Eagle Watch historical records — batch 023

Historical observation records, batch 23. Use the Observation Database to search these records.

[{"id":"2926104","topic":"2924823","order":3,"title":"Re: Sunday, 17 May 09, 8:30-11 am","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-05-17T17:22:25.720000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Thanks Carolyn...it's not really the result I'd hoped for. The original photo I took is very crisp (I even put it on my desktop.) I had to downsize the original so it would let me post the image. I still don't know how to get a photo to stay clear in a post...but for me...a small milestone never the less. Any suggestions are welcome!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-17-May-09-8-30-11-am-td2924823.html","images":0},{"id":"2930306","topic":"2924823","order":4,"title":"Re: Sunday, 17 May 09, 8:30-11 am","author":"Jill W","date":"2009-05-17T22:44:44.216000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Trisha- That is a GREAT picture! Congrats! I'm proud of you. I love that the eaglets are hanging out together and your pic shows that. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-17-May-09-8-30-11-am-td2924823.html","images":0},{"id":"2932302","topic":"2924823","order":5,"title":"Re: Sunday, 17 May 09, 8:30-11 am","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-05-18T07:43:36.926000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"That is a beautiful photo of the youngsters, Trish. Maybe they will still be there for us when we return to Florida Wednesday evening.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-17-May-09-8-30-11-am-td2924823.html","images":0},{"id":"2935745","topic":"2924823","order":6,"title":"Re: Sunday, 17 May 09, 8:30-11 am","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2009-05-18T17:16:09.657000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Ken, I'm sure they will be. (Here Wed PM) I don't think the kids are in any big hurry to leave from the looks of the activity in and around the nest. Carolyn","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-17-May-09-8-30-11-am-td2924823.html","images":0},{"id":"7574003","topic":"7574003","order":1,"title":"Bald Eagles Prove Full of Flame Retardants","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-02-12T14:57:40.016000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"This article is a reminder that eagles, as top predators, tend to concentrate pollutants as happened with DDT. Of interest is the fact that Florida's Bald Eagle population has nearly plateaued since 2002. This is usually attributed to lack of additional suitable habitat. Could other factors be at work as well? Bald Eagles Prove Full of Flame Retardants http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bald-eagles-prove-full-of-flame-retardants/ Michigan's bald eagles may be getting flame retardants from old couches and other discards February 9, 2015 By Brian Bienkowski and Environmental Health News | Research on PBDEs suggests the compounds might harm highly exposed birds. Michigan’s bald eagles are among the most contaminated birds on the planet when it comes to phased-out flame retardant chemicals in their livers, according to new research. The study, published last month in the Journal of Great Lakes Research, found that the top predators in the Great Lakes are highly exposed to banned flame retardants, still widespread in the environment. Michigan’s population of bald eagles is stable, but the compounds have been linked in other birds to impaired reproduction, weird behavior and development, and hormone disruption. “While the sensitivity of eagles to PBDEs has yet to be determined, there is a possibility that the exposures reported here may be associated with sub-clinical effects,” Nil Basu, an associate professor at McGill University who led study while at the University of Michigan, said in an email. More than four decades ago, companies started putting polybrominated diphenyl ethers, PBDEs, into furniture cushions, electronics and clothing in an effort to slow the spread of flames if they catch fire. The chemicals quickly built up in people and the environment. Starting in the early 2000s, phase-outs began. PBDEs have been found in air, dirt and people in virtually every corner of the globe, including the Great Lakes region. The compounds can leach out of products they were used in and stay in the environment for a long time. It’s most likely the eagles are exposed through eating contaminated fish. But the chemicals also can enter landfills, latch onto dust and be inhaled, or be licked off the feathers, Basu said. The chemicals \"are everywhere,” Basu said. “They build up in the food chains so that top predators – such as bald eagles – accumulate high levels.” Flame-retardants have been found in birds all over the world – from the United States to China. The researchers tested the liver tissues of 33 dead bald eagles collected from 2009 to 2011 by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. They tested for four common types of PBDEs; all but two of the birds had all four compounds in their liver. PBDE concentrations were \"among the highest found in liver tissues of any wildlife,” the authors wrote, with one eagle measuring 1,538 parts per billion PBDEs in its liver. Americans have some of the highest levels of PBDEs in their bodies worldwide, with studies of U.S. breast milk finding median PBDE concentrations of about 30 ppb, though the types of PBDEs vary. Tom Cooley, a wildlife pathologist with Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, is in charge of figuring out why animals die in Michigan. In bald eagles it’s often things such as electrocutions, getting hit by cars, or lead poisoning, he said. The state does not usually test wildlife for flame-retardants. The four major PBDE compounds found in the bald eagles were from the flame retardant sold commercially as penta-PBDE mixture, used in plastics, wire insulation, cars and some textiles. In 2009, penta, along with another common mixture octa, were added to the United Nations Stockholm Convention as persistent pollutants to be phased out by countries around the world. But, just as its chemical predecessors, PBDEs are “very persistent” once they get into the environment, said Marta Venier, an assistant scientist with Indiana University. “We can expect to see PBDEs in wildlife for a long time,” she said. In the current study, the researchers also found PBDEs in the liver tissue of all 35 dead river otters that were collected throughout Wisconsin from 2009 to 2010. Bald eagles nest statewide in Michigan, Cooley said. The state’s birds – just like the rest of the nation – were on the brink of extinction in the 1950s and early 1960s, mostly due to chemicals such as PCBs and DDT in pesticides. In the late 1960s researchers recognized the problem and chemical bans and species protection spurred a comeback. Michigan’s population is strong and has been going up, Cooley said. “We have about 750 active nests throughout the state,” he said. Research on PBDEs suggests the compounds might harm highly exposed birds. There is “great concern” about the exposure because eagles are not only exposed to flame retardants but “hundreds of other potentially toxic chemicals,” Basu said. “We know very little of how contaminants interact to affect health,” he said. Much of the research on what PBDE exposure might mean to birds has been done on captive kestrels. Canadian researchers have found that exposure to the compounds as an embryo caused development and reproduction problems in male birds. They’ve also linked exposure to lower nest temperatures, smaller eggs with thinner shells, delayed egg laying, and odd behavior such as fewer mating calls and eating less. Chemicals do not impact all bird species in the same way so it is unclear how, if at all, the compounds impact Michigan’s bald eagles. “If there were health problems, it would be kind of under the radar and we wouldn’t necessarily notice in the [dead] birds we got in here,” Cooley said. The bald eagles might have more flame-retardants in them than recent research indicates. “They focused on a small range of PBDEs,” Venier said, adding that there are many other mixtures outside of the four the group studied. Basu said that banned PBDEs should eventually decrease in the eagles but, he cautioned, “it can take years or decades for this to occur.” In addition, there are now replacement flame-retardants, too, with unknown but potentially worrisome environmental health risks. “The market of flame retardants is a bit like a whack-a-mole game,” Venier said. “One gets phased out and another one is introduced keeping properties similar to the one it replaced. “It goes on and on.” Read more about the health of the world’s birds in our series Winged Warnings. This article originally ran at Environmental Health News, a news source published by Environmental Health Sciences, a nonprofit media company. MORE: http://www.scientificamerican.com/section/environmental-health-news/","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Bald-Eagles-Prove-Full-of-Flame-Retardants-td7574003.html","images":0},{"id":"7576478","topic":"7576478","order":1,"title":"Drama continues and surprise twist: Double Trouble!!","author":"NotToofast","date":"2022-02-21T22:31:20.858000-05:00","nest":"South Miramar DA-005","season":"","text":"The visitor came back today...and showed himself while the male was out...However the female was not peal calling as intensely as yesterday... The female left the nest and positioned herself between the intruder and the nest...here a openwide image...the arrow shows the direction of the nest (probably 3 to 4 feet away, out of the frame behind some branches) But the surprise is that today a second fuzzy head showed! Some bonking happened and they both were very active and look fine! The male Eagle arrived and perched on a branch atop the nest..The intruder quietly left The female Eagle jumped back to the nest and had some quality time with the kids!! Mama Eagle and the kids enjoying the South Florida weather on a nest Overlooking the Turnpike!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Drama-continues-and-surprise-twist-Double-Trouble-td7576478.html","images":7},{"id":"4200973","topic":"4200973","order":1,"title":"Eagle nest","author":"Steve Caplan","date":"2009-12-21T17:29:58.186000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I arrived around 9 to find Al there. He said that the eagle was in the nest. We could only see the top of his head. I stayed to 11 and during this time there was no activity. From time to time I saw the white of his head. There were no fly in shots. It was cold and maybe she was sitting on an egg.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-nest-td4200973.html","images":0},{"id":"7574607","topic":"7574607","order":1,"title":"NOV 28 Both adults on nest and interacting","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-11-28T16:21:39.830000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"I arrived at the nest at about 10:20 AM this morning. Phil had been watching and was just leaving. He said that the female (Jewel) had been sitting on the nest and male had just come in and seemed to take over. He said they did not sit deep in the nest as if incubating. I found the female roosting just above and to the right of the nest. The male (Pride) was sitting on the nest, rather high. The female flew down join her mate They were eating something in the near side of the nest. Pride's beak got stained: The pair began interacting. They did not vocalize, but touched beaks several times: Pride fluffed up and pushed near Jewel: Pride flew off and Jewel settled down on the nest. Let's hope that she is becoming broody. I saw no nest restoration or construction. The fact that prey was in the nest brings to mind the times in the past that Pride has brought food during courtship. We should look for more interactions and report even brief observations here on the FORUM.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/NOV-28-Both-adults-on-nest-and-interacting-td7574607.html","images":7},{"id":"7574609","topic":"7574607","order":2,"title":"Re: NOV 28 Both adults on nest and interacting","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2016-11-28T22:29:56.152000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"Hello, Very nice pictures, if you don't mind me asking what lens are you using, and how far are you from the nest when shooting. They are very sharp pictures. Thanks, Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/NOV-28-Both-adults-on-nest-and-interacting-td7574607.html","images":0},{"id":"7574610","topic":"7574607","order":3,"title":"Re: NOV 28 Both adults on nest and interacting","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-11-29T05:55:49.743000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"Hi, Kit-- My camera specs: Canon EOS 80D 24.2 MP Digital SLR Camera, hand-held Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Lens Canon EF 1.4X II Extender (420 mm f/5.6 fixed lens system) The vantage point is on the median of Pines Boulevard, about 195 feet (~60 meters) from the nest. The area nearer the nest is posted by the City during breeding season (and usually did not provide as good a view anyway). The entire area from about 80 feet in front of the nest includes a public sidewalk and is considered an \"existing disturbance.\" Although pedestrians may use the sidewalk, nest viewers are discouraged from gathering on the sidewalk in front of the nest as the eagles may show signs of discomfort. Your photos of the Quiet Waters pair are beautiful!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/NOV-28-Both-adults-on-nest-and-interacting-td7574607.html","images":0},{"id":"7574611","topic":"7574607","order":4,"title":"Re: NOV 28 Both adults on nest and interacting","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2016-11-29T13:18:59.768000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"Nice photos Ken! Hope to get out there soon - living a little further away these days. Mike","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/NOV-28-Both-adults-on-nest-and-interacting-td7574607.html","images":0},{"id":"7574613","topic":"7574607","order":5,"title":"Re: NOV 28 Both adults on nest and interacting","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2016-12-01T21:29:06.271000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"Hello Ken, I am a bit more than 200 feet away from the Deerfield nest with my pictures, maybe twice that, and I don't have as good of equipment as you. You have great shots of those eagles! I am using a Nikon D7200 with a Tamron SP 150-600 f5-f6.3 USD, and hand held or \"bicycle seat tripod\" I'm just starting out with photography, but I love it and hope to get better at it. Hope you will have a look at the eagles I took at Deerfield, any suggestions are more than welcome, I need all the help I can get. I'm going to try to get there every Saturday to take some pictures and I'll post them on the Deerfield forum. Thanks Ken Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/NOV-28-Both-adults-on-nest-and-interacting-td7574607.html","images":0},{"id":"7574614","topic":"7574607","order":6,"title":"Re: NOV 28 Both adults on nest and interacting","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2016-12-02T12:48:17.808000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2016–2017","text":"Rocketglider - using a sturdy tripod is a must when shooting at 600mm. You will see improved sharpness using a tripod and a cable/wireless release.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/NOV-28-Both-adults-on-nest-and-interacting-td7574607.html","images":0},{"id":"7575341","topic":"7575341","order":1,"title":"SEP 30: Both adults at nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2019-10-03T05:07:26.177000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Phillip Martin wrote (SEP 30): Hi Ken, I was at the nest this morning at approximately 9:00 am. Pride was in the nest and the female was on the perch just above the nest. After about 15 minutes, the female, moved to a higher perch, than departed to the west. Pride left the nest and perched on 208. Phil Phil Martin's photos used with permission","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/SEP-30-Both-adults-at-nest-td7575341.html","images":2},{"id":"7575498","topic":"7575498","order":1,"title":"Re: Has the PP brood been lost?","author":"Stephanie5056","date":"2020-02-12T11:26:10-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Lots of sad things going on all over the country with eagles lately. The loss of E14 in Ft Myers was horrible On Wed, Feb 12, 2020 at 11:23 AM NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: I have been increasingly concerned that the first brood was lost, possibly when there were wind storms which appeared to have damaged the right side of the nest and diverted the parents' attention to rehabilitating the nest. TIME LINE: DEC 7 - consensus of ground observers that eggs were present that day or maybe a day or two before, as exchange of incubation duties was witnessed several times. Expected hatch date (5 weeks) on or before JAN 4 DEC 24 - Adult carrying grass to nest JAN 2 - Incubation exchange; Male sitting high as if possibly \"tenting\" an eaglet, looking down. Female then also was sitting higher after exchange. JAN 4 & 10 -- High winds buffeted the nest and part of the right side appears to have fallen down. JAN 10 -- Both adults moving sticks, building up the rim. JAN 25 -- Adults \"copulated.\" It is not unusual for the male to mount the female outside the normal mating season, but might it be possible that she was fertile and receptive because the first brood was lost? There was a prey drop, usually a sign that eaglets are present, but was this a courtship \"gift\" which we has accompanied copulation in the past? Remember that this happened with the same female (Jewel) during the 2015-16 season. The nest was damaged and first brood lost around JAN 19, 2016. We thought they had abandoned the nest around JAN 28, 2016, but they reappeared the next day. Her second clutch of eggs was probably laid around FEB 10 and hatched MAR 16; the first eaglet was seen on MAR 31, 2016. (We usually see an eaglet by the time it is 2-2 1/2 weeks old). Since then, the adults have been sitting very deep in the nest and taking turns as if incubating and no prey drops have been noted. Phil shares my concerns-- He wrote (Feb 11) and provided this photo-- Hi Ken, I was out to the nest this morning for almost an hour, till 10:45. I observed Pride down low in the nest. He looked up once as if looking for his mate, than went back down in the nest and could not be seen... After today’s visit to the nest, I agree with you. I don’t think there are any Eaglets and they either have a second clutch or trying to have one. Trying to be objective and throwing away my wishful thinking, it appears doubtful, to me, there will be Eaglets this season. I have been reviewing my notes of past years and by this time we should have seen or heard babies. Also, the adults behavior and interactions are so very different than years past. I guess all we can do is watch and wait and see what plays out. Phil Ken Schneider Web site: http://rosyfinch.com Blog: http://rosy-finch.blogspot.com Photos: < http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Has-the-PP-brood-been-lost-tp7575497.html To start a new topic under CURRENT 2019-2020 Observations of Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle Nest BO-002, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML -- Sent from Gmail Mobile","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Re-Has-the-PP-brood-been-lost-td7575498.html","images":1},{"id":"7575499","topic":"7575498","order":2,"title":"Re: Has the PP brood been lost?","author":"naturegirl","date":"2020-02-13T08:42:46.709000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"sad news for both pairs hope they have a second brood this year","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Re-Has-the-PP-brood-been-lost-td7575498.html","images":0},{"id":"7572920","topic":"7572920","order":1,"title":"Missouri Eagles","author":"jim","date":"2013-01-18T07:12:18.841000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Come see Elsie & Einstein @ www.lotoeagles.com","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Missouri-Eagles-td7572920.html","images":0},{"id":"7573892","topic":"7573892","order":1,"title":"JAN 10 -- Pride in nest 1:30 PM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-01-02T14:52:00.906000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"When I arrived at the nest at about 1:30 PM, Pride was so deep that I thought it was empty even after looking with the binoculars. I walked down to the Melaleucas and saw no eagles, but when I got back to the nest Pride was sitting up high. He stayed up for about 5 minutes, pecking at something in the nest. I thought it may be food but nothing showed in his bill on numerous shots. He then settled down deep again, almost out of sight.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-10-Pride-in-nest-1-30-PM-td7573892.html","images":3},{"id":"7573893","topic":"7573892","order":2,"title":"Re: JAN 10 -- Pride in nest 1:30 PM","author":"johnnye","date":"2015-01-03T07:18:44.550000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Just wanted to let you know that ...2... adult eagles where on the melalucas Friday morning at about 6:40am. Was running late for work so could not stop to get a closer look at who was there, but will assume one was Pride.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-10-Pride-in-nest-1-30-PM-td7573892.html","images":0},{"id":"5060601","topic":"5060601","order":1,"title":"Young Bald Eagles Aerial Displays - A Sight to See!","author":"EagleObserver","date":"2010-05-15T22:13:17.225000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Today I had an enjoyable time watching 2 of the young bald eagles -- with the attention they attract from other birds, and the aerial shows they perform, they are as exciting to watch as their parents. They were quite vocal waiting for their parents and finally left to the north after the parents never showed (8:30 - 10:30) Below is a link to several pictures and a few are inserted here too. Show of young bald eagles","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Young-Bald-Eagles-Aerial-Displays-A-Sight-to-See-td5060601.html","images":10},{"id":"5061386","topic":"5060601","order":2,"title":"Re: Young Bald Eagles Aerial Displays - A Sight to See!","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-05-16T07:28:07.377000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"What wonderful action photos! Thanks so much for sharing them.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Young-Bald-Eagles-Aerial-Displays-A-Sight-to-See-td5060601.html","images":0},{"id":"5063591","topic":"5060601","order":3,"title":"Re: Young Bald Eagles Aerial Displays - A Sight to See!","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-05-17T00:02:30.424000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I thank you and all the others who have shared your wonderful photos of the eagles and eaglets this year! I was able to watch only a few days this season because I had pneumonitis for about three months and was not able to drive [specific street address withheld] to watch the nest or even walk across three lanes to the median. I took my 84 year mother one of the days and she was too afraid to wallk across three lanes of Pines Bvd. Turns out it was ok because no birdy was in the nest at the time. Hopefully, next year, I will be able to get there more often and help the students more with reports of what was happening. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Young-Bald-Eagles-Aerial-Displays-A-Sight-to-See-td5060601.html","images":0},{"id":"7120202","topic":"7120202","order":1,"title":"Incubating female on nest, December 22, day #11","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-12-22T17:34:37.987000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"On the assumption that the first egg was laid on December 11 (Day \"0\"), today is the 11th day of incubation. Barry and I watched the eagle nest for over an hour beginning just before 3:00 PM today. The nest appeared empty and there were no eagles in sight. A Merlin (or, upon looking at these photos, was it a Peregrine Falcon?) gave us a few distant shots, and a Great Egret foraged in the new ditch created by the sidewalk that now forms a dam between the road and the wetland woods containing the nest. The incubating female barely showed the top of her head at about 20 minutes into our watch, then finally stood up after a full hour had passed.She looked down and appeared to be rearranging the eggs. Taken at 4:00 PM Great Egret fishing in ditch in front of nest Falcon-- possibly a Peregrine. The distance made it appear too small for a Peregrine, but the light throat and helmeted look strongly suggest Peregrine Falcon. It was perched on a tree beyond the eagle nest, probably about 300 feet from our vantage point in the median of Pines Boulevard.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Incubating-female-on-nest-December-22-day-11-td7120202.html","images":5},{"id":"7573878","topic":"7573878","order":1,"title":"Anyone seen the New Female ?","author":"Lisa G","date":"2014-12-29T15:47:24.465000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Has anyone seen the new Female at all ?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Anyone-seen-the-New-Female-td7573878.html","images":0},{"id":"7573895","topic":"7573878","order":2,"title":"Re: Anyone seen the New Female ?","author":"AlbertoRada","date":"2015-01-04T12:06:43.676000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"She was at the nest on December 31st at 2:00 pm","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Anyone-seen-the-New-Female-td7573878.html","images":1},{"id":"7573897","topic":"7573878","order":3,"title":"Re: Anyone seen the New Female ?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-01-04T18:54:15.014000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Beautiful image, Alberto! I quite certainly saw the same eagle this morning SW of the nest, flying east from the nest area at 7:15 AM.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Anyone-seen-the-New-Female-td7573878.html","images":0},{"id":"7573556","topic":"7573556","order":1,"title":"5/7/14 - Eaglet displays breaking twig behavior - photo","author":"Hellene Grundler","date":"2014-05-08T20:15:04.998000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I observed the eaglet flying between four cypress trees attempting breaking twig behavior. His/her last attempt was successful and he/she flew north with greenery from the cypress tree.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/5-7-14-Eaglet-displays-breaking-twig-behavior-photo-td7573556.html","images":1},{"id":"7573557","topic":"7573556","order":2,"title":"Re: 5/7/14 - Eaglet displays breaking twig behavior - photo","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-05-09T08:23:27.559000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"That is so interesting, Hellene. I have never seen an eaglet do this, although adults bring in nesting material even after the eaglets hatch-- often it is nest lining material which may be added to cover the left-over prey remains and perhaps deter flies. As has been said, they \"sweep the dirt under the carpet.\" In this case I assume that you did not see the eaglet return to the nest with the material. Perhaps it was exercising an instinctive behavior that will later become necessary for survival once it must build a nest of its own. Maybe you have researched this and have found references to like behavior in eaglets? If not it will be interesting to know if it has been documented previously. We can learn a great deal by observing eagles \"live\" from the ground. A nest camera tends to provide a more intimate but also much narrower view of their activities.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/5-7-14-Eaglet-displays-breaking-twig-behavior-photo-td7573556.html","images":0},{"id":"7573558","topic":"7573556","order":3,"title":"Re: 5/7/14 - Eaglet displays breaking twig behavior - photo","author":"KellyHeffernan Proj Perch","date":"2014-05-09T18:27:51-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Maybe the eaglet is modeling what it sees its parents doing? Or maybe just breaking the twig because it can, like any youngster. Very cool to see! Kelly Heffernan SFAS's Project Perch [phone withheld] > > > I observed the eaglet flying between four cypress trees attempting > breaking > twig behavior. His/her last attempt was successful and he/she flew north > with greenery from the cypress tree. > < http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/file/n7573556/DBnest5-7-14_061.jpg > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/5-7-14-Eaglet-displays-breaking-twig-behavior-photo-tp7573556.html > To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest > Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] > To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, visit >","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/5-7-14-Eaglet-displays-breaking-twig-behavior-photo-td7573556.html","images":0},{"id":"5727455","topic":"5727455","order":1,"title":"eagles?","author":"Kathy","date":"2010-11-10T22:08:53.277000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Has anyone been to the nest lately, no posts? I guess everyone is busy like me and unable to go. . . . .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/eagles-td5727455.html","images":0},{"id":"5728568","topic":"5727455","order":2,"title":"Re: eagles?","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-11-11T07:52:38.022000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I've just returned from being away for two weeks. As soon as I get caught up on laundry, mail, and all the good stuff we have to do after being away, I intend to see what's going on there. I'm optimistic I'm going to have something good to report. ~fingers crossed~ Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/eagles-td5727455.html","images":0},{"id":"5730490","topic":"5727455","order":3,"title":"Re: eagles?","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-11-11T17:17:11.284000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I'm planning on going tomorrow (Friday 11-12) about 10 AM to 2 PM. I hope to see one or more of you fellow nest watchers there, but I know it's a busy time of year with the holidays coming up so soon. So... if I don't see you tomorrow, maybe another time. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/eagles-td5727455.html","images":0},{"id":"5733321","topic":"5727455","order":4,"title":"Re: eagles?","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-11-12T13:00:17.872000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"i was there fm a few min after 10 til 11:30. then went 2 lunch. i'm going back now. i did not see any eagles. sorry, i'm doing this fm my c ell. new thing 4 me. it's hard 2 see the nest. trees in front have grown A LOT!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/eagles-td5727455.html","images":0},{"id":"5733406","topic":"5727455","order":5,"title":"Re: eagles?","author":"Kathy","date":"2010-11-12T13:21:56-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Jill they tend to be at nest just before sunset Keep smiling so that others will wonder what you are smiling about On Nov 12, 2010, at 1:00 PM, \"Jill W [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida]\" < [hidden email] > wrote: i was there fm a few min after 10 til 11:30. then went 2 lunch. i'm going back now. i did not see any eagles. sorry, i'm doing this fm my c ell. new thing 4 me. it's hard 2 see the nest. trees in front have grown A LOT! View message @ http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/eagles-tp5727455p5733321.html To unsubscribe from eagles?, click here .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/eagles-td5727455.html","images":0},{"id":"5734471","topic":"5727455","order":6,"title":"Re: eagles?","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-11-12T19:42:54.272000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I returned to the nest area after lunch and stayed until 2 PM. I never saw or heard an eagle. There are a couple of places on the median where a good view of the nest is available when the wind blows from the E. or W. The small trees blocking the view will lean with the wind. I wasn't able to see it at all from the S. side of the road. Maybe if I stood on top of a ladder, I'd be able to see it from there. I was standing on the grass on the median when I felt something bite my foot. I was happy to see it was a just a large red ant. I was almost afraid to look because I thought it could be a snake. Eek! Thanks, Kat. I'll try again very late in the afternoon. The only subject for a picture was this guy.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/eagles-td5727455.html","images":1},{"id":"7575776","topic":"7575776","order":1,"title":"nest visit 1/18/21","author":"mitcha","date":"2021-01-18T19:44:21.790000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I BELEIVE THERE ARE 2 EAGLETS IN THE NEST","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/nest-visit-1-18-21-td7575776.html","images":0},{"id":"7574273","topic":"7574273","order":1,"title":"12/18 at 8:15 AM Female, fish breakfast. Cooper City","author":"sascar","date":"2015-12-18T11:01:30.034000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/12-18-at-8-15-AM-Female-fish-breakfast-Cooper-City-td7574273.html","images":1},{"id":"7573254","topic":"7573254","order":1,"title":"Lunch arrived @ 12:12pm :)","author":"Desiree","date":"2013-12-07T18:05:16.869000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"One Eagle was sitting on the egg/eggs when the other one flew in with lunch, I think this was Pride, can someone confirm :D","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":1},{"id":"7573255","topic":"7573254","order":2,"title":"Re: Lunch arrived @ 12:12pm :)","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-12-08T06:26:21.917000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Wow, great shot, Desiree! If incubation has begun it is very likely that it was the female sitting in the nest. I'd only be guessing, but this eagle appears slimmer around the belly. Interesting to see the suggestion of some pigmentation towards the tip of one or more tail feathers. This is most likely due to staining, but remember that the male showed brown tips on his tail feathers for two seasons. Bears close watching. If incubation is confirmed by observations over then next couple of days we can more safely predict a hatch date of Saturday, January 11th. Let's see.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"7573256","topic":"7573254","order":3,"title":"Our egg has arrive!!!!","author":"MyEagle13","date":"2013-12-08T09:22:40.624000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Yeap we can confirm our egg has arrive even if we dont have a picture by our observation i'm possitibly sure that we have an egg i arrive to the nest this morning at 6:45am i heard some vocalizing only saw one, was little dark but i stay there and as soon i could have visibility our female was at the nest laying there i left at 7:55am and she never move she were there laying at the nest all the time!!! did not saw the male though, so we can confirm we have an egg maybe the egg were lay sometime saturday because on friday they were still bringing material together dont know WHAT SO THINK ABOUT LAYING EGG DATE!!!!! ONLY I KNOW IS THAT WE NOW CAN CELEBRATE TOGETHER THANK YOU JOY AND PRIDE FOR GIVING US THE OPORTUNITY OF WATCHING YOU AND LEARN FROM YOU!!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"7573257","topic":"7573254","order":4,"title":"Re: Our egg has arrive!!!!","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-12-08T09:43:38.166000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Yes, Velinda, it does appear that the egg was most likely deposited on Saturday, December 7th. That would be \"Day Zero,\" so the corrected date of \"Day 35,\" the average hatch day of the first egg would be SUNDAY January 12th. Thanks for getting out there so early this morning!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"7573258","topic":"7573254","order":5,"title":"Re: Lunch arrived @ 12:12pm :)","author":"Desiree","date":"2013-12-08T14:48:44.033000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Hi Ken, Thanks for responding, I think this was the male too, she was definitely incubating, she ate the fish the male brought her then she rock her bottom side to side as she sat back on the egg/eggs.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"7573259","topic":"7573254","order":6,"title":"Re: Our egg has arrive!!!!","author":"Desiree","date":"2013-12-08T14:53:10.396000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Yep they have an egg! I was there Sat. and she was laying in the nest and her mate brought her a fish, she ate it then resume incubating the egg :D","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"7573266","topic":"7573254","order":7,"title":"Re: Our egg has arrive!!!!","author":"Liza","date":"2013-12-09T20:40:29.028000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"I was there Sat morning until about 10:00 am ,. she was in the nest he showed up and she left, they exchanged shifts as he laid in the nest too . Then she came back and he went over to the branch as she looked down and did some poking then laid rocking motion . I was there Friday I saw both leave the area , around 1 she appeared . I left came back after 3:00 and she was still there. My friends showed up at 8:00 am Sat. she was in the nest ,. My assumption she either laid her egg Between Friday and Sat. as she was there Sun morning, Afternoon and evening when I checked up on her. Today Hubby saw her in the morning ,. I do want to mention, when I have past by I have encountered a few people right up against the fence and even parked on the South side Eagle side. Three guys the other day had their cars parked on the grass and they were along the fence. I think this is a critical time for the Eagles for us to get so close . The only thing I was able to point out to them the no parking sign but there is no sign saying to stay back a certain amount of feet . I'm bringing this up because I would like to have some clarification as to where we can stand and how close . The cops are passing by and are not bothered by it so am I assuming it's ok to stand against the fence or sidewalk ?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"7573267","topic":"7573254","order":8,"title":"Re: Lunch arrived @ 12:12pm :)","author":"Liza","date":"2013-12-09T20:41:35.251000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Awesome capture Desiree !!!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"7573269","topic":"7573254","order":9,"title":"Re: Lunch arrived @ 12:12pm :)","author":"Lisa G","date":"2013-12-10T01:18:52.328000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"reat Picture ... I have been away for a few days .. I really think she layed Her first Egg on December 07 :) that is my Birthday :) any way I am going to look into what is going on with the signs .. I was told that they should have been up already .. NO ONE should be near the fence at all .. It says no parking on the nest side of the road .. if someone goes near the fence then everyone is going to go near it .. please give them the space they need to have healty eaglets .. I will be making my phone calls tomorrow .. thanks Liza and many others for bringing this to my Attention it is very Joy there space ..","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"7573270","topic":"7573254","order":10,"title":"Re: Lunch arrived @ 12:12pm :)","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-12-10T05:47:46.088000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Lisa, at least one of the 'No Parking\" signs had been knocked over and should be replaced so no one has an excuse for not knowing about the parking restriction. This is a matter of public safety. I'n not sure whether the big roadside \"sandwich\" signs do more harm than good by calling more attention to the nest site by slowing down traffic and attracting passers-by. That would be a call for the City, as they have been putting them up for the past couple of years. The sidewalk in front of the nest is an \"existing disturbance\" (as is Pines Boulevard itself) under the FWC guidelines and has been tolerated by the eagles in the past. It is a convenience and safety factor for students and other members of the public who must walk for and from the bus stops. Once the eggs are laid they are less likely to abandon the nest anyway. By complaining we risk having the City further restrict viewing, as presently they do leave us alone when we park on the other side and in the south portion of the 209th Avenue cul-de-sac. I think education of the eagle watchers might accomplish more than asking for additional restrictions. We were so pleased when we got them to put up the fence because photographers had been walking right in under the nest. Certainly the \"No Parking\" signs should be restored and the educational signs would be helpful.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"7573271","topic":"7573254","order":11,"title":"Re: Lunch arrived @ 12:12pm :)","author":"Liza","date":"2013-12-10T22:50:17.227000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"I tend to agree with Ken as he's made some valid points , the one sign for the no parking is further east of the nest that many do not see and park before the sign basically in front facing the nest the sign maybe should be placed more towards the east as the drivers would not miss it and will avoid even stopping any cars within that area ..... I don't think the eagles feel threatened by standing within the grass or even sidewalk but it does worry me that some may risk going beyond the fence as it's not secure at the moment . Photographers should know better but we have known to see some that dare and do what they want to get that SHOT :( maybe just some signs that say no trespassing beyond the fence should be sufficient . Just my opinion ....","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"7573272","topic":"7573254","order":12,"title":"Re: Lunch arrived @ 12:12pm :)","author":"Lisa G","date":"2013-12-11T00:55:21.595000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Ken , I do agree with you .. I am not going to complain and ask them to do more but that sign should have been back up by now .. I was told it would be back up that is what I am gong to check on ..That sign has has been down for awhile ... well I am going to the nest Sunday :):) I can't wait to see Pride & Joy ..","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Lunch-arrived-12-12pm-td7573254.html","images":0},{"id":"2891897","topic":"2891897","order":1,"title":"Thursday May 14 ,2009 , Eagles at the nest.","author":"Al Griffin","date":"2009-05-14T10:47:11.811000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"At 08:30 both Eaglets were at the nest tree. One was on a perch above the nest , the other in the nest, and a adult on the perch in the pine east of the nest. At 08:35 the other adult made a food drop, FYI the adult on the perch in the pine stayed on that perch the entire time I was there. At 09:40 another food drop by the other adult, this time Hope forced Justice out of the nest. Justice flew east and began to call from that location, a few minutes later flew back to the nest. At 09:50 it began to sprinkle and I abandon my post.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-May-14-2009-Eagles-at-the-nest-td2891897.html","images":0},{"id":"2894132","topic":"2891897","order":2,"title":"Re: Thursday May 14 ,2009 , Eagles at the nest.","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2009-05-14T12:06:33.659000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Hey Al, That's something - to have seen both adults right there. I'd been wondering if one adult was doing all of the hunting or not. Thanks for the update!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-May-14-2009-Eagles-at-the-nest-td2891897.html","images":0},{"id":"2907331","topic":"2891897","order":3,"title":"Re: Thursday May 14 ,2009 , Eagles at the nest.","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-05-15T07:51:11.557000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Al, you said \"both eaglets\" were at the nest. Are both adults also still present? Thanks, Ken","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-May-14-2009-Eagles-at-the-nest-td2891897.html","images":0},{"id":"2907340","topic":"2891897","order":4,"title":"Re: Thursday May 14 ,2009 , Eagles at the nest.","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-05-15T07:53:32.774000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Oops-- I think you made it clear that two differnt adults were also present. And Tom saw a third, older juvenile eagle there as well, for a total of five!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-May-14-2009-Eagles-at-the-nest-td2891897.html","images":0},{"id":"7576550","topic":"7576550","order":1,"title":"Nest Visit 4-24-2022","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2022-04-24T16:49:52.270000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello, Eagle Family still looking good, eaglets are staying away from the nest for longer periods of time, and the adults don't stay much either, but they do show up sometimes. The smaller birds and giving them a hard time constantly. They all look good though.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-Visit-4-24-2022-td7576550.html","images":0},{"id":"7278159","topic":"7278159","order":1,"title":"One eaglet seen, possible minor injury to female adult","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-02-12T12:10:12.938000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"This morning Mary Lou and I checked on the eagle nest at 10:00 AM. It was 50 degrees (F) with a brisk wind from the north. We immediately heard very loud cries coming from the nest. Both adults were together on a branch a few feet above the nest, flapping their wings and shrieking. There may have been a mating attempt, or they were fighting. Before I could raise my binoculars or camera, the female suddenly dropped directly down on the nest, not in controlled flight, and the calls stopped. The male continued roosting above the nest for a few minutes while the female engaged in feeding the young chick(s). One chick popped its head up quite high, but had almost disappeared from sight when I took a few photos. Only the top of the head of one nestling was visible. The male then flew out towards the road and to the east, disappearing to the south at the corner of 208th Avenue. Several of my photos strongly suggest that the female has been recently injured. Abrasions or small lacerations were visible both above and below the anterior brow. The lower injury was quite close to her left eye. Sometimes the birds get bloodied from dissecting prey, but this does not look like simple blood smear. I wish we had arrived just a couple of minutes earlier so we could better interpret the unusual behavior. The female then settled down to shelter the eaglet, and almost disappeared from sight.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/One-eaglet-seen-possible-minor-injury-to-female-adult-td7278159.html","images":4},{"id":"7575379","topic":"7575379","order":1,"title":"OCT 27: Bald Eagle sighting at Quiet Waters","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2019-10-27T18:28:28.345000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"New Member Mike 30 messaged me today to report a Bald Eagle sighting at Quiet Waters-- (October 27) We were Kayaking this morning and saw one to the north side of the park. Originally flew from the island opposite the dog park. Coming back to the dock it was still gliding through the air at the north side. Looked very healthy.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-27-Bald-Eagle-sighting-at-Quiet-Waters-td7575379.html","images":0},{"id":"7575380","topic":"7575379","order":2,"title":"Re: OCT 27: Bald Eagle sighting at Quiet Waters","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2019-10-27T19:19:41-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Great news!!!! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 27, 2019, at 6:28 PM, NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  New Member Mike 30 messaged me today to report a Bald Eagle sighting at Quiet Waters-- (October 27) We were Kayaking this morning and saw one to the north side of the park. Originally flew from the island opposite the dog park. Coming back to the dock it was still gliding through the air at the north side. Looked very healthy. If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/OCT-27-Bald-Eagle-sighting-at-Quiet-Waters-tp7575379.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-27-Bald-Eagle-sighting-at-Quiet-Waters-td7575379.html","images":0},{"id":"7575381","topic":"7575379","order":3,"title":"Re: OCT 27: Bald Eagle sighting at Quiet Waters","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2019-10-28T09:13:34.416000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Great News! Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/OCT-27-Bald-Eagle-sighting-at-Quiet-Waters-td7575379.html","images":0},{"id":"6031401","topic":"6031401","order":1,"title":"Eagle attacks cow!","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-02-16T06:52:37.468000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Remarkable photos! From the FloridaBirds List: From: Jack Rogers To: <[email withheld]> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 8:51 PM Subject: [FLBIRDS] Eagle attacks cow! Hi All, I was over in Kissimmee photographing an eagle's nest that I've been watching when I managed to photograph something totally unexpected and for me, almost unbelievable. I think you'll want to check out these images: http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/132536880 http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/132536891 http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/132536908 Cheers, Jack Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-attacks-cow-td6031401.html","images":0},{"id":"7576093","topic":"7576093","order":1,"title":"juvi safe & sound","author":"mitcha","date":"2021-04-09T20:50:38.438000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"0M9A3716.jpg","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/juvi-safe-amp-sound-td7576093.html","images":0},{"id":"7576094","topic":"7576093","order":2,"title":"Re: juvi safe & sound","author":"Stephanie5056","date":"2021-04-09T20:51:20-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Beautiful. Thank you On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 8:50 PM mitcha [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: 0M9A3716.jpg 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/juvi-safe-sound-tp7576093.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML -- Sent from Gmail Mobile","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/juvi-safe-amp-sound-td7576093.html","images":0},{"id":"7576095","topic":"7576093","order":3,"title":"Re: juvi safe & sound","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2021-04-10T02:41:22-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"BEAUTIFUL ❤️ Thank you Sent from my iPhone On Apr 9, 2021, at 8:51 PM, Stephanie5056 [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  Beautiful. Thank you On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 8:50 PM mitcha [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: 0M9A3716.jpg 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/juvi-safe-sound-tp7576093.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML -- Sent from Gmail Mobile 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/juvi-safe-sound-tp7576093p7576094.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/juvi-safe-amp-sound-td7576093.html","images":0},{"id":"7576096","topic":"7576093","order":4,"title":"Re: juvi safe & sound","author":"naturegirl","date":"2021-04-10T10:32:39.794000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Fabulous news last one waiting to go now....","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/juvi-safe-amp-sound-td7576093.html","images":0},{"id":"7576319","topic":"7576319","order":1,"title":"SEP30: Pride tries to break off a stick","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2021-09-30T15:30:07.553000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"The pair has been working to rebuild their second nest which broke apart last season. They have been busy bringing in sticks but now much progress is visible. From a great distance I photographed the male (Pride) trying his best to break off a large branch out near the west edge of the woodland along Pines Boulevard. He failed, despite actually trying to fly upside down to create maximum strength. He finally had to give up and return to roost. Pride on the nest seems to be thinking about how to build a stronger foundation this time: The female (Jewel was keeping watch in an adjacent tree: He flew to a live tree and seemed to be trying to break off a heavy green branch:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/SEP30-Pride-tries-to-break-off-a-stick-td7576319.html","images":14},{"id":"7576323","topic":"7576319","order":2,"title":"Re: SEP30: Pride tries to break off a stick","author":"NotToofast","date":"2021-10-03T21:37:54.753000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Great pictures (as usual) Dr Ken...and quite interesting behavior. Trying to break free the branch throwing all the body weight and leveraging the wing span flapping upside down to gain even more force against the resistance of the branch is mind blowing. Smart birds are those...I know the adults train the eaglets in the up side down flight skill (I witnessed the behavior myself with the Miramar Eagles). The common assumption is they need the skill to be able to snatch the food form competitors (there are youtube videos showing such displays)..and of course for mating...Eagles met high in the air and \"Dance in the Sky\" locking talons while spinning down. Showing they possess the skill and have the body control while falling at great speed may convince the potential mate of the suitor's worth.... But I just realize that particular skill also comes in handy for nest construction...","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/SEP30-Pride-tries-to-break-off-a-stick-td7576319.html","images":0},{"id":"7576325","topic":"7576319","order":3,"title":"Re: SEP30: Pride tries to break off a stick","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2021-10-04T04:49:48.637000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Wow, Jorge-- thanks for your insightful comments about eagles' aerial acrobatics. In January of this year I photographed one of the pair (thought it was Jewel) doing likewise and failing to break off a living pine branch. I posted the second shot on a FB birding page and was accused of simply rotating a normal flight shot:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/SEP30-Pride-tries-to-break-off-a-stick-td7576319.html","images":2},{"id":"7576327","topic":"7576319","order":4,"title":"Re: SEP30: Pride tries to break off a stick","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2021-10-05T15:07:49.106000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Great shots Ken, Looks like it was giving it hell! Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/SEP30-Pride-tries-to-break-off-a-stick-td7576319.html","images":0},{"id":"7576333","topic":"7576319","order":5,"title":"Re: SEP30: Pride tries to break off a stick","author":"JesseG8r","date":"2021-10-11T13:02:05.897000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"I stopped by today for a bit, but didn't see much mass in the nest. Some of it may have washed out with the recent heavy rain?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/SEP30-Pride-tries-to-break-off-a-stick-td7576319.html","images":0},{"id":"7576374","topic":"7576319","order":6,"title":"Re: SEP30: Pride tries to break off a stick","author":"Watcher","date":"2021-11-07T21:52:15.829000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Would you be able to tell me if anyone is monitoring the nest this season. I’m a frequent visitor and also continue to check for any updates online regarding this nest and haven’t seen any new postings. I would appreciate any information you can give me.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/SEP30-Pride-tries-to-break-off-a-stick-td7576319.html","images":0},{"id":"7576375","topic":"7576319","order":7,"title":"Re: SEP30: Pride tries to break off a stick","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2021-11-08T07:39:22.140000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"The nest is also being monitored for Florida Audubon EagleWatch by Phil Martin, who posts observations directly to Audubon Florida's EagleWatch Program: https://eaglewatch-audubon.hub.arcgis.com/ Sorry about my lack of updates. I usually get out to the nest at least once or twice a week but for the past month have been hospitalized and my mobility is still limited because of ongoing treatments. I do hope others will step in to publish updates and photos. As announced previously, this FORUM was recently migrated to a new server and has new URLs as follows: Main page (with links to all the sub-FORUMS: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/ Pembroke Pines nest BO-002: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/CURRENT-2019-Present-Observations-of-Pembroke-Pines-Bald-Eagle-Nest-BO-002-f7575321.html Quiet Waters nest BO-003: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/QUIET-WATERS-PARK-DEERFIELD-Eagle-Nest-Observations-amp-Photos-f7573503.html Davie Nest BO-004: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Davie-nest-BO-004-Observations-amp-Photos-f7576302.html South Miramar Nest DA-005: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/South-Miramar-Eagle-Nest-DA-005-Observations-amp-Photos-f7576194.html If anyone who is a \"Member\" has trouble accessing or posting updates and/or photos, please let me know directly at: [email withheld]. If registered and not a member please contact me so that I can upgrade your status.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/SEP30-Pride-tries-to-break-off-a-stick-td7576319.html","images":0},{"id":"7576377","topic":"7576319","order":8,"title":"Re: SEP30: Pride tries to break off a stick -","author":"Sally","date":"2021-11-08T10:03:44.877000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Hi Ken, Appreciate all you do for us in this forum and the birding community. Just wanted to wish you well on your path to healing. Please feel better soon. We miss your wonderful words and beautiful photos. Sally Garcia","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/SEP30-Pride-tries-to-break-off-a-stick-td7576319.html","images":0},{"id":"7576378","topic":"7576319","order":9,"title":"Re: SEP30: Pride tries to break off a stick","author":"Watcher","date":"2021-11-08T15:57:37.436000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Thank you for your information. Good luck on your recovery 🦅","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/SEP30-Pride-tries-to-break-off-a-stick-td7576319.html","images":0},{"id":"7576017","topic":"7576017","order":1,"title":"Another throw back video from 2017","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2021-04-04T20:30:01.202000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"This was a video of the same pair that you see now of them building their nest in the exact location that it is now after it had fallen from the previous season 2017, notice how she stands her ground on the nest, she's like \"This is where it getting built!\" https://youtu.be/hj5XX98dF54","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Another-throw-back-video-from-2017-td7576017.html","images":0},{"id":"7576018","topic":"7576017","order":2,"title":"Re: Another throw back video from 2017","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2021-04-05T10:04:15-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Awe. Nice🥰❣️ Sent from my iPad On Apr 4, 2021, at 8:30 PM, Rockitglider [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  This was a video of the same pair that you see now of them building their nest in the exact location that it is now after it had fallen from the previous season 2017, notice how she stands her ground on the nest, she's like \"This is where it getting built!\" https://youtu.be/hj5XX98dF54 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/Another-throw-back-video-from-2017-tp7576017.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/Another-throw-back-video-from-2017-td7576017.html","images":0},{"id":"7575039","topic":"7575039","order":1,"title":"JUN 6: Adult flyover 1 1/2 miles SE of nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2018-06-07T19:24:23.606000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"At 6:38 AM (only 10 minutes after sunrise) on June 6, an adult Bald Eagle flew from the direction of the nest to the SE towards the large lake in Sunset Lakes subdivision. I was in the Harbour Lakes mitigation wetlands at the time, which is approximately 1 1/2 miles to the SE of the Pembroke Pines nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JUN-6-Adult-flyover-1-1-2-miles-SE-of-nest-td7575039.html","images":1},{"id":"7573075","topic":"7573075","order":1,"title":"Nest Vist 5-25-2013","author":"Smith Juan","date":"2013-05-26T09:12:14.495000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Visited the nest area yesterday around 7:30pm and found the subadult to the east of the nest in one of its favorite perching spots high in an Australian Pine. Smith","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-Vist-5-25-2013-td7573075.html","images":0},{"id":"7573076","topic":"7573075","order":2,"title":"Re: Nest Vist 5-25-2013","author":"Desiree","date":"2013-05-28T19:13:36.940000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Thanks for the update :D","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-Vist-5-25-2013-td7573075.html","images":0},{"id":"2738224","topic":"2738224","order":1,"title":"FW: Bird a Thon At Center for Birds of Prey-Help Us Help Them","author":"Barbara Walker","date":"2009-04-28T22:13:48.460000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Forwarded from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey. In Pinellas County we had a young female eagle in rehab for a couple of months and it cost the center over $1000 dollars. We really appreciate the postivie impact that the Audubon Bird of Prey Center has on eagle populations. April 2009 Dear Audubon EagleWatch Volunteer, Baby bird season is upon us and each spring Audubon Center for Birds of Prey holds our Baby-Bird-a-Thon to help defray the increased costs incurred during this busy season. In May alone, we receive 20% of our annual patient load. Fortunately, most of these young birds have been temporarily displaced from their nests. The Center’s ultimate goal is to get all babies back into the wild where they belong, and we need your help! With an average of 100 baby mouths to feed, you can help us help them by pledging $1.00, $5.00 or $10.00 for each baby raptor we help in the month of May. You may also choose to send a flat donation, for every penny counts. Funds raised will help supply baby food, medications, medical care and other essential supplies. To give you an idea of what it takes to care for these youngsters, last year we admitted 122 birds and it took:  FOOD…lots of it…287 pounds of fish, 148 quail, 595 chicks, 679 mice, 93 rats, 5000 crickets and 4000 mealworms. We went through two knives and three pairs of scissors cutting it all up into baby-size portions! Some nestlings require feeding 5 times daily!  HYDRATION…12,000 ml of fluids were administered  CLEAN-UP…we washed 956 baby blankets and used 150 pounds of newspaper to keep these babies snuggly  LABOR…500+ volunteer hours were donated to rescue, feed, clean cages and care for the babies. We are counting on your support. You can “Reply” to [email withheld] with the amount of your pledge or you can visit https://loon.audubon.org/payment/donate/FLEagleCam.html to donate on line. You can also mail us your pledge or donation to our address listed below. All donations are tax deductible. We greatly appreciate your continued dedication and involvement with the conservation of Florida’s raptors and the habitats that support them. Sincerely, Katie Gill Warner Center Administrator [specific street address withheld] Maitland, FL 32751 Lynda White EagleWatch Coordinator Audubon Center for Birds of Prey [specific street address withheld] Maitland, FL 32751 [phone withheld] x 106 [phone withheld] fax http://www.audubonofflorida.org/who_centers_CBOP_eaglewatch.html \"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, caring citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.\" Margaret Mead","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/FW-Bird-a-Thon-At-Center-for-Birds-of-Prey-Help-Us-Help-Them-td2738224.html","images":0},{"id":"7573463","topic":"7573463","order":1,"title":"Wed am....8:45-9:15, 2 Apr 2014","author":"Trisha","date":"2014-04-03T16:58:47.010000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Watched nest for 30 min. Eaglets were resting on the nest....some wing flapping but from their down position. One adult in A. Pine left of nest, but flew off to the south, about 9am. Thought it may go to nest but I had to leave and I never saw it again. Some sort of work with a large bucket truck was being done on the lines and poles west of the nest where the first paved area is in front of the snags.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wed-am-8-45-9-15-2-Apr-2014-td7573463.html","images":0},{"id":"7573767","topic":"7573767","order":1,"title":"a couple pics from tonight","author":"Kathy","date":"2014-12-06T20:31:37.300000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"no eagles","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/a-couple-pics-from-tonight-td7573767.html","images":2},{"id":"7576002","topic":"7576002","order":1,"title":"checked on the eagles today 4.1.21","author":"naturegirl","date":"2021-04-01T20:09:07.573000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Was very cloudy and hot. The twins were down in the nest didn't look like they wanted to move except for some wing stretching. dad was on the back snag Was hoping to see them branching maybe next week","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/checked-on-the-eagles-today-4-1-21-td7576002.html","images":2},{"id":"7574138","topic":"7574138","order":1,"title":"Two eagles in nest 6/18/2015 6:50am","author":"Maria Rosa Drake","date":"2015-06-18T08:12:07.561000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Two eagles were in the nest when I drove by this morning at 6:50am.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Two-eagles-in-nest-6-18-2015-6-50am-td7574138.html","images":0},{"id":"7573495","topic":"7573495","order":1,"title":"Newspaper article with video narrative by Robert Flintroy","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-04-15T12:54:53.517000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Link to Full story with excellent video narrative by eagle watcher Robert \"Blackadile Dundee\" Flintroy, as well as a slideshow. Anyone who hears Robert's enthusiasm will not help but be enthralled by these eagles! sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-pines-bald-eaglets-20140415,0,3226263.story Sun Sentinel Pines eaglets take to the air Pair hatched in January make first flights By David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel 11:55 AM EDT, April 15, 2014 A pair of successful student pilots sat in a massive nest in a tall tree near Pines Boulevard, one of them tearing at some food with its beak. The eaglets, which hatched in January in western Pembroke Pines, have begun to fly. In the past two weeks, the offspring of the only known nesting pair of bald eagles in Broward County have hopped from branch to branch, hovered while beating their wings, and begun making short flights to other trees. \"It's like watching a toddler learning to walk,\" said Michelle van Deventer, bald eagle plan coordinator for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The two eaglets, named Honor and Glory by a local eagle protection group, are both thought to be female, said Ken Schneider, a birder who has served on a city board dedicated to protecting them. One of them is distinctly dominant, and on a Monday afternoon, with the adults absent, it could be seen raising its wings to block the other from the food it was eating. But the adults have made sure both get enough food, elbowing the dominant one out of the way to make sure the other could eat. The food is a mix of prey brought back to the nest – fish, birds made up primarily of cattle egrets and white ibises, although once they brought home a tricolored heron. The eaglets learned to fly in careful steps. \"Flight skills need to be developed, especially landing. Taking off is more about courage, landing is the skill,\" van Deventer said. The week or two of flight are the period of maximum danger, with each step putting the eagles in danger of ending up on the ground with a broken wing. \"If they're grounded, they're easy prey for a bobcat or coyote,\" Schneider said. Given the dangers of the first days of flight, members of a group of volunteers who watch the nest were pretty nervous. When one eaglet disappeared for a few days, one of them called the police. A search found the eaglet perched in a nearby melaleuca tree. \"No one has reported a long free flight,\" Schneider said. \"We've seen them fly from branch to branch, and so they're flight capable, and pretty soon they're going to start soaring.\" The dangers are not over, of course. Although bald eagles in the wild typically live 15 to 20 years, only about half of eaglets will make it to adulthood. Hazards include road kills, electrical wires and disease. Once they have completed their flight training, the eaglets will embark on their first migration north, a trip that could take them up to Chesapeake Bay. The eaglets are likely to leave by June, van Deventer said. After that, they will strike out on their own and live as aerial nomads for the next few years, until they reach sexual maturity and build nests of their own. Eagles do try to return to their nests, begging their parents for food and occasionally getting it. More often, their parents regard them with the cold eyes with which human parents would regard a grown son or daughter moving back home after college. We had two of the young of previous seasons come back,\" Schneider said. \"One about four years old, with a two year old, and the two parents chased them away.\" The Pembroke Pines eagles, whose nest was discovered seven years ago, are an indication of the recovery of a species that had been down to just 80 nesting pairs statewide 40 years ago. Following the banning of the pesticide DDT in 1972, there are more than 1,500 nesting pairs in Florida, home to the third-largest population in the United States, after Alaska and Minnesota,. [email withheld], [phone withheld] Copyright © 2014, South Florida Sun-Sentinel","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Newspaper-article-with-video-narrative-by-Robert-Flintroy-td7573495.html","images":0},{"id":"7573496","topic":"7573495","order":2,"title":"Re: Newspaper article with video narrative by Robert Flintroy","author":"KellyHeffernan Proj Perch","date":"2014-04-15T19:57:19-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"What a great, accurate article and the video is very well done. Nice job to all involved! Regards - Kelly Kelly Heffernan SFAS's Project Perch [phone withheld] > > > Link to Full story with excellent video narrative by eagle watcher Robert > \"Blackadile Dundee\" Flintroy, as well as a slideshow. Anyone who hears > Robert's enthusiasm this will not help but be enthralled by these eagles! > < http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-pines-bald-eaglets-20140415,0,3226263.story > > > sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-pines-bald-eaglets-20140415,0,3226263.story > > Sun Sentinel > > Pines eaglets take to the air > > Pair hatched in January make first flights > > By David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel > > 11:55 AM EDT, April 15, 2014 > > > A pair of successful student pilots sat in a massive nest in a tall tree > near Pines Boulevard, one of them tearing at some food with its beak. > > The eaglets, which hatched in January in western Pembroke Pines, have > begun > to fly. > > In the past two weeks, the offspring of the only known nesting pair of > bald > eagles in Broward County have hopped from branch to branch, hovered while > beating their wings, and begun making short flights to other trees. > > \"It's like watching a toddler learning to walk,\" said Michelle van > Deventer, > bald eagle plan coordinator for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation > Commission. > > The two eaglets, named Honor and Glory by a local eagle protection group, > are both thought to be female, said Ken Schneider, a birder who has served > on a city board dedicated to protecting them. One of them is distinctly > dominant, and on a Monday afternoon, with the adults absent, it could be > seen raising its wings to block the other from the food it was eating. > > But the adults have made sure both get enough food, elbowing the dominant > one out of the way to make sure the other could eat. The food is a mix of > prey brought back to the nest – fish, birds made up primarily of cattle > egrets and white ibises, although once they brought home a tricolored > heron. > > The eaglets learned to fly in careful steps. > > \"Flight skills need to be developed, especially landing. Taking off is > more > about courage, landing is the skill,\" van Deventer said. > > The week or two of flight are the period of maximum danger, with each step > putting the eagles in danger of ending up on the ground with a broken > wing. > > \"If they're grounded, they're easy prey for a bobcat or coyote,\" Schneider > said. > > Given the dangers of the first days of flight, members of a group of > volunteers who watch the nest were pretty nervous. When one eaglet > disappeared for a few days, one of them called the police. A search found > the eaglet perched in a nearby melaleuca tree. > > \"No one has reported a long free flight,\" Schneider said. \"We've seen them > fly from branch to branch, and so they're flight capable, and pretty soon > they're going to start soaring.\" > > The dangers are not over, of course. Although bald eagles in the wild > typically live 15 to 20 years, only about half of eaglets will make it to > adulthood. Hazards include road kills, electrical wires and disease. > > Once they have completed their flight training, the eaglets will embark on > their first migration north, a trip that could take them up to Chesapeake > Bay. The eaglets are likely to leave by June, van Deventer said. After > that, > they will strike out on their own and live as aerial nomads for the next > few > years, until they reach sexual maturity and build nests of their own. > > Eagles do try to return to their nests, begging their parents for food and > occasionally getting it. More often, their parents regard them with the > cold > eyes with which human parents would regard a grown son or daughter moving > back home after college. > > We had two of the young of previous seasons come back,\" Schneider said. > \"One > about four years old, with a two year old, and the two parents chased them > away.\" > > The Pembroke Pines eagles, whose nest was discovered seven years ago, are > an > indication of the recovery of a species that had been down to just 80 > nesting pairs statewide 40 years ago. Following the banning of the > pesticide > DDT in 1972, there are more than 1,500 nesting pairs in Florida, home to > the > third-largest population in the United States, after Alaska and > Minnesota,. > > [hidden email] , [phone withheld] > > Copyright © 2014, South Florida Sun-Sentinel > > > > ----- > Ken Schneider > Web site: http://rosyfinch.com > Blog: http://rosy-finch.blogspot.com > > > _______________________________________________ > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion > below: > http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Newspaper-article-with-video-narrative-by-Robert-Flintroy-tp7573495.html > To start a new topic under CURRENT 2013-2014 NESTING SEASON OBSERVATIONS > AND PHOTOS, email [hidden email] > To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, visit >","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Newspaper-article-with-video-narrative-by-Robert-Flintroy-td7573495.html","images":0},{"id":"6067807","topic":"6067807","order":1,"title":"LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-02-26T10:35:36.422000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Although this does not apply to our local eagles, I believe we all are interested in seeing a nest camera in action. Hopefully, the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Pembroke Pines will be soon teaming up to place a camera on the light pole opposite our eagle nest on Pines Boulevard. Notice the traffic noises around this nest-- sounds familiar! Bob Andrini, President of Kane County (Illinois) Audubon Society sent me this e-mail with a link to an excellent nest camera view of the incubating adult. The site contains links to other nest cameras. You must first view a brief commercial, but it is worth the wait! (Attracting advertisers helps support the site) This is a live 24-hour camera that's on an eagles' nest in Iowa. They're expecting them to lay eggs any day now (last year, she laid 3!), and then it takes about 35 days for them to hatch. We've seen some pretty amazing--and sometimes rather graphic--footage of them having dinner, building the nest up, and sharpening their beaks. The kids are glued to this, and we are too...we've found that the best times to catch them in their nest are right around daybreak, at lunch, and early evening. Enjoy! IOWA EAGLE NEST CAMERA (be sure to view it with full screen! <br /> Online TV Shows by Ustream","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6067891","topic":"6067807","order":2,"title":"More Re: Example of LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-02-26T11:15:17.491000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Decorah Eagles Total views: 471,661 The Raptor Resource Project brings you the Decorah Eagles from atop their tree at the fish hatchery in Decorah, Iowa. Visit our website: www.raptorresource.org FIRST EGG LAID 2/23/11 about 5:30 p.m. CST Here are videos, the first part when she lays... The Raptor Resource Project brings you the Decorah Eagles from atop their tree at the fish hatchery in Decorah, Iowa. Visit our website: www.raptorresource.org FIRST EGG LAID 2/23/11 about 5:30 p.m. CST Here are videos, the first part when she lays the egg, the second part when we get our first look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRevYtdjj5U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8YKxFmC0Pc FAQ How high is the nest? About 80 feet. How big is the nest? 5-6 feet across, about the same deep; it weighs about 1½ tons. How old is the nest? The eagles built it in 2007. A previous nest close by fell when a windstorm broke one of the branches. Are these eagles banded? No. Which is the male and which is the female? It is hard to tell the difference unless they are both on the nest. The female is larger than the male. This female has a ridge above her eyes that goes further back than on the male, and her eyes are surrounded by a greyish shadow; the male has a line around his eyes that makes them look “beadier.” Some think that the male’s head is “sleeker” than the female’s. What is the history of this pair? They have been together since the winter of 2007-2008. Her markings at that time indicated that she was about 4 years old. They successfully hatched and fledged 2 eaglets in 2008, then 3 in 2009, and 3 more in 2010. When were the eggs laid in 2010, and when did they hatch? First egg was February 25, second on February 28, third on March 5. First hatch was April 3, second on April 6, third on April 9. All three eaglets fledged and are now on the wing but are not being tracked. What is the area around the nest like? The nest is in a cottonwood tree on private property near the Decorah Fish Hatchery (operated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources), on the banks of the babbling waters of Trout Run in extreme northeast Iowa. The nest can be seen from the hatchery, but visitors to the hatchery should keep their distance from the nest tree, both to respect the private property where the tree is located and to avoid disturbing the eagles. Here is a ground-level video of the surroundings, taken in March 2010: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDzAh7trL2A This video shows the eagles’ point of view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYMObPADuIw Where can I see pictures and videos of these eagles? An archive of daily views of the nest over the immediate 24-hour period, taken every 2 minutes, can be found at http://www.raptorresource.org/decorah_eagles/5am.php Click on Eagle Dailies. RRP has a YouTube site with many videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/ries96 Who operates and maintains this cam? The Raptor Resource Project (RRP) maintains the cams, of which there are two. Both are positioned on one of the nest’s supporting limbs about 4-5 feet above the nest. The main cam is automated and is trained on the nest. The other cam has pan-tilt-zoom capabilities (PTZ). The main cam switches to infrared night-time view at dark and is streamed online 24/7. Who does the panning, tilting, and zooming, and when does that happen? Bob Anderson, Executive Director of RRP, switches to the PTZ cam most days between about 9 and 10 a.m., and when there appears to be interesting activity in the nest. He will be especially attentive when egg-laying and hatching begin, from late February. Where can I find out more about this nest? Some articles in local papers about cam upgrades, with photos of cam installation, have featured the nest: http://www.easterniowaoutdoors.com/2010/11/03/decorah-eagle-nest-cam-gets-high-tech-upgrade/ http://thegazette.com/2011/01/12/new-decorah-eagle-cam-yielding-stunning-images/ The nest was featured in the January-February 2011 issue of Iowa Outdoors, which can be purchased online. What is the Raptor Resource Project? Established in 1988, the non-profit Raptor Resource Project specializes in the preservation of falcons, eagles, ospreys, hawks, and owls. We establish and strengthen breeding populations of these raptors by creating, improving, and maintaining nests and nest sites. In addition to directly managing over twenty-three falcon, eagle, and owl nest sites, we provide training in nest site creation and management across the United States, reach more than 85,000 people each year through lectures, education programs, and our website, and develop innovations in nest site management and viewing that bring people closer to the world around them. Our mission is to preserve and strengthen raptor populations, to expand participation in raptor preservation, and to help foster the next generation of preservationists. Our work deepens the connection between people and the natural world, bringing benefits to both. Links to cams of many of the raptor nests that RRP manages can be found at: http://www.raptorresource.org/falcon_cams/index.html Does the Raptor Resource Project accept donations? Yes! RRP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies on the donations of friends. There is a donation button on the RRP home page: http://www.raptorresource.org What’s this about a PBS documentary on this nest? The Decorah eagle nest was featured in a PBS Nature series program, “American Eagle,” that premiered in November 2008. Filmed by cinematographers Robert Anderson and Neil Rettig in high-definition, the video is available on DVD and online at http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/american-eagle/video-full-episode/4349/ How can I read or participate in a forum about this RRP cam? An active forum is found at http://raptorresource.org/forum/index.php/topic,556.135.html ( show less )","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6083369","topic":"6067807","order":3,"title":"Re: Example of LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-03-02T21:12:15.708000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"The Iowa eagle just laid a third egg, around 7:00 PM this evening! This nest is 80 feet high, and the camera is positioned on a branch above the nest. Wouldn't it be great to have such a view of our eagles! http://www.ustream.tv/channel/decorah-eagles","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6088840","topic":"6067807","order":4,"title":"ANOTHER LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Cam in Illinois (no sightings)","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-03-04T10:24:13.797000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Note that this camera is mounted in a tree that sways in the wind. The camera appears to have a 1 second refresh rate, rather than the continuous live feed in the Iowa camera. This causes distortion as each frame loads with the nest in a slightly different position. See narrative below about how the nest was reinforced with 2x4s after being blown down. \"February 26 – Eagle is sitting low in nest, incubation is beginning. (Due to the position of the camera, the amount of eggs laid will not be known until they hatch). ..\" Sponsored by Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, this camera is located at Lock and Dam 13 in Fulton, Il. http://www.sumriver.org/webcam.html# Direct link to the nest http://208.86.162.113:82/CgiStart?page=Single&Language=0 History of this camera - Plans were to place a camera over the nest to monitor the nesting activities of the eagles. This nest has been active for seven years; however it has blown down 4 times. Last year was no different for it blew down in August of 2010, luckily after the young eagles fledged. Our goal was to install the camera in September before any activity took place. But, high water throughout the summer and fall months stopped that idea. Water levels finally dropped and we were able to install the camera in November of 2010. The pair of eagles started to repair the nest but at the same time they began building a new nest. We were unaware of the new site until after the camera was installed. Since we were already up there, the decision to sturdy the nest was made and a couple of 2x4s were installed. The boards would allow a sturdy platform for the nest and chances of blowing down would decrease dramatically. There are hopes that this nest may be used again. This camera is placed high in the canopy of a larger tree nearby the new nest site. On windy days you will notice movement.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6154661","topic":"6067807","order":5,"title":"Re: Example of LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-03-09T12:43:19.249000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"This Iowa nest camera web site is now regularly getting over 8000 viewers at one time. Interesting-- the male eagle lines the three eggs up when he incubates them, and the female arranges them in a triangle. Probably has to to with the much greater size of the female, whose brood patch covers all three eggs at once, while the male may have trouble just keeping two under his breast. I sent my sister a link. She is a teacher, and the nest camera is displayed on a TV in their break room all day. This camera will really get popular when those eggs start hatching!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6155204","topic":"6067807","order":6,"title":"Re: Example of LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-03-09T15:01:18.173000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Georgia wrote (in reference to the Iowa nest camera): \"I’ve been trying to tell which one is the male and which is the female and can’t distinguish them. Are there any distinguishing features besides the female being larger?\" Georgia (Sorry I had to re-post your note, as it contained excessive formatting code.) = = = = = Georgia, in Bald Eagles, the only general distinguishing characteristic is, as you note, the greater size of the female. This applies only to members of a pair, as eagles from the north are proportionately larger and heavier than those here in Florida. Eagles in Alaska may be more than twice the weight of those in Florida, but the males will generally be significantly lighter than their mates, even though they may outweigh the females of the Florida race. Females also have slightly larger bases of their bills and their hallux (back toe) is slightly longer, but these differences are not easily seen. Individual eagles of either sex may exhibit peculiarities in plumage that can prove useful in telling the sex of a member of a known pair. For example, the male eagle at the Pembroke Pines nest has sported a few dark marks near the tips of its outer tail feathers, barely noticeable. The female of the Iowa pair has some darkened feathers under her brow and around the back of her eyes. After you have been watching the pair for some time you will get to recognize both her greater bulk in relation to the size of the nest, and her distinctive face-- almost like meeting an old friend!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6155351","topic":"6067807","order":7,"title":"RE: Example of LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"georgia","date":"2011-03-09T15:32:05-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Thanks Ken! You are a wealth of information! Georgia From: NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] [mailto: [hidden email] ] Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 3:01 PM To: georgia Subject: Re: Example of LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa Georgia wrote (in reference to the Iowa nest camera): \"I’ve been trying to tell which one is the male and which is the female and can’t distinguish them. Are there any distinguishing features besides the female being larger?\" Georgia (Sorry I had to re-post your note, as it contained excessive formatting code.) = = = = = Georgia, in Bald Eagles, the only general distinguishing characteristic is, as you note, the greater size of the female. This applies only to members of a pair, as eagles from the north are proportionately larger and heavier than those here in Florida. Eagles in Alaska may be more than twice the weight of those in Florida, but the males will generally be significantly lighter than their mates, even though they may outweigh the females of the Florida race. Females also have slightly larger bases of their bills and their hallux (back toe) is slightly longer, but these differences are not easily seen. Individual eagles of either sex may exhibit peculiarities in plumage that can prove useful in telling the sex of a member of a known pair. For example, the male eagle at the Pembroke Pines nest has sported a few dark marks near the tips of its outer tail feathers, barely noticeable. The female of the Iowa pair has some darkened feathers under her brow and around the back of her eyes. After you have been watching the pair for some time you will get to recognize both her greater bulk in relation to the size of the nest, and her distinctive face-- almost like meeting an old friend! Ken Schneider Web site: http://rosyfinch.com Blog: http://blog.rosyfinch.com If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Example-of-LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-tp6067807p6155204.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 .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6157432","topic":"6067807","order":8,"title":"RE: Example of LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-03-10T07:03:22.906000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Hi, Georgia-- Thank you! I see you again have a large amount of format code at the top of your message. Possibly you are copying the text from a word processor document, such as MS Word. Or, perhaps your e-mail program may be set to format all your messages instead of sending plain text. If so, you can avoid the format code by first pasting the message into Notepad or other program that uses basic text formatting. Easier, just compose it in Notepad if you prefer not to write directly in the FORUM. Also, use the \"Preview Message\" feature here in the FORUM before you post-- that way, you can remove the code and just leave your intended message. Other readers may know more about this issue and might offer suggestions as to how to avoid it.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6157868","topic":"6067807","order":9,"title":"RE: Example of LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"Georgia","date":"2011-03-10T09:19:43.915000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Sorry about the formatting! Outlook has an option to format as plain text, which I always forget to click. I noticed that the nest is visible at night (I kept an eye on it until 11 pm) and hope that the light being used isn't detrimental to the eagles. It was interesting to see only one eagle (female?) on the nest at night. Wonder where the other sleeps? It didn't seem like a sound sleep, as she was repositioning about every hour and preening a little bit with her eyes closed. Georgia","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6158297","topic":"6067807","order":10,"title":"RE: Example of LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-03-10T11:13:31.805000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Yes, Georgia. We noted here that our local female spent the nights on the nest, both when incubating and when brooding the eaglets. When the eaglets get as big as our local pair, both parents may roost near the nest. The male usually roost somewhere within sight range of the nest. The Iowa eagles like to roost in the open window near the peak of the big white barn over to the right of the nest. The camera sometimes pans there, and you have to look carefully even when it zooms in on the window-- look for its white head against the dark window opening, as the dark body blends with the background and the tail matches the color of the barn. As for the light being on at night, there is a powerful street light that shines right on the Pembroke Pines nest. It has not discouraged them from nesting and even raising three chicks last year. We are learning that the eagles are pretty good at adapting to disturbances, especially those nesting in urbanized areas.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6219041","topic":"6067807","order":11,"title":"EGGS MAY BE STARTING TO HATCH in LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-03-29T09:46:40.713000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Navigate to the top of this thread if you are viewing thin in the FORUM, or if you are receiving this via e-mail, when you have time, click on this link to access the live feed from the Iowa Bald Eagle Nest Camera-- one of the eggs MAY be starting to crack. Note the behavior of the adult birds as emergence of the chick gets nearer-- it may take a day for this process to be complete. Then, the next egg should open in about 3 days if it is fertile. The 35th day of incubation of first egg will be tomorrow, so it may be right on time. Right now, the incubating adults are viewing and manipulating the eggs much more frequently. VISIT: IOWA BALD EAGLE NEST CAMERA Over 17,000 are now watching this live, and there have been 4.5 million visits to this nest camera since it started up about 5 weeks ago. (Note the dead rabbit over to the left side of the nest)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6224980","topic":"6067807","order":12,"title":"Re: EGGS HATCHING IN LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"Trisha","date":"2011-03-30T17:02:00.921000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I am totally hooked watching this, Ken! I wish we could see our eagles like this! Thanks for the post!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6234157","topic":"6067807","order":13,"title":"Re: EGGS HATCHING IN LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-04-02T12:50:30.318000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"The first Decorah (Iowa) eaglet hatched out this morning. I took a couple of screenshots: You Tube collage of the 24 hours before the little eaglet emerged from the egg (view full screen):","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":2},{"id":"6234216","topic":"6067807","order":14,"title":"Re: EGGS HATCHING IN LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"Linda954","date":"2011-04-02T13:46:18.737000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"too cute. seems one of the cams is down. then directed me to another, but that doesn't seem to work for me. :(","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6234264","topic":"6067807","order":15,"title":"Re: EGGS HATCHING IN LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Camera in Iowa","author":"Georgia M","date":"2011-04-02T14:32:20.004000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Here is a link to a great sequence of videos leading up to the first hatch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U_pme0dPhs","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":0},{"id":"6237133","topic":"6067807","order":16,"title":"Drama as Decorah chick is rescued by parent","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-04-03T22:15:59.063000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"A drama just played out before our eyes. We had the Decorah Eagle Nest Camera on on the laptop in the kitchen while preparing dinner. I happened to look just as the male eagle got up from brooding the two eaglets and the remaining egg. He seemed to be cleaning stuff out of the nest, when he mistakenly picked up the older of the two chicks by its leg and tossed it to the periphery of the nest. I immediately started capturing screen shots. ( If images do not display in your e-mail, go to this web page link ) The male parent's action was entirely accidental, I'm sure. Luckily, larger branches form a sort of fence around the nest that kept the downy eaglet from falling to the ground. The male looked on helplessly as his little chick cheeped and tried unsuccessfully to climb up the wall into the nest cup. The egg and the younger eaglet are together inside the nest cup, while the other eaglet is separated from them by the wall of the nest cup, down the deep slope to the right of this image: Repeatedly, the chick failed in its attempts, sometimes falling back. Finally, the female arrived to take up brooding and incubation duties, but the eaglet was immobile, exhausted and possibly feeling the effects of exposure to the cold: At first, she seemed oblivious to the plight of the eaglet. As they are incapable of regulating their temperature at this age, the eagle chick faced certain death from hypothermia if it did not quickly return to the shelter of its mother's wings: The female parent started nibbling on the edge of the nest cup, as if trying to clear a path, then reached out and gently rolled the chick up the incline and into the nest cup: After warming up a bit, the eaglet begged vigorously and was fed: Both chicks had a tug of war over one chunk of meat: Now see the mother eagle's rescue in real time See more videos from Eagle Cam Fan","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-td6067807.html","images":7}]