Eagle Watch historical records — batch 044

Historical observation records, batch 44. Use the Observation Database to search these records.

[{"id":"2545591","topic":"2545591","order":1,"title":"Hope is rising","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-03-27T13:27:45.229000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"We arrived at 9:15 this morning to find Al at the observation site. Tom and Ed started photographing earlier and said that the chicks fed a little before 9:00 AM. Ed also photographed a two deer, a buck and a doe, south of the corner of Pines and 208th. An adult brought in fresh hay for the nest around 10:00 and briefly roosted on the Australian Pine to the east, then flew back over the cow pasture, landed on the ground. We thought he might have caught something, but came back empty-clawed. They still had not been fed again by the time we left around 11:30. The chicks became very active. Hope leaped as high as three feet at times. Here is an example:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Hope-is-rising-td2545591.html","images":1},{"id":"7575224","topic":"7575224","order":1,"title":"FEB 6: Pride drinking in puddle","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2019-02-07T11:41:17.398000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2018–2019","text":"Phil provided this alarming observation on FEB 6. Pride is facing away in the photo, with his head down into the roadside drainage ditch-- Ken, as I approached the nest area at 4:44, I observed Pride land on the grass on Pines Blvd. approximately [specific street address withheld]. We have seen him land there several times before. I watched and tried to photograph him. This is the best photo I was able to get. I did observe that he goes there to drink the water that puddles up there. He only remained for a couple minutes, at most. Than he took off north over Pines Blvd. He narrowly missed being struck by a truck that was traveling east. Pride circled around and returned to the nest. He fed both Eaglets and than perched on a branch to the lower east of the nest. I watched him for about an hour then departed. Phil","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/FEB-6-Pride-drinking-in-puddle-td7575224.html","images":1},{"id":"7574509","topic":"7574509","order":1,"title":"MAY 20 2016: Eaglet is about 65 Days old - watch for helicoptering/branching","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-05-20T11:29:27.323000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"Visit to the nest this morning for only about 20 minutes from 8:50 AM. Eaglet is about 65 days old. Flapping wings but no branching or helicoptering observed during my limited visit. Based upon ground observer reports of the eagles' behavior, we believe that the first egg hatched on or about March 16. Counting backwards 5 weeks (35 days) establishes February 10 as the approximate day the first egg was laid. This is also borne out in retrospect, based upon suspicions of observers who reported behavior of the pair on or about that date. Therefore we may assume that the surviving eaglet is about 65 days old. Referring to the summary of past broods, the first eaglet fledges at an average age of about 75 days (range of 62 to 86 days). Therefore we should expect its first flight very soon with branching and helicoptering beginning about a week sooner. These statistics are derived from our limited experience at this one nest (with a different female parent) and are highly variable.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/MAY-20-2016-Eaglet-is-about-65-Days-old-watch-for-helicoptering-branching-td7574509.html","images":1},{"id":"2521768","topic":"2521768","order":1,"title":"Steve and Annie will watch 7-9 AM Tues-Wed-Thur-Fri-Sun this week","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-03-23T11:39:39.750000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Steve and Annie said they will watch 7-9 AM Tues-Wed-Thur-Fri-Sun this week. Not able to watch Saturday morning. Will let us know when they can watch next week. Thanks! Ken","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Steve-and-Annie-will-watch-7-9-AM-Tues-Wed-Thur-Fri-Sun-this-week-td2521768.html","images":0},{"id":"4904294","topic":"4904294","order":1,"title":"5pm, Wed, 14 Apr 2010....All 3 in the nest!!!!!!","author":"Trisha","date":"2010-04-14T17:39:51.894000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Our first flyer must have really had a short learning curve as it made it back in the nest already! Last year it was 48 hrs before the fledglings each made it back into the nest! It was extremely windy today, I don't know if that played any role, but it is a relief to know the first to fly made it back safely! There was no sign of an adult and all 3 were standing. I'm sending a picture to Ken for documentation so he may post it later as my computer is still having trouble with that link.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/5pm-Wed-14-Apr-2010-All-3-in-the-nest-td4904294.html","images":0},{"id":"4904530","topic":"4904294","order":2,"title":"Re: 5pm, Wed, 14 Apr 2010....All 3 in the nest!!!!!!","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2010-04-14T18:39:52.706000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Alright!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/5pm-Wed-14-Apr-2010-All-3-in-the-nest-td4904294.html","images":0},{"id":"4910032","topic":"4904294","order":3,"title":"Re: 5pm, Wed, 14 Apr 2010....All 3 in the nest!!!!!!","author":"Randy","date":"2010-04-15T17:13:54.160000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Kitty Hawk or NASA we have liftoff!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/5pm-Wed-14-Apr-2010-All-3-in-the-nest-td4904294.html","images":0},{"id":"7573728","topic":"7573728","order":1,"title":"Dec. 4","author":"JLD_photography","date":"2014-12-04T09:27:59.190000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I saw just 1 Eagle at 7:00 am and fly to the East.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":0},{"id":"7573729","topic":"7573728","order":2,"title":"Re: Dec. 4","author":"Lisa G","date":"2014-12-04T11:12:40.648000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Thanks for Texting me this morning and Letting me know . Sorry you could not get a picture but Happy to hear you seen on of the Eagle . To early to tell which one it was .. Lets keep looking out for them :) I will post the update on Pride & Joy Facebook ..","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":0},{"id":"7573730","topic":"7573728","order":3,"title":"Re: Dec. 4","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-12-04T14:22:41.489000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"We came by about 9:00 AM and met Al at the nest. Phil stopped by. He had watched for 3/4 hour from around 7:30. None of us saw any eagles. I think we are approaching the realization that Joy will not be returning. Pride may already be out scouting for a new mate. The good thing is that if he finds one he is likely to lure her into his territory. I think this patch of woods is about the only suitable place for a few miles around, so maybe they will nest nearby. If she likes this nest she may even move in there. It seems unlikely that a new female would breed this season, but who can predict? So, there is every reason to keep a close eye on the nest for signs not only of Joy, but maybe a new female eagle.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":0},{"id":"7573731","topic":"7573728","order":4,"title":"Re: Dec. 4","author":"Lisa G","date":"2014-12-04T14:45:56.955000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I really hate to think anything Happened to Joy But I am will aware of Eagles losing a mate in the wild it is very common and I have seen it may times . when it does happen the male does not take to long to find him a mate . Pride has been very busy at the nest and that is a Great sign that he is not going to abandon his Territory . No reason for him to leave the is a great Nest that him and Joy built and plenty of Food . I hope he gets a Mate soon if our Dear Joy is truly gone if she is gone I will miss her very much she was a Great Eagle and a Wonderful Mother. I will be at the Nest on Sunday it's my Birthday and Joy laid her first Egg last year on my Birthday maybe we will get a surprise soon and see 2 Eagles .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":0},{"id":"7573733","topic":"7573728","order":5,"title":"Re: Dec. 4","author":"Desiree","date":"2014-12-04T19:23:53.920000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I'm so missing Joy, this is very sad :'(","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":0},{"id":"7573735","topic":"7573728","order":6,"title":"Re: Dec. 4","author":"Lisa G","date":"2014-12-04T20:49:50.111000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"I feel the same way Desiree .. I am still holding on to Hope that she is still around . Not giving up yet","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":0},{"id":"7573742","topic":"7573728","order":7,"title":"Re: Dec. 4","author":"Kathy","date":"2014-12-06T00:04:30.287000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"sorry for the blurry pic did not have my good camera with me","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":1},{"id":"7573743","topic":"7573728","order":8,"title":"Re: Dec. 4","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-12-06T06:27:26.306000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"JLD, in your post your comment about the date of this photo did not come through. Please check the EXIF data to be sure of the date. You said it was on November 7th. This looks like it may be the female eagle. Earlier this year she had a habit of hanging down one foot and it was cause of some concern. I will search my archives to see if I documented it and which leg it was. Usually the foot was closed more like a fist. The date is important so that we have an accurate timeline of events. Thanks!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":0},{"id":"7573744","topic":"7573728","order":9,"title":"Re: Dec. 4","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-12-06T06:36:13.187000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Female (Joy) January 25, 2014. Here it is her left leg hanging down, while your photo appears to show the right leg. Will look to see if I have more instances in my archives.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":1},{"id":"7573760","topic":"7573728","order":10,"title":"Re: Dec. 4","author":"Lisa G","date":"2014-12-06T16:38:05.615000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"When was this picture taken Kathy ???","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":0},{"id":"7573762","topic":"7573728","order":11,"title":"Re: Dec. 4","author":"JLD_photography","date":"2014-12-06T16:52:11.747000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Hello Ken this picture I took 10/1/14 8:38 am","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Dec-4-td7573728.html","images":1},{"id":"7574135","topic":"7574135","order":1,"title":"Binoculars found near eagle nest","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-06-14T22:44:49.629000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Phil Martin sent this note this afternoon. Please contact him directly if you lost these binocular s. Hi Ken I found a pair of binoculars by the nest and would like to return them to the owner. Can you please post this on the forum. They can contact me via email with a description of the binoculars and I'll arrange to return them. My email is: [email withheld] Phil Sent from my iPhone","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Binoculars-found-near-eagle-nest-td7574135.html","images":0},{"id":"7575478","topic":"7575478","order":1,"title":"High winds buffet nest JAN 4-10; restoration JAN 11","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2020-01-12T14:23:40.998000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Phil watched the nest on Wednesday (JAN 8) around 4 PM and could see one of the adults through the nest structure in the strong wind. He believed that the adult was staying deep in the nest to protect the eaglet(s) which we think began to hatch around JAN 4. On Friday JAN 10 I watched the nest for over an hour from before 9:00 until after 10:00 AM. There were high winds although it was not very cold (about 70F). I assumed that one of the adults was deep in the nest but I never was able to see the top of a head or movement between the nest sticks. My assumption was that the birds were \"hunkering down\" as the trees and branches swayed rather violently. I was concerned that some of the nest material had fallen off the right (west) side of the nest: On Saturday (JAN 11) I arrived at 10:40 and watched until 11:10 AM. Both adults were on the nest. The male (Pride) was over on the right side and appeared to be tearing at a prey item and also moving his head down as if possibly feeding an eaglet as the female (Jewel) looked on: Jewel then flew up to roost to the right of the nest, while Pride started moving sticks: Jewel flew down and the two adults worked together moving sticks: They briefly exchanged bill-snapping as if they did not agree on where to place a stick (Pride is to the left): When I departed they both were resting high in the nest (Pride is to the right behind Jewel):","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/High-winds-buffet-nest-JAN-4-10-restoration-JAN-11-td7575478.html","images":7},{"id":"7574472","topic":"7574472","order":1,"title":"APR 16: Remarkable news-- TWO Eaglets reported today","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-04-16T14:41:40.069000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"Phil Martin texted to say: \"At 09:15 today I saw and photographed both eaglets. They were both alive, and moving throughout the nest and doing well. Mom was also in the nest. Phil\" My response was that either the second chick was paralyzed with fear and subsequently recovered, or could the deceased eaglet actually be the third of the brood? In support of this second theory, the eaglet that was lying motionless on the rim of the nest did appear to be younger than the second eaglet. Its wing feathers were not as developed and it was covered in white down. Phil will send us his photo to be published here. I wish I could get out to the nest but am out of town. Thanks, Phil for this startling news!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/APR-16-Remarkable-news-TWO-Eaglets-reported-today-td7574472.html","images":0},{"id":"7574473","topic":"7574472","order":2,"title":"Re: APR 16: Remarkable news-- TWO Eaglets reported today","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-04-17T22:27:32.691000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"Here is a photo taken by Phil Martin (©2016) on April 16 clearly showing both eaglets present. He also observed events of the April 11 confrontation between the eaglets and does not believe that the small eaglet which appears to be lying lifeless outside the near rim of the nest was a third nestling. He thinks it was lying there passively in response to the attacks by its sibling. (Because of its small size and extensive white down I am not convinced that is was not a younger eaglet, but I was not there and really cannot offer any other useful observations. We have seen apparently vicious fights between siblings in the past but never had reason to believe that any of these resulted in serious injury or death.)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/APR-16-Remarkable-news-TWO-Eaglets-reported-today-td7574472.html","images":1},{"id":"4848586","topic":"4848586","order":1,"title":"Young Eagles go Airborne, but Stay in Nest - April 3, 2010","author":"EagleObserver","date":"2010-04-03T18:33:58.374000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Al and I watched the young eagles romp around the nest for nearly three hours with out any sign of parents. All three eaglets were visible at the same time on numerous occasions. At 10:45 one of the parents made a quick food drop -- was met with a flurry of young feathers, and flew off after less than a minute. The parent landed on a power pole east of the nest for a short stop, and then flew further east across the road. During the morning one young seemed ready to leave the nest, head leaning forward and flapping into the SE wind. Also numerous times two young eagles would go into a flapping frenzy, one becoming well airborne and teetering on the edge, if not just over the edge, of the nest before landing safely back with the other eaglets. 3 Young Eagles - April 3, 2010 - Pre-fledge (3rd and 4th pictures show eaglet(s) airborne, only picture with parent in nest clearly shows white head feathers of adult): Jim","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Young-Eagles-go-Airborne-but-Stay-in-Nest-April-3-2010-td4848586.html","images":6},{"id":"7573310","topic":"7573310","order":1,"title":"Friday JAN 10 Exchange of duties at 12:20 PM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-01-10T22:32:58.355000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Tomorrow is the 35th day after the first egg was laid, so we are very close. One year it hatched on the 34th day. I got to the nest at 10:30 AM. Al had reported that the female took over incubation/brooding at 9:45 AM and settled down looking to the west. Now she was in the nest facing east. Part of her back was visible, maybe a bit higher than usual and her tail was pointing up at about a 45 degree angle, which to me looked unusually high. Might she already be tenting by leaning forward and resting on her \"elbows\" to protect a newly hatched eaglet? However nothing about her behavior suggested she was tending to a chick. She shifted position a bit, quartering towards and then away, but kept facing generally east the entire time I watched, until 11:48 when she pointed her bill up and called briefly. The male finally flew directly in from the west at 12:20 PM. He immediately picked up a trashy looking object (prey remains?) and deposited it on the far left side of the outer wall of the nest. The female sat tight for a minute or so, then she got up and flew off to the west at 12:20 to roost on a dead Melaleuca and preen. She flew off to the SE at 12:31. Although it is possible that a chick is pipping the egg, I would have expected more attention being paid by both parents if one has hatched. Phil came by just before the exchange and said that he noticed the female pointing her tail high for the past 4 or 5 days, so I really do not know its significance. Lets keep a sharp eye out. When the eaglet hatches the male may tend to linger at or near the nest more than usual and there should be better evidence of tending to the offspring. Often both parents may come and look down at it.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Friday-JAN-10-Exchange-of-duties-at-12-20-PM-td7573310.html","images":8},{"id":"7573311","topic":"7573310","order":2,"title":"Re: Friday JAN 10 Exchange of duties at 12:20 PM","author":"Lisa G","date":"2014-01-10T22:53:51.474000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Ken Great pictures thanks for the update","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Friday-JAN-10-Exchange-of-duties-at-12-20-PM-td7573310.html","images":0},{"id":"7573517","topic":"7573517","order":1,"title":"Introducing Helene","author":"NancyB","date":"2014-05-01T10:22:33.396000-04:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"As the Web Designer and Editor for the South Florida Audubon Society (SFAS) Website, I take pleasure in introducing Hellene to this forum. Hellene is a SFAS Audubon Member, eagle watcher and caretaker. She visits the Quiet Waters Park Deerfield Eagle Nest on a daily basis, when she is not running a business or volunteering in Jupiter at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary where she helps care for Sparky, an injured eagle who cannot return to the wild or visiting Ozzie and Harriet's nest in Fort Myers when she is there for business. Hellene lost a child several years ago, and finds solace in spending time with nature and watching the eagles. She has graciously agreed to assist Ken in this branch of the forum. If you have questions for her you can ask them here or email [email withheld]. Please give her at least 24 hours to answer as she is a very busy lady.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Introducing-Helene-td7573517.html","images":0},{"id":"7572976","topic":"7572976","order":1,"title":"Sat morning 16 Mar, 8:30-9:15, juvenile in nest, no adults","author":"trisha","date":"2013-03-16T16:57:08.229000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"When I arrived the juvenile was sitting in the nest, picking at the nest floor and preening. It is big....same size as the adults! After a few wing flaps it went down in the nest with only the top of the body visible, facing east. No exercising or pre-flight activity seen. I looked all around for an adult, but none were visible in the area.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sat-morning-16-Mar-8-30-9-15-juvenile-in-nest-no-adults-td7572976.html","images":0},{"id":"7574385","topic":"7574385","order":1,"title":"Eagle Milestones Spreadsheet updated","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-02-05T09:04:42.125000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"I have updated the Eagle Milestones Spreadsheet which includes observations of the Pembroke Pines nest as reported in this FORUM. The PDF file may be accessed at the link at the top of the page or VIEW NOW AT THIS LINK","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-Milestones-Spreadsheet-updated-td7574385.html","images":0},{"id":"5957208","topic":"5957208","order":1,"title":"New Eaglet Photos 1-24-11 (maybe a 2nd?)","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2011-01-24T20:16:41.928000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I spent about an hour from 5:00pm to 6:00pm this evening. During that time there was one parent on the nest, then the other replaced it, then both sat over in the west malaleucas together until I left. There are several shots of a baby eaglet and another which shows another adjacent fuzz-ball. This adjacent fuzz is either another eaglet or the flapping wing of the eaglet in view. MF","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/New-Eaglet-Photos-1-24-11-maybe-a-2nd-td5957208.html","images":4},{"id":"5957226","topic":"5957208","order":2,"title":"Re: New Eaglet Photos 1-24-11 (maybe a 2nd?)","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-01-24T20:24:33.020000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Looks VERY much like a second eaglet, Mike. We suspected that they were providing food to two separate locations in the nest. Now lest see if they can pull off another trifecta! They are so big it makes me wonder whether we were off on estimating the hatch date.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/New-Eaglet-Photos-1-24-11-maybe-a-2nd-td5957208.html","images":0},{"id":"7572991","topic":"7572991","order":1,"title":"Eaglet not present on nest this morning 9:30-10:15 AM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2013-03-27T12:00:42.478000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Multiple observers reported that the eaglet was not seen at the nest yesterday. We arrived there around 9:30AM and found two other watchers present. Up to that point the nest was empty and no eagles had been sighted. At 9:50 an adult suddenly appeared on the nest, having flown into the wind from behind. It immediately began eating what looked like very fresh bloody prey. It was possibly the male adult, judging by the low forehead (little angle between beak and forehead). This is the expected behavior of the adults after the eaglet leaves the nest. Hunger will normally drive the youngster to return to the nest to be fed within 2-3 days-- at least that has been our experience. We heard no vocalizations to suggest the presence of the eaglet. If you can get to see the nest even for short periods of time, it will be important in helping us determine the welfare of the eaglet, as the first flight carries quite a high risk of injury or mortality. Listen for the calls of the eaglet, especially as adults arrive at the nest with prey. Notice whether the adults seem to be looking down at a certain place for an extended period of time, which might indicate that the eaglet is grounded. Normally the eaglet will climb up to the upper branches of one of the trees in the local wooded area, then travel back to the nest by taking short flights from one treetop to another. At about 85 days of age, this eaglet should have been well prepared for flight, even though she did not appear to be as active and did not climb up on branches for 2-3 days before fledging, as we have seen in the past.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglet-not-present-on-nest-this-morning-9-30-10-15-AM-td7572991.html","images":3},{"id":"7572992","topic":"7572991","order":2,"title":"Re: Eaglet not present on nest this morning 9:30-10:15 AM","author":"hall48","date":"2013-03-27T15:15:56.239000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Super pictures Ken. Great clarity and detail of the adult on the nest. David","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglet-not-present-on-nest-this-morning-9-30-10-15-AM-td7572991.html","images":0},{"id":"7572997","topic":"7572991","order":3,"title":"Re: Eaglet not present on nest this morning 9:30-10:15 AM","author":"Desiree","date":"2013-03-28T16:48:10.195000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2012–2013","text":"Great pictures! What camera and lens do you use? Hoping the eaglets is fine and returns home soon!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eaglet-not-present-on-nest-this-morning-9-30-10-15-AM-td7572991.html","images":0},{"id":"2600363","topic":"2600363","order":1,"title":"I will be watching today and Thursday 4:30-7:30 unless..","author":"Jill W","date":"2009-04-07T13:38:54.893000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"an expert on eagles or an experienced eagle watcher believes there is no point to it. Getting to nest area is a [specific street address withheld], each way, for me and I think there are watchers who live nearby. Does anyone know if someone is checking periodically to see if there are young in the nest and would post or call someone about it if it were to happen? Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-will-be-watching-today-and-Thursday-4-30-7-30-unless-td2600363.html","images":0},{"id":"2600433","topic":"2600363","order":2,"title":"Re: I will be watching today and Thursday 4:30-7:30 unless..","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-04-07T13:52:08.687000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"This morning Jill we saw nothing eagle related....just that big, empty nest. Joe called me a short while ago and said he is pretty sure that most likely Hope was flying over the nest tree and perched in the top of the pine. He was going to check his photos when he gets home to make sure the bird was an eagle and not a vulture.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-will-be-watching-today-and-Thursday-4-30-7-30-unless-td2600363.html","images":0},{"id":"2600459","topic":"2600363","order":3,"title":"Re: I will be watching today and Thursday 4:30-7:30 unless..","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2009-04-07T13:56:24.387000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"There was a group of nest watchers this morning, and I think I remember them saying that an adult delivered a fish to the empty nest, but there were no sightings of the youngsters. Brian Mealey mentioned to Ken that it would be good to have the nest watched for the next couple of days as it is common for the fledglings to return there, and confirmation as to the health of Justice would be helpful. There are a few of us that live near by, and while I can't seem to get away for extended periods of time, I do travel by frequently at every opportunity I get. If you do come, there stands a very good chance that you will be watching an empty nest....","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-will-be-watching-today-and-Thursday-4-30-7-30-unless-td2600363.html","images":0},{"id":"2600967","topic":"2600363","order":4,"title":"Re: I will be watching today and Thursday 4:30-7:30 unless..","author":"Jill W","date":"2009-04-07T15:28:11.651000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"I'm leaving now. I can't \"give up\" yet. Hopefully, I'll have some very good news tonight. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-will-be-watching-today-and-Thursday-4-30-7-30-unless-td2600363.html","images":0},{"id":"2866586","topic":"2866586","order":1,"title":"Mon, 11 May 09, 6:45-8pm","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-05-11T21:32:55.940000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"When I arrived Justice was on the nest alone really ripping, flinging around, and eating a fish. Tom was across the road and said he saw the other juvenile fly away just before I arrived but didn't know if an adult had made a food drop. At 7:10 Hope joined Justice in the nest and she began eating also. Tom and Fernando left around 7:30 and I stayed a while longer, hoping to see the usual flying and tree hopping activity. Instead, they both remained in the nest and were still there when I left just before 8 pm. I noticed that the small birds seemed to be leaving them alone, so they appeared very comfortable and still in the nest after they finished feeding.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Mon-11-May-09-6-45-8pm-td2866586.html","images":0},{"id":"3038435","topic":"3038435","order":1,"title":"What if the eagles do not return next season","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-06-07T07:53:48.185000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"What would become of the planned Bald Eagle Sanctuary if (perish the thought!) the eagles fail to return to nest next year? An interesting issue that the Bald Eagle Sanctuary steering committee members discussed with Mayor Ortis is the duration of such designation of the land containing the eagle nest. Understandably, the Mayor made it clear that the City had no plans to turn the valuable property over to any third party. Rather, the eagle's nest, roosting trees and its territory would be officially designated and posted as a City sanctuary, but it would be protected under the proposed Bald Eagle Ordinance. There would be no land transfer, and the City would be constrained by the restrictions on development already in force under federal and state laws and guidelines. What would happen if the eagles fail to return to breed next year? As you all know, a Bald Eagle generally mates for life and keeps returning to the same territory, and usually to the same nest or another within its territory. Brian Mealy pointed out that if the female of the pair dies, the male usually stays in the same territory and promptly attracts a new mate. However, if the female loses its mate, she normally pairs up with a male who then brings her to its existing territory, or selects its own territory. In the event that the nest is abandoned, and there is no active alternate nest within the sanctuary, the draft ordinance proposes to continue the designation of the sanctuary for five years after abandonment, unless there is another active Bald Eagle nest within two miles of the abandoned nest. This policy would be consistent with the Florida FWC Bald Eagle Management Plan and Guidelines.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-if-the-eagles-do-not-return-next-season-td3038435.html","images":0},{"id":"3040156","topic":"3038435","order":2,"title":"Re: What if the eagles do not return next season","author":"Lisa baumbach Reardon,","date":"2009-06-07T17:20:26.548000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"this seems fair to me ...","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-if-the-eagles-do-not-return-next-season-td3038435.html","images":0},{"id":"4252590","topic":"4252590","order":1,"title":"Question for the Experts","author":"Linda954","date":"2010-01-04T18:13:35.388000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"How is this frigin weather affecting the incubation period. I was hoping it won't bother the eagles too much or hurt the process.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-td4252590.html","images":0},{"id":"4252893","topic":"4252590","order":2,"title":"Re: Question for the Experts","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-01-04T19:46:26.304000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I hope you get an answer, Linda. I was thinking about the same thing. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-td4252590.html","images":0},{"id":"4257656","topic":"4252590","order":3,"title":"Re: Question for the Experts","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-01-05T16:50:17.134000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Don't mistake me for an expert, but the eagles (like most birds) are well-equipped to heat and also cool their eggs as needed. Both male and female develop brood patches to keep the eggs warm. Even up north, the eagles nest quite early in the year, and they often must protect their eggs against sub-freezing temperatures. I do not think that the expected 35 day incubation time would be significantly affected by the cold weather. I found this on the Journey North page-- lots more interesting information there: Bald Eagle Nesting Phenology Incubating Eggs: 35 days As soon as the first egg is laid, the female and the male take turns incubating. Both male and female eagles form a brood patch--a bare spot on their tummy where they can press their hot skin directly against the eggs or chicks to keep them warm. The female's brood patch is a little bigger and more feather-free than the male's. And the female incubates the eggs more often than the male does. One study showed that the female was responsible for 72% of the incubation. (How much was the male responsible for?) Eagles sit on their eggs most of the time--one study showed that the eggs were incubated 98% of the time! But when the temperature is warm and there is little wind, the parents incubate less often. Sometimes when the parents leave the eggs, they cover them with feathers and nesting materials. Scientists don't know for sure whether they do this to keep the eggs warm or to hide the eggs so predators don't steal them. Eagles have VERY sharp claws on their powerful talons. When the incubating parent is moving about the nest, it often clenches its talons so the sharp claws can't hurt the eggs or babies by accident. The parents are also very careful to step around the eggs to avoid crushing them. Parents probably turn the eggs at least once a day, but scientists aren't sure how often this happens or which parent does it.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-td4252590.html","images":0},{"id":"4257680","topic":"4252590","order":4,"title":"Re: Question for the Experts","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-01-05T16:55:58.680000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"On a related subject, Barbara Walker forwarded this item. We observed the same thing after the eggs hatched last year-- the female suddenly began sitting up higher in the nest. Here is a description/definition of brooding which Lynda wrote. I thought it would be helpful for those who are watching nests. From Lynda White: Brooding occurs when one of the eggs has hatched and the chick is still young enough that it has to be kept warm... The adult sits higher in the nest, keeping both the chick and any unhatched eggs warm. By the time they are 10-12 days old and developing the secondary down, they can regulate their own body temperature. Thanks, Barb Walker Palm Harbor, FL","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-td4252590.html","images":0},{"id":"4258289","topic":"4252590","order":5,"title":"Re: Question for the Experts","author":"Linda954","date":"2010-01-05T18:46:01.206000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"thanks. I'm glad they have a few more weeks; clearly they wouldn't want to have to enter the world tomorrow morning in these temperatures. brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-td4252590.html","images":0},{"id":"4263988","topic":"4252590","order":6,"title":"Re: Question for the Experts","author":"Trisha","date":"2010-01-06T18:51:12.066000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Thanks for the great info....really interesting! I was wondering about the warmth of the eggs with the duration and \"severity\" of our cold weather! Jill posted her photo of the adult bringing fresh straw recently so I assume that would be good insulation also.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-td4252590.html","images":0},{"id":"4266399","topic":"4252590","order":7,"title":"Re: Question for the Experts","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2010-01-07T08:20:59.367000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Just remember, eagles are sitting on eggs much further north than here - now and in the past.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-td4252590.html","images":0},{"id":"4266537","topic":"4252590","order":8,"title":"Re: Question for the Experts","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-01-07T08:52:32.367000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Yes, Mike. Great Horned Owls also nest very early in the season. Growing up in New Jersey, I observed one sitting on eggs in a nest atop the broken-off trunk of a tree. It was February and it had been snowing. The owl was itself covered with snow while it sat close to the eggs. Like eagles, Great Horned Owls have quite a prolonged nesting and breeding season. Their young require tending into late summer-- for about 5 months after leaving the nest (which is even longer than our local eaglets appeared to be dependent upon their parents for food). For the owl, the early nesting appears to be an adaptation to the timing of the reproductive cycle of its principal prey species-- mostly rabbits. Young rabbits are produced early in the spring, just when the young owls are growing most rapidly and need the extra nutrition. On that subject, we should be keeping a watch out for Great Horned Owls on their nests. One did nest last year about a mile north of the eagle nest, off Sheridan near the entrance to the landfill next to the prison.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-td4252590.html","images":0},{"id":"4266560","topic":"4252590","order":9,"title":"Re: Question for the Experts","author":"Trisha","date":"2010-01-07T08:57:18-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Oh ....I agree! I think maybe those eagles are more experienced with cold weather though. Ours are so accustomed to it always being warm that as the article stated, they can, and even did leave the eggs for periods of time. It's a good debate I guess and I'm sure that they have a sense of the air temperature and don't leave the eggs alone or uncovered long enough for them to be harmed. On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 8:20 AM, Mike Fossler [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] < [hidden email] > wrote: > Just remember, eagles are sitting on eggs much further north than here - now > and in the past. > > ________________________________ > View message @ > http://n2.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-tp4252590p4266399.html > To unsubscribe from Re: Question for the Experts, click here. >","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-td4252590.html","images":0},{"id":"4266582","topic":"4252590","order":10,"title":"Re: Question for the Experts","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-01-07T09:02:24.350000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I forgot to mention another interesting observation about owls in cold weather. While I was leading a winter bird walk at Rio Grande Nature Center in Albuquerque, we came upon a Great Horned owl that was roosting quite near the trail. We did not see it until it flushed. As it flew off its perch, something dropped to the ground. It was the hindquarters of a Cottontail Rabbit, frozen hard as a rock. Apparently the owl had cached it somewhere and intended to eat it, but it would have been very difficult for it to break off a piece. Checking the literature, I discovered that these owls are known to store frozen prey in their nests, and actually may \"incubate\" the food to defrost it. No need for a microwave!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Question-for-the-Experts-td4252590.html","images":0},{"id":"6099716","topic":"6099716","order":1,"title":"Bald Eagles back in Pembroke Pines 2011!!!","author":"Sarafaith Pekor","date":"2011-03-07T19:43:29.241000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I live a few blocks east of the nesting site in Pembroke Pines on a lake in the Chapel Okas subdivision. Today (Monday, March 7th) I went out my back door and was practically strafed by a male bald eagle who was chasing down a seagull!! The two birds circled frantically overhead for a few minutes with the Eagle trying to snatch the gull out of the air - at a certain point, they banked west and flew out of sight! It was just ELECTRIFYING! THEY'RE BACK!!!! Very excited to report that the Eagles are back!!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Bald-Eagles-back-in-Pembroke-Pines-2011-td6099716.html","images":0},{"id":"6153952","topic":"6099716","order":2,"title":"Re: Bald Eagles back in Pembroke Pines 2011!!!","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2011-03-09T09:57:52.491000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Sarafaith, The eagles are back and have hatched two eaglets this year which are over a month old now. You can follow the progress reports posted by other viewers in the Sub-Catagory \"CURRENT 2010-2011 SEASON DAILY NEST OBSERVATIONS & PHOTOS\" which appears at the top of the forum where you posted this. All the observations from this year have been posted in this Sub-Catagory folder. Enjoy! MF","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Bald-Eagles-back-in-Pembroke-Pines-2011-td6099716.html","images":0},{"id":"7573898","topic":"7573898","order":1,"title":"JAN 4: Deerfield eagles may have hatched","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-01-06T12:23:17.325000-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Hellene writes and provides these great photos: When I arrived to the nest area, an adult(male) was in the nest bowl. After about 45 min. the mate(female) arrived flew to the cypress tree west of the nest tree. Shortly thereafter the male joined the female. The male returned to the nest and began, from my observation, to feed the eaglet/eaglets. I recorded a 4 min video capturing the feeding. My favorite photo is one of the male looking down on his new family. The crib rails are higher on the side I view so it may be 1-2 weeks before I see one of the bobbles. Stay tuned!! Hellene","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-4-Deerfield-eagles-may-have-hatched-td7573898.html","images":5},{"id":"7573901","topic":"7573898","order":2,"title":"Re: JAN 4: Deerfield eagles may have hatched","author":"KellyHeffernan Proj Perch","date":"2015-01-06T18:04:59-05:00","nest":"Quiet Waters / Deerfield","season":"","text":"Happy New Year! What great eagle news and beautiful pictures. Keep up the great work Hellene! Kelly Heffernan SFAS's Project Perch [phone withheld] > > > /Hellene writes and provides these great photos:/ > > *When I arrived to the nest area, an adult(male) was in the nest bowl. > After > about 45 min. the mate(female) arrived flew to the cypress tree west of > the > nest tree. Shortly thereafter the male joined the female. > > The male returned to the nest and began, from my observation, to feed the > eaglet/eaglets. I recorded a 4 min video capturing the feeding. My > favorite > photo is one of the male looking down on his new family. The crib rails > are > higher on the side I view so it may be 1-2 weeks before I see one of the > bobbles. Stay tuned!! > > Hellene * > > < http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/file/n7573898/greencay-DBeaglesfeeding_1-4-15_066.jpg > > > < http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/file/n7573898/greencay-DBeaglesfeeding_1-4-15_062.jpg > > > < http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/file/n7573898/greencay-DBeaglesfeeding_1-4-15_056.jpg > > > < http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/file/n7573898/greencay-DBeaglesfeeding_1-4-15_060.jpg > > > < http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/file/n7573898/greencay-DBeaglesfeeding_1-4-15_059.jpg > > > > > ----- > Ken Schneider > Web site: http://rosyfinch.com > Blog: http://rosy-finch.blogspot.com > > > _______________________________________________ > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion > below: > http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/JAN-4-Deerfield-eagles-may-have-hatched-tp7573898.html > To start a new topic under QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD Eagle Nest > Observations & Photos, email [hidden email] > To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, visit >","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JAN-4-Deerfield-eagles-may-have-hatched-td7573898.html","images":0},{"id":"7221547","topic":"7221547","order":1,"title":"Monday, January 23 -- Another change of shifts in afternoon","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2012-01-24T14:46:33.270000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"I visited the eagle nest twice yesterday (morning and afternoon of Monday January 23). Their behavior confirms that one or more eaglets have hatched. We saw feeding activity-- tearing at prey and bringing fragments of food down into the nest, though we did not see any eaglets. They usually do not appear over the rim of the nest until about 7-10 days after the first one hatched. These shots were taken in the afternoon, between 4 and 5 PM, after i joined Barry Heimlich and Doug Young at the nest site. When I arrived the female was brooding and appeared to be feeding the young. After an interval of about 20 minutes, the male (on the right) flew into the nest from behind. The female, on the left, is more bulky and her head and bill appear larger. To my eye, she seems to have a slightly thicker brow than the male, while the base of the male's bill is almost in a direct line with its sloping forehead. The pair exchanged greetings, and the the female flew off to roost in the dead melaleuca west of the nest. He may have brought a large white bird with dark on the primary feathers-- perhaps a White Ibis. The male then tore at the white bird, plucking it and appearing to deliver small particles to one or more chicks.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Monday-January-23-Another-change-of-shifts-in-afternoon-td7221547.html","images":5},{"id":"7221567","topic":"7221547","order":2,"title":"RE: Monday, January 23 -- Another change of shifts in afternoon","author":"georgia","date":"2012-01-24T14:54:37-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2011–2012","text":"The first hatch occurred at Sequoyah today! All is well in eagledom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3oggyTjdN8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KCTfyawkGM Georgia From: NewMexiKen [via Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida] [mailto: [hidden email] ] Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 2:47 PM To: Georgia Mally Subject: Monday, January 23 -- Another change of shifts in afternoon I visited the eagle nest twice yesterday (morning and afternoon of Monday January 23). Their behavior confirms that one or more eaglets have hatched. We saw feeding activity-- tearing at prey and bringing fragments of food down into the nest, though we did not see any eaglets. They usually do not appear over the rim of the nest until about 7-10 days after the first one hatched. These shots were taken in the afternoon, between 4 and 5 PM, after i joined Barry Heimlich and Doug Young at the nest site. When I arrived the female was brooding and appeared to be feeding the young. After an interval of about 20 minutes, the male (on the right) flew into the nest from behind. The female, on the left, is more bulky and her head and bill appear larger. To my eye, she seems to have a slightly thicker brow than the male, while the base of the male's bill is almost in a direct line with its sloping forehead. The pair exchanged greetings, and the the female flew off to roost in the dead melaleuca west of the nest. He may have brought a large white bird with dark on the primary feathers-- perhaps a White Ibis. The male then tore at the white bird, plucking it and appearing to deliver small particles to one or more chicks. Ken Schneider Web site: http://rosyfinch.com Blog: http://blog.rosyfinch.com If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/Monday-January-23-Another-change-of-shifts-in-afternoon-tp7221547p7221547.html To start a new topic under Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, email [hidden email] To unsubscribe from Bald Eagles of Broward County, Florida, click here . NAML","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Monday-January-23-Another-change-of-shifts-in-afternoon-td7221547.html","images":5},{"id":"5067292","topic":"5067292","order":1,"title":"Peregrine Falcon nest camera","author":"Rosyfinch","date":"2010-05-17T17:56:53.785000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Atop a Chicago office building: http://www.1130smichigan.com/falcon/index.asp","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Peregrine-Falcon-nest-camera-td5067292.html","images":0},{"id":"7574092","topic":"7574092","order":1,"title":"Saturday 4-11-2015","author":"LuisEagles","date":"2015-04-11T10:54:28.229000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"The Female was by the malelauca trees this morning around 7:40 AM, then it flew South West, it did not come back. I left around 9:00 AM.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Saturday-4-11-2015-td7574092.html","images":1},{"id":"7574093","topic":"7574092","order":2,"title":"Re: Saturday 4-11-2015","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-04-11T14:21:42.221000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"Dramatic pose,Luis! Thanks!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Saturday-4-11-2015-td7574092.html","images":0},{"id":"4572437","topic":"4572437","order":1,"title":"Sunday FEB 14 - 4:15 PM until 5:55","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-02-14T20:17:45.152000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"When I arrived, the female was preening on the top of a dead melaleuca tree and the male was on the nest. The first 15 minutes or so, I did not see any eaglets. Then, I saw the top of a head and a few minutes later I saw another head. Shortly after that, both eaglets started moving around and I could see both heads clearly. The male just stood there doing nothing until 4:55 when he began ripping at food already in the nest to feed the two chicks. He fed them nonstop (and equally) until 5:10 when he flew to a nearby horizontal branch on an Australian Pine. During that 15 minute feeding period, I searched for any sign of movement on any other part of the nest. Nothing. The male stayed on the branch for less than 5 minutes and then flew back to the nest. One chick was on the far right side of the nest and the larger one was on the far left side. A couple of minutes after the male returned to the nest another little head popped up in the middle! The male then fed little eaglet #3 constantly for at least 10 minutes. The larger chick on the far left must have had her fill because she just watched and did not try to get any. The one on the right was moderately interested and reached up a few times to grab a bite, but #3 got a lot! The male had to go to some effort by stretching to reach #3 because the little one did not appear to stand up or try to move closer to the adult. Hopefully, after tonight's big meal the little one will get stronger and move around a bit more. As I drove away, I noticed that the female was on top of a dead melaleuca tree.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-FEB-14-4-15-PM-until-5-55-td4572437.html","images":0},{"id":"4572632","topic":"4572437","order":2,"title":"Re: Sunday FEB 14 - 4:15 PM until 5:55","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-02-14T21:46:04.348000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"That's good news, Jill, as we were only certain about seeing two chicks earlier this afternoon.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-FEB-14-4-15-PM-until-5-55-td4572437.html","images":0},{"id":"4574813","topic":"4572437","order":3,"title":"Re: Sunday FEB 14 - 4:15 PM until 5:55","author":"vdelauz","date":"2010-02-15T09:42:32.058000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"My fingers are crossed for #3! I'm hoping the little one can fatten up and toughen up enough to hang in there against its siblings. Thanks for sharing, Jill.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-FEB-14-4-15-PM-until-5-55-td4572437.html","images":0},{"id":"7576461","topic":"7576461","order":1,"title":"Feb12 Visit... 1 Eaglet Visible...Male flushing an unwelcome intruder...","author":"NotToofast","date":"2022-02-12T21:49:02.909000-05:00","nest":"South Miramar DA-005","season":"","text":"While the female Eagle is brooding eaglet(s) still not visible... The male Eagle is running the errands...here flying very low over the canal... Carrying something for the nest (Could it be food, could it be fluff...) The Eagle flew into the nest and did the delivery...and an Eaglet showed!...Sorry for the fuzzy of the picture... While the Eagle in nest duties (presumable the female) continued feeding the eaglet, the other Eagle perched in its habitual branch...here a panoramic... From that vantage point the Eagle saw an unwelcome presence ...an Osprey...and went immediatelly to confront and flush the intruder... Above image is a still of video we took of the confrontation...All happened high up in the air at high speeds..they showed talons several time to each other...Eventually the Osprey left and the Eagle came back to the nest area...He and his partner still have a lot to do in terms of feeding, protecting and preparing their offspring(s) for the future....Here the best image I could capture of the Eaglet...","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Feb12-Visit-1-Eaglet-Visible-Male-flushing-an-unwelcome-intruder-td7576461.html","images":8},{"id":"7573661","topic":"7573661","order":1,"title":"Again-- Adult flying SW at exactly 6:50 AM today NOV 16","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-11-16T14:03:19.545000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"This adult was following the same course to the SE from nest area towards the big lake in Sunset Lakes or points beyond. As was the case earlier in the week, it flew over 10 minutes after sunrise, at 6:50 AM!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Again-Adult-flying-SW-at-exactly-6-50-AM-today-NOV-16-td7573661.html","images":1},{"id":"5607729","topic":"5607729","order":1,"title":"What the heck?","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-10-06T12:14:10.784000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"When I arrived at the nest area at about 11:15, I saw a very large dark colored (almost black) bird flying around the area. The bird had white tail feathers, and dark head. Do young eagles get white tail feathers before their heads have white feathers? I'm having lunch right now in Pembroke Pines and when I'm finished, I'm going back to the nest area. It's really hard to see the nest because the trees in front of it have grown a lot. The wind has to be blowing from a certain direction make it possible to see thge nest. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html","images":0},{"id":"5608527","topic":"5607729","order":2,"title":"Re: What the heck?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-10-06T15:23:03.170000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Hope you can get a photo of that bird. Was the tail entirely white? Immature Bald Eagles may have some white on the tail even the first year, but it is more at the base of the tail and is mottled. I think that by the time the tail is entirely white, the head should also be white. Has anyone seen the eagles carrying nest materials yet? One was seen breaking off a branch but not bringing sticks to the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html","images":0},{"id":"5608666","topic":"5607729","order":3,"title":"RE: What the heck?","author":"lwhite","date":"2010-10-06T15:45:36.175000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"huh? What bird? 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: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 3:23 PM To: WHITE, Lynda Subject: Re: What the heck? Hope you can get a photo of that bird. Was the tail entirely white? Immature Bald Eagles may have some white on the tail even the first year, but it is more at the base of the tail and is mottled. I think that by the time the tail is entirely white, the head should also be white. Has anyone seen the eagles carrying nest materials yet? One was seen breaking off a branch but not bringing sticks to the nest. This email was sent by NewMexiKen (via Nabble) Your replies will appear at http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/What-the-heck-tp5607729p5608527.html To receive all replies by email, subscribe to this discussion","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html","images":0},{"id":"5608718","topic":"5607729","order":4,"title":"Re: What the heck?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-10-06T15:58:22-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Sorry, Lynda. I was editing the FORUM and had relocated the post of interest. Question about plumage. You can offer an opinion by replying directly on the FORUM Here is a link to the thread (I hope): http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.1638815.n2.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html#a5607729 Ken Ken and Mary Lou Schneider Miramar, Florida and North Aurora, Illinois Web Site:< http://www.rosyfinch.com > Blog:< http://blog.rosyfinch.com > Photos:< http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch > Eagle Nest FORUM:< http://rosyfinch.com/BaldEagleNest.html#FORUM > Sandia Crest FORUM:< http://www.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)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html","images":0},{"id":"5608802","topic":"5607729","order":5,"title":"Re: What the heck?","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-10-06T16:19:29.087000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Yes, the tail feathers were entirely white and the right length for an eagle. It was up pretty high, and I had not taken my camera stuff out of the car yet when it flew to the west and I couldn't see it anymore. I returned at about 1:10 and stayed for about thirty minutes. I was able to get a very good view of the nest when the wind gusted from the east. No birds were around or on it. I noticed that it was in very good condition. Either the weather did not disturb it much or somebirdy has been working on it for a while. I checked out the dead melaleuca trees a few times and did not see any large birds. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html","images":0},{"id":"5608944","topic":"5607729","order":6,"title":"Re: What the heck?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-10-06T17:03:17.593000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Very interesting! I copied Lynda White for her information. If the eagle was flying up high, it is possible that the bottom of the white head was in shadow and appeared dark, but the light shone through to illuminate the white tail feathers, in which case it could have been an adult in normal plumage, but you would be in the best position to judge that assumption. Am out of town right now, but last week I did notice that it was more difficult to view the nest. Bad for the photographers and viewers, but maybe good for the eagles and the traffic control officials.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html","images":0},{"id":"5609465","topic":"5607729","order":7,"title":"Re: What the heck?","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-10-06T19:48:22.193000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Can't wait until Lynda replies. Next time, I'll get out the camera stuff right away. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html","images":0},{"id":"5617792","topic":"5607729","order":8,"title":"Re: What the heck?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-10-09T06:59:11.423000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Lynda replied to Jill's query: Hi, Ken, Thanks for responding. I have often seen eagles flying with what looked like a dark head/white tail or vice versa. I suspect, as you do, it's all about the light. 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","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html","images":0},{"id":"5621035","topic":"5607729","order":9,"title":"Re: What the heck?","author":"Jill W","date":"2010-10-10T15:15:03.628000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Thank you, Lynda and Ken! It must have been the lighting. Jill","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html","images":0},{"id":"5667407","topic":"5607729","order":10,"title":"Re: What the heck?","author":"Kelly Smith","date":"2010-10-24T07:33:33.700000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"I saw an adult carrying a gigantic branch towards the nest. Looked to be about 5ft long! It dropped it before it could make it to the nest. This was last week - around Oct 20.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/What-the-heck-td5607729.html","images":0},{"id":"7575598","topic":"7575598","order":1,"title":"JULY 30: Two adults on cell tower again at Palm & Johnson","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2020-07-30T17:19:07.945000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Jessica reported seeing them again today \"They have been here over an hour. Behind Food Fair to the south of the Dog Park, east of Food Fair, west of 98th ave, north of Pines Blvd. \" These could be a pair from another nest, as our south Florida eagles tend to wander locally or regionally after the breeding season, but it is interesting that they are staying together. Perhaps they are considering it as a possible nesting site this autumn, and are protecting it. They have been known to use similar towers as nest sites.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JULY-30-Two-adults-on-cell-tower-again-at-Palm-amp-Johnson-td7575598.html","images":1},{"id":"3751830","topic":"3751830","order":1,"title":"Report from Illinois","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2009-10-01T16:45:30.835000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Reading you accounts of the PP eagles' return to the nest, and the possibility of another Broward County nest, as well as the Miami Lakes sightings, makes us homesick for Florida. Early this morning, Mary Lou and I hiked Nelson Lake/Dick Young Forest Preserve, not far from our second home in in Kane County, Illinois. Our first stop was a platform that overlooks the lake, which is encircled by a 3 1/2 mile perimeter trail. We spotted an adult Bald Eagle across the lake, about a mile away. I rushed to get closer, and it surprised me by flying up and then landing on a lakeside snag only about 100 feet away!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Report-from-Illinois-td3751830.html","images":4},{"id":"3752046","topic":"3751830","order":2,"title":"Re: Report from Illinois","author":"Trisha","date":"2009-10-01T17:19:04.393000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Spectacular shots, Ken! You are definitely staying in top form for when you all arrive back in FL!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Report-from-Illinois-td3751830.html","images":0},{"id":"3755976","topic":"3751830","order":3,"title":"Re: Report from Illinois","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2009-10-02T11:20:02.482000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"Lucky you! Keep up the good work. MF","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Report-from-Illinois-td3751830.html","images":0},{"id":"7575599","topic":"7575599","order":1,"title":"August 1: Male eaglet at nest (eye looks OK)","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2020-08-02T06:21:29.929000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"","text":"Phillip Martin writes (August 1): I stopped by the nest this morning at 10:07 and saw the male Eaglet perched above the nest. His right eye appears to be fine. Phil","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/August-1-Male-eaglet-at-nest-eye-looks-OK-td7575599.html","images":1},{"id":"7574381","topic":"7574381","order":1,"title":"Eagle in nest 2/2/2016","author":"Maria Rosa Drake","date":"2016-02-02T07:50:07.635000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"I saw an eagle in the nest at 6:55am as I drove West.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-in-nest-2-2-2016-td7574381.html","images":0},{"id":"7574383","topic":"7574381","order":2,"title":"Re: Eagle in nest 2/2/2016","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2016-02-03T15:38:47.805000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2015–2016","text":"Thanks, Maria Rosa-- we can expect to see the adults at the nest and possibly working to repair and maintain it. Last season, despite the fact that they did not breed, Pride and Jewel visited the nest together several times into early May. Everyone, let's please keep watch on the nest. The last documented feeding of an eaglet was on January 19th. By now any eaglets would be growing fast and requiring frequent feedings. I have not been lucky enough to even see the adults at the nest, although I did have that interesting encounter last week in the wetlands of west Miramar. A second clutch of eggs is very rare with eagles, although they have been known to lay again if the eggs are destroyed only a few days after they are deposited. I think the windstorm and the branch that fell on the nest only a day or two after the first eaglet hatched are responsible.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-in-nest-2-2-2016-td7574381.html","images":0},{"id":"5237028","topic":"5237028","order":1,"title":"I saw one of the adults today","author":"Kathy","date":"2010-06-29T21:37:36.585000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I was going to the post office today and passed by the nest at 7:35 P.M. and I saw one of the adults perched in the Maleluca trees. I did not see any other eagles, but mind you I was driving and did not really get a look at the nest. So I guess the eagles are still hanging around. Will go again tomorrow at the same time.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-saw-one-of-the-adults-today-td5237028.html","images":0},{"id":"5237172","topic":"5237028","order":2,"title":"Re: I saw one of the adults today","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-06-30T00:17:05.201000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"This is interesting. As I understand it, the eagles in South Florida (particularly the adults) are less migratory than those in Central Florida and more northern parts of the state. The southern birds tend to wander locally during the summer, rather than northward. Those nesting to the north (especially juveniles) sometimes travel as far as Chesapeake Bay and even into New England and Canada.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-saw-one-of-the-adults-today-td5237028.html","images":0},{"id":"5241701","topic":"5237028","order":3,"title":"Re: I saw one of the adults today","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2010-06-30T22:26:01.352000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Thanks for the info. Maybe \"our\" parents do stay in the area year round. There were sightings last year outside of mating/nesting season.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-saw-one-of-the-adults-today-td5237028.html","images":0},{"id":"5244640","topic":"5237028","order":4,"title":"Re: I saw one of the adults today","author":"Mike Fossler","date":"2010-07-01T14:05:34.236000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"I too saw an adult along I-[specific street address withheld] last week (see 6-22-10 post). There are dead malaleucas there as well, along the canal at the Dade/Broward line and an adult was perched atop one around 7:15 am or so.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/I-saw-one-of-the-adults-today-td5237028.html","images":0},{"id":"7574148","topic":"7574148","order":1,"title":"JULY 27 - Adult flying to SE at 7:00 AM","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2015-07-27T12:44:06.011000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2014–2015","text":"At 7:00 AM, just about 15 minutes after sunrise I caught sight of this adult flying in a course from the area of the nest to the large lake in Sunset Lakes.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/JULY-27-Adult-flying-to-SE-at-7-00-AM-td7574148.html","images":2},{"id":"4958827","topic":"4958827","order":1,"title":"Feeding two Sunday morning April 25 ,2010","author":"Al","date":"2010-04-25T11:46:37.795000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"There was a feeding at 10;00 Sunday morning. Two eaglets flew in from the south to feed, and the adult flew in from the east. There was an interesting part of the flight the adult took on approach. It made three circles to the east of the nest. I hope it was a check of the youngest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Feeding-two-Sunday-morning-April-25-2010-td4958827.html","images":0},{"id":"5975512","topic":"5975512","order":1,"title":"Sunday, January 30 - both chicks active","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-01-30T16:40:58.435000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Mary Lou and I arrived at the nest site around 10:30 AM and were joined by others-- several family groups and a couple visiting from Titusville. The female was posted in the tree to the east and the male was in the melaleucas. Soon after we arrived, the male attacked a Turkey Vulture that was circling quite close to the nest. There was no physical contact that we could see, but both adults were calling. (Turkey Vultures have a keen sense of smell and undoubtedly detect the odor of decomposing prey in the nest. As the day warms up they often circle the nest, especially on windless days such as today). Following the sortee with the vulture, the female took a roost on the horizontal perch above the nest, and the male eventually flew off and circled up high to the northeast. The chicks were quiet during the action, perhaps knowing that the adults were giving alarm calls. They became restless around 11:15 or so, and both popped up their heads, providing great views for the spectators and some photo ops. We hoped to see a feeding, but it never occurred before we had to depart. Judging from their size the two eaglets that are now visible in the nest are about three weeks old. Incubation of the first egg probably commenced on December 4, 2010, when the female suddenly settled deep in the nest and could not be seen over the rim for about a week. Since the first egg takes an average of 35 days to hatch, it is likely that this chick emerged on or about January 8th. I made a poor video of the larger eaglet, my first-ever attempt, with help from onlookers who told me when the eaglet's head popped up, as I had trouble seeing the LCD monitor in the bright sunlight (view full screen to see the little guy better, and PLEASE DON'T turn the sound up!): Male on guard: Female roosting to east: Two eaglets: They came into physical contact and there was some wing flapping, but nothing violent: This appears to be the older, larger eaglet. As (s)he ages, the white fuzz will diminish until there is only a top hat effect:","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-January-30-both-chicks-active-td5975512.html","images":5},{"id":"5975596","topic":"5975512","order":2,"title":"Re: Sunday, January 30 - both chicks active","author":"Trisha","date":"2011-01-30T17:19:46.758000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"Wonderful images and the video is really great! I assume it's the oldest that is really active...that's so exciting see!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-January-30-both-chicks-active-td5975512.html","images":0},{"id":"5975984","topic":"5975512","order":3,"title":"Re: Sunday, January 30 - both chicks active","author":"Tracee","date":"2011-01-30T21:12:09.524000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"We were one of the families that came by today. What a wonderful sight to see. So glad I got to share with my son and parents the sight of Bald Eagles in the wild, and to see their babies was the icing on the cake. Thank you for providing so much info. We will continue to follow them and check on them. Great pictures!!!!!","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Sunday-January-30-both-chicks-active-td5975512.html","images":0},{"id":"7573468","topic":"7573468","order":1,"title":"Wild life Ambulance?","author":"MyEagle13","date":"2014-04-05T09:16:26.683000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Can anyone tell me please why tere was a wild ambulance yesterday in front of the nest like around 4 to 5 PM? there anything wrong with one of the eaglets? because i know that the oldest already is presume to be fledge, anyway today around 7:30am i stop by the nest and no parents were at the nest only our eaglet girl along poor little girl her sister should wait for her so they can be together soaring jijijijijiji","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wild-life-Ambulance-td7573468.html","images":0},{"id":"7573469","topic":"7573468","order":2,"title":"Re: Wild life Ambulance?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-04-05T11:53:36.974000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"It was a false alarm. The eaglet was seen perched in a small shrub near the fence and it flew in towards the nest tree out of sight. Photos of it flying showed no signs of injury, but some people were concerned that it may have have possibly been injured in some manner, so the police were summoned and they called the wildlife ambulance. Several people were authorized to enter the area and found the eagle roosting 10 feet off the ground and flying freely. The eaglet's behavior was normal. Although their first flight can be risky, if uninjured they may not be able to fly directly to the nest but can work their way up by \"laddering\" from one branch to another. It may take them a couple of days to get back to the nest, but they are driven by hunger to return. The parents will lure the eaglet back to the nest with food. Unless there is evidence of injury there is no need to panic when an eaglet disappears upon fledging. Aside from visible signs of injury, other evidence may be distress calls from a fixed location. As is the case with any newly fledged bird of any species that is found near the nest, it should not be disturbed. Although folks may think the bird \"fell out of the nest,\" it likely flew voluntarily but lacks sufficient skills to fly efficiently. As has been the case with the eagles, the fledgling will be under the watchful eye of the parents.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wild-life-Ambulance-td7573468.html","images":0},{"id":"7573470","topic":"7573468","order":3,"title":"Re: Wild life Ambulance?","author":"Liza","date":"2014-04-05T12:06:27.505000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Thanks for the update , I was there yesterday between 4:45 and 6 pm did not see any presence of the eaglets but did see Pride and Joy roosting over at the melaleuca trees . I just went by at 11:30 am I saw one eaglet on a branch over the nest . No signs of anyone else .","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wild-life-Ambulance-td7573468.html","images":0},{"id":"7573471","topic":"7573468","order":4,"title":"Re: Wild life Ambulance?","author":"MyEagle13","date":"2014-04-05T12:53:51.478000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Thanks for the update Ken, so i presume that Honor the biggest sibling did came back to the nest yesterday cause i beleaved she left on thursday or friday? i lost track of them and i only see her little sister glory at the nest lonly beacuse she has not fledge yet right glory?","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wild-life-Ambulance-td7573468.html","images":0},{"id":"7573472","topic":"7573468","order":5,"title":"Re: Wild life Ambulance?","author":"smithk6303","date":"2014-04-05T14:44:45.422000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"12:30-1:30 on Sat. Adult dropped some kind of prey in the nest for the single baby in the nest, but it wasn't interested. After about 5 mins a fledgling flew from the nest area, towards the power lines and back to the trees about 50 feet to the west of the nest and out of sight. There was brief \"crashing\" sounds, but they didn't seem to indicate falling. The nest appeared empty, but within 5 minutes there was another baby in the nest. I could have been mistaken, but I'm pretty sure that the nest was empty for at least a brief period- I did not have binoculars, so could have missed one if it was sitting in the back. At some point the second adult appeared and all seemed relaxed. There were a few bouts of babies vocalizing, at times there were clearly 2 babies vocalizing at the same time- the one in the nest and the other off to the east and out of sight. Both parents were hanging out and did not seem agitated at all.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wild-life-Ambulance-td7573468.html","images":0},{"id":"7573474","topic":"7573468","order":6,"title":"Re: Wild life Ambulance?","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2014-04-05T19:19:34.317000-04:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2013–2014","text":"Thanks for the updates. I was unable to get out to the nest (I have discovered that I do not have enough time to be \"retired.\" How did I ever get anything done when I was in the world of work?). Keep an eye on the eaglets as much as possible, but don't get too anxious when they are out of sight for a day or two. During the next month they will gain hunting skills by following their parents to foraging areas, and if our observations over the past 8 years have served as a guide, they will soon take up roosting and sleeping off the nest in areas within their parents' territory. Around June they will migrate north where the water is cooler and the fish are nearer the surface and easier to catch. This is the nature of wild creatures, even if they are raised in the disturbed suburban habitat.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Wild-life-Ambulance-td7573468.html","images":0},{"id":"2657821","topic":"2657821","order":1,"title":"nest from 5-7PM on Sat 4/18/09","author":"Carolyn J","date":"2009-04-18T21:59:06.347000-04:00","nest":"","season":"","text":"When I arrived I saw 1 adult, and [specific street address withheld] back in the dead trees. The adult flew off, then the kid took off to the nest tree, landing above the nest. Then hopped down to the nest. Hung out a while, then flew around above our heads for some time. Landed back at the nest tree, then repeated the flight around. I never saw the other kid, or any adults again. Got to meet Smith; talked cameras. Fernando was there when I left shortly after 7.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/nest-from-5-7PM-on-Sat-4-18-09-td2657821.html","images":0},{"id":"4678793","topic":"4678793","order":1,"title":"Thursday, March 03, 11:15am - 12:40pm","author":"Ed Mattis","date":"2010-03-04T21:56:26.237000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"When I arrived there was no adult in the nest and one adult on the melaleucas. I observed the adult on the melaleucas till it left at 11:53am flying south. I went back to the nest where the other adult was feeding the chicks. Shortly after noon the adult left for the melaleucas. The chicks stayed active and all three appeared to be feeding on their own. Even the smallest chick spent time flapping it's wings. I left at 12:30pm with no adults in the nest.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-March-03-11-15am-12-40pm-td4678793.html","images":4},{"id":"4680373","topic":"4678793","order":2,"title":"Re: Thursday, March 03, 11:15am - 12:40pm","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2010-03-05T06:58:22.996000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2009–2010","text":"Beautiful in-flight shot, Ed! They are growing rapidly. I wonder if the second chick is growing faster than the oldest one, as they appeared about the same size the last time I saw all three together. If so, the first may be male and the second may be the female and would be expected to be the largest of the three when fledged.","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Thursday-March-03-11-15am-12-40pm-td4678793.html","images":0},{"id":"6088929","topic":"6088929","order":1,"title":"Two eaglets on nest this morning - Friday March 4","author":"NewMexiKen","date":"2011-03-04T10:47:26.972000-05:00","nest":"Pembroke Pines BO-002","season":"2010–2011","text":"This morning we made a welfare check on the nest, as no one has posted any observations the past few days (maybe, like us your are glued to computer screen viewing the Iowa eagle nest cam). It was very windy, and the trees in front of the nest were swaying wildly, and the needles on the nest tree often obscured our view of the nest. Getting an open shot of the nest was like a surfer waiting for a big wave-- all the obstructions had to be in just the right place, and for an instant we finally could see that both eaglets were there and looked okay. The parents were never in sight during the 40 minutes we watched from the grassy median. The older chick is about 48 days old (presuming she hatched on January 11th)","source":"http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Two-eaglets-on-nest-this-morning-Friday-March-4-td6088929.html","images":1}]