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| Chat - Saturday April 30, 2011; April Saying Good-Bye ..... | |
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| Harpo516 | Apr 30 2011, 05:52 AM Post #1 |
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Eaglepedia Revisited April 22, 2007 At 5 weeks of age, the eaglet's down is now covered by feathers and they are strong enough to stand and will begin to feed themselves. Soon only a few tufts of down will show through the growing feathers. They continue to grow bigger and stronger but still need the watchful eye of the parents to protect and care for them. Young eagles visiting the area would not be welcome at the nest (even Cruz) - the nestlings' mother and father would scream and fly after the young eagle and chase it away.  4 week old chick (not any of ours) This morning I was catching up on the nest observations from yesterday and I got a good laugh at the "Mysterious Blue Streak" out at the SC nest around 2:00 P.M. PST. Just goes to show, there are some very observant people watching these nests. The second blue fly-by was definitely a Scrub Jay, I recognize the flight characteristics of this comical bird. Here is an interesting link on what appears to be a special sub-species of the Santa Cruz Island Scrub Jay. (combined posts- PPatti/ED/Harpo) Courtesy of EagleDuo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUsHBqlVdqs http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/713/articles/introduction AND Raven is the common name given to several large black birds of the genus Corvus. Other birds in the same genus are the smaller crows, jackdaws, and rooks. They are known for their intelligence and are perhaps the smartest birds. There are many observations in the threads of ravens harrassing all the nests - several of the members have posted photos/videos of the "attacks" - besides weather and lack of food - they would be the thing I worry most about as a threat to the chicks. Apparently they come in a large group to draw the parents off the nest so they can then approach the nest! Some members who have visited the area witnessed how many Ravens were in the area! http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Corvus_corax.html  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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| Michele | Apr 30 2011, 06:04 AM Post #2 |
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SEAL ROCK BANDING DAY - 2007 THE EAGLET STOOD HIGH ON A CLIFF LOOKING OUT TO SEA.......  DREAMING OF THE DAY WHEN SHE TOO WOULD SOAR ABOVE THE AZURE WAVES.  A MAN STOOD POISED, LOOKING ON IN SILENCE..... CONTEMPLATING THE LITTLE ONE'S CAPTURE, IF ONLY BRIEFLY, BEFORE RELEASING IT BACK INTO THE WILD.  BOTH DREAMED OF A DAY WHEN SHE WOULD JOIN HUNDREDS OF EAGLES AND SOAR IN THE SKIES..... FREE TO DIP INTO THE BOUNTIFUL SEA...... You can find more information about how you can help the Channel Island Bald Eagles and the IWS, by clicking on the following links and contributing Today through June 30, 2011. You DO NOT Have To Be A Forum Member To Contribute. Any visitor to the forum, any observer of the nests, any lover of Eagles, you are all welcome to help support the IWS effort! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO: http://s11.zetaboards.com/IWS_Eagle_Forum/topic/7393112/1/#new Or you can visit the IWS.org by clicking this Direct Link - Make a Contribution |
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| Topa Topa Hikers | Apr 30 2011, 06:47 AM Post #3 |
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Great NAC post Michele.  Super location for a nest.  :soar:
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| Topa Topa Hikers | Apr 30 2011, 06:48 AM Post #4 |
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Freekibble Reminder! Get your daily dose of Kibble Karma... Click to Play Bow Wow and Meow Trivia and help feed hungry shelter dogs and cats! Have a Relaxing Weekend!  Every dog and cat deserves a decent dinner! Please click on this link for dogs, http://www.freekibble.com/ or this one for cats, http://www.freekibblekat.com/ The more kibblers, the more kibble! Thanks! freekibble |
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| bette | Apr 30 2011, 07:06 AM Post #5 |
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Kibbled 
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| Artsy Mom | Apr 30 2011, 07:33 AM Post #6 |
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I your NAC post Michele  Thanks for those wonderful  memories 
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| Artsy Mom | Apr 30 2011, 07:34 AM Post #7 |
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Official Wedding Portrait by Hugo Burnand The Bride and Groom, TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the centre with attendants, (clockwise from bottom right) The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Miss Eliza Lopes, Miss Grace van Cutsem, Lady Louise Windsor, Master Tom Pettifer, Master William Lowther-Pinkerton. The photo was taken in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace.  Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, walk hand in hand from Buckingham Palace in London, before departing for their honeymoon. Picture: AFP Story and more pics |
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| Artsy Mom | Apr 30 2011, 07:44 AM Post #8 |
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Just watched your Saigon slideshow Ozzie  Buddhist roadside family shrines were very elegant and the interior in the Palace were lovely... the bunker command room with the retro phones  Were the orchids just growing in cultured garden areas? Looks like it was steamy there compared to here. We are getting  tonight and tomorrow and it was 74F yesterday 
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| Artsy Mom | Apr 30 2011, 07:49 AM Post #9 |
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Thinking of your family this weekend Carole    for Morty
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| jillers | Apr 30 2011, 08:07 AM Post #10 |
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Nyiragongo Crater: Journey to the Center of the World- http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/02/nyiragongo_crater_journey_to_t.html?s_campaign=8315 |
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| fancycatnip | Apr 30 2011, 08:11 AM Post #11 |
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thanks for all the wedding info..........great to read and I've saved it all! lol the NAC posts today fabulous as always.........and loved yesterday's too! GOOD JOB LADIES ! |
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| Michele | Apr 30 2011, 08:17 AM Post #12 |
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Thank You Topa....that's a nest with a million dollar view. |
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| Artsy Mom | Apr 30 2011, 08:22 AM Post #13 |
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 Buddy's 3rd  Party April 28 Update  biggerHappy Birthday, Buddy! Despite the chaos due to the arrival of the 2011 Norfolk Botanical Garden Eaglets — Buddy’s little siblings — Buddy was celebrated on this busy spring day. To mark the occasion, he was served a nice, tasty bluefish — which he managed to devour fairly quickly for having such a crooked beak! Buddy also received a new toy, which was highly entertaining.    One of Buddy’s generous fans also made sure that the WCV staff were able to participate in the celebration too — with cake!  biggerDr. Dave McRuer on the left......Ed Clark on the right |
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| Artsy Mom | Apr 30 2011, 08:57 AM Post #14 |
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Heads up for Sunday May 1st Notice To All!!! On Sunday Morning, The Wildlife Center Video Feed will be off line all morning for previously scheduled equipment replacement. This has nothing to do with the eaglets of the camera video feed. We are replacing our internal network server and installing new server cabinets. Don't Worry everything should be back online by Sunday afternoon. Even our phones and email will be down, so please don't worry!!!  NBG Eaglets first breakfast (:28) Video tour of NBG eaglets new home (3:38) NBG Eaglets at WCV on their new nest Saturday at 1:06 pm EDT  |
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| Michele | Apr 30 2011, 09:42 AM Post #15 |
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 A Belated, Good Saturday Mornin' Peeps.......  Deb, Thank You for posting the Royal Wedding pix.....they were just beautiful. I also caught a glimpse of your Catalina slideshow.....I've often wondered about the condos you can see as you're pulling into Catalina....is that where you stayed??? Wherever it is, it looks beautiful.....and what a treat to see a beautiful Bald Eagle soaring in the sky. :soar: Penny, Thank You for posting the news about Hope, Lily, and Faith. I think it's appalling that the film producer seemed to hoodwink Lynn into thinking the footage that was used wouldn't be used inappropriately.....how sad that one must always be wary of....people!!! I'm worried about Lily now.....and I'm just praying that whatever illness she has, that it's nothing serious...... It's good to see Buddy....dang, I can't believe he's already 3 years old!!! He looks great, too.  Thank You for all of your kind words about the NAC post......you guys sure know how to make a peep feel good!!!
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