Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
Great picture of Brit flying in, Janillb!
I'll start with the cute funny part - smaller chick did another ps - and unfortunately, did not look where it was headed! You may notice the new white stripe on the adult's back?
And I just watched the smaller chick move over to the adult, and I'm pretty sure there's an issue with the right leg or foot. Not sure how obvious it is in the screenshot, but the right foot, nearer the cam, seems twisted.
I have a short video that I think is small enough that I can send it to David Hancock to get his opinion.
Please send good thoughts to our eagle family here.
I'll start with the cute funny part - smaller chick did another ps - and unfortunately, did not look where it was headed! You may notice the new white stripe on the adult's back?
And I just watched the smaller chick move over to the adult, and I'm pretty sure there's an issue with the right leg or foot. Not sure how obvious it is in the screenshot, but the right foot, nearer the cam, seems twisted.
I have a short video that I think is small enough that I can send it to David Hancock to get his opinion.
Please send good thoughts to our eagle family here.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
1850 - A feeding ended where the smallest one did not get fed. He/she was unable to climb up high like the bigger one who was getting all the bites. I was hoping that Rey would feed him purposely at some point, but he only paid attention to the bigger one. The little one was able to grab a piece, but it was a feather I think. Poor little one. I hope Brit comes soon and brings a big meal for both chicks.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
I went back and watched the video at 16:44, and agree something looks wrong with the right foot on the smaller let.JudyB wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:47 pmGreat picture of Brit flying in, Janillb!
I'll start with the cute funny part - smaller chick did another ps - and unfortunately, did not look where it was headed! You may notice the new white stripe on the adult's back?
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And I just watched the smaller chick move over to the adult, and I'm pretty sure there's an issue with the right leg or foot. Not sure how obvious it is in the screenshot, but the right food, nearer the cam, seems twisted.
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I have a short video that I think is small enough that I can send it to David Hancock to get his opinion.
Please send good thoughts to our eagle family here.
Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
18:38 Little let PS
Little let's foot placed firmly toes spread
The let is using wings a lot for balance, hope this gangly wobbliness is just from normal growth or a minor healable injury and it will stabilize soon.Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
Picture of little let's feet
Little let rocking back on heels and trying to balance
Another PS
Some good footage of them walking around, clumsy, left foot stepping on the right, very awkward.Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
Little Let scratching at neck with right foot
and another of feet
Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
9:12pm.....Thanks Judy, CC and janillb for your posts! It seems the eaglets can't get a break these days. We shall try to be positive here and hope that they will get through this like they have done in the other worrisome situations.
IN on both cams.
IN on both cams.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
9:28pm....Checked the rollback.......good news about the small eaglet getting food!
From the rollback...........Rey had left the nest earlier and at 8:05pm we saw him bring a large bird to the nest for dinner.
Brit was in hot pursuit.
From the rollback...........Rey had left the nest earlier and at 8:05pm we saw him bring a large bird to the nest for dinner.
Brit was in hot pursuit.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
9:31pm......From the rollback............Brit mantled the prey and Rey flew from the nest. Great news! Smaller eaglet managed to crawl close enough to Brit for a feeding. Large eaglet stayed back, was likely already pretty full from prior meals. So in the end, the little eaglet got several bites uninterrupted!!
Little eaglet uses wing for support.
Little eaglet uses wing for support.
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"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time..............they have the heart"..........Elizabeth Andrew
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
9:40pm........From the rollback.......Many bites of food for little eaglet!
Rey popped back to the nest with something small in the nest........maybe my imagination but it looked like a small bird head to me. He then left.
Rey popped back to the nest with something small in the nest........maybe my imagination but it looked like a small bird head to me. He then left.
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time..............they have the heart"..........Elizabeth Andrew
(Member since 9/10/11)
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
9:42pm......From the rollback.....More of the feeding.......
Big eaglet did take a bite or two, but most of the meal was directed towards small eaglet.
Small eaglet's crop is expanding!
Big eaglet did take a bite or two, but most of the meal was directed towards small eaglet.
Small eaglet's crop is expanding!
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time..............they have the heart"..........Elizabeth Andrew
(Member since 9/10/11)
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
9:45pm.........From the rollback....More for the little one.
PS by the little eaglet.
Using h/h wing for support.
PS by the little eaglet.
Using h/h wing for support.
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time..............they have the heart"..........Elizabeth Andrew
(Member since 9/10/11)
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
9:52pm.......Small eaglet has come close to Brit.........Bigger one is more active but both going to sleep now.
Big eaglet on the left, did a PS........little eaglet on the right.
Big eaglet has a huge crop.
Big eaglet on the left, did a PS........little eaglet on the right.
Big eaglet has a huge crop.
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time..............they have the heart"..........Elizabeth Andrew
(Member since 9/10/11)
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
9:56pm...Brit was asleep for a few minutes, then woke up and began grooming her feathers. She is awake and watchful of her surroundings. Soon she will sleep.
OFF cams.
OFF cams.
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time..............they have the heart"..........Elizabeth Andrew
(Member since 9/10/11)
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2022-2023 Observation and Discussion
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