The Wildlife Corner

An area to chat and keep in touch with people you meet in the more formal areas of the board

Moderator: Garden Fence TA's

User avatar
Philjo56France
Posts: 53074
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
Location: France

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Philjo56France » Sat May 23, 2020 1:26 am

Hog Island Rachel, Steve and Bailey's nest
05-23-2020
02h00 - 03h30
The GHO came at least 4 times, may be more.
Steve was on duty, at least each times it chased the GHO away, it defended very well his nest even if at a moment the GHO stayed a little bit too much alone with the eggs in the nest :ohmy:

First alert
2020-05-23_09h42_49.jpg
then Steve flew toward the danger then back to the "Rachel" branch
not the same time but the gho is chased to time by Steve who was on the "Rachel" branch
2020-05-23_09h39_54.jpg
2020-05-23_09h42_05.jpg
:rh: E9: 7 yo / E14 :rh:
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024

User avatar
Philjo56France
Posts: 53074
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
Location: France

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Philjo56France » Sat May 23, 2020 1:27 am

the moment the GHO spent too much time alone
2020-05-23_09h46_39.jpg
2020-05-23_09h47_01.jpg
2020-05-23_09h47_15.jpg
:rh: E9: 7 yo / E14 :rh:
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024

User avatar
Philjo56France
Posts: 53074
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
Location: France

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Philjo56France » Sat May 23, 2020 1:28 am

but Steve arrived and chased it away
2020-05-23_09h47_33.jpg
2020-05-23_09h47_43.jpg
Quiet moment before the last attack
2020-05-23_09h47_57.jpg
:rh: E9: 7 yo / E14 :rh:
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024

User avatar
Philjo56France
Posts: 53074
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
Location: France

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Philjo56France » Sat May 23, 2020 1:31 am

Last attack. The GHO returned, normally other days Lady used to fly away but this time Steve stayed and defended his nest
2020-05-23_09h48_10.jpg
2020-05-23_09h48_15.jpg
Steve the Brave


Merci à Regina Hornung for the :vid:
Steve anticipated and fought off the GHO - Hog Island Osprey Nest 2020 05 23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hol-e6cBtzQ
:rh: E9: 7 yo / E14 :rh:
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024

User avatar
Philjo56France
Posts: 53074
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
Location: France

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Philjo56France » Sun May 24, 2020 1:10 am

and again tonight 05-24 at Hog Island around 03h30
Merci to Arlene Beech
GHO attacks again. Explore.org 24 May 2020
2020-05-24_10h06_09.jpg
Yet again the GHO knocks Lady or Steve off the nest. :-(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mw_dqPMUkc
:rh: E9: 7 yo / E14 :rh:
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024

User avatar
Philjo56France
Posts: 53074
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
Location: France

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Philjo56France » Sun May 24, 2020 4:17 am

:rh: E9: 7 yo / E14 :rh:
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024

User avatar
laniebelle
Posts: 447
Joined: Feb 26, 2018
Location: Fort Collins, CO

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by laniebelle » Mon May 25, 2020 10:09 am

:woohoo: E15 branched today! Official time 12:33 pm. She looks very comfortable perched on the branch, spreading her wings, preening, and looking so grand! Way to go, sweetheart! :rh:
Laniebelle
Remembering Dad Decorah, the greatest eagle Dad ever
follow: Decorah, DNN, SWFEC, NEFL, AEF DC, FSV, Berry, Trio, Standley Lake, Big Bear, Smola

User avatar
Peggy180
Posts: 1146
Joined: Mar 02, 2018

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Peggy180 » Mon May 25, 2020 10:41 am

It’s funny I happened to check in on the nest at that time and was wondering if that was an “official” branch since it was so close to the nest. Feeling excited!! ❤️🦅
laniebelle wrote:
Mon May 25, 2020 10:09 am
:woohoo: E15 branched today! Official time 12:33 pm. She looks very comfortable perched on the branch, spreading her wings, preening, and looking so grand! Way to go, sweetheart! :rh:
Best wishes,

Peggy :)
She/her

In loving memory of Ozzie & Harriet, “May you soar on eagle wings, high above the madness of the world."--Jonathan Lockwood Huie ❤️

User avatar
Pascale
Posts: 1245
Joined: Feb 28, 2018

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Pascale » Mon May 25, 2020 11:10 am

what a huge milestone for such a young eaglet. she's only 55 days old!
Congratulations E15 we are really proud of you :rh:
There was a rainbow spotted by wskrsnwings later. I'm sure it was e14 and Ozzie, e3 and E5 saying : well done little sis ! lil bird - starling ? Is branching close too :mrgreen:
1A3C8CF7-31F9-4699-AFFD-D2F739090FBB.jpeg
Last edited by Pascale on Tue May 26, 2020 1:33 am, edited 1 time in total.
All scaps are courtesy of
http://dickpritchettrealestate.com/eagle-feed.html
or by photographers / videographers credited in my message
In love with Harriett and M Family !

User avatar
Philjo56France
Posts: 53074
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
Location: France

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Philjo56France » Tue May 26, 2020 1:17 am

After the last attack and for the second consecutive night, neither Lady nor Steve are brooding the 3 eggs. They will be back incubating at the first daylights but not enought time for the eggs.

So the season is almost finished for this nest now.
a sad one,
1st: Rachel didn't come back :brknhrt:
2nd: 3 eggs left for Parents's safety :(

04h01
2020-05-26_10h01_17.jpg
only the 3 eggs alone in the nest
04h14 Steve or Lady just arrives
2020-05-26_10h13_59.jpg
:bye 1:
:rh: E9: 7 yo / E14 :rh:
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024

User avatar
Sunnybird1995
Posts: 2640
Joined: Mar 02, 2018
Location: Illinois

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Sunnybird1995 » Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:20 am

So sad about the nest Philjo. :brknhrt:


A beautiful day at the Mississippi River Flyway Cam
https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/flyway-cam/

Just look at those good-looking juvies!
One of them could be E9 ;) ;)
Attachments
Screenshot (1437).png
MRF Cam 3 June 2020 One Adult 2 juvenile eagles
Still looking for E9 :rh: October 12, 2019
Harriet Forever :brknhrt: March 2023

User avatar
Sunnybird1995
Posts: 2640
Joined: Mar 02, 2018
Location: Illinois

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Sunnybird1995 » Sat Jun 06, 2020 4:55 am

Another beautiful s'cap from the Mississippi River Flyway Cam
https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/flyway-cam/
06:50

I don't know where E9 is but I am sure he will find a live Cam somewhere! ;)
Attachments
Screenshot (1444).png
MRF Cam 6 June 2020 2 juvenile eagles
Still looking for E9 :rh: October 12, 2019
Harriet Forever :brknhrt: March 2023

User avatar
Philjo56France
Posts: 53074
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
Location: France

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Philjo56France » Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:03 am

Sunnybird1995 wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 4:55 am
Another beautiful s'cap from the Mississippi River Flyway Cam
https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/flyway-cam/
06:50

I don't know where E9 is but I am sure he will find a live Cam somewhere! ;)
Hi Sunnybird, Everynight s/he is on my night Tshirt but there is no live cam there :mihihi:
:rh: E9: 7 yo / E14 :rh:
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024

User avatar
Sunnybird1995
Posts: 2640
Joined: Mar 02, 2018
Location: Illinois

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Sunnybird1995 » Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:50 am

Philjo56France wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:03 am
Sunnybird1995 wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 4:55 am
Another beautiful s'cap from the Mississippi River Flyway Cam
https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/flyway-cam/
06:50

I don't know where E9 is but I am sure he will find a live Cam somewhere! ;)
Hi Sunnybird, Everynight s/he is on my night Tshirt but there is no live cam there :mihihi:
:D
E9 is on my screensaver thank you to NestFriend and Wskrsnwings!
And of course E9 is in all of our hearts. :rh:
Still looking for E9 :rh: October 12, 2019
Harriet Forever :brknhrt: March 2023

User avatar
Pascale
Posts: 1245
Joined: Feb 28, 2018

Re: EAGLE Chatters Nest

Post by Pascale » Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:00 am

Another bad news...
At great spirit bluff peregrine falcons nest...
They had 3 chicks. Youngest died 2 weeks ago due to lack of food :cry1:
On Friday night a GHO attacked the nest and took Floyd (the male chick). Nova tried to protect him and in the panic injured her second chick Elise ! GHO came back a bit later and then Elise got hurt again... Decision was made NOT to intervene to check on injuries (and eventually save her from another attack). Night from Saturday to Sunday was safe.
Yesterday Elise was fed and looked OK, flapping ok.
Tonight I saw the GHO coming back first and I was scared to hell not seeing a parent close. The GHO flew away and came back, sitting on the perch on the side of the nest. No sign of Nova or Newman (male mate). Anywhere.
GHO left and came back to take Elise. Now the nest box is empty. :cryhanky: :cryhanky:
I know it's nature... but this is too awful to me ! this baby didn't deserve to be killed like this unprotected :cry1: Nor did Floyd !

Here is a pic. Floyd in front, Elise in the back. RIP little ones
floyd Elise.jpg
All scaps are courtesy of
http://dickpritchettrealestate.com/eagle-feed.html
or by photographers / videographers credited in my message
In love with Harriett and M Family !

Post Reply

Return to “Garden Fence Chat”