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| Chat - Monday May 7, 2012; Another Exciting Day in Eagleland | |
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 7 2012, 09:10 AM Post #16 |
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| Naturegal | May 7 2012, 09:11 AM Post #17 |
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**UPDATE** We are monitoring Harmon along with the Raptor Center experts. We want to give the parents enough time to come back to the nest before we take any additional steps. At this time it's a waiting game. We ask that you please refrain from calling the Raptor Center for more information. We will update you with information as best we can. Until then, we thank you for your patience. Watch it all live at www.mnbound.com/live-eagle-cam
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| lmorton2001 | May 7 2012, 09:38 AM Post #18 |
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More Harmon: We are getting a lot of questions and we want to do our best to keep you in the loop. First off, we are in continuous conversation with the experts at the Raptor Center and we are not going to leave the bird in the tree without care. Harmon is under great supervision at this time. Dr. Ponder and crew have been fantastic and deserve much respect for their efforts. Without them, this rescue and return attempt would not even be possible. With that said, here's what we know. We placed Harmon back in the nest mid-afternoon on Sunday. The hope was that the parents would come back and take over their eaglet and their nest. This has been done before and it has been successful in the past. We should say, however, that there are no gaurantees. When we were at the nest yesterday, both eagle parents were still there. They watched us put Harmon back in the nest. They haven't left. But, here's a tough fact to swallow. Dr. Ponder did say that Eagle Parents don't always come back. Some eagle parents will give up on the nest pretty easily. All we can do is remain hopeful that these parents aren't like that. It seems logical to us that the birds would just go back and their paternal instincts would take over. Unfortunately, wild birds don't think like humans. They are not capable. What is the fish in the nest for? We placed fish in the nest for the parents. This is common practice according to our eagle experts. Consider this incentive for the parents to return. What can we do to help? The best thing for everyone to do at this time is to remain patient and let the experts do their job. Because this has been a national story in a hurry, everyone seems to want to call and ask questions. We cannot express how much attention we are giving this situation. Additional calls are only keeping everyone from being able to do their jobs. While we appreciate all of the support, this blog and our facebook page is the best way for us to keep everyone informed. Please refrain from calling the raptor center with questions. Please know that we are in constant communication with them and will update you with information as THEY deem necessary. How long will we wait before we would make another rescue attempt? That is the big question. Again, we are working with the experts here and we value what they say to be the best advice. Generally, the eaglet can remain alone for several hours without food. When we put Harmon back into the tree, he was full. It is believed that he would be ok for up to 48 hours. The largest danger is that of predators. Harmon is not protected from danger without the parents around. What will happen to Harmon if the parents don't come back? The experts at the Raptor Center will make that decision once we take him down. There are a couple of options. It has not yet been determined what that will be. It is important to note the decision will be made on "what is best for Harmon," not "what is best for the viewers." We will update you with those details when we are given the green light from them. A special "thanks" to the Raptor Center and Broadband. Without their support and their boom truck, we would not be able to act so quickly. We will update you with more information as it becomes available. We are still hopeful that we don't have to make any moves and that the parents return to the nest. Anything is possible. |
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 7 2012, 10:35 AM Post #19 |
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| Harpo516 | May 7 2012, 11:45 AM Post #20 |
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![]() Won't you join us at the IWS Eagle Forum - check out the 2nd topic - go there when you click on the "flower" above! Take that first step - make a difference..........." |
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| Deleted User | May 7 2012, 12:24 PM Post #21 |
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![]() ![]() WISHING YOU A SUNSHINE DAY!!!!! Carole - Cheryl - Glad you liked the Portland eagle. They have hatched 2 this year. The pole with the platform is right near their nest . They spend a lot of time there and when their little ons fledge they usually fly to the pole too. KLJinOZ - Lovely moonrise! Deb - Nice presentation Was nice you were able to see 93 Memorial Hope ES is okay. That restaurant so stupid using thin glass Kris - Hope you keep safe from the water! Hope the ducks stay safe so they can hatch next year! Penny - Love the watercolor eagle Glad you received some good news. Topa - Sounds like a great hike with all the cruzers!!! Avery is so precious. So great you get to see her! I believe there is good and evil and rattlesnakes are soooooodangerous to people and they won't think twice about biting and killing humans. We need to have common sense! Keep safe! |
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| Artsy Mom | May 7 2012, 12:45 PM Post #22 |
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Remember this ?![]() Meet Nya Baby ![]() She was born by Caesarian section early last week at 7 lbs. 10 ozs. 21'' long The only problem is that they live in San Diego and we have no idea when we will be able to see her in person. |
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| Naturegal | May 7 2012, 03:39 PM Post #23 |
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Harmon still looks and sounds great ![]()
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| Artsy Mom | May 7 2012, 04:17 PM Post #24 |
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Harmon your parents heard you They are really stuffing him with that
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| lmorton2001 | May 7 2012, 04:26 PM Post #25 |
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I love happy endings! I'm so happy Harmon's parents returned to the nest!
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| Artsy Mom | May 7 2012, 04:41 PM Post #26 |
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Harmon was in a food coma there for a bit ![]() ![]() But then he let out a few peeps and he's up again ![]()
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 7 2012, 04:45 PM Post #27 |
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Nya is a gorgeous baby. They must be over the moon with her. Congratulations to the new parents. ![]() YAY!! Harmon!!! Thank you Sunnyland, I am being very careful on the trail. |
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| Naturegal | May 7 2012, 04:55 PM Post #28 |
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I happy endings..... ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Harpo516 | May 7 2012, 05:24 PM Post #29 |
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![]() "Won't you come join us at the IWS Eagle Forum - click on the above image to learn how you can help the eagles! Limuw lived on the edge - taught us much - and our help made the difference for him - together we can continue to help those yet to come and we can indeed make a difference - Thank You |
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| Artsy Mom | May 7 2012, 06:01 PM Post #30 |
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Lily the Black Bear – UPDATE May 7, 2012 Lily and Faith Have Split ![]() Lily on the move - May 7, 2012 We didn’t realize the split would come so soon. Yesterday, Lily was preoccupied by the scents in an area where males had recently passed. Today, Lily and Faith split so Lily can concentrate on producing her next litter. Faith was wary and cautious on her own. More on this tomorrow. Another video of Jewel and family from April 28 is posted on YouTube. Tonight at 9 PM EDT, the BBC’s Planet Earth Live, renamed 24/7 Wild, airs on Nat Geo Wild channel. We are anxious to see how much of the bear story survives the cut from 70 minutes on Planet Earth Live to about 43 minutes plus ads on 24/7 Wild. This update is a bit rushed as we try to get out the door to head for town to view it! The worldwide schedule for Planet Earth Live is here. Viewers will have a lot of misconceptions and questions about bears. The more Lily Fans can correct the misconceptions and answer questions and direct them to bearstudy.org and bear.org to learn more about the bears in the program, etc., the better. This link is to instructions on how to use Twitter. Most of the viewers will be twittering on #planetearthlive and be commenting on the BBC Facebook page for Planet Early Live. Thank you for all you do. —Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center |
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**UPDATE** We are monitoring Harmon along with the Raptor Center experts. We want to give the parents enough time to come back to the nest before we take any additional steps. At this time it's a waiting game. We ask that you please refrain from calling the Raptor Center for more information. We will update you with information as best we can. Until then, we thank you for your patience. Watch it all live at www.mnbound.com/live-eagle-cam

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