Hastings Street/PNE Nest, Vancouver - Seasons 2018-2024

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Hastings Street/PNE Nest, Vancouver - Seasons 2018-2024

Post by gemini » Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:33 am

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Hastings St./PNE Nest

This is one of 19 nests that are monitored by the Stanley Park Ecological Society. Since both they, and several HWF members, visit this nest on occasion and take pictures, there will be various photographers contributing to the photos and comments in this thread.

As eagle territories go, this is a relatively new new territory, the first nest having been built in the 2007 season and producing only one fledgling from the two chicks that hatched. Global-TV did a story on this pair because they seemed to be so unique building their nest next to a busy parking lot right across from the PNE (Pacific Northwest Exhibition). Talk about urban eagles with children, adults, vehicles passing by constantly and noisy too!! They are not that far from the Burrard Inlet but actually need not go that far for branches and grasses and food as there is a big pond at the PNE in the sanctuary area that is close to the nest.

THE 2008 SEASON was a better year for this pair as they successfully raised two fledglings. 2009 saw them successfully raise one fledgling, 2010 one, 2011 two, 2012 two, 2013 two and in 2014 there were three eaglets. Unfortunately the tree was partially destroyed during a windstorm and all three chicks eventually fell from what was left of the nest. The youngest, the first to fall, did not survive the fall, the next two fell separately in the following days. Fortunately they were not injured and were rescued by The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society where they were placed with a foster "Mom," a female adult eagle named Curly, until they were ready for release. Read about their rescue HERE and HERE

Meanwhile, the parents having decided that they still quite liked the area, proceeded to build a new nest located right across the street from the old nest on the PNE grounds just east of the SW drive entrance on the north side of Hastings.

The eaglets recovered from their traumatic fall nicely and were released two months later in a park just a few blocks from their original nest and have since been observed hanging out with their parents in the new nest tree. Read observations and view photos of their release HERE.

THE 2015 SEASON saw Ma and Pa Hastings return to their new nest on the PNE grounds to lay two eggs that successfully hatched. Unfortunately, once again there was a fierce wind storm on the early morning of June 12. Although the nest did not appear to be damaged at first, it was weakened to the point that four days later it fell to the ground. One eaglet succumbed immediately and a day later the second eaglet met the same fate. For details of the storm and following events please click HERE Ma and Pa Hastings hung around to defend their territory until migration time and were last reported seen on July 21.

THE 2016 SEASON began on Sept 26 when our Hastings pair were spotted perched in last year's nest tree on the PNE grounds by members Annemie and Steamer. However, in the first week of December, the eagles returned to their original nesting tree across the street on the parking lot and the beginnings of a new nest was seen. Both eagles were seen placing sticks on the nest as it began to take shape and grow in size.

Several members expressed doubt as to the stability of the foundation branches. However, the nest was completed and eggs were laid in March and incubation began. Unfortunately the doubts of our members came to fruition. The integrity of the major branch supporting the nest had been compromised having been previously damaged and it gave way under the weight of the nest destroying it and the egg(s) in the process just a day or two before hatching was due to take place. Once again Mom and Dad Hastings faced a disastrous nesting season.

THE 2017 SEASON brought Mom and Dad Hastings back to their territory where they built yet another nest back on the PNE grounds several trees away from their 2013/14 nest tree. It looked for all intents and purposes to be substantial enough to raise a family. Eggs were laid and two eaglets hatched. They thrived under the care of their parents. One eaglet fledged and then disaster hit. The nest again collapsed before the second eaglet fledged leaving it stranded on a branch. Unfortunately, it didn't survive. It is unknown whether it fell from the branch or was a victim of predating.

THE 2018 SEASON was more successful – but only just! Yes, on July 7, the nest came tumbling down once again in an overnight storm! Both eaglets however survived and were found the next day in the nest tree on different branches where their parents continued to care for them. The eaglet that fell to the lower branch finally made it back to the nest branch and the small remaining bit of nest on July 10 to be with its sibling who had made it back the day after the nest collapsed. Both eaglets continued to thrive and do what eaglets do, branching for about a week. On July 14 both were missing from the nest tree – we believe they had both fledged. The eaglets were seen flying around the nest site area for the next few weeks before leaving for good.

THE 2019 SEASON: A wonderful summary of the 2019 season by Vicki Kahri is HERE

THE 2020 SEASON: Another great summary of the 2020 season happenings at the Hastings nest by Vicki Kahri HERE.

THE 2021 SEASON: During the fall migration of 2020, David Hancock was able obtain permission from the powers that be to finally build a secure nest in the Hastings pair's favourite nest tree. For details and photos of the event please read HERE

When the adults returned from migration they took to their new home and made considerable renovations to bring it up to their standards before egg time. They ultimately had a very successful breeding year successfully raising three chicks to fledging. There was one small mishap though, that became a very successful rescue. One of the three eaglets, a male, now known as TERF12, crashed into a house after fledging and was rescued by OWL. He was fitted with a tracker and released a few days later. His travels can now be followed Here and Here

THE 2022 SEASON: There were no chicks this year. Hopefully the parents were just taking a year off from raising a family. Although they returned to their territory as usual, the pair were last seen together at the nest tree on April 27 and one was spotted on April 29. They were not seen again during the 2022 season. It remains to be seen whether their leaving is permanent or not.

The Hastings Nest discussion thread:


The 2023/2024 Season Discussion

The 2022/2023 Season Discussion

The 2021/2022 Season Discussion

The 2020/2021 Season Discussion

The 2019/2020 Season Discussion

The 2018/2019 Season Discussion

The 2017/2018 Season Discussion

The 2016/2017 Season Discussion

The 2015/2016 Season Discussion

Observations, scaps and videos for the 2010-2014 seasons can be viewed HERE
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Re: Hastings Street/PNE Nest, Vancouver - 2015 - 2018

Post by gemini » Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:41 am

This is a photo of Dad in his favorite perch tree overlooking the old nest. Due to the close proximity of the new nest to the old nest it is not unreasonable to think that he may just continue to use this as his main perch tree. The tree has a clear view of the entire area and will overlook the new nest which is just across the street.

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Post by Diana » Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:22 am

posted Saturday, October 07, 2017 @11:20AM

Hi everyone

I was texted by one of the groundskeepers at the PNE that one of the Eagles returned yesterday October 6, 2017. I am not at that nest very often so I'm sure Annemie or Vicki will keep us posted when the other one returns.

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Post by Annemie » Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:23 am


Posted on Saturday October 07, 2017 @11:26AM


Hi Diana

Thank you so much for posting the news. :huggie:
Stan and I go by their favorite trees three to four times a week and it will be awesome seeing them again. We will definitely keep our eyes out for our Hastings Eagles. Wub
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Post by scott h4 » Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:24 am

Posted Wednesday, November 22, 2017 @04:18PM

Some serious twig gathering around 1pm, the male seemed to working at original tree but female was taking twigs back to last years location.

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Post by Annemie » Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:27 am

Posted on Thursday January 11, 2018 @04:48PM

Hi everyone

I have seen the Hastings eagles flying about the last few days.
I can see them all from my living room window.

Two Juvenile's were seen yesterday at Canuck's house by a lady named Linda Aston.
Canuck is the famous Vancouver crow.

One eaglet was chased by crows all around the power lines, and it looked very dangerous.
A 2nd eaglet was circling overhead the whole time, observing the situation.

Both eaglets finally did fly North over to Hastings park, a 5 min. walk from Canuck's place.
Linda Aston Martin made 3 videos of one of the eaglet while the other eaglet was circling the area:


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Post by Annemie » Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:00 am

Posted on Thursday January 11, 2018 @04:51PM


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Post by Annemie » Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:02 am

Posted on Thursday January 11, 2018 @04:53PM


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Post by Annemie » Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:11 am

Posted on Thursday January 11, 2018 @04:57PM


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Stan and I have been looking for a possible new nest location but have not seen anything so far.

Thank you Linda Aston Martin for letting me post these pictures and telling us what you saw.


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Post by stim » Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:12 am

Posted on Friday, January 12, 2018 @10:07AM

The danger evident in your pictures had me worried for the youngster. I can't imagine following such activity live! Good news of the return of our Hastings couple. Another start of year hoping for a more solid nest for them for a more successful nesting season! :luck: Thank you for the pictures Annemie and Linda!

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Post by steamer » Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:03 am

Posted on Sunday February 18, 2018 @03:19PM

I received a tip from Annemie that Diana and Mike had spotted both the Hastings pair recently and the makings of their new nest :announce:

Braving the wind chill :cold1: and armed with my binoculars I spotted the new nest today. The new nest is at the exact same location in the tree as the fallen nest from last years season. Not quite finished but coming along. Hopefully it will stay up this year once complete! :luck:

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