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| Chat - Saturday, April 28, 2012; Huzzah, It's Saturday!!! | |
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| Michele | Apr 27 2012, 11:33 PM Post #1 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When those fighting men looked up into the sky that early morning in 1775, it is estimated that there were around 300,000 to as many as 500,000 Bald Eagles to be found in lower 48 contiguous states. By the mid 1950’s, through loss on habitat and the use of DDT, that number had been reduced to no more than 412 nesting pairs. In 1967 the Bald Eagle was placed on the Endangered Species list, and by 1972 the use of DDT was banned in the United States. Through these efforts the Bald Eagle, with the help of many organizations like the Institute for Wildlife Studies, has seen a remarkable recovery. With just a little bit of effort, you too can make a difference. See how You can make a difference to the future of the American Bald Eagle by contributing Today through June 1, 2012. 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 CLICK ON: 2012 Nest Adoption Challenge Or you can visit the IWS.org by clicking this Direct Link - Make a Contribution See how you can make a difference by following this link to; http://www.iws.org/bald_eagles/membership.htm Edited by Michele, Apr 28 2012, 10:05 AM.
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| Harpo516 | Apr 28 2012, 03:17 AM Post #2 |
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thank you michele luv the photos ..... especially parent/chick you're the best we're outta here - off to NJ for the weekend with the scouts will see yo all tomorrow
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| Naturegal | Apr 28 2012, 04:37 AM Post #3 |
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Michele - You did it again! Beautiful promo and just love the photos you chose, as you always say, "Eye Candy" for sure. Deb - Have a great weekend with your scouts.
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| Naturegal | Apr 28 2012, 05:25 AM Post #4 |
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A few more Sandhill chick pics ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Artsy Mom | Apr 28 2012, 06:40 AM Post #5 |
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Good Morning Cruzers Look who was checking out the Norfolk nest this morning ![]() ![]() for video (3:38) ![]() An hour later DT shows up for her morning nest inspection ![]() ![]() Screencaps by Deejay |
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| circlescribe | Apr 28 2012, 09:13 AM Post #6 |
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Michele, another wonderful opener for the day! Carole, those Sandhill pics are exquisite! Remarkable images. Kudos to the photographer, and thanks for sharing them with us. The weather has been beyond dreary lately; the wettest month in four years they said on the news today. There is a drought and the rain is needed but enough's enough! How I long for the warm and "It never Rains in California" reality. Gotta keep taking that vitamin D and B complex to fend off the Blues. Soon we'll be having Sunsets after 10 pm and Sunrises well before 5 am and that's almost as bad. Need those earplugs for the "Dawn Chorus" and the sleep mask for the early light. California Dreamin'...This week on our feeders we've seen baby Blue Tits, Great Tits, Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Rooks, Jackdaws, and Sparrows. We're now on Hatch Watch for our Duck, Daffy, who's still sitting on her nest at the end of our yard in the reeds on the canal. We're saying prayers for all their survival. After reading up on Ducks she'll need extra nutrition to get through the first two weeks of dealing with hatchlings. We're hopefully prepared. Edited by circlescribe, Apr 28 2012, 09:27 AM.
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| Michele | Apr 28 2012, 10:42 AM Post #7 |
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............. ![]() Click on the Bald Eagle to see how YOU can make a difference to the Channel Island Bald Eagles..... You can also visit the IWS.org by clicking this Direct Link - Make a Contribution Or, you can make a difference by becoming a member; http://www.iws.org/bald_eagles/membership.htm |
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| Michele | Apr 28 2012, 10:49 AM Post #8 |
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THANK YOU PEEPS, for your kind words....I truly appreciate them. We're headed out the door to Fairfield for a birthday luncheon/early dinner for my uncle. I'll catch up with you guys when we return this evening. Have a great Saturday!!!
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| cdn-cdn | Apr 28 2012, 04:51 PM Post #9 |
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Bravo, Michele, on your presentation with all the historical background. The eagles are very much a part of the fabric of America, as your post showed so well. Ozzie, your meal sounds delicious. Enjoy your fun time with friends. Deb and Gary right about now must be dealing with some excited boy scouts who won't want to go to sleep. Fun, fun, fun. The boys will remember this experience forever. Carole, I was enjoying all the sandhill photos as I scrolled and observed. The final one, though, just made me with the chick on Mom's back. So cute. for Daffy Duck, Kris!
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| jillers | Apr 28 2012, 05:49 PM Post #10 |
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Exercise for seniors The doctor told me "Physical exercise is good for you." I know that I should do it but my body is out of shape, so I have worked out this easy daily program I can do anywhere: Monday: Beat around the bush. Jump to conclusions. Climb the walls. Wade through paperwork. Tuesday: Drag my heels. Push my luck. Make mountains out of mole hills. Hit the nail on the head. Wednesday: Bend over backwards. Jump on the band wagon. Balance the books. Run around in circles. Thursday: Toot my own horn. Climb the ladder of success. Pull out the stops. Add fuel to the fire. Friday: Open a can of worms. Put my foot in my mouth. Start the ball rolling. Go over edge. Saturday: Pick up the pieces. Whew! What a workout! You are invited to use my program without charge!! |
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| jillers | Apr 28 2012, 05:51 PM Post #11 |
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After a year of research and preparation, this giant Imax 3D screen film, JERUSALEM , is scheduled for worldwide release in 2013. The film takes you on a spectacular and unprecedented aerial tour throughout Israel/Palestine , the Holy Land and the city once believed to lie at the center of the world. To see it in full screen - click on the 4 small arrows at the bottom right hand corner. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=iPQI6Yupt48 |
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| Michele | Apr 28 2012, 06:15 PM Post #12 |
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........................ ![]() Click on the fish to see how YOU could make a difference to the Channel Island Bald Eagles..... You can also visit the IWS.org by clicking this Direct Link - Make a Contribution Or, you can make a difference by becoming a Member; http://www.iws.org/bald_eagles/membership.htm |
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| Artsy Mom | Apr 28 2012, 07:47 PM Post #13 |
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Lily the Black Bear – UPDATE April 28, 2012 Jewel, Braveheart, and Spring ![]() Jewel climbs to check on cubs - April 28, 2012 Today Sue spent 5 hours with Jewel to document her behavior as she foraged, rested, nursed Herbie and Faith, played, and cooled off in pools. Jewel was an eating machine. Her head bobbed up and down as she bit and pulled succulent vegetation. She tore into logs and standing snags to feed on grubs and ants. She pawed away leaf litter to lick up snowfleas (Colembola). She rousted a Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) from its nest and ate the eggs—shells and all. Video of Jewel and cubs from April 25 is posted on YouTube. ![]() Fern & Herbie sleep high in white pine - April 28, 2012 We were delighted when Braveheart and her yearlings visited the field station—giving us the opportunity to re-collar her. She paid no attention as we pulled hard on the collar to make it one notch tighter than when she slipped it earlier this week. ![]() Yes, really asleep! - April 28, 2012 Lynn spent time at the Bear Center helping his wife Donna on the bear foods garden in front of the building. We are expanding it to include a rock display so hikers will know the rocks they see. A geologist is teaching us rock identity, formation, and age. Spring is springing along the nature trails at the Bear Center. Hepaticas (Hepatica americanus) and marsh marigolds (Caltha palustris) are starting to blossom and small leaves are appearing on many shrubs. Tamaracks (Larix laricina) are showing green. Some aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) are fairly advanced in leaving out while others haven’t started. ![]() Aspens leafing out - April 28, 2012 Martyn Stewart arrived today—one of the top nature sound men in the world. He is helping us with sound technology to record sounds for the new Hope Education Building. He will also be supplying sounds of the Northwoods from his huge wildlife sound collection (gratis). His black bear sounds were recorded right here last summer. ![]() Round-lobed hepatica flower - April 28, 2012 Jim Stroner arrived this evening. Many of you know him as a photographer, but he’s also an engineer and has helped elevate our research technology to a new plateau. He delivered additional GPS units so we have spares. The bears are just a bit rough on them. ![]() Marsh Marigold - April 28, 2012 The list of 250 volunteers is too long to thank in one update, but the moderators (mods) who have stepped up with double shifts to cover Lily’s Facebook page and the Pond Chat deserve a double “Thank you!” The mods hold Lily Fans together and create the pleasant environment that characterizes the group as a whole. Between the mods and the Bear Fun and Facts group, we’re hearing many words of praise for the fun happening online among Lily’s Fans. If you're interested in joining our team of mods, job descriptions and the Volunteer Application are posted here. ![]() Jewel foraging - April 28, 2012 In addition to the $400,000 an anonymous family pledged for the Hope Education Building, Lily Fans contributed $120,000 for it—much of that during GiveMN this past November 16. We are very grateful. You are helping create a legacy for Lily, Hope, and the other bears that have become catalysts for a worldwide educational effort. The local Wells Fargo bank has promised a loan of $380,000 to complete the building and make it an educational facility. We hope to avoid the loan and put money into education instead. So when the technical difficulties with the thermometer on bear.org are solved, it will show over $520,000 contributed with less than $380,000 to go to. Thank you for all you are doing toward the building and worldwide education, including the Speakers Bureau that is gaining momentum. —Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center |
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Beautiful promo and just love the photos you chose, as you always say, "Eye Candy" for sure.







for video (3:38) 


There is a drought and the rain is needed but enough's enough!
How I long for the warm and "It never Rains in California" reality.
Gotta keep taking that vitamin D and B complex to fend off the Blues. Soon we'll be having Sunsets after 10 pm and Sunrises well before 5 am and that's almost as bad.
California Dreamin'...
We're hopefully prepared. 
with the chick on Mom's back. So cute.

6:16 AM Jul 11