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| Chat - Sunday May 10, 2009; Happy Mother's Day | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 10 2009, 12:55 AM (712 Views) | |
| KLJinOz | May 10 2009, 12:55 AM Post #1 |
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![]() I'm sure one of you Peeps will find the perfect Mother Eagle pic to post.... |
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| Harpo516 | May 10 2009, 04:07 AM Post #2 |
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Eaglepedia Revisited January 13, 2008 Molting - A feather is a "dead" structure, somewhat analogous to hair or nails in humans. The hardness of a feather is caused by the formation of the protein keratin. Since feathers cannot heal themselves when damaged, they have to be completely replaced. The replacement of all or part of the feathers is called a molt. Molts produce feathers that match the age and sex of the bird, and sometimes the season Molting occurs in response to a mixture of hormonal changes brought about by seasonal changes. The entire process is complex and many questions remain regarding how the process is controlled. A basic understanding of molting patterns can, however, be a useful aid in identifying many species and in determining their age. The process of molting for a bald eagle, takes several months and begins with the feathers on the head. With each molt, the feather colors change just a bit. During the fourth year, as the molt takes place, the dark head feathers are replaced slowly by the pure white feathers, and at the end of the molt, the dark tail feathers are also replaced by the snowy white feathers the bald eagle is known for. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds...g/document_view http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/kidsthings/july...24/Default.aspx ![]() ![]() ring billed gull - notice downy feathers sticking thru his outer feather layer Visit Eaglepedia DISCLAIMER: Information here has been gathered in good faith from the internet and cannot be guaranteed to be totally accurate. |
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| Harpo516 | May 10 2009, 04:37 AM Post #3 |
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| Harpo516 | May 10 2009, 04:42 AM Post #4 |
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| Harpo516 | May 10 2009, 04:58 AM Post #5 |
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| hedi | May 10 2009, 05:17 AM Post #6 |
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![]() This presentation is dedicated to the Wray, Matriarch of the West End Nest. Wray was born in 1986 in Nanaimo, Vancouver, British Columbia, She along with her soul sister Dianna were brought to Catalina as chicks and released from the Sweetwater Hacktower. These two female eagles would eventually share the West End nest, one of the few established three eagle nests in the USA. Sadly Dianna disappeared early in 2008. Wray never one who liked to share seems quite happy to be the sole lady of the nest. Life on the nest for Wray can be hard especially during yearly nestorations but with teamwork, the job does get done. ![]() Wray is never known to be the silent type and makes her feelings known to all within hearing distance. ![]() Wray is quite the drama queen and has been known to strike a pose. ![]() Wray rules the nest with an iron talon. Her mate knows who's boss. Whether she is defending her nest against intruders, two legged or flying, laying & incubating her eggs, or caring for her chicks, Wray is first and foremost a mother. Her chicks are her legacy and her heart. Wray in 2001 with K11 and unidentified chick, and in 2008 with Miracle and Surprise HAPPY MOTHERS DAY, WRAY! ..........................CLICK HERE TO HELP WRAY AND THE OTHER EAGLES Edited by hedi, May 10 2009, 04:22 PM.
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| Naturegal | May 10 2009, 05:26 AM Post #7 |
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| Naturegal | May 10 2009, 05:43 AM Post #8 |
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Christine - Your tribute to Wray brought tears to my eyes, absolutely beautiful.
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 10 2009, 05:46 AM Post #9 |
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Christine, Beautiful tribute to Wray and the West End Nest!
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 10 2009, 05:53 AM Post #10 |
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WOW.. I just found the message inbox.. Duh... I had a message from March 26..sorry Sara Oh.. I never answered your message. OK, So where is the title thingy Deb,
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 10 2009, 06:09 AM Post #11 |
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click for card.. http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcardm.asp...5422903326&ob=1
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| Harpo516 | May 10 2009, 06:48 AM Post #12 |
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I changed the posting titles - all of 'em - and added a new one! eaglet 0-9 juvenile 10-99 bald eagle 100-249 eagleholic 250-499 eagle guardian 500 + now every member of the forum is an eagle something!
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 10 2009, 06:56 AM Post #13 |
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OOOOOOH, right under our name..I love it! I'm an Eagle Guardian!!!!
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| Cricket | May 10 2009, 07:02 AM Post #14 |
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all who apply. |
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 10 2009, 07:05 AM Post #15 |
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Thanks Cricket!
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