I saw an adult eagle at 7:30am in the maleluca trees.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Adult-Eagle-sighted-6-6-2014-td7573578.html","images":0},{"id":"7573580","topic":"7573578","order":2,"title":"Re: Adult Eagle sighted 6/6/2014","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-06-07T14:40:01.721000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Thanks again for reporting your sightings, Maria. I'll have to get out there early when I return home.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Adult-Eagle-sighted-6-6-2014-td7573578.html","images":0},{"id":"7575914","topic":"7575914","order":1,"title":"nest visit today 2.27 from 9-10am","author":"naturegirl","date":"2021-02-27T14:55:29.877000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Got there at 9;15 there was a couple there. We saw only 2 eaglets and no flies or insects anywhere near the nest area. Mom flew in from the west and perched then dad came with a duckling. saw the 2 chicks feed then lay down, Another photog showed up, Ken who said he was there yesterday. As i was leaving around 10am a black car stopped by and another suv with a man parked so it was busy there. Most everyone stays to the right of the nest and hpefully stayed back after I left. No idea how everyone knows about this nest I tell no one. If anyone else was there did you see a third eaglet or flying insects ? Thinking maybe the flies were just there yesterday if the third had just died (doesn't take more then a short time for flies to be attracted to dead animal) or possibly a bee or wasp nest was disturbed?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/nest-visit-today-2-27-from-9-10am-td7575914.html","images":4},{"id":"7575915","topic":"7575914","order":2,"title":"Re: nest visit today 2.27 from 9-10am","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2021-02-27T15:11:56.586000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello, Yes I didn't see a bunch of flies like yesterday, only the normal amount, so they look good both adults and 2 chick's","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/nest-visit-today-2-27-from-9-10am-td7575914.html","images":0},{"id":"7575916","topic":"7575914","order":3,"title":"Re: nest visit today 2.27 from 9-10am","author":"naturegirl","date":"2021-02-27T15:25:32.516000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"So it was probably what we thought caused by the third chick passing. Here is a family photo of the parents and 2 remaining eaglets","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/nest-visit-today-2-27-from-9-10am-td7575914.html","images":1},{"id":"7575917","topic":"7575914","order":4,"title":"Re: nest visit today 2.27 from 9-10am","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2021-02-27T20:10:44-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Thank you for The updates and pictures. Feel bad for the third little one. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 27, 2021, at 3:25 PM, naturegirl [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  So it was probably what we thought caused by the third chick passing. Here is a family photo of the parents and 2 remaining eaglets If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/nest-visit-today-2-27-from-9-10am-tp7575914p7575916.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/nest-visit-today-2-27-from-9-10am-td7575914.html","images":1},{"id":"7575918","topic":"7575914","order":5,"title":"Re: nest visit today 2.27 from 9-10am","author":"naturegirl","date":"2021-02-27T20:46:13.735000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I know I was so looking forward to seeing triplets . Still it's a thrill to see them raise twin eaglets. At 6 weeks old they are really getting big","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/nest-visit-today-2-27-from-9-10am-td7575914.html","images":0},{"id":"7575919","topic":"7575914","order":6,"title":"Re: nest visit today 2.27 from 9-10am","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2021-02-27T20:54:23-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Yes they are .... they're growing like weeds 😃 Sent from my iPhone On Feb 27, 2021, at 8:46 PM, naturegirl [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  I know I was so looking forward to seeing triplets . Still it's a thrill to see them raise twin eaglets. At 6 weeks old they are really getting big If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/nest-visit-today-2-27-from-9-10am-tp7575914p7575918.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/nest-visit-today-2-27-from-9-10am-td7575914.html","images":0},{"id":"7572951","topic":"7572951","order":1,"title":"February 1, 2013","author":"tczig","date":"2013-02-01T16:44:43.166000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"I was at the nest from 1:00 pm until 1:30 pm. The adult (I can't tell the difference between the male and female) flew in and sat above the nest watching it. Because there was no wind to blow the tree back, I couldn't get a good sighting of the nest. I think it's one of the eaglet's fuzzy, little gray head in the last picture, but I'm not sure!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/February-1-2013-td7572951.html","images":5},{"id":"3030072","topic":"3030072","order":1,"title":"Hope","author":"Snookster","date":"2009-06-05T08:53:12.551000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Correction: Have not seen Hope?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Hope-td3030072.html","images":0},{"id":"7576629","topic":"7576629","order":1,"title":"Nest Visit 2-4-23","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2023-02-08T09:48:18.688000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello, I was able to see one of the chick's head pop up this visit, I can't tell if there is multiple chicks, but I hope so. I saw both adults take part in feeding, so I think there is more than one, because I don't think one chick could eat that much food, lol. Maybe in a week or so we could see how many. Nest shot is very blurry, because of the distance.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-Visit-2-4-23-td7576629.html","images":4},{"id":"3548579","topic":"3548579","order":1,"title":"Photo of nest yesterday morning","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-08-30T14:46:31.405000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"The humidity was palpable and the temperature already 82 degrees at 7:30 yesterday morning, when I took this shot of the eagle nest. It has lost much of its bulk, as Trisha has noted. Let's hope that the adults start fixing it up by early to mid November. Did not see any eagles here or at Sunset Lakes lighthouse.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Photo-of-nest-yesterday-morning-td3548579.html","images":1},{"id":"7443742","topic":"7443742","order":1,"title":"9:30-9:50am, 6 Apr, 2012...no sight/sound of eagles on nest, perched in pines or dead maleleucas or flying","author":"Trisha","date":"2012-04-06T13:47:00.595000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/9-30-9-50am-6-Apr-2012-no-sight-sound-of-eagles-on-nest-perched-in-pines-or-dead-maleleucas-or-flying-td7443742.html","images":0},{"id":"7446617","topic":"7443742","order":2,"title":"Re: 9:30-9:50am, 6 Apr, 2012...no sight/sound of eagles on nest, perched in pines or dead maleleucas or flying","author":"Randy","date":"2012-04-07T17:16:16.005000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"Hi Trish Sorry to hear your news. I kept hoping one of us would drive by and see them back in the area. Randy","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/9-30-9-50am-6-Apr-2012-no-sight-sound-of-eagles-on-nest-perched-in-pines-or-dead-maleleucas-or-flying-td7443742.html","images":0},{"id":"7573020","topic":"7573020","order":1,"title":"Eaglet perched above nest today","author":"tomsease","date":"2013-04-03T12:01:56-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"There was mowing, tree-trimming & mulching going on right in front of the nest (around 11am) so I didn't expect to see any activity but the eaglet was perched just above the nest. DSC_0001.JPG (8M) Download Attachment DSCN1932.JPG (6M) Download Attachment","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglet-perched-above-nest-today-td7573020.html","images":0},{"id":"7573021","topic":"7573020","order":2,"title":"Re: Eaglet perched above nest today","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-04-03T12:13:58.664000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"That is exactly where she was roosting yesterday. It will be great to witness a feeding.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglet-perched-above-nest-today-td7573020.html","images":0},{"id":"7573022","topic":"7573020","order":3,"title":"Re: Eaglet perched above nest today","author":"tomsease","date":"2013-04-03T13:27:28-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"I went back again a little after noon & the eaglet was still on the nest. Didn't see the adults yet today. From: \"NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida]\" < [hidden email] > To: \"tomsease\" < [hidden email] > Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 12:14:00 PM Subject: Re: Eaglet perched above nest today That is exactly where she was roosting yesterday. It will be great to witness a feeding. 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/Eaglet-perched-above-nest-today-tp7573020p7573021.html To start a new topic under CURRENT 2012-2013 NESTING SEASON OBSERVATIONS AND PHOTOS, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML DSCN1961.JPG (8M) Download Attachment DSCN1973.JPG (8M) Download Attachment","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglet-perched-above-nest-today-td7573020.html","images":0},{"id":"7572935","topic":"7572935","order":1,"title":"Jan 21, 2013 afternoon","author":"Georgia M","date":"2013-01-21T21:54:30.305000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"I spent 11:30 - 1:30 and 3:00 - 4:30 at the nest. One parent was at the nest when I first arrived. An hour later, the other parent flew in without food, the two communicated, and after a minute or two, the one that flew in left. When I returned to the nest at 3:00, again there was one parent. At 3:35 the parent flew off to the west, leaving the eaglet unattended until 4:20 when (s)he returned and perched on a branch above the nest. I left at 4:30 with the eagle still perched above the nest. Only one eaglet was seen all day long and there were no feedings while I was there.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Jan-21-2013-afternoon-td7572935.html","images":2},{"id":"7572937","topic":"7572935","order":2,"title":"Re: Jan 21, 2013 afternoon","author":"hall48","date":"2013-01-22T10:11:51.316000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Great shot of the the adult and eaglet Georgia! It is nice to see more that just the head of the eaglet. David","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Jan-21-2013-afternoon-td7572935.html","images":0},{"id":"7572791","topic":"7572791","order":1,"title":"Adult eagle on nest today SEP 27 at 12:45 PM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-09-27T13:25:31.662000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Al Griffin and I stopped by to check the eagle nest just after noon. A single adult was roosting on the nest. It appeared to be large and bulky and may have been the female of the pair. It was very hot and humid, and the bird was \"panting\" (actually gular flutter that helps cool the bird). Watchers should be on the lookout for signs of activity-- appearance of the second eagle, rearranging or adding materials to the nest, or courtship behavior.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Adult-eagle-on-nest-today-SEP-27-at-12-45-PM-td7572791.html","images":1},{"id":"4854936","topic":"4854936","order":1,"title":"Observation Monday April 5 2010","author":"Al","date":"2010-04-05T15:09:35.562000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"All three eaglets are doing well, occasionally jumping and flapping the wings. I have an observation , last year Hope and Justice would call-out and beg, Last year when an adult would fly in with food, there was a ravenous exchange of food, and much chanter. This year I have not heard the eaglets call-out, and when an adult flies in with food , there is a docile exchange of food. I guess with three to feed , the adults are keeping the nest full of food. All three eaglets are feeding themselves, so may-be that is the answer.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Observation-Monday-April-5-2010-td4854936.html","images":0},{"id":"4860507","topic":"4854936","order":2,"title":"Re: Observation Monday April 5 2010","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2010-04-06T14:26:56.425000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"That's interesting, Al. When I was there Sat, I was awaiting the usual calling out of the babies to let me know the parents were on their way. Maybe you're right about a food abundance for the chicks. I never did see an adult that day, anyway.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Observation-Monday-April-5-2010-td4854936.html","images":0},{"id":"4521097","topic":"4521097","order":1,"title":"Friday, Feb 5 - nest open 15 minutes","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-02-05T12:24:29.776000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"We arrived at about 9:50 AM. No other observers were there upon arrival, and there was a light intermittent drizzle. The female was standing watch in the usual roost in Australian Pine to east of nest tree. Note that all her tail feathers are completely white. The female had some feathers stuck on her bill as if she possibly had just been eating or feeding the young. She cleaned her beak, as we commonly see the eagles do just after eating. The male was not on nest or roosting elsewhere that we could see. After about 15 minutes it started raining quite hard. We looked up and the male had suddenly arrived on the nest, unseen. He appeared to be feeding the chick(s), but we did not actually see a prey item. Sorry about the quality of the photos, but the light was very poor. We ran to the shelter of the car, and about 5 minutes later the female flew in over our car to the nest, from the north, joining the male on the nest for about 5 minutes. It looked as if both were engaged in feeding or tending to the young. The female, on the right, appeared to have something in her mouth, but possibly it was the same or another feather plastered on her beak. The male then flew off to roost in the melaleucas. When we departed at about 10:30 the rain had let up and the female remained on the nest, mostly standing on the rim to the west and preening. Jay and Marilyn joined us and stayed on after we left. The male's brown outer right tail feather tip is clearly seen in this photo.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Friday-Feb-5-nest-open-15-minutes-td4521097.html","images":5},{"id":"4526194","topic":"4521097","order":2,"title":"Re: Friday, Feb 5 - nest open 15 minutes","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-02-06T12:49:58.208000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Well, that (the feeding) sounds encouraging. I hope Kelly is not as worried now. Thanks, Ken. It always tickles me when you, Victor and some of the others apologize for the quality of your photos when most of them are so good, I'd be thrilled to pieces if I had taken them. I was at the nest area from about 3:40 PM until a little after 6:00. Most of the time, the female was standing on the nest moving nest material and just looking around the area. At 5:20, she left the nest unattended and then returned at 5:40. I did not see her fly in, so I don't know if she brought prey. After a few minutes rearranging some sticks on the far left side of the nest, she went to the center and I think began to feed the young. She was definitely pulling on something and then dipping her head low in the nest. It did not appear she was eating any of it. I never saw the male, but he could have been at the meleleucas. I walked down there once only and did not see him, but I was uncomfortable leaving my \"stuff\" unattended on the median. I hope those high winds in the area last night did not disturb the eagles or their nest. I hope someone reports something soon, or I may have to go check it out. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Friday-Feb-5-nest-open-15-minutes-td4521097.html","images":0},{"id":"4527004","topic":"4521097","order":3,"title":"Re: Friday, Feb 5 - nest open 15 minutes","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2010-02-06T16:17:05.639000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I stopped by the nest today, Saturday, from about 11:45 to 1:30. All seems fine - an eagle that turned out to be the male was on the nest for most of the time. The female flew in around 1:00 with some prey, but I couldn't tell what it was. It was hard to see much clearly, with all of the wind. The female was quite busy feeding herself large pieces of meat and also offering food to the bottom of the nest. The male flew around the area, disappeared for about 10 minutes and then was seen circling the area again before flying off again. As I was leaving a red truck pulled up to the apron on the north side of Pines, in front of the maleluecas. He had a backpack on, and was walking along the grassy area on the south side of the road. I was concerned that he had plans to enter the woods, but after watching him settle in to picture taking from the closed area, I decided he was probably not a danger, so I left.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Friday-Feb-5-nest-open-15-minutes-td4521097.html","images":0},{"id":"4527905","topic":"4521097","order":4,"title":"Re: Friday, Feb 5 - nest open 15 minutes","author":"Phil","date":"2010-02-06T21:45:03.876000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Kelly, Thanks for your concerns, I'm the gentleman of the red truck you observed earlier today. I have been observing those eagles for the las two years and have also been monitoring this website for upate almost daily. Thanks for your concerns, but I do follow the rules and wouldn't enter the restricted area.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Friday-Feb-5-nest-open-15-minutes-td4521097.html","images":0},{"id":"4530510","topic":"4521097","order":5,"title":"Re: Friday, Feb 5 - nest open 15 minutes","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2010-02-07T13:58:26.496000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Hello Phil, It's great that we have so many eyes out there watching over these eagles. Thanks for your help. Last year I did see photographers returning from the wooded area, so I am a bit paranoid about it. FYI - the entire south side of Pines Blvd has been closed, thanks to FDOT. So far, it seems that the \"crowds\" have been successfully handled, but we'll see what happens once the little ones pop their heads above the edge of the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Friday-Feb-5-nest-open-15-minutes-td4521097.html","images":0},{"id":"4531290","topic":"4521097","order":6,"title":"Re: Friday, Feb 5 - nest open 15 minutes","author":"vdelauz","date":"2010-02-07T17:06:05.971000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"\"FYI - the entire south side of Pines Blvd has been closed, thanks to FDOT.\" Uh-oh! I guess it's time for a longer lens!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Friday-Feb-5-nest-open-15-minutes-td4521097.html","images":0},{"id":"2991329","topic":"2991329","order":1,"title":"Thur 5/28/09 6-7:30PM","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2009-05-28T21:01:00.012000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Trisha and I arrived at 6; Tom, Fernando and Smith were already there,and had seen a kid in the back of the dead trees. At about 6:50 Fernando saw movement in the pines just east of the dead trees, which is apparently when ?Justice? flew to the nest tree. He landed above the nest and sat there for about a half hour, calling out. Trisha and I were just leaving (everyone else had gone already), when he flew to the dead trees and landed in a very sloppy fashion very close to where we were parked. This was about 7:20. He kind of see-sawed, trying to steady himself, then flew much further back. Yes, Trisha again missed the shot of a lifetime! No camera ready, as we were all set to leave. Anyway, the poor boy sat there all alone, crying for someone to join him. It's sad to see him left behind so much now, after the 2 kids were so close. I really feel he's insecure and not ready to do it on his own yet. I sure hope the planned clearing gets postponed until ALL of the activity has stopped. All we need to do now is to further upset an already upset eagle chick. Any input/info on that subject?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thur-5-28-09-6-7-30PM-td2991329.html","images":0},{"id":"2993222","topic":"2991329","order":2,"title":"Re: Thur 5/28/09 6-7:30PM","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2009-05-29T06:50:08.129000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"It is my understanding that the parties involved have been informed that several wildlife specialists advise that clearing should not be performed at all due to the multiple known and particularly unknown variables that could affect the health and safety of the nest site, as well as the desirability of the nest to this pair of eagles. As far as I know, permission has NOT been granted to enter the nest site, so any observation of people doing so should be reported to the authorities. The steering committee will convene this Monday and I'm sure the topic of clearing under the nest will be discussed. Decisions regarding this matter are still open.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thur-5-28-09-6-7-30PM-td2991329.html","images":0},{"id":"2993700","topic":"2991329","order":3,"title":"Re: Thur 5/28/09 6-7:30PM","author":"Lisa baumbach Reardon,","date":"2009-05-29T08:57:54.624000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"when do we think the Eagles will be leaving?? it seeoms like they are there less and less.....","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thur-5-28-09-6-7-30PM-td2991329.html","images":0},{"id":"2993741","topic":"2991329","order":4,"title":"Re: Thur 5/28/09 6-7:30PM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-05-29T09:05:08.727000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"It's been almost 2 months since they fledged, so they should not be expected to linger much longer. It is interesting that they are still being fed at the nest, though apparently in smaller quantities and less frequently. Ken Schneider Miramar, Florida & North Aurora, Illinois Web site: http://www.rosyfinch.com Eagle Nest: http://www.rosyfinch.com/BaldEagleNest.html Blog: http://blog.rosyfinch.com Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch \"Openness to the natural world and our response to it lie at the core of what we do and why we do it.\" (Fr. Tom Pincelli)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thur-5-28-09-6-7-30PM-td2991329.html","images":0},{"id":"2993999","topic":"2991329","order":5,"title":"Re: Thur 5/28/09 6-7:30PM","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-05-29T09:57:59.762000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"When Carolyn and I rescued a Cattle Egret with a broken wing and took it to Flamingo Gardens we had a long conversation with Mike, who I believe is involved with the birds of prey there. We were asking him many questions about our eagle family. He had a wealth of knowledge on the subject, both professionally and from growing up on a lake in central FL where there were multiple bald eagle nests visible from his home. He said that his experience is that juveniles can remain in a nest area for over a year...based on the levels of their food sources and their ability to hunt. He described how the juveniles have to master the skill of using a tendon in their feet to \"lock\" their talons to catch and hold their prey. Tom had described seeing a juvenile on the nest doing exactly that as the watchers thought that something was stuck to its foot. He also described how some juveniles didn't take to hunting as quickly as others. The adults had to bring \"not quite dead prey\" and try to get the juveniles to finish the job by pushing them very aggressively. Needless to say...it was very interesting to hear him talk about eagle behavior in such detail. I guess that as it relates to nature it is hard to assume anything with absolute certainty. We are fortunate in having such caring experts like Brian Mealey, Lynda White, of course, you Ken, and others to advise and educate us about the best paths to follow to protect the eagles and their habitat. As for our rescued Cattle Egret, \"Lenny\" is now a resident of Flamingo Gardens free flight aviary as his wing had calcified to the point that trying to set it wasn't the best option.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thur-5-28-09-6-7-30PM-td2991329.html","images":0},{"id":"7573069","topic":"7573069","order":1,"title":"Saw Pines Eaglet yesterday 5/15/13: link to pictures","author":"Desiree","date":"2013-05-16T15:21:33.414000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Arrived at the nest at 4:30pm saw the Pines eaglet at the nest, soar and perch on a tree near the nest, I was in good company with the little one for 2hrs, leaving him/her perch on the tree looking so majestic!! Link to the pictures: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200444195365612&set=a.10200106082713007.1073741825.1178381192&type=1&theater","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Saw-Pines-Eaglet-yesterday-5-15-13-link-to-pictures-td7573069.html","images":0},{"id":"7574674","topic":"7574674","order":1,"title":"Eagle Watchers are approaching too close to the Quiet Waters nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2017-01-26T22:10:53.901000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Please read the first post on the main page of this FORUM \"Bald Eagle Nest Monitoring Etiquette\" A number of people have been seen encroaching the bald eagle nest just outside of Quiet Waters Park. The Park Manager Associate has stated that \"they are entering from the park side and standing under the nest scaring the parents away from the nest, leaving the eaglets vulnerable... \"...They disregarded the two signs at the trail entrance that state the rules/laws protecting the eagles. Broward County Parks does not allow any person into the trail system for the purpose of viewing, photographing and or disturbing the bald eagle nest. All violators will be trespassed. \"And of course I am sure you are aware that there are both state and federal laws that protect the species, in the florida state eagle rule (F.A.C. 68-A-16.002 attached) it outlines that it is illegal to disturb an eagle in florida. There are also two federal laws protecting the eagles, the first is the migratory bird treaty act and the second is the Golden Eagle Protection Act. \"I hope you’ll join us in our efforts to protect this incredible species and ensure their success for future generations by sharing this information with others and information people that all species appreciate being admired from afar, not up close.\"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Watchers-are-approaching-too-close-to-the-Quiet-Waters-nest-td7574674.html","images":0},{"id":"7574675","topic":"7574674","order":2,"title":"Re: Eagle Watchers are approaching too close to the Quiet Waters nest","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2017-01-26T22:24:49.252000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello Ken, I am taking pictures from the other side of the water to the north of the nest, approximately 100' or more from the nest, are you saying that I can't do this anymore? I also signed up for the Mountain Bike trail and I ride the bike into the trail where the nest is to take the pictures. I did not see any signs that said I could not take pictures. I don't understand why I can't take pictures of the nest 1 day a week keeping away from the nest. When you go to Quiet Waters where do you take pictures from? Thanks for your input. Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Watchers-are-approaching-too-close-to-the-Quiet-Waters-nest-td7574674.html","images":0},{"id":"7574676","topic":"7574674","order":3,"title":"Re: Eagle Watchers are approaching too close to the Quiet Waters nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2017-01-27T06:00:35.447000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hi, Kit-- I have not been out to the Quiet Waters nest in over two years. At that time it was possible to view it from the west, outside the Park boundary. There was a temporary warning barrier which allowed viewing from a safe distance. That entire area may now be restricted and there are plans to construct new approach lanes there, along with widening of SW 10th Street to connect Sawgrass Expy with I-95. We have a similar issue with the Pembroke Pines nest, as a public sidewalk passes about 100 feet in front of the nest. This is necessary for public safety and is considered to be an \"existing disturbance\" which, in effect, waives the 330 foot rule. However, we still discourage viewers from congregating or setting up for photos from that point because the eagles do show signs such as staring down which may indicate they are anxious. Pedestrians and cyclists who pass by are apparently tolerated as evidenced by the eagles' continued use of the same nest tree. Their customary roosting trees should also be treated with respect, even though there are no formal restrictions. The near edge of busy Pines Boulevard roadway is about 160 feet from the nest and the viewing area across the eastbound lanes is about 200 feet away. The nest may also be viewed from the north side of Pines at a range of 260 feet. The eagles seem to have adjusted to the traffic noise and sirens from emergency vehicles, although I once saw one bolt from the nest when a truck (illegally) suddenly engaged its \"jake brake\" to keep from running a red light. I am not certain about present conditions at Quiet Waters, but I believe that the mountain bike path is an \"existing disturbance,\" meaning that bikers have been passing by without any adverse effect upon the eagles. Perhaps if viewers linger or gather at some point along or near the bike trail, they may disturb the eagles, as has sometimes happened with the Pembroke Pines sidewalk. I suggest you talk to Park personnel about the problem with the signs and also obtain advice about acceptable viewing sites.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Watchers-are-approaching-too-close-to-the-Quiet-Waters-nest-td7574674.html","images":0},{"id":"7574677","topic":"7574674","order":4,"title":"Re: Eagle Watchers are approaching too close to the Quiet Waters nest","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2017-01-27T08:09:16.704000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello Ken, Thank you for responding and educating me and everyone else on these rules and conditions. I definitely want to make sure I don't disturb the eagles. I have been through the trail while riding my bike, and I decided that viewing from near the nest was indeed too close, and that is why I decided to only take pictures from the norrh side of the pond. The last thing I want to do is disturb the birds. This distance on the north side of the pond may be up to 300 feet from the nest, I don't know really how to estimate distances over terrain like that, but I am pretty sure that it is a safe distance from the nest becuse they don't seem to \"watch me\". I will go to the park office and talk to them because I don't want to cause any problems, but I really would like to document the nesting cycle of this nest if possible. If you can help me in any way with talking to the park office, I would really appreciate it, and I will follow any rules that they want to set. Thanks again Ken Ken, I measured the distance in google earth and itbis very close to 500 feet where I set my tripod across the pond. Sincerely, Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Watchers-are-approaching-too-close-to-the-Quiet-Waters-nest-td7574674.html","images":0},{"id":"7574678","topic":"7574674","order":5,"title":"Re: Eagle Watchers are approaching too close to the Quiet Waters nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2017-01-27T16:20:22.799000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hi, Kit-- I appreciate your efforts to document events at the nest. You might also file reports every 2 weeks or so with Florida Audubon EagleWatch. They have a web site with observation forms and instructions. Here is a permalink to the post from Shawnlei Breeding who is the new EagleWatch Program Coordinator: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Message-from-Shawnlei-Breeding-the-new-Florida-Audubon-EagleWatch-Program-Coordinator-tp7574587.html With a long lens and a tripod you still should be able to get decent shots at 500 feet. Do talk to the Park managers to clarify that you did not have bad intentions and certainly will abide by their rules in the future. Avoid getting banned, as can happen to trespassers.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Watchers-are-approaching-too-close-to-the-Quiet-Waters-nest-td7574674.html","images":0},{"id":"7574679","topic":"7574674","order":6,"title":"Re: Eagle Watchers are approaching too close to the Quiet Waters nest","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2017-01-27T21:07:17.987000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Thank you Ken, Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Watchers-are-approaching-too-close-to-the-Quiet-Waters-nest-td7574674.html","images":0},{"id":"7574681","topic":"7574674","order":7,"title":"Re: Eagle Watchers are approaching too close to the Quiet Waters nest","author":"Speechykeane","date":"2017-01-28T11:35:24.125000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"As I drove by coming off the turnpike last weekend, I saw a truck parked as close as he could get to the Quiet Waters fence, practically right under the nest. There was at least one adult and a child... I believe there are signs posted, but not sure, since I never stop... It is concerning for sure...","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Watchers-are-approaching-too-close-to-the-Quiet-Waters-nest-td7574674.html","images":0},{"id":"7574685","topic":"7574674","order":8,"title":"Re: Eagle Watchers are approaching too close to the Quiet Waters nest","author":"MikeB3D","date":"2017-01-30T10:57:01.777000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I have been watching the nest on and off for about 4 years. I have never witnessed any issues of eagle harassment, but I have heard stories that really make my skin crawl. I usually stay around 1000 feet from the fenced off area with high power binoculars. The areas on the roadside I believe just hug the 330 foot guideline, so I don't go there. I believe the park has clearly said they don't want photographers, etc. because they do not want to draw attention or crowds. Maybe they should give us contact information if we see something? (It might be there & I just missed it?) Mike","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Watchers-are-approaching-too-close-to-the-Quiet-Waters-nest-td7574674.html","images":0},{"id":"7573507","topic":"7573507","order":1,"title":"Large immature bird carried to eaglets FRI APR 18","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-04-20T18:59:48.517000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"This photo was sent by Lil Gilar. At first she thought it was a baby lamb, which would be very unusual as it would be much too heavy for these eagles to carry. On closer examination it proved to be a bird with a beak that could be that of a gull. Or is a nestling of another species-- a raptor? Its feathers are macerated-- very odd and I cannot identify it. Could it have been road kill? I will post a link to this on the TAS board for help. This photo is posted with permission of it owner, Lil Gilar and may not be otherwise reproduced without her permission. Here is her note: > > Hello Ken, > > My husband and I have been taking pictures of the PP Eagles since January. We have thoroughly been enjoying taking photos at the nest. This past Friday we were there and we witness one of the youngsters flying, what an awesome sight. Shortly after both youngsters were in the nest one of the parents came with a meal. Oh my, it was a baby lamb. I was able to capture that but not sure if you'd like it posted. > > Have a great day. > > Lil Gillar","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Large-immature-bird-carried-to-eaglets-FRI-APR-18-td7573507.html","images":1},{"id":"7573508","topic":"7573507","order":2,"title":"Re: Large immature bird carried to eaglets FRI APR 18","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-04-20T19:10:48.163000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Here is another view, from Lil. It is easy to see why she thought it to be a four-legged creature!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Large-immature-bird-carried-to-eaglets-FRI-APR-18-td7573507.html","images":2},{"id":"7573509","topic":"7573507","order":3,"title":"Re: Large immature bird carried to eaglets FRI APR 18","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-04-20T21:28:34.730000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"My best guess is that it is a nestling Little Blue Heron. Here is a blog with multiple photos of one: http://redandthepeanut.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Large-immature-bird-carried-to-eaglets-FRI-APR-18-td7573507.html","images":0},{"id":"7573511","topic":"7573507","order":4,"title":"Re: Large immature bird carried to eaglets FRI APR 18","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-04-21T07:31:30.875000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"I wrote this in response to a TAS post that suggested it may be a baby flamingo, perhaps from Hialeah race track or Flamingo Gardens, which is nearer but still a bit out of customary hunting range of the Bald Eagle. Phil may know whether the flamingos are under a cover there and if any have been lost to predators. Bill size, shape and black tip are consistent with baby flamingo. Hialeah is a bit out of the supposed 4-5 mile radius of foraging range (when prey is scarce), about 10 miles away, and I am pretty sure that the flamingos in Flamingo Gardens are under wire. Very interesting!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Large-immature-bird-carried-to-eaglets-FRI-APR-18-td7573507.html","images":0},{"id":"7573575","topic":"7573507","order":5,"title":"Re: Large immature bird carried to eaglets FRI APR 18","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-06-01T08:10:49.248000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Although the baby bird that was fed to the eaglets on April 4, 2014 certainly resembled a flamingo nestling, Flamingo Gardens reported that all their birds were accounted for. (Sorry for the late post but I forgot to enter this information at the time). Here is a link to a series of photos of flamingo hatchlings. While the prey bird's bill seems to fit, its legs do not much resemble those of a flamingo. Still a bit of a mystery as no experts have ventured any other opinions. I'll stick with identifying it as a Little Blue Heron nestling. See: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/nathaninsandiego/tags/babyflamingo/","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Large-immature-bird-carried-to-eaglets-FRI-APR-18-td7573507.html","images":0},{"id":"7572977","topic":"7572977","order":1,"title":"Eaglet not seen branching March 10, 12 & 14","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-03-17T07:37:39.412000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"On March [specific street address withheld] to Marco Island. It was quiet on the nest. The adult female was roosting in the second large pine along the road to the east of the nest. We checked again on the return leg (March 12), and again the eagle was quiet in the nest and no adults were present. On March 14 there were two adults present. The female was in the same roost, and the male was sitting on top of the power pole just west of the nest. Unfortunately my camera battery was dead (I had just replaced it with one I erroneously thought had been charged!) The eaglet was simply sitting on the left rim of the nest. No flapping or branching.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglet-not-seen-branching-March-10-12-amp-14-td7572977.html","images":2},{"id":"2397576","topic":"2397576","order":1,"title":"Fri. a.m. at the nest","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-02-27T14:16:00.141000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"The parents and eaglets were very active during the period 9am-noon. The adults were taking turns bringing food to the nest and the eaglets were both very active during non feeding periods as well. Both eaglets were observed flapping their wings and moving around up towards the nest rim. Hopefully there will be some good photos with the long lenses to compare their development. I noticed that for a few of the feedings the adult would bring the food to the nest and then leave quicker than I have noticed before. The eaglets would then seem to pull and tear at the food like the adults do. Both young were seen doing this. I don't know whether this means the food brought was very small or it is part of their maturation process, or none of the above. Finally about 11:30 1 adult stood on the nest rim and the eaglets were not visible (maybe exhausted after their busy morning feeding and excercising?) They remained in this mode as I left at noon.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Fri-a-m-at-the-nest-td2397576.html","images":0},{"id":"2400977","topic":"2397576","order":2,"title":"Re: Fri. a.m. at the nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-02-28T10:05:33.242000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"This is very reassuring, as the younger chick seemed less active the past few days, and was either smaller than expected for his age, or staying lower in the nest than its sibling.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Fri-a-m-at-the-nest-td2397576.html","images":0},{"id":"7573172","topic":"7573172","order":1,"title":"Nov 11","author":"Liza","date":"2013-11-11T14:46:41.384000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"CONTENTS DELETED The author has deleted this message.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nov-11-td7573172.html","images":0},{"id":"7573173","topic":"7573172","order":2,"title":"Re: Nov 11","author":"Liza","date":"2013-11-11T14:50:35.418000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nov-11-td7573172.html","images":1},{"id":"7573174","topic":"7573172","order":3,"title":"Re: Nov 11","author":"Liza","date":"2013-11-11T14:52:05.942000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nov-11-td7573172.html","images":1},{"id":"7573175","topic":"7573172","order":4,"title":"Re: Nov 11","author":"Liza","date":"2013-11-11T14:56:15.786000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"I was able to observe both Pride and Joy this morning,.. they sure were busy building up the nest as they kept bringing in twigs more than usual . I observed though one always stayed either in the nest or close by. I arrived around 7:30 and left at 10:30 am. When I left One of them was still in the nest. I also observed they brought food and ate it there. Seems they are settling in as one or the other would lay in the nest . So she is either ready to lay eggs or we just might have one or two already ? Also one of them has a boo-boo on the head ,. It wasn't there on Sat. as I was able to observe them for a couple hours that morning . Today was the busiest I've seen them this season .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nov-11-td7573172.html","images":0},{"id":"7573176","topic":"7573172","order":5,"title":"Re: Nov 11","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-11-11T16:37:56.983000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Beautiful photos, Liza. That does look like an injury to the head of one, possibly the female. It may just be foreign material or a stain of some kind, but it bears watching. Also watch for courtship and mating, not reported as yet. Once the first egg is laid we can expect the female to constantly sit deep and still in the nest and not be engaged in nest-building activities. Subsequent egg(s) arrive 2-3 days apart.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nov-11-td7573172.html","images":0},{"id":"7573177","topic":"7573172","order":6,"title":"Re: Nov 11","author":"Liza","date":"2013-11-11T17:02:39.851000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Hi and thanks Ken !! Looking at the photos it does appear to be an injury :( They were quite busy today and she would stay for some periods of time deep in the nest . I did see a few times things got heated up between them but no courtship . I will try to get out there tomorrow morning again, This is the way she/he ? would stay for periods of time, them get up and rearrange twigs .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nov-11-td7573172.html","images":2},{"id":"7573178","topic":"7573172","order":7,"title":"Re: Nov 11","author":"Liza","date":"2013-11-11T17:05:14.169000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nov-11-td7573172.html","images":2},{"id":"7573211","topic":"7573211","order":1,"title":"Monday NOV 18 both eagles roosting in dead tree near 208th Ave","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-11-18T16:04:10.713000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Mary Lou and I were on our way to the Post Office and planned to stop by the nest. Going westbound on Pines, as we approached the light at SW 208th we could see both eagles perched out on a limb of the dead tree just SW of the corner. They were in plain sight of the road. Other motorists were stopping and pointing as well. We parked near 209th and I hurried up to get photos of the pair. The male, on the right, is noticeably smaller than the female-- it is easy to tell when they are next to each other. Also note that he has of a forehead than the female-- the top of his bill is almost in line with the top of his head. Al joined me shortly after we arrived. As we watched, an interesting thing happened. Eagles, like other raptors, must spit out pellets that contain undigested prey remains, such as feather shafts, beaks, fur, teeth and claws. The male started retching and I expected him to expel a pellet. Instead, he regurgitated a long stream of white mucoid liquid! Another interesting image was this of the \"headless\" female as she preened her back feathers.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Monday-NOV-18-both-eagles-roosting-in-dead-tree-near-208th-Ave-td7573211.html","images":5},{"id":"7573212","topic":"7573211","order":2,"title":"Re: Monday NOV 18 both eagles roosting in dead tree near 208th Ave","author":"Lisa G","date":"2013-11-18T18:14:43.607000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Great pictures Ken .. Not sure if you are Following our Facebook page we have everyone sharing there pictures .. I hope you don't mind me sharing your great Pictures on our Facebook page and we would love to share your pictures on our Website also . I was at the nest for awhile yesterday and I got to meet Mike Levin and Marcia Abrahams it is so nice meeting everyone and the support they are giving to Pride & Joy .. I look forward to meeting more Supporters of Pride & Joy ... https://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Florida-Pine-Eagle-Nest-Inc/537121543002300?ref=br_tf Our Website www.southfloridaeaglenest.org","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Monday-NOV-18-both-eagles-roosting-in-dead-tree-near-208th-Ave-td7573211.html","images":0},{"id":"7573213","topic":"7573211","order":3,"title":"Re: Monday NOV 18 both eagles roosting in dead tree near 208th Ave","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-11-19T06:35:39.872000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"No problem, Lisa. My photos here are licensed under the Creative Commons License and may be used for non-commercial/educational purposes with attribution to Kenneth Cole Schneider. I appreciate being informed when any of my photos are published. Thank you!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Monday-NOV-18-both-eagles-roosting-in-dead-tree-near-208th-Ave-td7573211.html","images":0},{"id":"7573214","topic":"7573211","order":4,"title":"Re: Monday NOV 18 both eagles roosting in dead tree near 208th Ave","author":"Lisa G","date":"2013-11-20T00:39:05.645000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"No Problem Ken .. I understand..I only share on the Eagle Facebook page to update everyone on the Eagles :) if you would like to add any pictures to the website please let me know and we will be more then Happy to put them up for you ... You have great pictures and everyone should see them :):)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Monday-NOV-18-both-eagles-roosting-in-dead-tree-near-208th-Ave-td7573211.html","images":0},{"id":"4190940","topic":"4190940","order":1,"title":"What's at Stake 2060","author":"Barb Walker","date":"2009-12-19T05:07:28.830000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"In case you haven't seen this yet. An excellent report. http://www.myfwc.com/docs/RecreationActivities/FWC2060.pdf#search= \"what's at stake 2060\" Barb","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-s-at-Stake-2060-td4190940.html","images":0},{"id":"4191687","topic":"4190940","order":2,"title":"Re: What's at Stake 2060","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-12-19T10:31:31.280000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thanks, Barbara. This is very interesting reading. According to the report, during the next 50 years, Florida's Bald Eagles are projected to lose 1.9 million acres of habitat. \"Bald eagles have done so well in recent years, they have been removed from the endangered list. But if the state’s human population doubles, eagles could lose ground.That’s because only 40 percent of Florida’s 1,248 bald eagle nests are on protected public lands. Smart growth strategies can help protect eagles and other Florida wildlife.\" Eagles that seek out urban nest sites are pioneers, re-establishing populations in areas where they have been extinct for years. We feel a duty to prevent the recurrence of local extinction. The City of Pembroke Pines has been very cooperative in furthering that goal. Although we are unhappy with some of the parking and viewing restrictions, important steps have been taken to protect our local pair from disturbance.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-s-at-Stake-2060-td4190940.html","images":0},{"id":"7574540","topic":"7574540","order":1,"title":"Everyone at nest today","author":"johnnye","date":"2016-06-22T21:11:01.571000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"Great day today. The eaglet was on a branch off the large branch coming off the nest tree to the east. Jewel was in the pinetree next to the sidewalk aong Pines Blvd. where they often perch and Pride was at the melalucas. Note-Pride looks thin. I hope he is well. I hope Ken get home soon so he can get some good pics of them.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Everyone-at-nest-today-td7574540.html","images":0},{"id":"7574541","topic":"7574540","order":2,"title":"Re: Everyone at nest today","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-06-24T08:39:14.334000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"Thanks, johnnye, for keeping us all posted. It is so heartening to see that Jewel has succeeded despite all the adversity. Sorry I have not been able to visit the nest but plan to return in a couple of weeks. By then the youngster will probably be out hunting on her own, maybe far to the north. This week I had the chance to see some eagles in Minnesota, most of which were rehabilitated but not releasable, at the National Eagle Center.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Everyone-at-nest-today-td7574540.html","images":0},{"id":"7574542","topic":"7574540","order":3,"title":"Re: Everyone at nest today","author":"johnnye","date":"2016-06-24T15:12:48.160000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"no problem, happy to do my part. I love seeing the family doing well, just wish I had a camera. I visited the nest today, Friday about 2:35 and saw only the eaglet. She was sitting comfortably in the nest. No adults were there.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Everyone-at-nest-today-td7574540.html","images":0},{"id":"7574543","topic":"7574540","order":4,"title":"Re: Everyone at nest today","author":"tczig","date":"2016-06-27T09:22:46.941000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"That's really GREAT news. I miss Ken too - and the awesome photographs!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Everyone-at-nest-today-td7574540.html","images":0},{"id":"7573040","topic":"7573040","order":1,"title":"Re: Finding other birds while watching the eagle nest","author":"Tad","date":"2013-04-14T19:21:39-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thanks for the great information. Lived in Boca Raton for almost 34 years (now in Cary, NC). Great to see the eagles and Ospreys make the big comeback. Tad Einloth In a message dated 4/14/2013 5:14:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [hidden email] writes: One of my projects has been keeping watch over a Bald Eagle nest in neighboring Pembroke Pines. Over five breeding seasons, since 2008, I have collected information about their breeding activities. Dozens of other nest watchers who have an interest in protecting their habitat and learning about the eagles' behavior contribute their ground observations to my Pembroke Pines Eagle Nest Watch FORUM , and I compile the data to obtain a broader picture of their breeding biology. Here is a spreadsheet and a table comparing milestone events in each breeding cycle. Watching an eagle at its nest can be like watching grass grow. Yet, sometimes subtle behavioral changes can signal important events, such as the laying of the first egg and its hatching. Although our attention may be focused on the eagle, we are not oblivious to other happenings. Once a hummingbird appeared at the nest and perched right in front of an eagle as it was incubating. It was so interesting to ponder the difference in size between these two extremes that I totally forgot that I had a camera! Another time, an Osprey angrily followed an eagle that was carrying a fish to the nest site. Undoubtedly, the eagle had stolen its meal. Rather than flying directly to the nest, the eagle circled and flew off out of sight, emerging a few minutes later with the fish but without the Osprey. However, I was lucky enough to capture some unexpected scenes. Most recently was an encounter between several Fish Crows and a Merlin, just one day after the single eaglet had fledged and disappeared. The crows were harassing one of the adult eagles as it was roosting near the nest. I interpreted this a a possible attempt to distract the eagle so that others of the flock could steal remains of prey that the adult had left in the nest to attract the missing youngster. The crows repeatedly dived down just over the eagle's head whenever the eagle was occupied with preening. The eagle seemed only mildly disturbed. Just after I photographed one of the crows there was a rush of wings from behind me. A Merlin was in full pursuit of the crow. I must apologize for the poor quality of my photos as the light was harsh and I did not have time to switch my shutter settings. The crow headed for the Merlin's favorite roosting place, but had to yield its perch under attack. The crow actually started out after the Merlin! The battle went on for several minutes, the crow intent on returning to the falcon's favored roost. Finally the crows relented and the Merlin settled down. A couple of days before, a Cattle Egret stole my attention as it chased after Halloween Pennant dragonflies. The egret stealthily crept up on an insect (Click on the image to see the location of its prey). Success! (Note that the egret has pinkish-orange breeding plumes). Other incidental sightings of note include this Swallow-tailed Kite that passed directly over the eagle nest. A pair of Red-shouldered Hawks courted on a tall light fixture nearby. A dark morph Short-tailed Hawk, ready to pounce upon any unsuspecting smaller bird disguised itself by soaring in a flock of vultures. A Sharp-shinned Hawk raced overhead. A flock of Cedar Waxwings once appeared against a rainy sky. A Palm Warbler visited as I watched the nest, up close and personal. Flocks of long-legged waders, such as these Wood Storks, flew overhead. A colony of Monk Parakeets occupied a nest on a light pole across the street from the nest. An oddity was this Northern Mockingbird with a badly deformed bill. It was singing vigorously as I took its picture. A Gray Squirrel tight-roped across in front of the eagle nest. Some of the sightings must be classified as \"un-natural.\" 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/Finding-other-birds-while-watching-the-eagle-nest-tp7573039.html To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Re-Finding-other-birds-while-watching-the-eagle-nest-td7573040.html","images":27},{"id":"4440781","topic":"4440781","order":1,"title":"Friday, Jan 22 - Still incubating 8 AM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-01-22T10:47:39.298000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Mary Lou and I arrived a little before 8 AM and observed about 45 minutes. It was very cloudy and foggy. Since today marks the presumed 35th day of incubation and is the estimated hatch date, we wanted to see if there were any behavioral changes that might suggest that an egg has hatched. The male was roosting in the melaleucas to the west the entire time. He was farther away than usual, but after about [specific street address withheld]. Despite the poor light and fog, I was able to confirm that it was the male by photographing his brown-tipped right outer tail feather: The female was on the nest the entire time, usually sitting far down. She was actually out of sight for the first 5 minutes after we arrived, and we thought she was not there. At first, she faced to the right: At about 8:20, she stood up on the left edge of the nest, facing away toward the south, and flapped her wings a few times: She then went back to the center of the nest and gradually settled down, facing away from us: I would conclude that the first egg has not yet hatched, as there was no unusual behavior, and the female was sitting down very low in the nest. A small flock of Cedar Waxwings flew into one of the trees along the power lines just to the left of the nest. This is a black and white rendition. Of interest, a flock of about 25-30 waxwings flew over the nest on January 19th. I had to identify them by size, flight pattern and shape. The light was so poor that only a bit of color can be seen. This is a cropped view of one Cedar Waxwing:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Friday-Jan-22-Still-incubating-8-AM-td4440781.html","images":6},{"id":"4680673","topic":"4680673","order":1,"title":"Video: Fly Like an Eagle! Trapped Bird Freed","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-03-05T08:17:49.716000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thanks to Tom Mitchell, who forwarded this to us: Fly Like an Eagle! Trapped Bird Freed Neighbors rush to help an eagle tangled up in a rope. 03/03/2010","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Video-Fly-Like-an-Eagle-Trapped-Bird-Freed-td4680673.html","images":1},{"id":"7573090","topic":"7573090","order":1,"title":"Female has been seen today","author":"MyEagle13","date":"2013-09-19T10:43:29.446000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"hello i was driving this morning and i realize that our lovely female was perching in one of the pines tree by pines blvd like at 15 feet away from her nest, Is nest restoration has began, i did not see our male, i you may ask to your self how i know if is the female of male well i know this cause she is little bigger than him and hes feather are quite a mess most of the time well at least thats what i think LOL","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Female-has-been-seen-today-td7573090.html","images":0}]