NCTC Bald Eagles - Shepherdstown, WVA - Seasons 2020 - 2023

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Re: NCTC Bald Eagles - Shepherdstown, WVA - Seasons 2020 & 2021

Post by Ferenz » Tue Dec 28, 2021 10:51 am

Monday, December 27, 2021

12-27-21 Busy day for the eagles
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http://eaglecam.blogspot.com/2021/12/

Today nestorating works 9;46:05 AM

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Re: NCTC Bald Eagles - Shepherdstown, WVA - Seasons 2020 & 2021

Post by Debs » Sat Feb 05, 2022 3:24 pm

Feb 1, 2022 - NCTC Update
Sadly another territorial dispute has occurred at this nest. At the end of January there was a mature adult female that dive bombed and attempted to land on the nest. Smitty was on the nest when this happened. Prior to this there were several incidents with juvenile(s), immature and mature adults harassing Bella and Smitty. Despite the intrusions Bella and Smitty appeared busy gearing up for egg laying and a busy nesting season. I recorded several videos on these events.

Sadly, on Feb 1, 2022, Bella landed on the nest with fresh and old blood smears and stains on her neck/head feathers. There appeared to be some older blood and scarred areas around Bella's right and left eye area. Despite Bella's horrible appearance she did appear to have pretty good mobility although we do not know the extent of her injuries. Bella has not been back to the nest since, which is cause for concern.

Feb 2, 2022
A new mature female has been visiting the nest and mating with Smitty. Smitty seems tolerant of the new female but displays reluctance too. The young female is readily recognizable as she has a few dark feathers blended in with her white tail feathers; she also has a bubble like ridge or bump on her beak near the cere/nare area.

It has been a sad few days at this nest and we all pray that Bella is healing and will return to reclaim her nest. God Speed Bella :rh:

Here are some pictures of Bella - Feb 1, 2022
Feb 1 Bella bloodied head and neck.JPG
Feb 1 Bella right side.JPG
Feb 1 Left side of Bella face.JPG

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Bella Returns with Blood Stained Head Neck Feathers - February 1, 2022 - NCTC Bald Eagles
https://youtu.be/k3GceHk5zok

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Re: NCTC Bald Eagles - Shepherdstown, WVA - Seasons 2020 & 2021

Post by Ferenz » Sun Feb 06, 2022 12:15 am

Great coverage, THX Debs

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Post by Ferenz » Sun Feb 06, 2022 3:43 am

The early bird: NF left the nest 03:21:38 AM

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Post by Ferenz » Sun Feb 06, 2022 11:05 am

Smitty returned to the nest followed by NF >> mating!

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Post by Ferenz » Sun Feb 06, 2022 11:08 am

Smitty with prey...vocalizing NF

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Re: NCTC Bald Eagles - Shepherdstown, WVA - Seasons 2020 & 2021

Post by Ferenz » Fri Feb 11, 2022 5:41 am

2-10-22 NF spent night in nest and now STILL IN NEST A DARK
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Re: NCTC Bald Eagles - Shepherdstown, WVA - Seasons 2020 & 2021

Post by Ferenz » Sat Feb 19, 2022 9:22 am

Smitty & NF ?

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Re: NCTC Bald Eagles - Shepherdstown, WVA - Seasons 2020 & 2021

Post by Debs » Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:19 am

Good Morning :bye 1:

Ferenz awesome reporting :huggie:

Great news; yesterday, Bella returned, what an incredible homecoming!!!

A few captures of Bella and Smitty together on the nest; they also mated twice :rh:
Feb 19 Bella pink tinge to her neck feathers.JPG

Feb 19 Smitty and his Bella reunite.JPG
Feb 19 Smitty and another female possibly Bella.JPG

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Re: NCTC Bald Eagles - Shepherdstown, WVA - Seasons 2020 & 2021

Post by Debs » Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:24 am

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Welcome Home Bella - Looks Sounds Like Bella & Smitty Comfortable with Her - Feb 19/22 - NCTC Eagles
https://youtu.be/fqdmiqLRupA

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Re: NCTC Bald Eagles - Shepherdstown, WVA - Seasons 2020 & 2021

Post by Debs » Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:28 am

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Bella & Smitty Reunited - Together Again - Beautiful Homecoming - Feb 19, 2022 - NCTC Bald Eagles
https://youtu.be/HnzZTWu4yOU

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Re: NCTC Bald Eagles - Shepherdstown, WVA - Seasons 2020 & 2021

Post by Debs » Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:29 am

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A beautiful end to the day, and third visit together at the nest!

Bella & Smitty - Evening Visit & Mating Before Dark - Perfect Homecoming - Feb 19, 22 - NCTC Eagles
https://youtu.be/EgkOJSBA2rA

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