Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2021 - 2023 Seasons

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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2020/21

Post by MaryF » Thu May 13, 2021 1:22 pm

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You can see a parent leaving the nest and I think what I have circled is one of the eaglets now old enough to be seen above the nest.

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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2020/21

Post by MaryF » Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:42 am

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I found this post on FB today so at least we know that both eaglets here did fledge!! :woohoo: I'm so thankful for Doreen Taylors visit to the nest so that we all know now!! :ty:


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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2020/21

Post by JudyB » Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:03 pm

2021 Cam Maintenance
Matching Drive

A little over 17 weeks ago, we met Tiku from our Surrey Reserve nest; this is just before he or maybe she made it all the way out of the shell:
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And now Tiku and Tucca from Surrey Reserve and Hope and Chase from Delta 2 have all set out to explore the world.

We do still have one young eagle to watch - this is Romeo from our White Rock nest, who hatched 6 weeks later than Tiku:
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At 11 weeks, he (or maybe she) is practicing perching on the nest supports and exercising those big wings. Eaglets generally fledge (take their first flight) between 10 and 14 weeks, and it's my guess that will happen in the next week or so.

And you know - I haven't really thought about this before - but our little window to access the nests and clean the cams and do any other necessary work isn't always that much longer than the 35-40 days it takes an egg to hatch. Last year the Surrey Reserve adults didn't leave until August 14 (though they weren't visiting very often after Thor left in mid-July) - and Dad Sur was back on September 26. Different pairs have different schedules - and it can vary from year to year - so it would be great if we could get ready now.

With that in mind....
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We will be posting more details about our Adopt-a-Nest program, the new option to adopt one of our eagles with a tracker (details soon), the Monthly Donor program - and the work we need to do on the 10 cameras we now have at five different nests.

The important thing to know is that at least the first $1000 in donations toward our cam maintenance fund drive will be matched by long-time supporters of Hancock Wildlife - so the time to donate is now!

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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2022

Post by MaryF » Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:02 am

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First page of 2022 news---


The link to the cams---the just came up!! Will soon set up a new thread! :thumlft:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XcF0aU0ewc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-duTOQft28


Stats for 2022 --

*Cams on --Approximately November 8

*Eggs laid -- Egg #1 - February 20, 2022 - 6:46AM ~~~ Egg #2 - February 23, 2022 - 7:19PM ~~~ Egg #3 - February 27, 2022 - 6:53PM

*Eggs hatched -- Egg #1 - March 31, 2022 - 7:45AM ~~~ Egg #2 - April 1, 2022 - 11:06AM ~~~ Egg #3 - April 5, 2022 - 7:07AM (Hatch dates are when they were seen - #3 split their shell at 5:26 pm the evening before, so may have hatched on the 4th though we didn't see the chick until the next morning.)

*Branched --

*Fledged -- ND15 - June 21, 2022 - 3:43 PM ~~~ ND16 - June 22, 2022 - 2:24PM ~~~ ND17 - June 27, 2022 - 3:45PM (interesting footnote - all three fledges were unintentional)

*Last seen -- all three were seen for several weeks; two were seen on August 24, one on August 25
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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2022

Post by MaryF » Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:27 pm

.I apologize for not keeping up with this nest in 2022! The nest had a partial collapse today, All 3 of the eaglets are safe and being fed by their parents in nearby locations. We will have to wait and see if they rebuild in this area for 2023. :w00t:

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.From FB -- "A ground crew spotted two in the nest tree and a fledgling in another tree. Parents later fed the two that were still in the nest tree on the remaining part of the nest. Ground crew reports all accounted for in trees.

.Environmental Change Initiative
​A park representative has confirmed visually on site that 3rd eaglet that cannot be seen in the nest has is located in a nearby sycamore tree. It appears that the nest collapse caused it to fledge.

.t was announced on chat that 15 was discovered safe in another tree, 16 on branch right now while mom just brought in a raccoon and 17 proceeded off branch back on nest and mom feeding 17. Now dad in with a fish and 16 comes down to nest to eat!

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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2022

Post by MaryF » Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:47 am

.17 has been down on the ground and not moving too much and maybe not receiving care from the adults. Here is this morning's bulletin--thank goodness!


ND17 has been removed from ND-LEEF. Here is the update from Environmental Change Initiative:
Update 6/30/22 Noon: After this morning’s observations being relayed to a local rehabber and their consultation with other eagle rehabbers, it was decided that a welfare check was in the best interest of ND17. This morning at approximately 11:40, Humane Indiana Wildlife located and removed ND17 from ND-LEEF. It will be transported to their facility and undergo a thorough examination by a veterinarian. For updates on ND17 please see Humane Indiana Wildlife Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/HumaneIndian... . Thank you for your concern and patience regarding ND17.
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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2022

Post by MaryF » Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:54 am

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Yesterday morning, shortly after opening at 8:00AM CST, our staff was contacted by employees from St. Pat's Park in South Bend, Indiana and made aware of a young Bald Eagle that had fallen from the nest several days prior. The chick, who is just under 90 days old, is the third, and smallest, of its siblings and referred to as ND17. The nest ND17 and his siblings were sharing had suffered structural damage nearly 10 days before with close to half of the nest falling. A skirmish between siblings, from our understanding, resulted in ND17 falling from the nest. Volunteers and staff from St. Pat's Park jumped into action to find ND17 and have been monitoring him since then

When their staff reached out to our facility it was with concern that ND17 was not being fed regularly enough by parents to maintain good body condition and was spending more time on the ground than perched in trees. Our recommendation was for our staff to come out to the site, assess the situation and ND17 in the field, and make a decision to either leave him with his parents to continue caring for him or to bring him to the center should his health be compromised. Please remember, rehabilitators do not want animals in care that do not need to be there. The best place for young wildlife is with their parents. Decisions to pull a bird from a grounded situation is based purely on the young animals health and body condition.

Upon arriving at the location, St. Pat's park staff and our team found ND17 on the ground at the edge of a wooded area, laying in vegetation. When approached, ND17, instead of trying to fly away to flee, attempted to get away from staff on foot. He was able to be captured without much difficulty and an in-field exam indicated that he was severely emaciated, as well as dehydrated, and in need of continued care. At that time, the decision was made that, for his best interest, he needed be admitted to the rehabilitation center for fluids and consistent feedings. It was apparent that he was not being fed often enough to maintain his body weight and that without intervention he would have succumbed to starvation before the weekend's end.

Our plan for ND17, who weighs just under 6lbs, is to allow him to gain weight in our care and give him a safe space to learn to fly. Rehydrating him, giving him a full crop, and returning him back to his current situation would only result in a return to his current status. It is clear he was not being tended to as needed. It is in his best chance for survival that he remain at the center until he is back up to a good weight and is capable of flight so that he can return back up to his parents and siblings on his own. Our intention is to return him to his nest site and family once he is in good health and capable of sticking close to everyone else.

We understand that this bird is very beloved by those who follow the nest cam at the ND LEEF location and that there is much concern for his well being. Our staff is ensuring his good health and has his best interest in mind during this time, working with local veterinarians to ensure the very best outcome. As of this AM he has much more energy than he did yesterday afternoon and is self-feeding. Lead tests showed no lead in his system and there are no apparent breaks or deep tissue bruising. We will post updates on ND17 as he continues to progress in care here at the center. We ask for your continued patience and understanding regarding updates on his status. It is thanks to the good we do together that our native wildlife can be given a second chance at returning to the wild!

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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2022

Post by Suemac » Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:20 am

Good to hear ND17 is getting some care. Thanks for the update Mary.
I always worry about the third one getting enough food.
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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2022

Post by Suemac » Sun Jul 03, 2022 6:30 am

From Humane Indiana Wildlife today: ND17 Update: ND17 has now been in our care since Thursday afternoon and we are already seeing improvements in his health and behavior. He is now acting feisty and aggressively towards staff when we enter the room and move him to a clean enclosure. He is demonstrating his displeasure by raising and flapping his wings and hissing. All behaviors we hope to see in an eagle that is feeling better! Daily he is receiving his weighed out allotment of food that consists of rats, mice, hamsters, day old chicks, quail, or fish. Animals in rehabilitative care do not get an endless barrage of food, but an amount based on the nutritional quality of the food and what their bodies need to gain weight or maintain weight based on body condition.

This upcoming week we will be partnering with our local vets to obtain x-rays and a more thorough blood panel on ND17 to ensure his good health prior to moving him to an outdoor flight enclosure. This will be done prior to moving him outside to prevent the stress from having to recapture him from a large space. The goal is to move him to the flight enclosure and then not have to capture him up again until he is ready for release.

At this time we must ask for everyone's understanding and patience when it comes to ND17. We cannot provide daily pictures, as this is stressful for him, and cannot solely post about him on this Facebook page. We also need to discourage people from showing up at the center requesting pictures or to see him. It is against state and federal law for animals in rehabilitative care to be seen and photographed by the general public. This is a place of healing and as low stress as possible. We understand that ND17 is very well loved and has been watched by everyone since his egg was laid and he hatched. His story so far has been one of struggle and determination. We know this. Please know that he is being very well cared for, is eating more food daily than he probably ever has, and has a clean, safe space to grow and heal.

As always, we are so incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and support he and the rehabilitation center are receiving at this time whether that comes in words of support or donations. We are so very appreciative and encouraged to see such love for this bird. We will provide another update on him in the next few days, as day to day, not much will be changing in his care or health at this time.
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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2022

Post by MaryF » Sun Jul 03, 2022 7:56 am

.The latest photo of ND17--looks pretty good!

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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2022

Post by Suemac » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:27 am

Update from Humane Indiana Wildlife: **************** ND17 Update: This past week, with ND17 in our care, our focus was two-fold. We need to rule out any structural or physiological issues that may be impacting him negatively and increase his weight to one that is more appropriate for his age and size. When he was admitted, ND17 weighed 2.68 kilograms, which is just under 6lbs. His weight as of moving into our large flight enclosure is now 3.03kg, just over 6.5lbs.

ND17 was transported to one of our local veterinary clinics for bloodwork and x-rays Tuesday morning and returned back to the center Tuesday mid-afternoon. The x-rays were clear of any fractures or structural abnormalities. When we send an animal for x-rays it is done to ensure there are no fractures that can not be detected with a basic hands-on exam. We worry about fractures in a birds coracoid, pelvis, or even in a joint. Because ND17 was rescued from the ground and was spending considerable time on the ground and not perched in a tree, after he came out of the nest, it is certainly worth putting him through the stress of a short transport and x-rays to ensure nothing was amiss.

Our rehabilitative team, along with veterinary staff, also note a considerable amount of stress bars on ND17 primary and secondary flight feathers. Stress bars on feathers cause those feathers to weaken and puts them at risk of breaking when under pressure, such as when a bird is flying. The feather shafts themselves are pinched and full of tiny folds. So what causes stress bars? Stress bars occur as feathers are growing and do not just suddenly appear when a bird experiences stress. They are not new, but have been like this for weeks as ND17 was growing out these feather. This can be caused due to poor nutrition, a suppressed immune system, or even an illness. The bloodwork that we requested will help us rule out any illness that he may have or has overcome in his time in the nest. Upon returning from the veterinary clinic on Tuesday ND17 was moved to an outdoor flight enclosure so that he can gain strength in flight and we can look for any abnormalities in symmetry while in motion.

ND17s siblings are both now flying to and from the nest, and following parents, with ease. We have yet to see ND17 more than 5 feet off the ground. Nor is he able to sustain lift from one side of the flight cage to the other, frequently landing and running on the ground briefly before lifting off again. Our 100'x24'x26' flight enclosure exceeds state and federal recommendations for a large flight space and we expect to see him off the ground and actively flying through the enclosure, banking and making passes from one side to the other. We have yet to see that occur.

We have many people reaching out to us daily requesting updates on ND17 calling, sending messages, and even showing up to the center. We have also had more than one experience with individuals showing up and walking the property, peering in enclosures to see him or look at other animals. Please know this sort of behavior only puts unnecessary stress on the animals in our care. Those in the flight enclosures have minimal contact with staff and are designed to allow the animals in them some privacy and seclusion. When we request for caring members in our community to not come to the center, it's because we are experiencing that behavior already and it is not in the best interest of the animals for it to continue.

Now, the question on everyones mind, when can ND17 return home. This ultimately is up to him, not us. He needs to be able to fly. He has to be able to get back up to the nest (what's left of it) and be able to follow his parents and siblings. We want him to return back to the nest location as soon as possible so that he can continue to learn hunting and scavenging behaviors, and social cues, from his parents. He has learning to do. That is not to say he won't be able to learn them once returned home, but we would like that to happen as soon as he is ready. Please consider that flight cage space is limited here. The longer he is in that space, the longer other birds have to wait to utilize it. While we do have other flight enclosures that we can utilize, nothing beats the 100ft flight cage. From a resource standpoint, rehabilitation centers, like ours, want to return animals back to the wild as soon as possible. Keeping animals unnecessarily long impacts enclosure space and food supplies on our end. So, while we are all wanting ND17 to be returned home as soon as possible, it is entirely up to his physical capabilities. He has to fly, and right now, he is not.

Our next update will be provided once blood work has come in and we have a better idea of what his body has gone through, or what it is currently going through. For now, he is eating his fill of wild-caught fish and other food items and building up strength in our flight enclosure. Please know he is doing well and his best interests are always at the forefront of the decisions and statements issued by the center.
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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2021 & 2022

Post by MaryF » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:40 am

.These are the photos that accompanied the report that SueMac posted above-------


.ND17 generally looking good
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.This is a really great photo showing the stress bars on ND17 that make his feathers weak. Stress bars were explained in the post above this one.
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.Posted from the sharable facebook post by Humane Indiana Wildlife.
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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2021 & 2022 Seasons

Post by MaryF » Thu Jul 14, 2022 10:05 am

.Here is the latest update on ND17--.


Humane Indiana Wildlife~~
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ND17 Update: Today ND17 celebrates 100 days since he hatched and we at the center are celebrating a negative test result for West Nile for ND17! Based on his feather condition, and behaviors such as spending a lot of time on the ground, there was concern that ND17 may have contracted West Nile while in the nest. We received results last night that indicated that he does not currently, and has never had, West Nile. This is very exciting news as it means he is one step closer to returning back to the ND-LEEF location.

West Nile, for birds that do survive infection, often results in long-term poor feather quality, even after several molt cycles. If ND17 had been positive, his feather quality may never have improved. A negative result, however, is a great sign that with continued good nutrition, subsequent molts will result in improved feather health. This does not mean we are keeping him through molt cycles! It will take more than one molt cycle for all his feathers to be replaced and there is no reason he will need to remain in care for that to occur.

We have seen increased flight time and confidence in ND17 while in our 100' flight enclosure over the last week. When initially moved into that space, ND17 was unstable on perches, spent more time running on the ground than in air, and when in flight he was not getting very high off the ground. With proper nutrition, and the ability to safely practice flight, he is now sustaining lift for the entire length of the flight enclosure and even getting up to our highest perches, as seen in the video! His ability to safely land on those perches has also vastly improved. We are not seeing nearly as many misses and subsequent falls. At this point in his care, all signs point to an upcoming release. We will continue to monitor him through the weekend and will begin the conversation with the St. Pat's Park and ND-LEEF team regarding upcoming steps for release. We will, of course, be sure to update everyone when that time comes. There are several things to consider regarding choosing a release date such as weather conditions. To give an animal the best possible release, it is not recommended to release when there is pending bad weather or rain.

As for the upcoming release, we know many people will want to witness and experience that for themselves, and that some facilities do provide releases attended by the general public. Due to the added stress that a crowd can cause an animal we, at Humane Indiana Wildlife, want to give ND17 as much space and privacy as possible. We feel it is in ND17s best interest to have a release with as few people as can be managed. As of right now there is no date set for that release to occur, we will update everyone as that decision is made but please know, that process is being initiated.

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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2021 & 2022 Seasons

Post by Suemac » Thu Jul 14, 2022 12:44 pm

:ty: Mary F! Great news and what a sight to see ND17 get lift. Hope all continues to improve.
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Re: Notre Dame Cam, South Bend, IN - 2021 & 2022 Seasons

Post by JudyB » Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:51 pm

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Summary of the 2022 Nesting Season

The adults laid three eggs, all hatched, and all three chicks fledged successfully, though there were some rocky moments and more than a little sibling rivalry along the way; dates for significant events are in the first post for 2022.

Part of the nest collapsed at 3:43 pm on June 21; ND15 and ND16 jumped/flew up as 1/3 of the nest fell (it looked as if an eaglet had just jumped down from branching, possibly triggering the break) while ND17 was on the part that didn't fall. It looks as if ND15 fledged as it fell and was seen perched nearby and soaring afterwards; ND16 was found branching and has since returned to the part of the nest that remains. Video of the collapse - https://youtu.be/FICBBXv6veY.

This is a strange coincidence - June 22, the day after part of the nest collapsed, ND15 and ND16 were branching side by side - and the branch broke! ND15 flew off strongly, ND16 flew downward, making it an unintentional fledge for ND16. As of late afternoon on June 23rd, ND15 is back on the nest but ND16 hasn't been seen; we're hoping ND16 will be back soon - and that no more parts of the tree break!

June 27 - ND16 made it back to the nest on June 25th, flying well but (like many new fledglings) having some trouble with landings. All three were together on the nest on the 27th - and then ND17 slipped on the edge for the third unintentional fledge here (parts of the nest are continuing to break off); as of 4 pm, a local observer reported that ND17 had been found on the ground beneath the nest tree and appeared OK, though it's too soon to be sure; appropriate authorities have been notified and park staff is trying to keep an eye on the eaglet from a distance so the eaglet will feel safe and hopefully make their own way back like ND16 did.

June 30 - based on observations this morning, the local rehabbers involved felt a wellness check on ND17 was appropriate, and HD17 was found and taken for a checkup by Humane Indiana Wildlife. ND17 was found to be severely emaciated, as well as dehydrated (partly because the parents may not have been feeding him adequately on the ground, and probably partly because he sometimes didn't get as much food as his older siblings, as is often the case when there are three eaglets).

A series of tests happily ruled out lead poisoning, West Nile virus, and other conditions that might have contributed to his being behind in size and development. By July 9, he had gained half a pound (from just under 6 pounds to just over 6.5 pounds. It was reported that he had a lot of stress bars on his flight feathers, possibly because he didn't get as much food as he needed while the feathers were developing, and he was only flying short distance and going no higher than 5 feet off the ground (his siblings were flying around after their parents then). The next update from Humane Indiana was July 14, when ND17 was 100 days old - and he had improved a lot, and was flying strongly in their 100-foot flight enclosure, and going up to the highest perches.

Good news! ND17 was released back in the area on July 20; reports from the rehab used male pronouns so I'm tentatively saying he's a male, though I suspect that's based on size, not a blood test. There's a video of his release and more information and a second video in the comments here - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=409683901195682.

ND17 stayed in the territory for another month, being fed by the parents and learning to be an eagle; observers think ND15 left first, and the other two stayed around until August 24-25.

A happy year! :love:

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