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| Chat - Thursday, May 21, 2009; Hi There to Cruzers Everywhere! | |
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| cdn-cdn | May 21 2009, 02:31 AM Post #1 |
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| Harpo516 | May 21 2009, 03:39 AM Post #2 |
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Eaglepedia Revisited April 26, 2007 Dead branches/sticks are used in the construction of the nest, being the bulk of the building material but live branches are delivered in the summer which are believed to possibly maintain the pair bond or to inhibit parasites of the nestlings, cleaning the nest. Rotting fish carcasses, filled with maggots accumulate in the nest as food is brought to feed the young. The only form of nest santiation appears to be burial of the waste under large quantities of grass, moss and other greenery. Perhaps eagles do not simply toss old fish over the edge because that might attract mammalian scavengers that could be predators of the eaglets. When the adults are at the nest and not brooding or feeding the chicks, they spend time arranging sticks and digging in the nest, reaching deep into the grassy mat, pulling out and shaking a huge mouthful of vegetation. This may be observed for several minutes and possibly several times a day. The adults can accidentally or perhaps even deliberately, ingest some of the nest material which is later cast up in a pellet. The digging may also assist in keeping the nest clean, inhibiting larvae that parasitize the eaglets or it may dry out the grasses in the nest and improve the insulating properties. ![]() "The Bald Eagle" 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 21 2009, 03:47 AM Post #3 |
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then and now - WE Eaglets 4/9 (Cumbrian) 4/23 (Harpo) ![]() 5/3 (Naturegal) 5/10 (Cumbrian) ![]() 5/20 (Cumbrian)
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| Harpo516 | May 21 2009, 03:49 AM Post #4 |
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then and now - TH Eaglets March 28 (Cumbrian) ![]() April 16 (Harpo) ![]() May 3 (Naturegal) ![]() May 10 (Harpo) ![]() May 20 (Harpo)
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| Harpo516 | May 21 2009, 04:17 AM Post #5 |
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as provided by Dr. Sharpe - the latest update on donations to IWS for the 2009 Nest Adoption Challenge![]() We have collectively adopted over 4 nests at this time The NAC will run thru 6/15/09 so you have some time to gather the loose change in your car, sofa, under the bed ....... and send it on it's way to Dr. Sharpe! There are many, many ways that you can support the eagle effort including: adopt Pimu adopt a nest become a supporting member sponsor a cam for a day - a week - a month purchase IWS items such as hoodie, hat, note cards, etc. purchase a pendant begin or add to your collection of wing bling and so much more check out the IWS Eagle Forum Index page - scroll down and just start clicking on ways you can help AND get credit for the NAC drawing - maybe you will win one of the IWS Eagle Tours for 2010 and get to meet Heidi - Peter - Pimu - Steffani in person and visit some of the Catalina nests! Dig deep - every penny counts. We all thank you for your support! |
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| Harpo516 | May 21 2009, 04:20 AM Post #6 |
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please note - all donations/purchases/support from April 15 to June 15 can be credited to the NACJust send Dr. Sharpe an email if you forgot to make that designation: sharpe@iws.org That designation is how you get your name into the drawing for the IWS tours, nest adoption packets, dvd, or eagle item selection. Don't miss out! |
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| Harpo516 | May 21 2009, 04:20 AM Post #7 |
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![]() these guys need your help - yes, even before they have hatched ...... |
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| Harpo516 | May 21 2009, 04:21 AM Post #8 |
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| Harpo516 | May 21 2009, 04:29 AM Post #9 |
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Well from our recent IWS visit, Jim Spickler will be in Avalon to assist with a couple of those super difficult nests that are perched on the rock faces (what were those eagles thinking) and some of the Northern Channel Island crew will be on Catalina to assist as well! I believe - if plans moved forward but we know how that goes - they were hoping to start banding yesterday and today with of course TH nest pair schedule for tomorrow/Friday ! This is an exciting time on the nests - blood is drawn and health checks done. ID bands are put on and wing bling attached (more for me to buy to add to my collection ) and we'll know what the numbers are going to be -----![]() ![]() oops - could that be some of the bling for this week AND these visits to the chicks in the nests, will confirm boy / girl! Can't wait = can't wait ........
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| Artsy Mom | May 21 2009, 05:02 AM Post #10 |
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Before all the action started at NBG yesterday.... Hey, what are all you people monsters doing down there????? ![]() Image by Duane Noblick And since the GPS unit was attached.... "We have decided to refer to the eaglet with the transmitter as "Azalea". She needs a name to identify her on the www.wildlifetracking.org and www.ccb-wm.org/eagletrak/ web sites and it fits well with the NBG location which locals call the Azalea Gardens." Reese http://www.wildlifetracking.org/?tag_id=83736&dyn=1242910069 This eagle was fitted with a transmitter on May 20 2009. This map is a place holder, which will be updated Thursday morning (May 21) with the first data transmission after the satellite sends the first signal. |
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 21 2009, 05:47 AM Post #11 |
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The Mission of the Search Dog Foundation is to strengthen emergency response in America by teaming rescued dogs with firefighters to find people buried in the wreckage of disasters. Wilma Melville, SDF Founder, Retired P.E. Teacher Pluis Davern, SDF Lead Trainer, Retired Judge ![]() Wilma Melville ![]() Pluis Davern ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 21 2009, 05:48 AM Post #12 |
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CDN, Beautiful NAC post again!
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| adklaurie | May 21 2009, 05:54 AM Post #13 |
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Topa, I've been enjoying the Search Dog Foundation pictures and information you have been posting. What an awesome organization.
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| Naturegal | May 21 2009, 08:09 AM Post #14 |
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Two of the greatest qualities in life are: Patience and Wisdom.
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| Naturegal | May 21 2009, 08:11 AM Post #15 |
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Cheryl - I love your post today and the quotes are beautiful. Great job!
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What an awesome organization.
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