Avon Lake, Ohio ~~ 2020/21

[MaryF]

HWF welcomes back Avon Lake, for year 6, to it's family of bald eagle nests!

Link to cam 1 (360) -- https://youtu.be/zbIRrPbEuYA

Link to cam 2 -- https://youtu.be/xgkEZPBTsGA

Link to cam 3 -- https://www.youtube.com/c/AvonLakeEagleCam/live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo0XgVjUAsM

Links to Facebook page --- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1687361421575464/



-- The nest view from cam #1--Both parents and the 3 2016 eggs

A pair of bald eagles who call an Avon Lake elementary school (about 20 miles from Cleveland) home can be seen 24/7 thanks to a live video feed.

The camera was installed at Redwood Elementary School and is now available to view through YouTube.


-- One of the many serious discussions had by Stars and Stripes--they seem to love bickering

This pair of eagles started nesting at the school in November of 2014 and were named Stars and Stripes by the students. In April of 2015 two eaglets, who were named Hope and Pride, hatched and eventually successfully fledged.

"The names of the eaglets were chosen because we hope that they will come back to nest, and we have great pride that the eagles chose Redwood Elementary School to build their nest," said principal T.J. Ebert

The adult eagles have become unofficial mascots of the school and teachers incorporate them into lessons and art projects.


-- the nest and tree with one of the parents in the school yard of Redwood Elementary School

[MaryF]

Some articles and videos about the Avon Lake nest ~~


-- Redwood elementary School - home of the nest

https://www.cleveland.com/avon-lake/201 ... tiple.html

(includes a slide show)


A closer view of the nest

Enjoy it while it lasts" is the first lesson Principal T.J. Ebert emphasizes. Ebert acknowledges that the unlikely location of the nesting site, right above one of the school's playgrounds, might be temporary. "This is very rare, it just doesn't happen," he spoke with a tone of amazement.

http://fox8.com/2015/11/05/avon-lake-el ... ld-eagles/


-- Warning sign--tree and nest in the left upper corner

[MaryF]

Nest stats for 2020 ~~

* Cams on ~~ All three cams went live on Sept 16, 2020

* Eggs laid - Egg #1 - February 23, 2021 - 10:06 PM ~~ Egg #2 - February 27, 2021 - 7:02 PM

* Eggs hatched --

* Named --

* Branched --

* Fledged --

* Last seen --

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[MaryF]

Avon Lake is a city in Lorain County, Ohio on Lake Erie. The population was 22,581 at the 2010 census. Avon Lake was first settled in the 17th century and was, along with Avon, Bay Village, and Westlake, inhabited by Wyandots, Eries, Ottawas, etc. These people settled, traded, fought, made peace, and later moved elsewhere. Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, and Westlake were all one territory, Xeuma.


--Maps showing the location of Avon Lake, Ohio and the nest--the large body of water at the top is Lake Erie.

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My first time catching one of the adults visiting the nest!


I'm not sure who this is--I need both there to tell

[MaryF]

I have permission from several of the great folks who go to the Avon Lake nest to photograph the eagles to post some of their wonderful photos here on the forum. I hope you will enjoy seeing their photos of Stsrs and Stripes and their family throughout the season! I'm sending out a huge thanks to each and every one of them!!

Here are two that I liked from Peggy Urwin that were taken on Sweetest Day, Oct. 17th


Our star adults Stripes and Stars on Sweetest Day courtesy and property of Peggy Urwin

I'm not sure who this is but it's a beautiful shot---courtesy and property of Peggy Urwin

[MaryF]

These two nice photos are from Frank Duffala---Thank you Frank!!


Another gorgeous in flight phot ---courtesy of and property of Frank Duffala

I just love the wing in this photo---courtesy of Frank Duffala

[Ferenz]

THX for those beautiful photos! Now the eagle pair LIVE >>

[MaryF]

Today I have a few gorgeous photos taken by Cindy Duffala at the nest. Thanks to Cindy for permission to post her photos!!


Stars with her head upside-down. Those extra vertabrae sure help!

Hello Stars!!

Zipping her feathers---a very important part of her grooming.

[MaryF]

More of Cindy duffala's great photos!

She has to get all of those feathers zipped

Here she comes---flying right at Cindy!

Stripes with a big old stick

[MaryF]

The last 2 in this group---Thank you Cindy!!


Stars in flight---look at the light playing off her wing edge.

A close up of Stars white spots on her leg and yowza---look at those talons!!

[MaryF]

I found a few more nice photos by Cindy duffala and a real nice shot of Stars taken by her husband Frank Duffala---Enjoy!!


First here is the beautiful photo of Stars taken by Frank Duffala. Notice the whiter feathers on both of her legs.

Hello Stripes! From Cindy Duffala

Nice shot of Stripes flying from the nest

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[MaryF]

Two last photos from Cindy Duffala

Here we see Stripes working hard on removing a stick from a tree---no luck

Not too discouraged he went and found a differednt one for the nest

[MaryF]

A few from earlier from the DVR ---- ther was just one for a while and then the other one showed up for just a minute.

[MaryF]

Well it's December---and it's snowing like crazy in Ohio

[MaryF]

Stripes was in the nest for just a few minutes this morning.

[MaryF]

One in the nest for an early visit

And then there were 2--with a lot of beaking going on

[MaryF]

Since there is not too much action in the nest right now I have a few nice photos from 2 people who have given me permission to post them. The first two are from Marian Prostor D'Amico.


A look from the ground at how deep this nest has gotten with a peek at one of the adults.

I love this striking photo of Stars and Stripes perched together on a branch.

[MaryF]

These three photos were taken by Frank Duffala---thank you!

One of the adults in the tree with beautiful fall leaves

A great in flight shot of "somebody"

[MaryF]

Stars and Stripes visited quite a few times today. Here are some scaps from 3 of the visits

[MaryF]

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It's snowing in Ohio today--no eagles seen all day.

[Ferenz]

Today's morning-eagle

[MaryF]

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Two beautiful photos from Frank Duffala---that you Frank!! (posted with permission)


I believe this is Stars looking gorgeous

Stripes looking like a pine cone

[MaryF]

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A real pretty sight but no eagles so far today.

[Ferenz]

What a stunning arrival with a fish

[MaryF]

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Here is a great shot from below the nest of both Stars ans Stripes in a very snowy nest by Marian D'amico--posted with permission.