Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
1153 - there has been lots of calling but so far I have been unable to locate anyone. Frustrating because I can tell it's close by.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
2:40 pm
Someone just landed. Logging in.
I didn't get in fast enough to get a close look. The feather on the right side of the tail in the image above looks like Sur, and the neckline looked like Sur.
But I did not see the usual dark spots on the upper tail, even when I went to full screen:
And the eye doesn't really look like Sur's.
I'm not sure that it looks like the intruder's either - am going to find a close-up of the intruder's right eye.
Added -
Sigh - I wish I'd been able to get a closer look - but I think it was the intruder in spite of the shorter feather on the right side of the tail. It seems that if Sur had been away, he would have done more standing & looking.
Someone just landed. Logging in.
I didn't get in fast enough to get a close look. The feather on the right side of the tail in the image above looks like Sur, and the neckline looked like Sur.
But I did not see the usual dark spots on the upper tail, even when I went to full screen:
And the eye doesn't really look like Sur's.
I'm not sure that it looks like the intruder's either - am going to find a close-up of the intruder's right eye.
Added -
Sigh - I wish I'd been able to get a closer look - but I think it was the intruder in spite of the shorter feather on the right side of the tail. It seems that if Sur had been away, he would have done more standing & looking.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
Hi Judy. I recognize those eyes and large body to be the Intruders.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
Hi all. I'm watching and listening while I work. Im going to move the cams close to the Nest to try and catch an evening visit, up close. Please feel free to move them (;
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
1636 - I caught something pretty incredible and heartbreaking at the same time, but at the current time, the New Male is perching close to Res. There was quite the argument when he landed at around 1630, but the pale-eyed New Male did not back down.
She was offended and vocalized in protest when he moved to her far right.
I am seriously acknowledging the very real possibility that beloved Sur is gone and that this Intruder is courting Res and she is relenting.
I haven't been touched by Sur as long as so many of you have, but I am beyond attached to him and wonder how I will accept the Eagle who chased Sur off or worse. My heart breaks for Res.
The New Male is watching Res constantly
She was offended and vocalized in protest when he moved to her far right.
I am seriously acknowledging the very real possibility that beloved Sur is gone and that this Intruder is courting Res and she is relenting.
I haven't been touched by Sur as long as so many of you have, but I am beyond attached to him and wonder how I will accept the Eagle who chased Sur off or worse. My heart breaks for Res.
The New Male is watching Res constantly
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
1700 - Res on the left and the New Male on the right will most likely stay here for the night, together
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There's just something about this one from earlier.
It is what it is Res.
It is what it is Res.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
In case you hadn't noticed, Sur is my current avatar here - mostly luck of the draw, as I wanted Sur or Res when I committed to this as my primary nest (I loved the original pair at Harrison Mills, and love the new pair, but they have more observers than we do, so I switched to Surrey).CC398 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:43 pm1636 - I caught something pretty incredible and heartbreaking at the same time, but at the current time, the Intruder is perching close to Res. There was quite the argument when he landed at around 1630, but the Intruder did not back down.
She was offended when he moved to her far right.
I am seriously acknowledging the very real possibility that Sur is gone and that this Intruder is courting Res.
I haven't been touched by Sur as long as so many of you have, but I am beyond attached to him and wonder how I will accept the Eagle who chased Sur off or worse. My heart breaks for Res.
The Intruder is watching Res constantly
We are checking with OWL in case an injured eagle was brought in, but for now, I am heartbroken that we may not get to see Sur interact with this season's little eaglets - but am trying to accept that eagles don't always mate for life, and that he may find an even more perfect companion (though Sur and Res did seem to fit together very well) - and am wondering how Res will train this powerful but young new male to be her mate in raising new eaglets in the spring. I remember the magical moment on another nest when the male realized that the tiny chick was reaching up to him while he was eating - and figured how to give the very little chick the first bite of food he had probably ever given anyone but himself. I cried a bit for the mate who was gone - but had happy tears at this first step by the new male to become an equal partner in raising the chicks he had fathered.
It will almost certainly be a bit of an emotional roller coaster - but I sort of have to believe that the universe will make it right in the end.
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JudyB wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 6:14 pmCC398 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:43 pm1636 - I caught something pretty incredible and heartbreaking at the same time, but at the current time, the Intruder is perching close to Res. There was quite the argument when he landed at around 1630, but the Intruder did not back down.
She was offended when he moved to her far right.
I am seriously acknowledging the very real possibility that Sur is gone and that this Intruder is courting Res.
I haven't been touched by Sur as long as so many of you have, but I am beyond attached to him and wonder how I will accept the Eagle who chased Sur off or worse. My heart breaks for Res.
The Intruder is watching Res constantly
In case you hadn't noticed, Sur is my current avatar here - mostly luck of the draw, as I wanted Sur or Res when I committed to this as my primary nest (I loved the original pair at Harrison Mills, and love the new pair, but they have more observers than we do, so I switched to Surrey).
We are checking with OWL in case an injured eagle was brought in, but for now, I am heartbroken that we may not get to see Sur interact with this season's little eaglets - but am trying to accept that eagles don't always mate for life, and that he may find an even more perfect companion (though Sur and Res did seem to fit together very well) - and am wondering how Res will train this powerful but young new male to be her mate in raising new eaglets in the spring. I remember the magical moment on another nest when the male realized that the tiny chick was reaching up to him while he was eating - and figured how to give the very little chick the first bite of food he had probably ever given anyone but himself. I cried a bit for the mate who was gone - but had happy tears at this first step by the new male to become an equal partner in raising the chicks he had fathered.
It will almost certainly be a bit of an emotional roller coaster - but I sort of have to believe that the universe will make it right in the end.
Oh, Judy that was so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts..I'm in tears reading about Sur's first feeding experience from your perspective. I was just today trying to enlarge your avatar thinking it was Sur!
Sending lots of love and light to you and all our SR friends and of course the magnificent American Bald Eagle Sur, who I pray that never suffers or if he is struggling and needs human help, that he is visible so that we can find him. Or even better, that he is flying off unhurt to new adventures for a second chance with a new mate and a great new nest.
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Thanks, CC!
I may not have been clear in my post - Sur was an experienced dad when we first met him - the new dad I was referencing was from a nest in West Virginia that I watched years ago - but it was a powerful moment. And I suspect Sur did have a similar moment - but before we had a cam here.
Here's a larger version of my avatar pic of Sur:
I may not have been clear in my post - Sur was an experienced dad when we first met him - the new dad I was referencing was from a nest in West Virginia that I watched years ago - but it was a powerful moment. And I suspect Sur did have a similar moment - but before we had a cam here.
Here's a larger version of my avatar pic of Sur:
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JudyB wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 6:43 pmThanks, CC!
I may not have been clear in my post - Sur was an experienced dad when we first met him - the new dad I was referencing was from a nest in West Virginia that I watched years ago - but it was a powerful moment. And I suspect Sur did have a similar moment - but before we had a cam here.
Here's a larger version of my avatar pic of Sur:
sur_20190322.jpg
Thanks for the clarification.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
1928 - Res on the left is awake and watching, but not looking to her right where the New Male is also awake and watching Res, and his new surroundings.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
1952 - Both Eagles, Res (far) and the New Male (closest) are wide awake and staring straight ahead. I have so far seen very little head tucking tonight from either Eagle.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
2031 - Res's head is finally tucked. The New Male is awake, watching, preening, and checking on Res frequently
Res is comfortable enough to sleep. Sleep well Res.
I'll leave the cameras on our Eagles for our early birds to watch. Good night SR friends
Res is comfortable enough to sleep. Sleep well Res.
I'll leave the cameras on our Eagles for our early birds to watch. Good night SR friends
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
2038 - haha one last thing; multiple emergency vehicles went by, waking up our Eagles and causing some vocal drama.
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