Eagle Watch historical records — batch 032

Historical observation records, batch 32. Use the Observation Database to search these records.

[{"id":"3613026","topic":"3586479","order":2,"title":"Re: Adult roosting/flying near nest Sept 4 & 5","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-09-09T15:30:02.203000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I really think your guess that they stay around is accurate. There have just been so many periodic spottings that it seems likely to be the same eagles seen each time. We never saw any other adults in the nest area from fall to summer during the last nesting cycle. You must have been so excited to see the adult! I just can't wait for the thrill of seeing one again.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Adult-roosting-flying-near-nest-Sept-4-amp-5-td3586479.html","images":0},{"id":"7573460","topic":"7573460","order":1,"title":"A couple of great eagle cameras","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-04-01T17:05:44.434000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Now that our eaglets are nearly ready for flight, those up north are just hatching out. Check out the baby eagles in these two locations: Minnesota Eagle Cam http://www.webcams.dnr.state.mn.us/eagle/ Pittsburgh Bald Eagle cam http://www.pixcontroller.com/eagles/index.htm","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/A-couple-of-great-eagle-cameras-td7573460.html","images":0},{"id":"7576260","topic":"7576260","order":1,"title":"UPDATE ABOUT SECOND PEMBROKE PINES RESCUED EAGLET","author":"naturegirl","date":"2021-06-13T09:23:06.952000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"You may or may not know that the first rescued eaglet died from her injuries Hi Ken, The Clinic staff texted me today to say the surviving eaglet from your nest has beaten the odds with its fracture and is flying well in our flight barn. He is ready for release! At this stage, the longer they remain in captivity, the higher the risk that they injure themselves so time is of the essence and the clinic would like to release him as soon as possible. Most juveniles are making their way north on their first migration at this point. We feel it would be best to release him in our area to avoid the long drive back south to be released. I wanted to make sure you were ok with this. If so, we’ll likely release him at Joe Overstreet Landing on Lake Kissimmee where there is a large population of Eagles and an abundant food source. We’ve successfully used this location for other fledgling releases and have been thrilled to hear about their band resightings 2-3 years after release. So we feel confident in the release location. Weather permitting, the release will likely occur tomorrow or Monday morning. We will videotape it so it can be shared with the folks there. And anyone willing to make the drive up on short notice would be welcome to join us to watch the release. If that’s the case please send me their contact info as soon as possible so we can keep them in the loop as the plans are finalized (and sometimes change at the last minute). Thanks! Shawnlei","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/UPDATE-ABOUT-SECOND-PEMBROKE-PINES-RESCUED-EAGLET-td7576260.html","images":0},{"id":"7574965","topic":"7574965","order":1,"title":"APR 16: Eaglet and female present, but where is male?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2018-04-17T14:41:09.325000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"Phil Martin has been keeping a close watch on the nest. On APR 15 he wrote: Ken, I visited the nest at 08:30 and there was no activity. Within a couple minutes the Eaglet flew in from the north. Orbited the area of the nest, then landed on the nest. At 13:00 the Eaglet was on the long branch to the east of the nest (it appears to be her favorite perch). She was sharpening her beak on the branch while perching. I did not see any adults today. Phil Phil again notes the absence of the male (Pride). He writes (APR 16): Hi Ken, I was at the nest at 16:15. I observed the Adult Female and the Eagle perched on the same branch (difficult to see). I have not seen Pride in approximately a week. Phil Here is Philip Martin's photo, used with his permission:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/APR-16-Eaglet-and-female-present-but-where-is-male-td7574965.html","images":1},{"id":"7574966","topic":"7574965","order":2,"title":"Re: APR 16: Eaglet and female present, but where is male?","author":"Stephanie5056","date":"2018-04-19T09:29:08-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"Hi. I’m going to visit the nest today for the first time. I lost directions! Can you please tell me where it is? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 17, 2018, at 2:41 PM, NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: Phil Martin has been keeping a close watch on the nest. On APR 15 he wrote: Ken, I visited the nest at 08:30 and there was no activity. Within a couple minutes the Eaglet flew in from the north. Orbited the area of the nest, then landed on the nest. At 13:00 the Eaglet was on the long branch to the east of the nest (it appears to be her favorite perch). She was sharpening her beak on the branch while perching. I did not see any adults today. Phil Phil again notes the absence of the male (Pride). He writes (APR 16): Hi Ken, I was at the nest at 16:15. I observed the Adult Female and the Eagle perched on the same branch (difficult to see). I have not seen Pride in approximately a week. Phil Here is Philip Martin's photo, used with his permission: 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/APR-16-Eaglet-and-female-present-but-where-is-male-tp7574965.html To start a new topic under CURRENT 2017-2018 Observations of Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle Nest BO-002, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/APR-16-Eaglet-and-female-present-but-where-is-male-td7574965.html","images":1},{"id":"7574968","topic":"7574965","order":3,"title":"Re: APR 16: Eaglet and female present, but where is male?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2018-04-19T12:58:04-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"Sorry-- just getting to my mail. The nest is on south side of Pines Boulevard midway between SW 208 & 209th Avenues. Park off pavement either off the right turn lane just east of 209th light or turn left at light and park on the south dead-end stub of 209th Stand in median in front of big green sign \"208th Avenue light.\" The nest lines up visually with the transformer on the power pole directly on the south side of the road. Good luck and let us know what you see! -- Ken Schneider Ken and Mary Lou Schneider Miramar, Florida and North Aurora, Illinois Web Site: < rosyfinch.com > Blog: <http://rosy-finch.blogspot.com/> Photos: < flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch > Eagle Nest FORUM: < rosyfinch.com/BaldEagleNest.html#FORUM > Sandia Crest FORUM: < rosyfinch.com/Rosy-FinchFORUM.html > \"Openness to the natural world and our response to it lie at the core of what we do and why we do it.\" (Fr. Tom Pincelli) \"I am at peace with everything when I can feel, hear, smell and see the amazing wonders that nature can provide.\" (Ryan Beaulieu, 1987-2005) On 4/19/2018 9:29 AM, Stephanie5056 [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] wrote: Hi. I’m going to visit the nest today for the first time. I lost directions! Can you please tell me where it is? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 17, 2018, at 2:41 PM, NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: Phil Martin has been keeping a close watch on the nest. On APR 15 he wrote: Ken, I visited the nest at 08:30 and there was no activity. Within a couple minutes the Eaglet flew in from the north. Orbited the area of the nest, then landed on the nest. At 13:00 the Eaglet was on the long branch to the east of the nest (it appears to be her favorite perch). She was sharpening her beak on the branch while perching. I did not see any adults today. Phil Phil again notes the absence of the male (Pride). He writes (APR 16): Hi Ken, I was at the nest at 16:15. I observed the Adult Female and the Eagle perched on the same branch (difficult to see). I have not seen Pride in approximately a week. Phil Here is Philip Martin's photo, used with his permission: 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/APR-16-Eaglet-and-female-present-but-where-is-male-tp7574965.html To start a new topic under CURRENT 2017-2018 Observations of Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle Nest BO-002, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/APR-16-Eaglet-and-female-present-but-where-is-male-tp7574965p7574966.html To start a new topic under CURRENT 2017-2018 Observations of Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle Nest BO-002, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/APR-16-Eaglet-and-female-present-but-where-is-male-td7574965.html","images":1},{"id":"7573261","topic":"7573261","order":1,"title":"Picture of Joy incubating the egg and Pride 12/7/13","author":"Desiree","date":"2013-12-08T15:07:41.385000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Picture-of-Joy-incubating-the-egg-and-Pride-12-7-13-td7573261.html","images":1},{"id":"7573268","topic":"7573261","order":2,"title":"Re: Picture of Joy incubating the egg and Pride 12/7/13","author":"Liza","date":"2013-12-09T20:43:52.719000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"So proud ! Love it !!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Picture-of-Joy-incubating-the-egg-and-Pride-12-7-13-td7573261.html","images":0},{"id":"7575461","topic":"7575461","order":1,"title":"DEC 20: Immature Eagle and Short-tailed Hawk overhead","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2019-12-20T16:31:37.884000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Phil checked the nest this morning (December 20) at around 10:00 AM and reported... \"there was one adult, down low in the nest (you can see a part of the beak just above my watermark). I only stayed for a few minutes no other activity was observed.\" Phil's photo: I arrived at about 10:30 AM and found no adults. I assume one was incubating in the nest. I was about to leave at 11:05 AM when an immature Bald Eagle appeared overhead, flying rather high up. It moved to the south and then came back at a somewhat lower altitude and I obtained a few poor photos due to the distance and overcast sky. It appears to be sub-adult in late third year plumage, evidenced by mostly dark body and wings, considerable white on head and tail with \"osprey line\" streak through its eyes, and rather bright yellow bill and light eyes. Early third year eagles usually show much more white on their bodies and wing linings. The plumage stages can be variable, as eagles take 3-4 years to develop full adult plumage.Very likely a local offspring, probably hatched almost three years ago (if in January, 2017 it would be entering its fourth year of life next month). The nest occupants did not vocalize as sometimes happens, often ending in a chase, when another eagle enters its territory. A hawk was flying just beneath the eagle when it came back from the south. It was very dark, almost black, so I suspected it was a Short-tailed Hawk. This species breeds in northern Florida and spends winters here. It often flies with vultures, which it slightly resembles and probably does this to allow it to surprise its prey, which is almost exclusively smaller birds. I confirmed the identification on the computer screen back home. The plumage of this species may be either light or dark, bu not in between. It has a prominent yellow cere (the lump at base of bill in front of eyes) which stands out against the black plumage, visible in the first photo below). Short-tailed Hawk, dark morph:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-20-Immature-Eagle-and-Short-tailed-Hawk-overhead-td7575461.html","images":6},{"id":"4619876","topic":"4619876","order":1,"title":"Interesting eagle photo from Dunedin: \"Why Can't We Be Friends?\"","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-02-23T11:24:25.465000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Barbara Walker sent this e-mail and link to an interesting photo: Please check out Ron Smith's website http://www.Pinellasbirds.com . Click on the North County tab for a fabulous photo by Susan Pulling Robinson. Susan took the photo just a short distance from PI20, Hoover's nest! With three eaglets this adult has time to hang out with what?!?!?!?!? Check the site and see the surprise! Barb From the above link: From Dunedin Susan Pulling Robinson sent in this neat image of a Bald Eagle hanging out with a few of its friends, exotic peacocks. \"Why can't we be friends?\"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Interesting-eagle-photo-from-Dunedin-quot-Why-Can-t-We-Be-Friends-quot-td4619876.html","images":1},{"id":"7573623","topic":"7573623","order":1,"title":"Eagle over I-75","author":"mrswiz","date":"2014-09-23T08:43:31.012000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Saw an adult eagle, flying from west to east, pass right over I-75 this morning shortly before 8 am, just north of Griffin Road. Had a pretty good sized fish in it's talons!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-over-I-75-td7573623.html","images":0},{"id":"7576532","topic":"7576532","order":1,"title":"2 juveniles and adult","author":"Patti","date":"2022-04-09T20:05:22.193000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/2-juveniles-and-adult-td7576532.html","images":1},{"id":"7574075","topic":"7574075","order":1,"title":"one eagle on melalucas today","author":"johnnye","date":"2015-03-18T18:33:58.967000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"One eagles was on the melaleuca at about 3:50pm. It was picking at something on the top of the stump but must have been very small as I couldn't see anything there. He threw very small pieces aside and only seemed to eat a couple scraps. Maybe something was left there from a prior meal...","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/one-eagle-on-melalucas-today-td7574075.html","images":0},{"id":"7573985","topic":"7573985","order":1,"title":"Bird Walk at Boardwalk next to SW Regional Library 3/7 at 9:00 a.m.","author":"NancyB","date":"2015-02-09T12:25:30.022000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"If you missed the birdwalk last Saturday, led by Ken Schneider, there will be one more this birding season on March 7 at 9:00.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Bird-Walk-at-Boardwalk-next-to-SW-Regional-Library-3-7-at-9-00-a-m-td7573985.html","images":1},{"id":"4053428","topic":"4053428","order":1,"title":"Eagle Down in St. Petersburg-- Photos","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-11-23T14:49:17.414000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Barb Walker's report: Eagle Down A mature adult Bald Eagle was rescued (Saturday Nov 21) in NE St. Petersburg. It was very close to PI27 which is Chuck and Dave's nest. That team will monitor the nest to see if they are suddenly only seeing one eagle. The pair had recently mated and we expected incubation soon. The injury is basically a shoulder injury, perhaps a collision of some kind. The Bald Eagle is being transferred to Maitland. Barb Walker Palm Harbor, FL = = = = = Barbara sent this follow-up post with photos: Many thanks to Michelle and Scott at Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary for sharing these photos of the eagle which was rescued yesterday in NE St. Pete. We all feel pretty sure that this is the male eagle from PI27. The eagle has a fractured scapula and a small beak fracture. Many different types of trauma could cause injuries like these, collisions with cars, power lines, or other structures or even an altercation with another eagle. The eagle has his wing wrapped up for now in Maitland. We'll know more as he progresses. Thanks, Barb From: Michelle Simoneau To: barb walker Subject: Fwd: Bald eagle, SSS, 11-22-2009 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Scott Patterson Date: Sun, Nov 22, 2009 Subject: Bald eagle, SSS, 11-22-2009 To: michelle Michelle, Attached are some photos of the bald eagle we received today at SSS. Thought you would want some for the newsletter. I don't know any of the details about what was wrong with the bird. You'll need to see Barb for the details. Scott Scott Patterson St. Petersburg, FL","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Down-in-St-Petersburg-Photos-td4053428.html","images":3},{"id":"4062291","topic":"4053428","order":2,"title":"Re: Eagle Down in St. Petersburg-- Photos","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-11-24T20:06:36.809000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"An interesting follow-up from Barb Walker on the injured St. Petersburg eagle. It appears that no one has seen a second eagle at the Pembroke Pines nest for nearly two weeks-- keep looking and note the presence or absence of the distinguishing mark on the tail feather if you do see one. We had a second eagle perching with the PI27 female on the cell tower this evening. We do not know if this is the original mate or new mate. It was perched lower, but it was raining very hard at the time. It is possible that the eagle which went down this weekend was an intruder in that territory and was injured when being chased out of the territory. It is also possible that it is the original mate and he ran into something, perhaps even the tower, while chasing an intruder. It's really hard to say for sure but these are things one might speculate could happen at this time of year. The male eagle in Maitland started eating on his own yesterday. He had some parasites and anemia. Many of the eagle watchers who have been watching a pair for a long time are able to tell if there is a mate change several ways; distinguishing mark, ageing by the tail, size difference, bonding behavior. Sometimes new mates won't perch together in the same places as they perched before. I'm sure the observations will be very interesting. Many thanks to Chuck and Dave for their diligence. Barb Walker Palm Harbor, FL","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Down-in-St-Petersburg-Photos-td4053428.html","images":0},{"id":"4062403","topic":"4053428","order":3,"title":"Re: Eagle Down in St. Petersburg-- Photos","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-11-24T20:39:54.684000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I sure hope the healing goes well with the eagle.....how wonderful to have a facility able to take care of these sorts of injuries and concerned citizens that care and get help for the injured bird. The photos are amazing and the size of the talons really stood out to me. I hope we can continue to follow the recovery and return of this eagle to its mate and their nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Down-in-St-Petersburg-Photos-td4053428.html","images":0},{"id":"4064457","topic":"4053428","order":4,"title":"Osprey rescue in Davie","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-11-25T06:49:28.781000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Again, from Barb-- OSPREY RESCUE IN SOUTH FLORIDA Barb Walker Palm Harbor, FL","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Down-in-St-Petersburg-Photos-td4053428.html","images":0},{"id":"4190880","topic":"4053428","order":5,"title":"Re: Eagle Down in St. Petersburg-- Photos","author":"Barb Walker","date":"2009-12-19T04:37:54.882000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"The pair is currently incubating. We aren't 100% sure if it is the original pair or a new mate. Meanwhile, the eagle which was injured is being released today, Saturday, December 19th in Brooksville. Far from PI27 in St. Petersburg. Watchers will be weary to see if this eagle returns to area and what the final outcome will be. We hope the handsome, male eagle which was rescued will like Brooksville where there are fewer eagles to tassle with and settle down there. Meanwhile, we think the territory disputes will continue in Pinellas with so many eagles and so much loss of habitat.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Down-in-St-Petersburg-Photos-td4053428.html","images":0},{"id":"7575927","topic":"7575927","order":1,"title":"MAR 1st and 2nd: Adult flying over west Miramar around sunrise","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2021-03-02T16:44:35.985000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Around sunrise on the past two mornings I have seen an adult Bald Eagle flying SE over west Miramar, from the area of the Pembroke Pines nest towards the large lake in the Sunset Lakes community. It may be the female (Jewel) based upon gape and wing feather pattern, but am not entirely sure. Either she has exchanged incubation duties after sitting on the eggs all night, or this is Pride going out for breakfast before taking a turn on the nest. My position is about 1.5 miles SE of the PP nest. MAR 1 at 6:38 AM MAR 2 at 6:41 AM","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/MAR-1st-and-2nd-Adult-flying-over-west-Miramar-around-sunrise-td7575927.html","images":4},{"id":"7574858","topic":"7574858","order":1,"title":"A Video Link","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2018-02-17T19:36:10.618000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Here's a video of the chick waking up and doing some stretching and wingerizing http://img.gg/3yPNNYM Rockitglider","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/A-Video-Link-td7574858.html","images":0},{"id":"4710965","topic":"4710965","order":1,"title":"Through the Door, a Poem by Mildred Heimlich, Dec. 1996","author":"Barry Heimlich","date":"2010-03-10T12:47:06.608000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Majestic is the eagle who Spreads its wings To span the land And soar. Such is the heart with its Dream offerings That takes a man Through the door. Last Friday, March 5th, was the 8th anniversary of my mother's death at age 85. She was a poet and wrote many poems, some of which were published. If she had seen these eagles, she surely would have written a poem about them, but since she can't, I'm posting this poem about an eagle she wrote in 14 years ago shortly after I talked to her about my decision to retire early at age 55 after selling my business. Who know then that I'd become an environmental activist and researcher and helping to set up a sanctuary for these eagles. My mother loved nature and all that was alive. She was extremely alive and energetic herself. Many remember her, and a few still love her very much, including me. She was my inspiration. Barry Heimlich","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Through-the-Door-a-Poem-by-Mildred-Heimlich-Dec-1996-td4710965.html","images":0},{"id":"4752620","topic":"4710965","order":2,"title":"Re: Through the Door, a Poem by Mildred Heimlich, Dec. 1996","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2010-03-17T15:51:24.917000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"What a beautiful poem - so thought provoking. She must have been a remarkable woman, which is no surprise, given the remarkable son she gave to our community. Thank you for sharing this with us.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Through-the-Door-a-Poem-by-Mildred-Heimlich-Dec-1996-td4710965.html","images":0},{"id":"7575177","topic":"7575177","order":1,"title":"JAN 12: Evidence that eaglet has hatched","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2019-01-13T12:19:22.494000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2018–2019","text":"I arrived at the nest on JAN 12 at about 9:05 AM and departed at 10:10 Am. Luis had been observing and said he believed that the pair had exchanged incubation duties just before he arrived. He also said an earlier observer saw an adult carry in prey consisting of a white bird. The male (Pride) was sitting high on the nest and the female (Jewel) was roosting nearby to the right. Soon, Jewel flew out to roost on the tall pine to the east of the nest. Note that Jewel's hind toe (hallux) extends proportionately longer than that of the male, an identifying feature of the female: Jewel prepares to launch: She then flew off, circling as she disappeared to the north, probably over the large lake which is located at the SE corner of Sheridan and US-27. Pride continued to appear busy at the nest, never sitting deep, which suggests that at least one eaglet may have hatched and also that he may not be incubating any eggs: I did not see any direct evidence that Pride was feeding an eaglet, though his head moved up and down. I never saw him holding any food in his beak: Note that there is a fresh branch of a tree with very tiny leaves and which includes a large seed pod. This is probably from a Mimosa, which is a legume similar to Locust trees. CORRECTION-- This is a Poinciana Tree (AKA Flamboyant), also a legume. \"Native to the country Madagascar, this colorful tree is toxic when consumed. The leaves and flowers contain hydrogen cyanide and the pods contain tannins, both of which can cause various side effects to dogs when consumed.\" See: https://wagwalking.com/condition/poinciana-poisoning I have added a photo of the Poinciana Tree which is directly across from the nest on Pines Boulevard. Note the huge seed pods. The eagles have been seen breaking off fresh branches from these trees in the past and adding them to their nest. Many legume seeds (including raw Lima Beans) contain noxious chemicals such as alkaloids. Possibly this is a measure to deter parasites such as mites. Also take a close look at the feet of the bird which is upside down in the nest. The feet are bright yellow and legs are black, indicating it is a Snowy Egret. Although the Bald Eagle diet usually consists predominately of fish, our local eagles take a large number of wading birds such as ibises and herons. Poinciana Tree:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-12-Evidence-that-eaglet-has-hatched-td7575177.html","images":15},{"id":"7576108","topic":"7576108","order":1,"title":"Miramar Eagles (DA005 Nest) Apr 10-11 Visit. Great News!!....","author":"NotToofast","date":"2021-04-12T01:00:25.393000-04:00","nest":"South Miramar DA-005","season":"","text":"After seeing the nest empty...(two days in a row) I saw one adult flying and perching on the tree next to the nest.. Then I notice some movement and zoomed in...One eaglet showed up.. The adult eagle descended to the nest and stayed briefly (more like a \"touch and go\" ) And then some more \"flapping\" and \"winging\" and \"commotion\" in the nest!!... Zoomed out and zoomed in and then I saw the second eagle, having \"materialized\" into the nest! And I was really happy to see the eaglets both...Four or five days ago I had seen one eaglet feeding on some large feathered body in the nest and concluded erroneously it was the second eaglet. But now I realized it was prey...The eaglets have been branching and I could not see them because the distance compounded with a very narrow line of sight. Evidently the eaglets hide behind branches and leaves...But both are alive and doing well!! That is GREAT NEWS.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Miramar-Eagles-DA005-Nest-Apr-10-11-Visit-Great-News-td7576108.html","images":6},{"id":"7574005","topic":"7574005","order":1,"title":"Pending Road Construction may disturb eagles on nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-02-14T05:45:55.065000-05:00","nest":"North Miami / Miami-Dade historical records","season":"","text":"Here is a recap of correspondence concerning the NW Miami nest (FEB 11-13) Hi Ken I went to our Civic Meeting on Tuesday and the contractor and his lawyers were there. They said they were going to begin construction from Miami Gardens Drive all the way to 181st street. That ts where the eagle nest is located. They were not aware the eagle nest is there. I don't know what happens next but they sure didn't seem to care. The contractors name is XXX. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Thank you I forwarded these concerns to Michelle Vandeventer, FWC Eagle Watch Coordinator: [This resident] who lives near the new Bald Eagle nest with temporary designation DA941 [is concerned], as the road construction will occur very near the nest. Are steps being taken to prevent disturbance as this is occurring in the heart of the breeding season? Is the contractor monitoring the nest? Are they aware of their obligations under FWC guidelines? Who has responsibility for assuring that disturbance does not result in injury, death or abandonment of the nest? Michelle responded: Thank you all for your concern and the information provided. I am working with FWC staff in the area to better understand circumstances and next steps. I also copied Matt Smith, who replied: Ken, thanks for copying me here. EagleWatch has a new volunteer that is monitoring this nest and FWC Law Enforcement has been called to the site more than once, including today due to concerns about disturbance. I’m working with FWC to get this addressed. Matt Smith Florida Audubon EagleWatch Coordinator Thanks, Matt-- please keep [us] posted if you learn any more about what measures FWC may be taking to protect the nest site. Ken","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Pending-Road-Construction-may-disturb-eagles-on-nest-td7574005.html","images":0},{"id":"7575657","topic":"7575657","order":1,"title":"NOV 7: No restoration of nest as yet","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2020-11-07T10:13:59.456000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"I observed at the nest from about 8:45 to 9:30 AM but found no eagles there or in the usual roosting locations. The nest appears unchanged since I last photographed it on October 22. October 22, 2020: November 7, 2020:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/NOV-7-No-restoration-of-nest-as-yet-td7575657.html","images":2},{"id":"7573769","topic":"7573769","order":1,"title":"DEC 7: New female joins Pride at nest!","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-12-07T21:11:03.743000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Lisa called me from the nest at about 4:20 PM to say that she was quite certain she saw one eagle on the nest and immediately saw a second roosting nearby. She called again about 25 minutes later to say that an adult female was roosting near the nest and the male (Pride) was in the nest. I rushed over and got there at about 5:00 PM. A small crowd was already gathering in response to Lisa's Facebook alert. The female was now roosting in the nest tree above and to the left (east) of the male in the nest. The male (Pride) kept looking up at her. He then took flight and landed next to the female and briefly attempted copulation after the female assumed a receptive posture. The male flew down and the female kept calling. The male returned to roost next to the female. Note that the female is not quite in full adult plumage. There are dark streaks on the top of her head and a faint dark line behind each of her eyes. Many of her tail feathers have dark tips. This means she is about 4 years old, and her plumage is entering fifth year or full adult. Eagles are known to breed at this age. She is noticeably larger than the male. Her beak is very large and she has a sloping forehead, unlike Pride's first mate (Joy) who had a high forehead. A question that must be raised is whether this new female may be one of Pride's own offspring from previous years. As I understand it, most wild creatures have behavioral traits that discourage inbreeding, so it will be important to watch and see if this partnership works out. Soon both took flight (the female chasing the male) and circled the nest, over the wooded area and Pines Boulevard. This seemed to be a good sign that they are bonding and also are identifying specifically with this nest. Time will tell. It is possible that breeding may not occur until next season, though it is possible that they may have already been together and mated. The male then roosted at the top of a pine just to the west of the nest and the female disappeared behind the nest. Just as I was leaving at about 5:45 a second year male Bald Eagle suddenly appeared on the scene, flying in over the melaleucas to the west. Other observers will need to relate the subsequent events. I will work on processing some of my flight photos. As you can tell by these shots, it was getting quite dark and they are of poor quality.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-New-female-joins-Pride-at-nest-td7573769.html","images":10},{"id":"7573771","topic":"7573769","order":2,"title":"Re: New female joins Pride at nest!","author":"Lisa G","date":"2014-12-08T01:06:32.460000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I tried to post he pictures of the New Female that I took when I first got to the nest .. If pride picks this beautiful lady I have the first pictures of our new Girl :) what a great Birthday today seeing Pride in his nest and hopefully his new mate . As Ken was leaving we seen a young Eagle show up and the young one and Pride were flying together then the Female joined in and what a site for us all they where just being Eagles and we all loved watching them . It was dark by them and the Female went to the back of the nest area and Pride and the young Eagle went to the old trees together and were done for the night . I did get pictures of them also in the trees resting :) I enjoyed my time with the Eagles who I just love . My husband , Ken , Jose , Liza and many others that were there we all laughed and just enjoyed the Eagles :):) Everyone be on the Look out .. I will post to Pride & Joy Facebook page the pictures I have .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-New-female-joins-Pride-at-nest-td7573769.html","images":0},{"id":"7573772","topic":"7573769","order":3,"title":"Re: New female joins Pride at nest!","author":"Lisa G","date":"2014-12-08T02:08:59.306000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"As Happy I am to see Pride Got a New Lady . I am very sad right now that we will not see our Joy and I will always wonder what Happened to her . She will be Missed","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-New-female-joins-Pride-at-nest-td7573769.html","images":0},{"id":"7573773","topic":"7573769","order":4,"title":"Re: New female joins Pride at nest!","author":"JLD_photography","date":"2014-12-08T04:22:29.679000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I have those pictures the light wasn't good","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-New-female-joins-Pride-at-nest-td7573769.html","images":2},{"id":"7573774","topic":"7573769","order":5,"title":"Re: New female joins Pride at nest!","author":"MyEagle13","date":"2014-12-08T08:02:04.877000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Ohh!! Ken unfotunally we have to accept that our Joy will not come back but we have to keep going that's nature and it will happen to everyone ( SOAR FREE JOY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEART THANK YOU FOR SOME MANY YEARS OF HAPPINESS AND FOR LET US LEARN FROM YOU THANK YOU FOR BEEN PARTS OF OUR LIFE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGET!) I'm so happy for our Pride what i never expect is Pride to have a girl friend so fast if this couple ever get together that means that we have so much more eagles around than i know WAO!! good for Pride he is not gonna be along any more my predictions were right he was the one around that is his nest and he brought a new lady to the house, his house so lets expect more years of learning and hope for a new cam soon! Darnn!! I was not there to see it but you guys should it email me and let me know I miss it!!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-New-female-joins-Pride-at-nest-td7573769.html","images":0},{"id":"7573776","topic":"7573769","order":6,"title":"Re: New female joins Pride at nest!","author":"KellyHeffernan Proj Perch","date":"2014-12-08T10:21:16.753000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"What great news and so amazing that you captured it on film and were able to share it! Great job to all of the volunteers who dedicated their time to making all of those observations at the nest. Something a cam would have never caught with its narrow field of vision! You wrote the question about whether the new female could be one of Pride's own offspring. We had to research this for burrowing owls, and lots of recent studies show some level of inbreeding especially in raptors, it is more common than not. Usually at low levels, like 10-13% in burrowing owls, but the worry is often that if a species is too rare or has a limited dispersal pattern, it may exaggerate that natural rate. Burrowing owls also live colonially and double brood, characteristics that make this more prevalent. If the eagles are just expanding back into Broward County and there are only a few nests, so nearby eagles more rare and more likely related, it may be possible. At these lower levels, the offspring develop normally and seem to do just fine, so that is the good news. In burrowing owls, the juvenile females tend to disperse longer distances than males, and this is one of the traits that Ken described that help minimize inbreeding. So maybe this juvenile female needed a mate too and was reaching way beyond her home territory to find Pride.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-New-female-joins-Pride-at-nest-td7573769.html","images":0},{"id":"7573777","topic":"7573769","order":7,"title":"Re: New female joins Pride at nest!","author":"Lisa G","date":"2014-12-08T11:05:44.236000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Just a note . The Camera we that we want to install are not like any other cameras . We will not miss a thing they are night vision and we will be able to see all over the area even out to the street :) No worries if we had the cameras we would see a lot more then what we are seeing now .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-New-female-joins-Pride-at-nest-td7573769.html","images":0},{"id":"7573778","topic":"7573769","order":8,"title":"Re: New female joins Pride at nest!","author":"Lisa G","date":"2014-12-08T12:20:51.459000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I got a call from Liza Joy2 was in the nest .. Lets hope we get Eggs soon :):)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-New-female-joins-Pride-at-nest-td7573769.html","images":0},{"id":"7573779","topic":"7573769","order":9,"title":"Re: New female joins Pride at nest!","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-12-08T13:03:10.311000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I don't know if this is just my impression, but the new female's body shape seems different from either Pride or Joy. she seems to have quite a massive bill and thick athletic neck, similar to eagles I recently saw in Alaska. I'd call it a \"rangy\" look (did I use that adjective properly? -- dictionary says: of an animal : having a long body and long legs; long-limbed and long-bodied <rangy cattle>; synonym in context: a gangling teenager / a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man). In any event it strikes me that she may not be genetically as close as expected in an offspring. As we have seen, eagles can be great shape-shifters, fluffing out and turning into a ball or flattening their feathers and stretching out to look twice as tall. At least we have the dark tail feathers and head markings of the new female to help avoid arguments over which is which. The presence of the younger immature reminds me of the two that visited the nest several times last breeding season. They came together a few times. One of the watchers said he saw a similar pair of birds roosting \"down along Krome.\" On March 14, 2014 I wrote this about the older immature that visited the nest: Lots of excitement at the Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle nest this morning. I got there at about 10:15 AM. Both eaglets were active in the nest. There was a brisk northerly wind. The male (Pride) came in with prey from behind the nest. After feeding the eaglets he roosted on a branch just above the nest. Suddenly, at about 10:45 AM the adult and the eaglets were in a state of alarm, calling and looking up. An immature Bald Eagle that looked like a second year bird suddenly circled around the nest tree. Pride took off after it and they disappeared to the south. Pride soon came back and resumed watch at the nest. The same immature appeared again and was driven off more forcefully. Pride took up a watch on the horizontal branch higher up above the nest. There was excited calling and suddenly at about 11:30 TWO immature eaglets appeared. Pride chased each one in turn but they lingered and circled for about 10 minutes before disappearing in the sky to the north. Watchers were not sure whether the first immature, which was a 2nd year bird, had returned. The other bird had a white head and darker tail, so it was a 4th year sub-adult.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-New-female-joins-Pride-at-nest-td7573769.html","images":1},{"id":"7573789","topic":"7573769","order":10,"title":"Re: New female joins Pride at nest!","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-12-09T10:02:15.523000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"As Kelly pointed out, there is a relatively small population of Bald Eagles in far south Florida, and it is fair to suppose that many are closely related, as juveniles commonly return to the general area where they were raised. Normally the adults drive away juveniles and independent immature eaglets. This natural behavior encourages dispersal and more diversity in the genetic pool. Although I cannot find any studies to confirm my supposition, I believe that more subtle traits may also operate to discourage inbreeding. For example, it has been proven that many species are able to recognize their progeny and parents by the sound of their calls, beginning inside the egg. Penguins and many colonial seabirds exhibit the uncanny ability to recognize each other amid huge crowds of neighbors. Perhaps there is a corresponding instinctive carry-over of the tendency of adults to drive away other eagles that they recognize by their voice to be their young from previous years. I would like to learn whether this hypothesis has been or even can be tested. In any event, here is an article about the lack of genetic diversity in eagles of Tasmania. 7 November, 2013 10:59AM AEDT Tasmania's wedge-tailed eagles have the inbreeding blues By Carol Raabus and Ryk Goddard \"Any smaller population is potentially prone to inbreeding depression,\" says Dr Chris Burridge from the School of Zoology at UTas. Dr Burridge says he can't comment on the psychological state of the eagles, but the small isolated population means the individual eagles are not as fit and healthy in Tasmania as their mainland relatives. \"Any species that lives in Tasmania and, for example has relatives on the mainland, if they're not breeding with those relatives on the mainland, they're more likely to breed with individuals in Tasmania with which they're related,\" says Dr Burridge... ...\"From a genetic perspective, it might be worth considering bringing mainland individuals to Tasmania, because there's a lot more genetic variation on the mainland and that increased genetic variation could increase the fitness of the individuals here in Tasmania,\" he says. MORE at: http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/11/07/3885857.htm","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-7-New-female-joins-Pride-at-nest-td7573769.html","images":0},{"id":"7574800","topic":"7574800","order":1,"title":"Both eagles on the nest the afternoon of 10/30/17","author":"Kathybaker","date":"2017-10-31T11:19:00.686000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"17DB767D-7108-4D01-B057-2F44ECDDDC90.jpeg 22C7BBB2-DEAF-49AE-A6C2-C1851B32DC56.jpeg D9BA99CE-38A4-44EF-97D2-7A96AC31A707.jpeg","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Both-eagles-on-the-nest-the-afternoon-of-10-30-17-td7574800.html","images":0},{"id":"2361705","topic":"2361705","order":1,"title":"Please be careful!","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2009-02-20T17:41:42.543000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"It is such a wonderful thing, to see the appreciation and respect that the public has for these beautiful birds. I hope that the public remebers to keep themselves and the birds safe, by looking at the website, learning about the potential hazards facing these eagles, and especially, remebering that Pines Blvd is a busy and dangerous road. I try to recommend this site to all I see out there. I know that everyone would be saddened should our actions result in the loss of any of the eagles. It would be equally tragic should harm come to any observers!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Please-be-careful-td2361705.html","images":0},{"id":"7574746","topic":"7574746","order":1,"title":"Bald Eagle w/ Photo: Davie FL 3/29/17","author":"EaglehasLanded","date":"2017-03-30T09:28:13.464000-04:00","nest":"Davie BO-004","season":"","text":"Good morning, my son took this photo of an adult w/ a large fish in his talons yesterday morning. This shot was taken on a golf course in Davie FL located near NSU. The eagle was walking down the fairway w/ fish in tow, until he/she was spooked by approaching golfers. He stated that the eagle was much larger than the geese in the area and that it was an amazing experience to witness. :)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Bald-Eagle-w-Photo-Davie-FL-3-29-17-td7574746.html","images":1},{"id":"7574747","topic":"7574746","order":2,"title":"Re: Bald Eagle w/ Photo: Davie FL 3/29/17","author":"KellyHeffernan Proj Perch","date":"2017-03-30T10:27:58-04:00","nest":"Davie BO-004","season":"","text":"Great Post! Love the caption. Thank you for sharing. Kelly Heffernan SFAS's Project Perch [phone withheld] Good morning, my son took this photo of an adult w/ a large fish in his talons yesterday morning. This shot was taken on a golf course in Davie FL located near NSU. The eagle was walking down the fairway w/ fish in tow, until he/she was spooked by approaching golfers. He stated that the eagle was much larger than the geese in the area and that it was an amazing experience to witness. :) 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/Bald-Eagle-w-Photo-Davie-FL-3-29-17-tp7574746.html To start a new topic under LOCAL BALD EAGLE SIGHTINGS AWAY FROM KNOWN NESTS, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Bald-Eagle-w-Photo-Davie-FL-3-29-17-td7574746.html","images":1},{"id":"7574748","topic":"7574746","order":3,"title":"Re: Bald Eagle w/ Photo: Davie FL 3/29/17","author":"Marc","date":"2017-03-30T11:30:56-04:00","nest":"Davie BO-004","season":"","text":"Do we know where the nest is located? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2017, at 9:28 AM, EaglehasLanded [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: Good morning, my son took this photo of an adult w/ a large fish in his talons yesterday morning. This shot was taken on a golf course in Davie FL located near NSU. The eagle was walking down the fairway w/ fish in tow, until he/she was spooked by approaching golfers. He stated that the eagle was much larger than the geese in the area and that it was an amazing experience to witness. :) 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/Bald-Eagle-w-Photo-Davie-FL-3-29-17-tp7574746.html To start a new topic under LOCAL BALD EAGLE SIGHTINGS AWAY FROM KNOWN NESTS, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Bald-Eagle-w-Photo-Davie-FL-3-29-17-td7574746.html","images":1},{"id":"7572872","topic":"7572872","order":1,"title":"DEC 27 -- Adult incubating deep in nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-12-31T19:12:29.986000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"An adult was on the nest when we paid tow visits this morning, No other eagles were seen.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-27-Adult-incubating-deep-in-nest-td7572872.html","images":1},{"id":"7576337","topic":"7576337","order":1,"title":"You might be interested to read my article about citizen science & our eagles","author":"naturegirl","date":"2021-10-11T22:48:59.211000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"I wrote an article about the value of citizen science and gave a few examples for readers to try . One was about monitoring our eagles and how the observations we all have and photos and videos are useful tools when looking at a species or individual animal's overall health and well being. No location was given Th link is below where it was published in emagazine.com https://emagazine.com/monitoring-a-bald-eagle-nest-the-benefits-of-citizen-scientist-conservation","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/You-might-be-interested-to-read-my-article-about-citizen-science-amp-our-eagles-td7576337.html","images":0},{"id":"7572847","topic":"7572847","order":1,"title":"BLOG: Pelicans and spoonbills in the lake southeast of eagle nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-12-04T06:43:09.900000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"On Saturday morning, November 24 we departed Chicago Midway Airport where the temperature was 20 degrees (F), and at noon we were treated to a balmy 74 degrees at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Put away the fleece and back into T-shirts and shorts! Now is when I love living in Florida! South Florida enjoys two seasons: Hot and wet from June through September, and mild and dry from October through May. We had departed for our second home in Illinois in late October, after a period of abnormally abundant precipitation. Our lake was filled to brimming. Birding had been slow in our local birding patch next to our subdivision because because fish and other aquatic prey were diluted in the high water, dispersing the long-legged waders throughout the Everglades. Hurricane Sandy brushed by just after we departed Florida, delivering high winds and beach erosion but little moisture. After that, temperatures moderated and rainfall was scant. Our lake has receded about two feet since our trip north, and now its margin no longer reaches up to cover part of our back lawn. We slept with open windows, and early the next morning wasted no time getting back out on the gravel road that extends a mile from the entrance of our subdivision into the water conservation area. As usual, we started out walking briskly, Mary Lou in the lead, while I lugged my binoculars and camera gear a few paces behind her. She pointed out a nice Northern Cardinal along the path. Of course I stopped to take his picture, then struggled to keep up, feeling like a toy poodle on a jogger's leash. Ahead, we beheld an unusual and welcome sight as we approached the Harbour Lakes mitigation impoundment (a fancy name for land set aside by the developer to compensate, rather symbolically, for the damage caused by draining and filling the historic Everglades to build our homes). The white forms of scores of ibises, egrets and (Holy Cow!) American White Pelicans circled over the lake. Since moving here in 2004, despite our nearly daily walks, we had never encountered pelicans on our birding patch. The pelicans fed cooperatively, driving a school of fish in front of them as they advanced in a line. Lower lake levels had concentrated their prey into a nutritious \"soup.\" I counted 23 pelicans. They approached closely, following the frightened fish up to the shoreline. This brief film clip demonstrates the pelicans' cooperative fishing technique (I didn't realize that I still have a New Jersey accent after being away 50 years!) [Trouble viewing? Go to VIMEO at this link] Masters of flight, some of the pelicans wheeled overhead. Wood Storks joined them. By now I had fallen far behind Mary Lou. I barely heard her shout: \"Spoonbills!\" Yes! Three Roseate Spoonbills dabbled with the storks, ibises and egrets, up close and personal. (Two days later on November 27, a fourth spoonbill was present). This video clip shows the spoonbills' feeding technique. [Trouble viewing? Go to VIMEO at this link ] A Great Egret flew in to join an immature Great Blue Heron (note its darker plumage and black cap) that was feeding with the spoonbills and pelicans. Like storks, spoonbills are tactile feeders-- they sweep their specialized bills and clamp down when they detect their prey, which consist mostly of fishes and other aquatic animals. The water is just the right depth to keep their eyes from being submerged. This immature Little Blue Heron is a sight feeder. It adapts the typical posture of its species while stalking for fishes, the tip of its bill just above the surface of the water. The waders included several adult Little Blue Herons... ...and Snowy Egrets. In this interesting shot, both a spoonbill and a pelican are demonstrating how they use their bills as strainers. A Bald Eagle flew over and at least a hundred egrets, herons, ibises and spoonbills took flight. The pelicans seemed not to be disturbed by the predator. Three drab Double-crested Cormorants watched a colorful spoonbill fly by. I call this photo \"feather envy.\" We logged 45 bird species, among them a Caspian Tern... ...a lone Mottled Duck... ...a belted Kingfisher... ...and four distant Red-breasted Mergansers. On our second walk, clouds gathered over the impoundment. Note the grove of exotic Melaleuca trees to the right. They were treated with herbicide a couple of months ago. Two years ago, a pair of Ospreys nested there. Soon they will be cleared to make way for the highway extension that will also result in the paving of our beloved gravel road. Progress! Our walk was cut short by a rain storm that came up suddenly. This is the view in front of me as we hurried home. The shower lasted only a few minutes.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/BLOG-Pelicans-and-spoonbills-in-the-lake-southeast-of-eagle-nest-td7572847.html","images":24},{"id":"7572848","topic":"7572847","order":2,"title":"Re: BLOG: Pelicans and spoonbills in the lake southeast of eagle nest","author":"Jill W","date":"2012-12-04T09:12:37.416000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"WOW, Ken! What fantastic photos and videos! Wish I had someplace like your lake to walk to see all those beautiful birds. I have to drive many miles to see something like that. Thank you for sharing. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/BLOG-Pelicans-and-spoonbills-in-the-lake-southeast-of-eagle-nest-td7572847.html","images":0},{"id":"7572849","topic":"7572847","order":3,"title":"Re: BLOG: Pelicans and spoonbills in the lake southeast of eagle nest","author":"Square Grouper","date":"2012-12-05T11:23:10.743000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Hello. A returning lurker . . .. I saw your blog, comments and replies about wood storks. I drive along Stirling through the Sunshine Ranches area of SW Ranches (between Volunteer and Flamingo) almost daily and over the past year or so I have seen wood storks on several occasions standing next to or wading in the shallow canals, either the one right along Stirling or one of the ones that runs off of the one along Stirling. I don't think I have ever seen more than one at a time, there might have been 2 once, but I could be seeing hte same lonely bird each time. I do not ever remember seeing any before about a year ago, although I am certainly not looking hard as I'm driving in the morning and I don't stay and observe them, but maybe there is a colony close by . . . I believe Flamingo Gardens tries to release the offspring of the injured birds who are residents there, maybe the storks I have seen are the offspring of those birds and have stayed close by. I have also caught glances of several heron species, and last fall I saw 2 pileated woodpeckers on the same tree as I was driving north along Volunteer between Sheridan and Stirling. I wish there was a way to take pictures while driving . . .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/BLOG-Pelicans-and-spoonbills-in-the-lake-southeast-of-eagle-nest-td7572847.html","images":0},{"id":"7572850","topic":"7572847","order":4,"title":"Re: BLOG: Pelicans and spoonbills in the lake southeast of eagle nest","author":"Trisha","date":"2012-12-05T19:15:34.221000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"I would say the birds were out in force to welcome you all back to south Florida! It's great to have you back, Ken! Beautiful images of an astonishing assortment of birds so near your home.....what a great place to walk. The information you provide, along with such beautiful photography and video is greatly appreciated....so much to learn.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/BLOG-Pelicans-and-spoonbills-in-the-lake-southeast-of-eagle-nest-td7572847.html","images":0},{"id":"7572860","topic":"7572847","order":5,"title":"Re: BLOG: Pelicans and spoonbills in the lake southeast of eagle nest","author":"Richard Cozier","date":"2012-12-13T14:08:59.458000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Ken what type of lens are you using. I have an f4.5 600mm Olympus and I can never get that clear of shots","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/BLOG-Pelicans-and-spoonbills-in-the-lake-southeast-of-eagle-nest-td7572847.html","images":0},{"id":"7572861","topic":"7572847","order":6,"title":"Re: BLOG: Pelicans and spoonbills in the lake southeast of eagle nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-12-13T19:31:03.092000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Thank you, Richard, My gear (420 mm f/5.6 lens system): Canon EOS 60D 18 MP Digital SLR Camera Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Lens Canon EF 1.4X II Extender Processed with Canon DPP program that came with the camera. I shot the videos with the same camera and processed them with Windows Live Movie Maker. I should add that the landscape shots are taken with a little point-and-shoot Canon PowerShot A 1100 IS. I processed the skies in Corel Paintshop PRO 4x","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/BLOG-Pelicans-and-spoonbills-in-the-lake-southeast-of-eagle-nest-td7572847.html","images":0},{"id":"7572862","topic":"7572847","order":7,"title":"Re: BLOG: Pelicans and spoonbills in the lake southeast of eagle nest","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2012-12-14T09:03:29.422000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"So cool to see those White Pelicans!!!! And your video showing their \"round-up\" fishing technique was perfect! Unbelievable to see those pelicans there and then to have the spoonbills there too at the same time - most people would have to go to the zoo to see a grouping like that (LOL)! Keep up the great work, Ken. MF","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/BLOG-Pelicans-and-spoonbills-in-the-lake-southeast-of-eagle-nest-td7572847.html","images":0},{"id":"5318117","topic":"5318117","order":1,"title":"Osprey attacked and killed by Canada Geese?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-07-20T15:20:10.166000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"My brother created a one acre, nine foot deep pond in his northern Pennsylvania back yard. He stocks it with bass. Ospreys occasionally catch some of his fish, but he enjoys watching them. This year a pair of Canada Geese nested at the pond. They often acted aggressively towards the Osprey. Although almost exclusively fish-eaters, Osprey sometimes take birds and other small animals. The other day his wife looked out and saw the geese and an apparently young Osprey battling-- at least it looked that way to her, as they were splashing about in the pond. My brother ran out and found a freshly dead Osprey floating in the water. He retrieved it with a rake. It had some blood around its bill but otherwise appeared intact. All the goslings were still alive, but they inexplicably disappeared a day or so later. My brother thinks they walked over to a larger lake almost a mile away. It seems so improbable that the geese killed the Osprey, but it is true that geese can fight fiercely when their young are threatened.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Osprey-attacked-and-killed-by-Canada-Geese-td5318117.html","images":3},{"id":"5318204","topic":"5318117","order":2,"title":"RE: Osprey attacked and killed by Canada Geese?","author":"lwhite","date":"2010-07-20T15:45:19.603000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I wouldn't be surprised at all. Those geese are really powerful, as you know, and the young Osprey probably had no idea what he was dealing with. Lynda White EagleWatch Coordinator Audubon Center for Birds of Prey [specific street address withheld] Maitland , FL 32751 [phone withheld] x 106 [phone withheld] cell 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 From: NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] [mailto: [hidden email] ] Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:20 PM To: WHITE, Lynda Subject: Osprey attacked and killed by Canada Geese? My brother created a one acre, nine foot deep pond in his northern Pennsylvania back yard. He stocks it with bass. Ospreys occasionally catch some of his fish, but he enjoys watching them. This year a pair of Canada Geese nested at the pond. They often acted aggressively towards the Osprey. Although almost exclusively fish-eaters, Osprey sometimes take birds and other small animals. The other day his wife looked out and saw the geese and an apparently young Osprey battling-- at least it looked that way to her, as they were splashing about in the pond. My brother ran out and found a freshly dead Osprey floating in the water. He retrieved it with a rake. It had some blood around its bill but otherwise appeared intact. All the goslings were still alive, but they inexplicably disappeared a day or so later. My brother thinks they walked over to a larger lake almost a mile away. It seems so improbable that the geese killed the Osprey, but it is true that geese can fight fiercely when their young are threatened. This email was sent by NewMexiKen (via Nabble) Your replies will appear at http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Osprey-attacked-and-killed-by-Canada-Geese-tp5318117p5318117.html To receive all replies by email, subscribe to this discussion","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Osprey-attacked-and-killed-by-Canada-Geese-td5318117.html","images":3},{"id":"3161611","topic":"3161611","order":1,"title":"trisha- Linda dfromn sunset lakes as repsonded","author":"Lisa baumbach Reardon,","date":"2009-06-26T09:44:14.814000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"trisha- please see Lindas post under the old message when the last time the eagles were seen- she has told us where the last time was the eagesl were seen- thanks!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/trisha-Linda-dfromn-sunset-lakes-as-repsonded-td3161611.html","images":0},{"id":"3162791","topic":"3161611","order":2,"title":"Re: trisha- Linda dfromn sunset lakes as repsonded","author":"Linda","date":"2009-06-26T13:18:52.942000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"you may have misunderstood. it was about two weekends ago I saw the adult eagle snag that fish for dinner from the canal behind my house and it was that same weekend I saw an eaglette over the preserve( but not at the same time). It was about a month or more I saw both eaglettes together over the preserve. I do believe the adults and eaglettes have been seen back at/near their nest since I saw them here at sunsetlakes. I'm sure the adult flies over my house en route to the lighthouse it normally lands on (we are both south of miramar parkway).","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/trisha-Linda-dfromn-sunset-lakes-as-repsonded-td3161611.html","images":0},{"id":"3165214","topic":"3161611","order":3,"title":"Re: trisha- Linda dfromn sunset lakes as repsonded","author":"Randy","date":"2009-06-26T23:50:57.060000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Which lighthouse?? Where? I love taking pictures of them","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/trisha-Linda-dfromn-sunset-lakes-as-repsonded-td3161611.html","images":0},{"id":"3166344","topic":"3161611","order":4,"title":"Re: trisha- Linda dfromn sunset lakes as repsonded","author":"Lisa baumbach Reardon,","date":"2009-06-27T09:14:58.807000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"there is a lighthouse in the middle of the lake at sunset lakes- I do not know if there is more than one of these- but my friend sees an eagels there almost every morning- I do not know if it \"our eagles\" but she e-amield me it was there again this morning-","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/trisha-Linda-dfromn-sunset-lakes-as-repsonded-td3161611.html","images":0},{"id":"7573099","topic":"7573099","order":1,"title":"Nest visibility (and one adult flying this morning SEPT 24)","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-09-24T10:54:44.944000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"At 7:33 AM Mary Lou and I saw an adult flying to the big lake in Sunset Lakes from the NW (area of nest). This seems to be a favored time for them to start foraging, about a half hour after sunrise. Visited the nest around 10:00 AM and found no eagles present. The nest is barely visible from the road-- I tried several spots hoping to see it better. I am concerned because the southerly (and southeasterly) winds are common and the eagles favor landing into the wind. They also generally choose nests with long sight distance in many directions. I hope this does not cause them to abandon the site. Please keep an eye out for evidence that they are roosting on the nest, bringing in nesting material or rearranging sticks, as these behaviors have not yet been reported.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-visibility-and-one-adult-flying-this-morning-SEPT-24-td7573099.html","images":0},{"id":"7576664","topic":"7576664","order":1,"title":"I believe we have eaglet (s)","author":"naturegirl","date":"2024-02-01T14:26:13.578000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"I stopped by the nest today 2.1.24 @ 1pm and one was standing in the nest looking to the west. i saw movement around her legs, like a wing moving several times. there was no feeding but given the time i'm sure the eaglets have been born. Will be checking next","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-believe-we-have-eaglet-s-td7576664.html","images":0},{"id":"7576665","topic":"7576664","order":2,"title":"Re: I believe we have eaglet (s)","author":"Patti","date":"2024-02-01T16:51:58.368000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"You are correct! We have 2 eaglets!! They hide very well.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-believe-we-have-eaglet-s-td7576664.html","images":0},{"id":"6830541","topic":"6830541","order":1,"title":"Condo #87 from the Grand Canyon, Ibis from Water Conservation Area I","author":"Randy","date":"2011-09-25T22:25:51.075000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I thought we might need a jump start to get us ready for the new nesting season. I has in the Canyon earlier this month. I was fortunate enough to see this beautiful bird and of course an Ibis picking his way looking for lunch. Cheers, Randy","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Condo-87-from-the-Grand-Canyon-Ibis-from-Water-Conservation-Area-I-td6830541.html","images":2},{"id":"7574562","topic":"7574562","order":1,"title":"Eagle at the vicinity of the Nest","author":"JuanT","date":"2016-08-25T21:33:21.415000-04:00","nest":"North Miami / Miami-Dade historical records","season":"","text":"Yesterday on my way home I saw an [specific nest-location detail withheld] exit, he/she was flying away from the nest heading North over I-75. I went to the nest but I didn't see any activity. I waited at the vicinity of the nest and an eagle landed on one of the pine trees close to the nest. I was unable to take any pictures or wait any longer since it started storming. Today I went back to the nest and no activity was present, I waited and an eagle landed again on one of the pine trees around 75 feet from the nest. I took some pictures and waited until dark, but the eagle never went to the nest. I will go back Saturday early morning to see if I have better luck spotting activity on the nest. Here are some pictures from today.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-at-the-vicinity-of-the-Nest-td7574562.html","images":3},{"id":"7574563","topic":"7574562","order":2,"title":"Re: Eagle at the vicinity of the Nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-08-26T06:09:07.527000-04:00","nest":"North Miami / Miami-Dade historical records","season":"","text":"Beautiful photos, Juan! It will be important to determine whether this bird and mate will breed here again this fall. Restoration/renovation of the nest usually begins by late September or early October. The shape of this bird suggests that it is a male, but it is easier to determine this if both are seen together. Male is generally smaller and body is more tapered towards the tail. Females have a noticeably longer hallux (hind toe) and the gape of beak may extend back to or beyond the middle of her eye. We never determined whether this nest produced any eaglets last season, though they were seen at the nest numerous times during breeding season. Thanks for joining us on the FORUM and we look forward to your contributions!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-at-the-vicinity-of-the-Nest-td7574562.html","images":0},{"id":"7574565","topic":"7574562","order":3,"title":"Re: Eagle at the vicinity of the Nest","author":"JuanT","date":"2016-08-26T21:21:13.481000-04:00","nest":"North Miami / Miami-Dade historical records","season":"","text":"Went back this afternoon....same results...Pictures below...Looks like the eagle is returning to the same place every evening","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-at-the-vicinity-of-the-Nest-td7574562.html","images":3},{"id":"7574566","topic":"7574562","order":4,"title":"Re: Eagle at the vicinity of the Nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-08-27T10:35:56.981000-04:00","nest":"North Miami / Miami-Dade historical records","season":"","text":"This is good news, Juan. Probably there to protect the nesting territory. Hope he has or will find a mate.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-at-the-vicinity-of-the-Nest-td7574562.html","images":0},{"id":"7574569","topic":"7574562","order":5,"title":"Re: Eagle at the vicinity of the Nest","author":"JuanT","date":"2016-08-29T20:39:06.562000-04:00","nest":"North Miami / Miami-Dade historical records","season":"","text":"Eagle didn't return neither Saturday nor Sunday...but it was sure back there today!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-at-the-vicinity-of-the-Nest-td7574562.html","images":1},{"id":"7574570","topic":"7574562","order":6,"title":"Re: Eagle at the vicinity of the Nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-08-30T06:53:57.666000-04:00","nest":"North Miami / Miami-Dade historical records","season":"","text":"Thanks again for your interesting observations and photo, Juan-- This is possibly a different eagle. Impossible to say for sure, but it looks more bulky and it appears to have a thicker neck and rounder head than in the earlier photos. Profile images of the head might permit comparison of size of beak and depth of gape. Photos of feet may provide a gauge of length of hind toes of each. Of course, finding two at once would be great! You might start a new topic with the date of each observation rather than continue the same string, although I must admit it is very convenient to just scroll up and down to compare the photos.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-at-the-vicinity-of-the-Nest-td7574562.html","images":0},{"id":"2549968","topic":"2549968","order":1,"title":"Neat Eagle Cam","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-03-28T14:15:54.593000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"The eggs are due to hatch April 8th. This eagle cam in Iowa updates frequently, for near-live action: http://www.raptorresource.org/falcon_cams/index.html BTW, I have pix of Cottonmouths on today's blog post. \" A Two Moccasin Saturday .\"","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Neat-Eagle-Cam-td2549968.html","images":0},{"id":"7574287","topic":"7574287","order":1,"title":"DEC 24: Adult flyover in Miramar","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-12-24T12:23:26.724000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"This morning at 7:15 AM an adult flew over the unpaved portion of Miramar Parkway in Miramar, about 2 miles SE of PP nest. It was heading towards the large lake in Sunset Lakes.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/DEC-24-Adult-flyover-in-Miramar-td7574287.html","images":1},{"id":"5541228","topic":"5541228","order":1,"title":"Eagles at nest","author":"Kathy","date":"2010-09-16T22:50:21.847000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I was going to the post office yesterday at 7:45 pm and saw one of the adults perched in one of the pine trees close to the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagles-at-nest-td5541228.html","images":0},{"id":"5542104","topic":"5541228","order":2,"title":"Re: Eagles at nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-09-17T06:21:35.468000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"We went by at mid-morning on Tuesday (Sept 13) but found no eagles at or in the area of the nest. It will be interesting to see when they are documented carrying sticks to the nest. \"Citrus,\" the Florida juvenile eagle that was banded and GPS radio-tagged in 2008 at Chesapeake Bay, is now on his way back down from northern Maine. This was the second summer he has spent at the same location. Follow his track at the animated map available at link on this page in the FORUM: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Satellite-Tracking-Update-Florida-Eagle-now-in-far-northern-Maine-tp5495111p5495111.html Ken","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagles-at-nest-td5541228.html","images":0},{"id":"5543436","topic":"5541228","order":3,"title":"Re: Eagles at nest","author":"pazjan","date":"2010-09-17T12:14:45.019000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I too have noted appearances of one eagle perched on the melalucca trees west of the nest on Pines Blvd. There are been several appearances near 6:00 P.M. toward sunset.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagles-at-nest-td5541228.html","images":0},{"id":"5546817","topic":"5541228","order":4,"title":"Re: Eagles at nest","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2010-09-18T20:53:06.400000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I saw BOTH adults in the maleluecas last week. This is the first time I have seen them together all summer.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagles-at-nest-td5541228.html","images":0},{"id":"5552109","topic":"5541228","order":5,"title":"Re: Eagles at nest","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2010-09-20T16:04:50.635000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I went by Saturday morning, 9-18-10, around 9:30am and stayed for 10 minutes or so but did not see any of the eagles. MF","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagles-at-nest-td5541228.html","images":0},{"id":"5554340","topic":"5541228","order":6,"title":"Re: Eagles at nest","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2010-09-21T07:39:28.521000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Monday morning, 9/20, I saw both eagles perched in the maleluecas. As one flew off, it appeared to have broken off a rather thick branch. It flew with it a short distance before dropping it. I wasn't able to see if there was any other attempt to carry materials, but it did seem to fly toward the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagles-at-nest-td5541228.html","images":0},{"id":"7574305","topic":"7574305","order":1,"title":"Saturday Jan 16","author":"LuisEagles","date":"2016-01-16T18:52:47.400000-05:00","nest":"North Miami / Miami-Dade historical records","season":"","text":"I saw the female (I think) very closed to the nest, and looks like she was looking for the male, and after a while flew in the South West direction, lucky for me I was in the right spot to take this pictures.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Saturday-Jan-16-td7574305.html","images":3},{"id":"7574306","topic":"7574305","order":2,"title":"Re: Saturday Jan 16 Palm Springs North Nest DA-004","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-01-17T06:06:57.767000-05:00","nest":"North Miami / Miami-Dade historical records","season":"","text":"Thanks, Luis-- very nice flight shots. This nest needs close watching as they should either have eggs or will be laying them soon. It's getting late in the season for south Florida. Today is the calculated day for the Pembroke Pines eggs to hatch and the weather does not look good.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Saturday-Jan-16-td7574305.html","images":0},{"id":"7576467","topic":"7576467","order":1,"title":"Feb 18 Nest Visit...Supper time","author":"NotToofast","date":"2022-02-18T22:36:12.048000-05:00","nest":"South Miramar DA-005","season":"","text":"Here are two pics from today...Adult Eagle in feeding duties... So far only one eaglet has shown....","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Feb-18-Nest-Visit-Supper-time-td7576467.html","images":2},{"id":"7576468","topic":"7576467","order":2,"title":"Re: Feb 18 Nest Visit...Supper time","author":"Sally","date":"2022-02-19T12:32:52.230000-05:00","nest":"South Miramar DA-005","season":"","text":"Fantastic shots, thanks for keeping us updated.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Feb-18-Nest-Visit-Supper-time-td7576467.html","images":0},{"id":"7575467","topic":"7575467","order":1,"title":"Nest Visit 12-28-19","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2019-12-30T10:36:58.178000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hello everyone, Happy holidays to you all. The Eagles are looking good and are sitting on an egg or eggs. Hopefully they will have chicks in a few weeks. Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-Visit-12-28-19-td7575467.html","images":2},{"id":"7575468","topic":"7575467","order":2,"title":"Re: Nest Visit 12-28-19","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2019-12-30T10:42:28-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Happy holidays Kit! Thank you for the beautiful pictures of our eagles and the update. So appreciate it. Tammie Sent from my iPad On Dec 30, 2019, at 10:36 AM, Rockitglider [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote:  Hello everyone, Happy holidays to you all. The Eagles are looking good and are sitting on an egg or eggs. Hopefully they will have chicks in a few weeks. Kit If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Nest-Visit-12-28-19-tp7575467.html To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest Observations & Photos, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Nest-Visit-12-28-19-td7575467.html","images":2},{"id":"7574874","topic":"7574874","order":1,"title":"FEB 28: P Piney 19 is 7 weeks old today","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2018-03-01T14:39:17.181000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"I observed the nest from about 9:50 to 10:20 AM and there was very little action. The female (Jewel) was roosting very near the nest on the right support branch, and the eaglet was far over to the right, perhaps getting a bit of shade from the tree trunk. I took several photos and all looked the same!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/FEB-28-P-Piney-19-is-7-weeks-old-today-td7574874.html","images":2},{"id":"7574875","topic":"7574874","order":2,"title":"Re: FEB 28: P Piney 19 is 7 weeks old today","author":"Marc","date":"2018-03-01T14:47:28-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2017–2018","text":"Love all your pics. You get really good shots of them. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 1, 2018, at 2:39 PM, NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: I observed the nest from about 9:50 to 10:20 AM and there was very little action. The female (Jewel) was roosting very near the nest on the right support branch, and the eaglet was far over to the right, perhaps getting a bit of shade from the tree trunk. I took several photos and all looked the same! 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/FEB-28-P-Piney-19-is-7-weeks-old-today-tp7574874.html To start a new topic under CURRENT 2017-2018 Observations of Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle Nest BO-002, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/FEB-28-P-Piney-19-is-7-weeks-old-today-td7574874.html","images":2},{"id":"4706206","topic":"4706206","order":1,"title":"THE THREE EAGLETS NOW HAVE NAMES!","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-03-09T19:24:05.401000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"The Polls have closed! Previous message: The Middle School students have considered names for the eaglets, and have nominated 5 sets of names that are in the running for the 2009-2010 breeding season triplets. Vote early, vote often (but only once from each IP address). If friends and/or family wish to vote, remember that only one vote will be accepted from each network, whether at home or work or the local library or coffee shop. Eagle lovers from all over the world are invited to participate in the poll. Let's see how many states are represented in the voting-- get your relatives from far and wide to \"support\" the candidate of their choice. To vote, FOLLOW THIS LINK","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/THE-THREE-EAGLETS-NOW-HAVE-NAMES-td4706206.html","images":0},{"id":"4756720","topic":"4706206","order":2,"title":"\"Lucky, Chance and Courage\" pull ahead in eaglet name voting","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-03-18T10:28:59.004000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"More than 200 Eagle lovers from over 30 states have now voted for the eagle names. Polls close 9:00 PM on Wednesday, March 24th. \"Lucky, Chance and Courage\" are leading the pack.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/THE-THREE-EAGLETS-NOW-HAVE-NAMES-td4706206.html","images":0},{"id":"7576464","topic":"7576464","order":1,"title":"Little Baldie's getting bigger 2-16-2022","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2022-02-18T19:44:04.502000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"A couple of pics from the last nest visit. https://img.gg/eqpqH9X","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Little-Baldie-s-getting-bigger-2-16-2022-td7576464.html","images":3},{"id":"7575231","topic":"7575231","order":1,"title":"Trip to the Eagles Nest 2/9/19","author":"Rockitglider","date":"2019-02-10T21:14:44.074000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Trip to the Eagles Nest yesterday and some good luck produced some really good shots, to see the entire sequence click on the link to my Nikon site. http://img.gg/SoU999O Kit","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Trip-to-the-Eagles-Nest-2-9-19-td7575231.html","images":3},{"id":"7575233","topic":"7575231","order":2,"title":"Re: Trip to the Eagles Nest 2/9/19","author":"Stylechick60","date":"2019-02-11T11:55:56-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Great shots!! 🙂🦅🦅🦅 Sent from my iPad On Feb 10, 2019, at 9:14 PM, Rockitglider [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: Trip to the Eagles Nest yesterday and some good luck produced some really good shots, to see the entire sequence click on the link to my Nikon site. http://img.gg/SoU999O Kit If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Trip-to-the-Eagles-Nest-2-9-19-tp7575231.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/Trip-to-the-Eagles-Nest-2-9-19-td7575231.html","images":3},{"id":"7574553","topic":"7574553","order":1,"title":"JULY 26: Large adult eagle fishing in west Miramar","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-07-26T13:23:34.564000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"This morning at 7:43 AM, about an hour after sunrise, an adult Bald Eagle was circling the Harbour Lakes mitigation area lake about 0.2 miles out. It splashed down a couple of times but did not catch any fish. Then it roosted in a pine about 0.4 miles away on the opposite shore. This roost is about 1.2 miles SE of the Pines eagle nest. The large body size and head shape strongly suggest that this is the female, Jewel. She did not catch any fish while I watched and stayed in the roost for at least 20 minutes, when I departed. Because of the distance, the photos are not very sharp.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JULY-26-Large-adult-eagle-fishing-in-west-Miramar-td7574553.html","images":5},{"id":"5990682","topic":"5990682","order":1,"title":"Pines Boulevard resurfacing Pre-Construction meeting","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-02-03T16:59:41.198000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Major resurfacing of Pines Boulevard will take place, beginning around February 14 and extending into the winter of 2011. At a pre-construction meeting on January 27, the contractor provided assurances of measures to be taken to avoid undue disturbance to the eagle nest during breeding season. An excerpt: Bold (sic) Eagle: The topic of preservation of wild life habitat was discussed in length. There is an active Bald Eagle nest that is located within the project limits on the south side of roadway. As per contract requirements, no construction work shall be conducted during eagle nesting season, from October 1st through May 15th, between station 44+00(west of 209 Ave) and station 57+20(east of 208 Ave). Contractor was advised that No staging or stockpiling equipment or materials will be permitted along the south side of Pines Blvd, between 208th and 209th Ave. Antonio Piedra restated that no work is to be done on the restricted area (approximately 1200 ft.) during nesting season (October 1st through May 15th ), including milling/ resurfacing and sidewalk construction. There is a temporary fence marking the restricted area that will be adjusted during construction. Construction schedule is to include the above restrictions. Fernando Ascanio, FDOT Construction Environmental Office and Lindsay Nester (FWC) stressed the point that no equipments should operate during the nesting season between 209th and 208th Ave. (Full text of minutes may be obtained at this link)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Pines-Boulevard-resurfacing-Pre-Construction-meeting-td5990682.html","images":0},{"id":"6070778","topic":"6070778","order":1,"title":"Cute video of Raven and Bald Eagle","author":"Jill W","date":"2011-02-27T13:18:13.044000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"http://www.wimp.com/ravenknows/ I never knew ravens were so smart! Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Cute-video-of-Raven-and-Bald-Eagle-td6070778.html","images":0},{"id":"6070861","topic":"6070778","order":2,"title":"Re: Cute video of Raven and Bald Eagle","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-02-27T13:57:24.323000-05:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Interesting film, Jill! Corvids (ravens, crows, jays) are noted for their intelligence. It is believed that birds which eat a greater variety of food items develop the ability to solve many more problems than those that stick to only limited dietary choices.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Cute-video-of-Raven-and-Bald-Eagle-td6070778.html","images":0},{"id":"2550009","topic":"2550009","order":1,"title":"9 - noon at the nest","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-03-28T14:26:27.380000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"When I arrived I was surprised to see the few watchers peering at an adult all the way down at 208th to the east. The adult was tucked in the pines, frequently totally hidden with the wind and swaying branches. It remaind there for almost 2 hrs. The young had a usual morning on the nest of exercising, standing on the rim and resting down low. This was broken when food was brought in at about 11:00. All 3 birds were eating, until the young went lower in the nest and remained that way for a while. Unlike other observations of mine, the adult remained tall on the right side of the nest for a long time, occasionally looking down at the young. Both young got up and stood for a while with the 3 birds in a row. I wondered if this was the time the adult would encourage a flight from the young...but there wasn't even any wing flapping with the adult present. In fact, when the adult finally flew off after about an hour, the eaglets had a really active period of wing flapping and hopping. I left at noon as a watcher came by that had read about the nest in the Chicago paper....The Eagles of Pembroke Pines Fan Club is spreading!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/9-noon-at-the-nest-td2550009.html","images":0},{"id":"7573604","topic":"7573604","order":1,"title":"New 2014-2015 observation","author":"MyEagle13","date":"2014-08-31T15:57:36.322000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I'm glad to let you know that today at 3:43pm today sunday 1 of september, i saw an adult can't tell if was mama eagle or dad but one of them were at the nest doing restoration i stay there for about 20min and i left i was not ready with cam or binoculares but the adult stay there!!!! YYAAAEEEYYYYY!!!!!! maybe our season BEGANNNNN!!!!!!!! WELCOME BACK DAD AND MOM!!!!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/New-2014-2015-observation-td7573604.html","images":0},{"id":"7573608","topic":"7573604","order":2,"title":"Re: New 2014-2015 observation","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-09-01T14:14:30.846000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"This is very interesting news. In prior years the eagles were not observed to be working on (constructing or renovating) their nest until late September into late October. This is good news. I just posted my sightings and photos of both adults this morning. Thank you for your observation!!!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/New-2014-2015-observation-td7573604.html","images":0},{"id":"6213108","topic":"6213108","order":1,"title":"Video of a lonely little eaglet March 27","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-03-27T17:07:27.085000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"View VIDEO full screen in HD: The overgrowth of melaleucas in front of the Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle nest has been a mixed blessing this season. There have not been crowds of observers to cause the public safety issues that were encountered the past two seasons. However, many eyes on the nest did have a protective effect. This past week (between Wednesday March 23 and Friday the 25th), the older of the two eaglets has gone missing. Almost 10 weeks old, it was about a week younger than the fledging age observed in the past two seasons. On average, the first flight is said to occur between 10 and 12 weeks, and the eaglet looked big and healthy-- so big that it was likely a female, as sexual dimorphism can be evident in the nestlings. It will probably be enticed to return to the nest for food within the next day. However, we have not heard it calling and there has been no report of protective behavior on the part of the adults as we have seen in the past, such as roosting near the downed eaglet's location and peering down. Bottom line-- if anyone happens to be in the vicinity of the nest, please report behavioral observations (whether positive or negative), and of course let us know if you do see the second chick, hopefully back on the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Video-of-a-lonely-little-eaglet-March-27-td6213108.html","images":0},{"id":"6213320","topic":"6213108","order":2,"title":"Re: Video of a lonely little eaglet March 27","author":"fcalz","date":"2011-03-27T19:40:02.125000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"HAPPY TO REPORT THE EAGLET IS BACK IN THE NEST. ONE OF THE PARENT WAS ROOSTING IN THE MAMELUCA.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Video-of-a-lonely-little-eaglet-March-27-td6213108.html","images":0},{"id":"6213481","topic":"6213108","order":3,"title":"Re: Video of a lonely little eaglet March 27","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-03-27T21:32:25.590000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Great news! Thanks for checking and reporting this!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Video-of-a-lonely-little-eaglet-March-27-td6213108.html","images":0},{"id":"7576305","topic":"7576305","order":1,"title":"How to post photos in Sub-Forum","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2021-09-12T16:37:09.239000-04:00","nest":"Davie BO-004","season":"","text":"You must be a \"Member\" of this FORUM to allow you to reply or post new topics and upload your photos. You must first register and subscribe (if desired) and then request membership in the pop-up which should appear if you attempt to post. If you have problems, please contact: < [email withheld] > The procedure for posting photos provides two alternatives-- either post a photo from your computer or device or, if your photo is published on the Internet, you may post the address (URL) of your photo. In the latter case, be sure that the photo is JPG format. The address must end in \".jpg\" or it will not display. Be sure to \"resize\" the image, as the original may be larger than the size of the screen. Let the image \"float,\" which lets you decide where you might wish to place it if you are including text or captions. Post in the appropriate sub-forum. INSTRUCTIONS: = = = = = = The menu for posting photos is fairly straightforward: First, select the appropriate sub-FORUM in which to post your photo (e.g., a specific nest, a sighting away from a known nest, or others as listed). If you wish to have photos appear in your message, use the drop-down menu at the top of the \"New Topic\" or \"Reply\" window. If you simply paste the link into the text, clicking on the link will direct the user to a single photo or separate web page. Select: \"New Topic\" or \"Reply\" --> \"Insert Image\" --> choose either to upload from your computer or copy the image's address from the internet If you do choose the latter option, the display photo on many sites such as Facebook or Flicker etc may not be in JPG format, so you may need to click on it to view it in a separate window which may be JPG or provide options such as \"save image URL\" or format or size. Just be sure that the URL ends in \".jpg\" Generally, the \"Large\" size option works fine, as it resizes the image to fit the screen. Also let the image \"float\" inside any text you may wish to include. It will justify to the left side of the display and then the code for the image may be positioned anywhere in your message. IF you have multiple photos it is best to array them in a vertical stack rather than side by side, as they will otherwise spread across the screen horizontally and may not be as friendly when viewed on a phone screen, If you watermark your photos, please try to place the mark so that it does not detract from the subject of your photo.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/How-to-post-photos-in-Sub-Forum-td7576305.html","images":0},{"id":"3042962","topic":"3042962","order":1,"title":"I think we should keep posting this week","author":"Lisa baumbach Reardon,","date":"2009-06-08T09:34:45.787000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I think that whenever someone has been out checking the nest, we shodul try to keep posting htis week, to see if our Eagle family is really gone- so sad- the rains were probbaly just too much for them!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-think-we-should-keep-posting-this-week-td3042962.html","images":0}]