Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - Seasons 2018-2023

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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - 2018/2019

Post by elainemyrkle » Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:41 am

I thought I would check in and see how they're doing. Goodness, they're a noisy bunch in the morning. :mihihi:
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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - 2018/2019

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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - 2018/2019

Post by Debs » Sun Aug 04, 2019 1:55 pm

August 3 2019

The Fraser Point juveniles have been visiting their nest and territory especially during the month of July.

August 2 2019
One of the juveniles perched nest side just before dark and the youngster stayed the night.
Can you find me i am tucked in somewhere :D
Aug 2 730 pm one juvie at FPT.JPG


July 29
An Alumni spotted; A-14 Andor of Baby's Harbor visited the FP nest just briefly then flew off. This is the first time this eagle has been spotted since 2017!!!! Andor is from the class of 2017 so he is 2 years old.
July 27 A14 Visits FPT nest.JPG
July 26
Beautiful Trey (34A) and an island jay
July 26 Juvenile with island blue jay.JPG

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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - 2018/2019

Post by JudyB » Tue Feb 25, 2020 3:36 pm

2019 Summary

Three eggs, three chicks, and three fledglings who stayed in the area for quite a while before heading out into the world - a very successful season here!

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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - 2019/2020

Post by JudyB » Tue Feb 25, 2020 3:37 pm

2020 Nesting Season

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

I am not finding a source on Facebook, but I've read somewhere that the eagles have a new nest this year. I did see that Dr. Sharpe from IWS would be going to Santa Cruz Island soon to survey the nests there, so we may get an update then.

There was a younger eagle visiting the nest - and I think a pair of owls. So far no one seems to be using it, and it's likely close enough to Spirit & Cruz's new nest that they plan to keep it that way - but we shall see.

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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - 2018 + 2019 + 2020

Post by JudyB » Fri Mar 27, 2020 4:39 pm

Fund Drive for Hard Drives

Good afternoon, everyone! I have just learned that we do not have the hard drives we need to record our cams as we approach little chick time - and we do not have the funds necessary to buy them.

These are the high resolution drives that are connected directly to the cams at the site, making it possible to record high quality videos of events at the nests - and we usually have them up and running before the eggs are laid. As you know, we already have eggs at three of our four nests, and they are likely any day now at the fourth nest - so time is of the essence.

Our tech person Ken is estimating that it will cost about $7000 to buy the high quality, high capacity drives needed for our 9 cams, and while we are keeping up with our regular monthly expenses, we don't have the extra money needed to buy and install the hard drives.

I know this is a hard time financially for many of us, with many businesses closed - but it may also be a time when some of us are staying home and watching the eagles after cancelling planned trips or dinners out - and I'd like to ask those who can to contribute towards these hard drives.
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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - 2018 + 2019 + 2020

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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - 2020-2021

Post by Debs » Wed Sep 23, 2020 12:31 am

This post marks the start of the 2020-2021 season.

For the 2019-2020 season Discussion

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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - Seasons 2018-2021

Post by Debs » Fri Jan 08, 2021 2:30 pm

Jan 8, 2021

Happy New Year Everyone :bye 1:

Cruz and Spirit have a new nest; we were blessed this morning as Cruz stopped by the former nest so we got to see her. Spirit visited yesterday infact he spent several hours at the nest (early am). Good to see that this pair is doing well :rh: :rh:


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Beautiful Cruz
Jan 8 1047 am Cruz.JPG
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Cruz
Jan 8 1054 am Cruz at FP nest.JPG
Jan 8 1055 am Cruz.JPG

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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - Seasons 2018-2021

Post by Philjo56France » Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:55 pm

Hi everyone,

Pascale let me know about the sad news here the last days :ohmy: :(

Sorry for all of you :cry1: :brknhrt:
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I read that Spririt was 14 years old and he raised 16 eaglets.

Rest In Peace Sprit, Cruz's loved Mate and beloved Dad of so many chicklets. You will stay alive in their heart :rh: .
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Fraser Point Territory, Santa Cruz Island, California
2021 Season:
Birds are nesting at off-camera nest
Adult Male A-64 (likely, but unconfirmed), aka Spirit, hatched at the Pelican Harbor nest on Santa Cruz Island in 2008.
Adult Female A-49, aka Cruz, hatched at the Pelican Harbor nest in 2006. First known bald eagle to hatch on the Channel Islands
since 1950.
Incubating on 3/13
Chicks hatched ~4/3 and 4/4
Chicks banded 5/10 as 19/D (Male, aka Gregor) and 10/D (Male, aka Saber)

7/21/21: A-64 (Spirit) found dead in ocean on eastern end of the Fraser Point territory
:rh: E9: 7 yo / E14 :rh:
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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - Seasons 2018-2021

Post by JudyB » Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:00 pm

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2021 Summary

adults A64(M)/Spirit & A49(F)/Cruz

As Philjo reported above, two eagletswere banded May 10 at a new nest in the Fraser Point territory, and Dr. Sharpe said Cruz was around but he didn't see the male and hasn't confirmed its identity.

One chick disappeared from the nest around May 29 but could have been on the ground under the nest; the remaining chick fledged June 26.

Sad news - Dr. Sharpe reported on July 21 that a kayak guide had found A-64/Spirit floating dead in the ocean on the eastern edge of the Fraser Point territory; there was no obvious trauma and they did not recover the body. Rest in Peace, Spirit.

Possible New Pair at the Original Nest(F)/Cruz
Original pair A64(M)/Spirit & A49(F)/Cruz abandoned the nest with a camera and nested elsewhere in 2020 - and this year it looked as if a new pair was moving in - male A66/Jim hatched at the Baby's Harbor nest in 2016 and female A98/Glory hatched at the original Fraser Point nest (about 2 miles away) in 2014. (Two eagles were accidentally tagged A98 in 2014 - they managed to zoom in on the leg band to confirm that this is Glory)

As of February 27, Jim is around but Glory didn't stay - and Jim was seen on the cam with Cruz! Per the end of season summary, several other females visited Jim, including HP (Sauces Canyon 2018) on March 8 (and maybe once earlier), Cruz on March 23 (when she had eggs at the new nest), and Saucy (Sauces Canyon 2018) on May 11 (Jim wasn't there at the time). No eggs, but an interesting year.

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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - Seasons 2018-2021

Post by JudyB » Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:48 pm

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2022 Summary

As of February 19, 2022, it appears that new male A14(M)/Andor is with A49(F)/Cruz at the Fraser Point nest with a cam; Andor is one of the 2017 offspring of A68(M)/Braveheart & A27(F) at the Baby's Harbor nest on Santa Cruz; A68 was a 2010 chick from Pelican Harbor, so a younger sibling of Cruz (who was the first chick to hatch at Pelican Harbor, in 2006); I think this makes Andor Cruz's nephew.

The pair laid two eggs, one seen March 2 at about 8:51 pm, the second laid March 5 at 3:34 pm.

The first egg hatched April 8 in the afternoon (37 days) and the second hatched April 10, about 9:15 am (36 days).

They were banded May 28; the older one was 53/D (F)/Lilibet and the younger was 57/D (M)/Victor (they were actually named later).

Younger eaglet Victor fledged first, at 7:37 am on June 29 (80 days); Lilibet fledged June 30 at 7:21 am (80 days).

July 11 - younger eaglet Victor had appeared to have some issues for a few days, with awkward landings on the nest and trouble holding food to eat, then on July 10 he slipped or fell off the nest (possibly while trying to fly). The nest is only about 8 feet off the ground and he had been flying, but he didn't return to the nest. Observers though he might have an issue with his foot or leg, but Dr. Sharpe said he didn't see evidence of a foot or leg injury, and could be an issue with his back (he also was holding his tail strangely at one point). Dr. Sharpe and an assistant went to the nest today and found Victor under the nest; Victor was quite vocal about being picked up and put in a bag - but the fact the team could do that so quickly suggests he needed rescue (it was less than 10 minutes from their arrival at the nest until they started back). It may be a day (or two) before we know more.

Victor arrived at the Ojai Raptor Center (ORC) late in the evening on July 11 after what must have been a very long day for Dr. Sharpe. His patient number is 22-635. The initial report the next day said he was bright and alert with good body condition and hydration levels (he was in a little stream under the nest when he was rescued, so had access to water after he fell off the nest); x-rays did not show any bone fractures or soft tissue damage (though he'll need a CT scan or MRI to rule out spinal trauma, which apparently doesn't usually show up on x-rays in birds). The test for lead came back negative, though they are giving him something to help remove any other potentially toxic metals that might be in his blood; they are also giving him antifungal medicine and an antibiotic as a precautionary measure.

July 13 update - he had a CT scan and they didn't see anything abnormal, but the results are being sent to a radiologist for further evaluation. He is alert and eating well, but still not able to stand. ORC's July 15 update had great pictures of one of Victor's physical therapy sessions - it looks as if they are using a towel with holes for his leg so the veterinarian can support his weight while he tries to walk - fascinating to watch! They are still waiting for results from tests for West Nile Virus and toxic heavy metals, as well as a general blood panel. (Added - he had a high level of zinc, fortunately already heading down from the initial treatment he received for potential heavy metals.)

July 19 - ORC reported that Victor was found standing for the first time this morning - a huge step in the right direction, though his condition is almost certainly still guarded.

I'm not sure when Lilibet left the area, but she was still there on August 11, so she should have been well prepared to journey out into the world.

September 19 - Victor was released today on private property on Hollister Ranch, California (he wasn't able to be returned to Santa Cruz for biosecurity reasons); Dr. Sharpe released him, noting that the habitat of the release site was similar to that at Fraser Point where he was rescued. I cried happy tears as I originally typed the news on my own spreadsheet. (little heart)

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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - Seasons 2018-2021

Post by JudyB » Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:53 pm


2023 Nesting Season Starts Here



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Re: Fraser Point - Northern Channel Islands - Seasons 2018-2023

Post by Farniente » Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:13 pm

Hello,

New season for Cruz (left) and Andor (right).

A lot of preening.
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