Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by Sandy_W » Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:28 am

11:19 am in rollback, Brit settles into the nest bowl.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by Sandy_W » Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:28 am

11:25 am Brit is on nest duty.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by JudyB » Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:34 pm

Thanks for the great coverage here - and welcome, Andrea and class!

Out of Sequence

Yesterday evening a little after 7 pm, Rey was on nest duty - and something caught his attention - the original post is here - viewtopic.php?f=114&t=640&start=3825#p659410

I posted pictures at the time, and managed to record some video a little later - and have finally uploaded the completed video to YouTube. It shows the action from both cams, with more details from the North/overhead cam - and that video jumps from 7:07 to 7:38 pm because that's how long Rey held one wing out protectively before settling in for normal incubation. The section for the South cam is shorter - and I did look back on the dvr when I recorded and didn't see anything nearby.

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Our new young pair at our Surrey Reserve bald eagle cam nest are doing a great job caring for their eggs. In this video, male Rey was on egg duty, and I don't know what he saw (there are squirrels that scamper around when the nest is empty and sometimes little birds nest in the bottom of eagle's nests, helping with pest control) - but something somewhere tried to get to close to his precious eggs, and he went for a two-winged slap-down to discourage anyone from coming closer. The video shows the initial activity from both cameras, and does have some gaps where nothing was happening; it was more than 30 minutes before he pulled in his protective wing. You can watch them live at https://hancockwildlife.org/surrey-reserve-cams/ and there are lots of pictures on our forum at viewtopic.php?f=114&t=640&start=3825#p659410 ~JudyB

:vid: Rey Guards the Nest (3:43, both cams)


If you look back to the post, you'll see Jean's report from a little later when he responded similarly when Brit woke him up flying in to take over incubation - he's definitely figured out that protecting the eggs is part of his job!

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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by Sandy_W » Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:40 pm

12:57 pm in rollback, after a restful time at the nest, Brit is up for a break and flies. Rey arrives quickly to take over nest duty.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by Sandy_W » Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:43 pm

1:44 pm in rollback, Rey is up to eat some leftovers for a few minutes. He then lies backdown in the nest bowl.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by Sandy_W » Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:44 pm

2:43 pm Rey is dozing off and on in the nest. Both he and Brit have been doing a wonderful job of taking care of their eggs, getting up periodically to roll them and to aerate the nest bowl.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by Sandy_W » Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:46 pm

Thanks, Judy, for the video. Impressive how well both Rey and Brit have taken to care for their eggs. Eagle instinct is amazing! :rh:
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by Sandy_W » Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:06 pm

3:20 pm in rollback, Brit comes flying into the nest and Rey extended his wings as vocalizing. Both vocalized.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by Sandy_W » Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:08 pm

3:20 pm in rollback, showing Rey with those extended wings as Brit landed.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by Sandy_W » Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:09 pm

3:21 pm in rollback, Brit settles down in the nest bowl after Rey flies.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by Sandy_W » Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:12 pm

4:10 pm Brit is up and looked like she rolled her eggs. Can see the wonky feather sticking out again.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by CC398 » Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:15 pm

1915 - Brit is upset, I'm in on the cams.

Looks like she did a fly-around after vocalizing.

1916 - Brit was quickly back on her eggs. It's cold and windy today. She continues to call, so I think she wants a break.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by CC398 » Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:23 pm

1921 - Brit is calling persistently. I suspect she is demanding Rey relieve her now, as she would be reluctant to leave their eggs uncovered in this weather I would think.

1927 - Brit is postured low due to the high winds, but still looking around.

1929 - Brit starts calling
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by CC398 » Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:54 pm

1936 Rey arrived to relieve his mate and check on his precious eggs, which he did.

Is that a brood patch on Rey? :)

Brit vocalized at him even as she flew from the nest. Have a good break Brit!
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion

Post by CC398 » Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:17 pm

1959 - Brit landed with food, but not sure what it was. Rey vocalized and watched her a bit before getting up

A look at the eggs

2001 - Rey flew, but I did not find him perched nearby. In this weather, he'll likely be in his storm shelter behind the Douglas Fir.
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