In Memoriam
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Re: In Memoriam
RIP 2023
† 05-03-2023. Dale Hollow, Tennessee. Bald Eaglet †DH18†, Mom River and †Dad Obey†'s 2nd beloved of the three 2023 eaglets. Middle loved sibling of DH17 and †DH18† before he left his elders.
†DH18†: 61 do, 2 months old. H: °03-03-2023--- †05-03-2023†.
A fishing line became tangled around the legs of †DH18† and those of DH17 which was freed without visual damage and which remained in the nest. On the other hand, the 04-26, †DH18† was rescued almost against the advice of the DHEC who did not want to help him. At least 4-6 days were already lost. This resulted in an infection that could not heal and with regret, AEF made the decision to peacefully euthanized our little †DH18† just one week after the rescue. 
My choice of pics for DH18 is simple
Obey, DH18, DH19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujNeHIo7oTE
What I'm sure of now, wherever he is, †DH18†'s soul is in the hands of God, his true father .
†DH18† was also very well surrounded by Dad †Obey† and all his little †eaglets†, DH1's older and younger siblings, †DH3†, †DH4†, †DH9†, †DH16† and †DH18†...
RIP beautiful and precious †DH18† in case that was Gods's choice 
In that case, †DH18†, like an Angel, unzipped its feathered down coat and its soul flew away to the Heavens where it was welcome by Dad Obey and all its †siblings† and older family members. Now you are flying among the stars, marvellous †DH18†.❤
†DH18†, of course you also have a special place in our heart forever...
†DH18†; Fly high and freely and protect your sibling DH17 still but alone now in the nesst and Mom River also, Take care of every of them. If you have still some time, take a look to us too, as we will need your help too.
I hope your sibling DH17 will become a perfect Bald Eagle with your help. Don't forget also, God has certainly a new and beautiful mission for you.
.
Dear †DH18†, i hope you didn't suffer too much during this last 2 weeks even if by your cries we knew it was painfull in your short life. Now you are a free soaring Bald Eaglet with a full crop forever and will be never alone.
RIP
Obey, DH18, DH19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujNeHIo7oTE
A tribute to DH18 of course we can see also Dad Obey, DH19, River and DH17
From DHEC, https://www.facebook.com/groups/337028803375146
https://www.facebook.com/lea.savage.9/v ... 8803375146 by Lea Savage
Merci to Lea Savage
Eagles, Ospreys, Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Condors, Raptors and Others
2023
In Memory of:
RIP 7 bird, (0 adult and 7 young).
†SE29†, 164 do, Sea Eaglet from Olympic Stadium Sea Eagle nest, Sydney, AUS. †January 01.--- †CM2† aka "Phoenix", 42 do Bald eaglet from Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Auburndale Eagle Nest, FL. †March 03.--- †SCIEZ†, 1 yo, White Tail Eagle Sciez, Les Aigles du Léman, France. †April 01. --- †DH1† aka Decorah Hatchery #1, a few hours old Bald Eaglet from Decorah Hatchery, Iowa. †April 05.--- †DH19†, 32 do, Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †April 08. --- †D36†, 3 years and~22? do, Bald Eagle from Decorah nest, Iowa. †May 02?. --- †DH18†, 61 do, 2 months old Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †May 03. ---
MIA 4 bird, (3 adult and 1 young).
Harriet, Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from SWFEC, Fort Myers, Florida. 02 February 2023.---PLO#1 aka Zoe Juvie Osprey, Sibling of Little and Middle Bob, Mom and Dad's beloved daughter at Port Lincoln Osprey barge nest, Aus. 08 February 2023.--- Mom ND Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from Notre Dame Leef at St. Patrick's County Park, Indiana. 15 February 2023.--- Dad Obey Bald Eagle, King Dad from Dale Hollow, Tennesse. 28 March 2023.---
Unhatched Eggs: (15)
CIegg#2 non-viable (1/2) at Captiva Island.---BCegg#2 non viable (1/2) At Berry College.---SSCegg#1, SSCegg#2, SSCegg#3, SSCegg#4, SSCegg#5, SSCegg#6, SSCegg#7 or #8 each broken the day they were laid or just the day after, SSCegg#8 or #8 (8/8) at Sauces Santa Cruz Island.---Regg#1 first clutch cracked, Regg#2 Second clutch non viable, broken during hatch watch. (2/2) at Redding Ca.---BBegg#1 and BBegg#2 non viable, let alone too much time during freezing period (2/2) at Big Bear Valley Nest Cam Ca.--- MNdnrEgg1 broken. (1/2) at Minnesota Nongame DNR.--- DNEgg broken. (1/1) at Decorah North, Iowa.---
Without Past, there is no Future !
To all of you, Fly Free, Fly High with always a full Crop and don't forget all of you,
You will never be alone, You will live for the Eternity in our Heart.
05 May 2023
Another 1 more stab wounds straight to the heart. I thought that afterwards we removed them and that there was no trace of them but in fact they continue to accumulate...
By dint of enduring and sharing these pains, these sorrows, this sadness and all these tears with all our little feathered friends, young or old, for that matter, maybe one day I will have to withdraw completely for an indefinite period because that season has been particularly terrible despite some wonderful and happy successes.
It is possible that I scatter a little too much in the different nests or there is a real hecatomb this year in terms of the survival of the chicks. Considering what I read in the various forums, I think more for the hecatomb.
† 05-03-2023. Dale Hollow, Tennessee. Bald Eaglet †DH18†, Mom River and †Dad Obey†'s 2nd beloved of the three 2023 eaglets. Middle loved sibling of DH17 and †DH18† before he left his elders.
†DH18†: 61 do, 2 months old. H: °03-03-2023--- †05-03-2023†.
A fishing line became tangled around the legs of †DH18† and those of DH17 which was freed without visual damage and which remained in the nest. On the other hand, the 04-26, †DH18† was rescued almost against the advice of the DHEC who did not want to help him. At least 4-6 days were already lost. This resulted in an infection that could not heal and with regret, AEF made the decision to peacefully euthanized our little †DH18† just one week after the rescue.
My choice of pics for DH18 is simple
- IrishEyes's pic. 03-25 in the morning, with †Obey† feeding them his last days insight in the nest. DH17 is the right one, †DH18† the middle one and the tiny †DH19† is the left one.
- IrishEyes's pic. 03-25, 3 sleepy guys. DH17 low, †DH18† up and †DH19† the middle one.
- My last pic. 04-16. I called it the ying and the Yang. DH17 and †DH18†.
Obey, DH18, DH19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujNeHIo7oTE What I'm sure of now, wherever he is, †DH18†'s soul is in
the hands of God, his true father . †DH18† was also very well surrounded by Dad †Obey† and all his little †eaglets†, DH1's older and younger siblings, †DH3†, †DH4†, †DH9†, †DH16† and †DH18†...
RIP beautiful and precious †DH18† in case that was Gods's choice
In that case, †DH18†, like an Angel, unzipped its feathered down coat and its soul flew away to the Heavens where it was welcome by Dad Obey and all its †siblings† and older family members. Now you are flying among the stars, marvellous †DH18†.❤
†DH18†, of course you also have a special place in our heart forever...
†DH18†; Fly high and freely and protect your sibling DH17 still but alone now in the nesst and Mom River also, Take care of every of them. If you have still some time, take a look to us too, as we will need your help too.
I hope your sibling DH17 will become a perfect Bald Eagle with your help. Don't forget also, God has certainly a new and beautiful mission for you.
. Dear †DH18†, i hope you didn't suffer too much during this last 2 weeks even if by your cries we knew it was painfull in your short life. Now you are a free soaring Bald Eaglet with a full crop forever and will be never alone.
RIP Obey, DH18, DH19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujNeHIo7oTE A tribute to DH18 of course we can see also Dad Obey, DH19, River and DH17
From DHEC, https://www.facebook.com/groups/337028803375146
https://www.facebook.com/lea.savage.9/v ... 8803375146 by Lea Savage
Merci to Lea Savage
Eagles, Ospreys, Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Condors, Raptors and Others
2023
In Memory of:
RIP 7 bird, (0 adult and 7 young).
†SE29†, 164 do, Sea Eaglet from Olympic Stadium Sea Eagle nest, Sydney, AUS. †January 01.--- †CM2† aka "Phoenix", 42 do Bald eaglet from Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Auburndale Eagle Nest, FL. †March 03.--- †SCIEZ†, 1 yo, White Tail Eagle Sciez, Les Aigles du Léman, France. †April 01. --- †DH1† aka Decorah Hatchery #1, a few hours old Bald Eaglet from Decorah Hatchery, Iowa. †April 05.--- †DH19†, 32 do, Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †April 08. --- †D36†, 3 years and~22? do, Bald Eagle from Decorah nest, Iowa. †May 02?. --- †DH18†, 61 do, 2 months old Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †May 03. ---
MIA 4 bird, (3 adult and 1 young).
Harriet, Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from SWFEC, Fort Myers, Florida. 02 February 2023.---PLO#1 aka Zoe Juvie Osprey, Sibling of Little and Middle Bob, Mom and Dad's beloved daughter at Port Lincoln Osprey barge nest, Aus. 08 February 2023.--- Mom ND Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from Notre Dame Leef at St. Patrick's County Park, Indiana. 15 February 2023.--- Dad Obey Bald Eagle, King Dad from Dale Hollow, Tennesse. 28 March 2023.---
Unhatched Eggs: (15)
CIegg#2 non-viable (1/2) at Captiva Island.---BCegg#2 non viable (1/2) At Berry College.---SSCegg#1, SSCegg#2, SSCegg#3, SSCegg#4, SSCegg#5, SSCegg#6, SSCegg#7 or #8 each broken the day they were laid or just the day after, SSCegg#8 or #8 (8/8) at Sauces Santa Cruz Island.---Regg#1 first clutch cracked, Regg#2 Second clutch non viable, broken during hatch watch. (2/2) at Redding Ca.---BBegg#1 and BBegg#2 non viable, let alone too much time during freezing period (2/2) at Big Bear Valley Nest Cam Ca.--- MNdnrEgg1 broken. (1/2) at Minnesota Nongame DNR.--- DNEgg broken. (1/1) at Decorah North, Iowa.---
Without Past, there is no Future !
To all of you, Fly Free, Fly High with always a full Crop and don't forget all of you,
You will never be alone, You will live for the Eternity in our Heart.
05 May 2023
Another 1 more stab wounds straight to the
heart. I thought that afterwards we removed them and that there was no trace of them but in fact they continue to accumulate... By dint of enduring and sharing these pains, these sorrows, this sadness and all these tears with all our little feathered friends, young or old, for that matter, maybe one day I will have to withdraw completely for an indefinite period because that season has been particularly terrible despite some wonderful and happy successes.
It is possible that I scatter a little too much in the different nests or there is a real hecatomb this year in terms of the survival of the chicks. Considering what I read in the various forums, I think more for the hecatomb.
Last edited by Philjo56France on Fri May 05, 2023 5:16 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Philjo56France
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Re: In Memoriam
RIP 2023
† 05-03-2023. Dale Hollow, Tennessee. Bald Eaglet †DH18†, Mom River and †Dad Obey†'s 2nd beloved of the three 2023 eaglets. Middle loved sibling of DH17 and †DH18† before he left his elders.
†DH18†: 61 do, 2 months old. H: °03-03-2023--- †05-03-2023†.
A fishing line became tangled around the legs of †DH18† and those of DH17 which was freed without visual damage and which remained in the nest. On the other hand, the 04-26, †DH18† was rescued almost against the advice of the DHEC who did not want to help him. At least 4-6 days were already lost. This resulted in an infection that could not heal and with regret, AEF made the decision to peacefully euthanized our little †DH18† just one week after the rescue.
Some hours before the rescue
Bro, whatever could happen, you will stay in my heart
The rescuer is climbing DH18 is still quiet
A little bit too close may be
Obey, DH18, DH19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujNeHIo7oTE
† 05-03-2023. Dale Hollow, Tennessee. Bald Eaglet †DH18†, Mom River and †Dad Obey†'s 2nd beloved of the three 2023 eaglets. Middle loved sibling of DH17 and †DH18† before he left his elders.
†DH18†: 61 do, 2 months old. H: °03-03-2023--- †05-03-2023†.
A fishing line became tangled around the legs of †DH18† and those of DH17 which was freed without visual damage and which remained in the nest. On the other hand, the 04-26, †DH18† was rescued almost against the advice of the DHEC who did not want to help him. At least 4-6 days were already lost. This resulted in an infection that could not heal and with regret, AEF made the decision to peacefully euthanized our little †DH18† just one week after the rescue.
Some hours before the rescue
Bro, whatever could happen, you will stay in my heart
Obey, DH18, DH19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujNeHIo7oTE
Last edited by Philjo56France on Fri May 05, 2023 4:50 am, edited 1 time in total.
E9: 7 yo / † E14 † One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024
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Philjo56France
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Re: In Memoriam
RIP 2023
† 05-03-2023. Dale Hollow, Tennessee. Bald Eaglet †DH18†, Mom River and †Dad Obey†'s 2nd beloved of the three 2023 eaglets. Middle loved sibling of DH17 and †DH18† before he left his elders.
†DH18†: 61 do, 2 months old. H: °03-03-2023--- †05-03-2023†.
A fishing line became tangled around the legs of †DH18† and those of DH17 which was freed without visual damage and which remained in the nest. On the other hand, the 04-26, †DH18† was rescued almost against the advice of the DHEC who did not want to help him. At least 4-6 days were already lost. This resulted in an infection that could not heal and with regret, AEF made the decision to peacefully euthanized our little †DH18† just one week after the rescue.
Oh oh !
See you soon Sister ! i will wait said DH17 but nobody knows it was only a one way trip
Last pic i saw from you dear DH18, i'm not sure AEF made some other photos during your last week. You were there for healing only...
These song are for you, Obey, DH18 and DH19 and for all the big or little one we lost during the 2022-/2023 season
may they lift you up to the highest heaven !
U2 - With Or Without You (Official Music Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujNeHIo7oTE
Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah (Original Studio Version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIF4_Sm-rgQ
OFFICIAL Somewhere over the Rainbow - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I
Obey, DH18, DH19
† 05-03-2023. Dale Hollow, Tennessee. Bald Eaglet †DH18†, Mom River and †Dad Obey†'s 2nd beloved of the three 2023 eaglets. Middle loved sibling of DH17 and †DH18† before he left his elders.
†DH18†: 61 do, 2 months old. H: °03-03-2023--- †05-03-2023†.
A fishing line became tangled around the legs of †DH18† and those of DH17 which was freed without visual damage and which remained in the nest. On the other hand, the 04-26, †DH18† was rescued almost against the advice of the DHEC who did not want to help him. At least 4-6 days were already lost. This resulted in an infection that could not heal and with regret, AEF made the decision to peacefully euthanized our little †DH18† just one week after the rescue.
Oh oh !
Last pic i saw from you dear DH18, i'm not sure AEF made some other photos during your last week. You were there for healing only...
- you are so proud, so valiant DH18 and so confident... you were betrayed by only wanting to do well.
These song are for you, Obey, DH18 and DH19 and for all the big or little one we lost during the 2022-/2023 season
may they lift you up to the highest heaven !
U2 - With Or Without You (Official Music Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujNeHIo7oTE Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah (Original Studio Version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIF4_Sm-rgQ OFFICIAL Somewhere over the Rainbow - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I Obey, DH18, DH19 E9: 7 yo / † E14 † One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
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Re: In Memoriam
RIP sweet DH18. Your life was cut too short by human causes that could have been prevented. Hopefully all will learn from this tragedy. Soar high and free, join all those who have passed before you, and may your crop always be full
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Philjo56France
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Re: In Memoriam
MIA 02-02-2023 after 17h36. SWFEC, Fort Myers, Florida : Bald Eagle Harriet.
°2006-2023
From Dadsjazz
https://www.facebook.com/dadsjazz
I'm sure Harriet is reunited with the one she loved before M15, Ozzie, and all those she gave life to but who have since lost it either before they took flight or during their life as an eagle. In addition, she will always keep a protective and benevolent eye on her surviving eagles and of course for her dear, tender and wonderful last love, M15, who was able to carry out the last and important mission she entrusted to him, her last two offspring who are already ready to meet all the challenges of the Earth with their exceptional genes. Bonne Fête des Mères Your Majesty Harriet ! PJ.
06-23-2023 I just found this pic too
°2006-2023
From Dadsjazz
https://www.facebook.com/dadsjazz
I'm sure Harriet is reunited with the one she loved before M15, Ozzie, and all those she gave life to but who have since lost it either before they took flight or during their life as an eagle. In addition, she will always keep a protective and benevolent eye on her surviving eagles and of course for her dear, tender and wonderful last love, M15, who was able to carry out the last and important mission she entrusted to him, her last two offspring who are already ready to meet all the challenges of the Earth with their exceptional genes. Bonne Fête des Mères Your Majesty Harriet ! PJ.
06-23-2023 I just found this pic too
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E9: 7 yo / † E14 † One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024
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Philjo56France
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Re: In Memoriam
05-19-2023 at 10h00 am
from Marie Lapointe-Chism et Harriet & M15 SWFL Eagle Addicts
Live at the nest for plaque hanging
E22 was there, perched on the snag, calling and paying a last tribute to his Momma Harriet
The project
and finally the Harriet's plaque attached to the middle of a fence, the following one (right one) is where the E14's plaque is
The Video of the event. https://www.facebook.com/mlapointechism ... 3979313981
Merci to Marie Lapointe-Chism and to the Harriet & M15 SWFL Eagle Addicts bunch
from Marie Lapointe-Chism et Harriet & M15 SWFL Eagle Addicts
Live at the nest for plaque hanging
E22 was there, perched on the snag, calling and paying a last tribute to his Momma Harriet
- ©Marie Lapointe-Chism
The project
- ©Marie Lapointe-Chism
and finally the Harriet's plaque attached to the middle of a fence, the following one (right one) is where the E14's plaque is
- ©Marie Lapointe-Chism
The Video of the event. https://www.facebook.com/mlapointechism ... 3979313981
Merci to Marie Lapointe-Chism and to the Harriet & M15 SWFL Eagle Addicts bunch
E9: 7 yo / † E14 † One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024
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Re: In Memoriam
RIP 2023
† 06-12-2023. Great Spirit Bluff Falcons La Crescent, Minnesota. Peregrine Falcon, †Savanna†, Newman's 2023 mate, Mom of 4 beautiful fledging peregrine falconets, †Alice†, †Jaycie†, Thomas ?mia?, and Kami ?mia? .
Savanna, 4 yo, She hatched in a downtown Fargo bank building in 2019.
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/06/ ... rit-bluff/
https://explore.org/livecams/falcons/pe ... falcon-cam
06-17 4 falconets insight
06-18 3 falconets insight
06-21 2 falconets insight
06-25 †Alice†
06-29 †Jaycie† after a first attack in the early morning she succombed late in the following night
06-30 Dad Newman is alone, with food and calling but no answer...
What I'm sure of now, wherever she is, †Savanna†'s soul is in the hands of God, his true father .
†Savanna† was also very well surrounded by all the Peregrine Falcons and Falconets which perished here the previous seasons as not far ago i calles this nest box a GHO's feeder (Great news, now the specialists are asking themselves what to do with this nestbox. I hope they will have an answer and an action done before next season.
RIP beautiful and precious †Savanna† in case that was Gods's choice
In that case, †Savanna†, you offered 4 magnific falconets to Newman who like M15 was a Super Dad and then like an Angel, you unzipped your feathered down coat and your soul flew away to the Heavens where you were ready to welcome your 2 may be 4 2023 little falconets. May be you joined to some your older and younger siblings too. and older family members.
Now you are flying among the stars, marvellous †Savannah†.
†Savanna†, of course you and your falconets also have a special place in our heart forever...
†Savanna†, Fly high and freely and protect your mate Newman, alone now, and why not Thomas and Kami if they are still alive even if i have a big doubt about that. Take a look to us too, as we will need your help too.
Don't forget also, God has certainly a new and beautiful mission for you. .
Dear †Savanna†, i hope you didn't suffer too much during your last moment inside the talons of this GHO even if by your cries we knew it was painfull but i'm sure you were able to defend yourselves enought time to make the gho unable to come back to your nest a couple of weeks allowing Newman to make your falconets grow until their first fledge. During a short moment they knew the meaning of the word "free" during their short life. Now you are all part of the free soaring Peregrine falcons with a full crop forever and will never be alone. RIP
Savannna, Alice, Jaycie, Thomas, Kami
06-15
You can find all the story of Savanna here from her hatch and why she was called Savanna here:
https://inforum.com/news/fargo/how-a-fa ... m-her-womb
Eagles, Ospreys, Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Condors, Raptors and Others
2023
In Memory of:
RIP 12 birds, (1 adult and 11 young).
†SE29†, 164 do, Sea Eaglet from Olympic Stadium Sea Eagle nest, Sydney, AUS. †January 01.--- †CM2† aka "Phoenix", 42 do Bald eaglet from Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Auburndale Eagle Nest, FL. †March 03.--- †SCIEZ†, 1 yo, White Tail Eagle Sciez, Les Aigles du Léman, France. †April 01. --- †DH1† aka Decorah Hatchery #1, a few hours old Bald Eaglet from Decorah Hatchery, Iowa. †April 05.--- †DH19†, 32 do, Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †April 08. --- †D36†, 3 years and~22? do, Bald Eagle from Decorah nest, Iowa. †May 02?. --- †DH18†, 61 do, 2 months old Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †May 03. --- †Savanna†, 4 yo, Peregrine Falcon from Great Spirit Bluff Falcons La Crescent, Minnesota. †June 12. Plus her four falconnets (Thomas, Kami, †Alice, Jaycie) from 06-24 to 06-29.---
MIA 4 bird, (3 adult and 1 young).
Harriet, Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from SWFEC, Fort Myers, Florida. 02 February 2023.---PLO#1 aka Zoe Juvie Osprey, Sibling of Little and Middle Bob, Mom and Dad's beloved daughter at Port Lincoln Osprey barge nest, Aus. 08 February 2023.--- Mom ND Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from Notre Dame Leef at St. Patrick's County Park, Indiana. 15 February 2023.--- Dad Obey Bald Eagle, King Dad from Dale Hollow, Tennesse. 28 March 2023.---
Unhatched Eggs: (15)
CIegg#2 non-viable (1/2) at Captiva Island.---BCegg#2 non viable (1/2) At Berry College.---SSCegg#1, SSCegg#2, SSCegg#3, SSCegg#4, SSCegg#5, SSCegg#6, SSCegg#7 or #8 each broken the day they were laid or just the day after, SSCegg#8 or #8 (8/8) at Sauces Santa Cruz Island.---Regg#1 first clutch cracked, Regg#2 Second clutch non viable, broken during hatch watch. (2/2) at Redding Ca.---BBegg#1 and BBegg#2 non viable, let alone too much time during freezing period (2/2) at Big Bear Valley Nest Cam Ca.--- MNdnrEgg1 broken. (1/2) at Minnesota Nongame DNR.--- DNEgg broken. (1/1) at Decorah North, Iowa.---
Without Past, there is no Future !
To all of you, Fly Free, Fly High with always a full Crop and don't forget all of you,
You will never be alone, You will live for the Eternity in our Heart.
05 July 2023
Another 1 more stab wounds straight to the heart. I thought that afterwards we removed them and that there was no trace of them but in fact they continue to accumulate...
By dint of enduring and sharing these pains, these sorrows, this sadness and all these tears with all our little feathered friends, young or old, for that matter, maybe one day I will have to withdraw completely for an indefinite period because that season has been particularly terrible despite some wonderful and happy successes.
It is possible that I scatter a little too much in the different nests or there is a real hecatomb this year in terms of the survival of the chicks. Considering what I read in the various forums, I think more for the hecatomb.
† 06-12-2023. Great Spirit Bluff Falcons La Crescent, Minnesota. Peregrine Falcon, †Savanna†, Newman's 2023 mate, Mom of 4 beautiful fledging peregrine falconets, †Alice†, †Jaycie†, Thomas ?mia?, and Kami ?mia? .
Savanna, 4 yo, She hatched in a downtown Fargo bank building in 2019.
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/06/ ... rit-bluff/
https://explore.org/livecams/falcons/pe ... falcon-cam
- Savanna and her 4 falconets
- Savanna and her 4 falconets
06-17 4 falconets insight
06-18 3 falconets insight
06-21 2 falconets insight
06-25 †Alice†
06-29 †Jaycie† after a first attack in the early morning she succombed late in the following night
06-30 Dad Newman is alone, with food and calling but no answer...
What I'm sure of now, wherever she is, †Savanna†'s soul is in
the hands of God, his true father . †Savanna† was also very well surrounded by all the Peregrine Falcons and Falconets which perished here the previous seasons as not far ago i calles this nest box a GHO's feeder (Great news, now the specialists are asking themselves what to do with this nestbox. I hope they will have an answer and an action done before next season.
RIP beautiful and precious †Savanna† in case that was Gods's choice
In that case, †Savanna†, you offered 4 magnific falconets to Newman who like M15 was a Super Dad and then like an Angel, you unzipped your feathered down coat and your soul flew away to the Heavens where you were ready to welcome your 2 may be 4 2023 little falconets. May be you joined to some your older and younger siblings too. and older family members.
Now you are flying among the stars, marvellous †Savannah†.
†Savanna†, of course you and your falconets also have a special place in our heart forever...
†Savanna†, Fly high and freely and protect your mate Newman, alone now, and why not Thomas and Kami if they are still alive even if i have a big doubt about that. Take a look to us too, as we will need your help too.
Don't forget also, God has certainly a new and beautiful mission for you.
. Dear †Savanna†, i hope you didn't suffer too much during your last moment inside the talons of this GHO even if by your cries we knew it was painfull but i'm sure you were able to defend yourselves enought time to make the gho unable to come back to your nest a couple of weeks allowing Newman to make your falconets grow until their first fledge. During a short moment they knew the meaning of the word "free" during their short life. Now you are all part of the free soaring Peregrine falcons with a full crop forever and will never be alone.
RIP Savannna, Alice, Jaycie, Thomas, Kami 06-15
- Alice, Jaycie, Thomas and Kami
You can find all the story of Savanna here from her hatch and why she was called Savanna here:
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Eagles, Ospreys, Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Condors, Raptors and Others
2023
In Memory of:
RIP 12 birds, (1 adult and 11 young).
†SE29†, 164 do, Sea Eaglet from Olympic Stadium Sea Eagle nest, Sydney, AUS. †January 01.--- †CM2† aka "Phoenix", 42 do Bald eaglet from Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Auburndale Eagle Nest, FL. †March 03.--- †SCIEZ†, 1 yo, White Tail Eagle Sciez, Les Aigles du Léman, France. †April 01. --- †DH1† aka Decorah Hatchery #1, a few hours old Bald Eaglet from Decorah Hatchery, Iowa. †April 05.--- †DH19†, 32 do, Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †April 08. --- †D36†, 3 years and~22? do, Bald Eagle from Decorah nest, Iowa. †May 02?. --- †DH18†, 61 do, 2 months old Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †May 03. --- †Savanna†, 4 yo, Peregrine Falcon from Great Spirit Bluff Falcons La Crescent, Minnesota. †June 12. Plus her four falconnets (Thomas, Kami, †Alice, Jaycie) from 06-24 to 06-29.---
MIA 4 bird, (3 adult and 1 young).
Harriet, Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from SWFEC, Fort Myers, Florida. 02 February 2023.---PLO#1 aka Zoe Juvie Osprey, Sibling of Little and Middle Bob, Mom and Dad's beloved daughter at Port Lincoln Osprey barge nest, Aus. 08 February 2023.--- Mom ND Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from Notre Dame Leef at St. Patrick's County Park, Indiana. 15 February 2023.--- Dad Obey Bald Eagle, King Dad from Dale Hollow, Tennesse. 28 March 2023.---
Unhatched Eggs: (15)
CIegg#2 non-viable (1/2) at Captiva Island.---BCegg#2 non viable (1/2) At Berry College.---SSCegg#1, SSCegg#2, SSCegg#3, SSCegg#4, SSCegg#5, SSCegg#6, SSCegg#7 or #8 each broken the day they were laid or just the day after, SSCegg#8 or #8 (8/8) at Sauces Santa Cruz Island.---Regg#1 first clutch cracked, Regg#2 Second clutch non viable, broken during hatch watch. (2/2) at Redding Ca.---BBegg#1 and BBegg#2 non viable, let alone too much time during freezing period (2/2) at Big Bear Valley Nest Cam Ca.--- MNdnrEgg1 broken. (1/2) at Minnesota Nongame DNR.--- DNEgg broken. (1/1) at Decorah North, Iowa.---
Without Past, there is no Future !
To all of you, Fly Free, Fly High with always a full Crop and don't forget all of you,
You will never be alone, You will live for the Eternity in our Heart.
05 July 2023
Another 1 more stab wounds straight to the
heart. I thought that afterwards we removed them and that there was no trace of them but in fact they continue to accumulate... By dint of enduring and sharing these pains, these sorrows, this sadness and all these tears with all our little feathered friends, young or old, for that matter, maybe one day I will have to withdraw completely for an indefinite period because that season has been particularly terrible despite some wonderful and happy successes.
It is possible that I scatter a little too much in the different nests or there is a real hecatomb this year in terms of the survival of the chicks. Considering what I read in the various forums, I think more for the hecatomb.
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RIP 2023
† 07-05-2023. Bay Area, Santa Clara County, North California. an around 2 months old Red Tailed Hawk, † Tuffy2 †.
Tuffy2, an around 2 months old Red Tailed Hawk, was torn from its nest on May 20 to serve as food for Lola an eaglet. In fact the hawklet was “adopted” by a family of bald eagles. he spent 6 wks and half with the members of her new family. the 5 of july, in the morning, Tuffy2 was found dead at the foot of the oak where she spent her last night in
A necropsy will be performed.
Lola my new big sibling
My new Mom and my sibling Lola
alone as i was when i let my soul leaves my young body...
What I'm sure of now, wherever she is, †Tuffy2†'s soul is in the hands of God, his true father .
†Tuffy2† was also very well surrounded by all the RTHs which perished before her and as it happened during the night she was able to leave with serenity, far from all that stress caused by those too many people who invaded her playground and even tried to capture her. What a terrible end for such a young bird, no possibility to stay calm during her last day...
RIP beautiful and precious †Tuffy2† in case that was Gods's choice
In that case, †Tuffy2†, you offered us a magnific month with your dynamic life, your close interaction with Mom and Lola. It was a pleasure to see you even through Jann N's pictures.
During your last night, †Tuffy2† like an Angel, you unzipped your feathered down coat and your soul flew away to the Heavens where you were welcome, i'm sure by the little rth who share a so short time close to you in that big nest, i'm sure also that Tuffy1 was here to guide you and also Junior, the eagle brother of our little Malala. May be you joined some of your older siblings too and also some older of your family members.
Now you are flying among the stars, marvellous †Tuffy2†.
†Tuffy2†, of course you have a special place in our heart forever...
†Tuffy2†, Fly high and freely and protect your original family and siblings, and also your new family who share their food with you, and were the witness of your fledge. Jann Nichols send us some news from Lola and his falily, theyr are ok. Take a look to us too, as we will need your help too. Don't forget also, God has certainly a new and beautiful mission for you . .
Dear †Tuffy2†, i hope you didn't suffer too much during your last moment. Now you are free soaring RTH with a full crop forever and will never be alone. RIP
†Tuffy2†
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/tu ... XWkTPkqa1s
https://www.thedailybeast.com/beloved-b ... RttNpHohBw
https://www.sfchronicle.com/climate/art ... -KHZ5pIG1E
https://www.latimes.com/california/stor ... JBw_7iCfjs
Other photos and videos
https://www.facebook.com/JannNicholsPhotography
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheReddingEagles
Eagles, Ospreys, Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Condors, Raptors and Others
2023
In Memory of:
RIP 13 birds, (1 adult and 12 young).
†SE29†, 164 do, Sea Eaglet from Olympic Stadium Sea Eagle nest, Sydney, AUS. †January 01.--- †CM2† aka "Phoenix", 42 do Bald eaglet from Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Auburndale Eagle Nest, FL. †March 03.--- †SCIEZ†, 1 yo, White Tail Eagle Sciez, Les Aigles du Léman, France. †April 01. --- †DH1† aka Decorah Hatchery #1, a few hours old Bald Eaglet from Decorah Hatchery, Iowa. †April 05.--- †DH19†, 32 do, Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †April 08. --- †D36†, 3 years and~22? do, Bald Eagle from Decorah nest, Iowa. †May 02?. --- †DH18†, 61 do, 2 months old Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †May 03. --- †Savanna†, 4 yo, Peregrine Falcon from Great Spirit Bluff Falcons La Crescent, Minnesota. †June 12. Plus her four falconnets (Thomas, Kami, †Alice, Jaycie) from 06-24 to 06-29.--- †Tuffy2†, ~2 mo, Red Tailed Hawklet, Bay Area, Santa Clara County, North California. †July 05. around 2 months old female RTH who shared the nest of Lola and her bald eagle family during 6 wks and half.---
MIA 4 bird, (3 adult and 1 young).
Harriet, Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from SWFEC, Fort Myers, Florida. 02 February 2023.---PLO#1 aka Zoe Juvie Osprey, Sibling of Little and Middle Bob, Mom and Dad's beloved daughter at Port Lincoln Osprey barge nest, Aus. 08 February 2023.--- Mom ND Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from Notre Dame Leef at St. Patrick's County Park, Indiana. 15 February 2023.--- Dad Obey Bald Eagle, King Dad from Dale Hollow, Tennesse. 28 March 2023.---
Unhatched Eggs: (15)
CIegg#2 non-viable (1/2) at Captiva Island.---BCegg#2 non viable (1/2) At Berry College.---SSCegg#1, SSCegg#2, SSCegg#3, SSCegg#4, SSCegg#5, SSCegg#6, SSCegg#7 or #8 each broken the day they were laid or just the day after, SSCegg#8 or #8 (8/8) at Sauces Santa Cruz Island.---Regg#1 first clutch cracked, Regg#2 Second clutch non viable, broken during hatch watch. (2/2) at Redding Ca.---BBegg#1 and BBegg#2 non viable, let alone too much time during freezing period (2/2) at Big Bear Valley Nest Cam Ca.--- MNdnrEgg1 broken. (1/2) at Minnesota Nongame DNR.--- DNEgg broken. (1/1) at Decorah North, Iowa.---
Without Past, there is no Future !
To all of you, Fly Free, Fly High with always a full Crop and don't forget all of you,
You will never be alone, You will live for the Eternity in our Heart.
13 July 2023
Another 1 more stab wounds straight to the heart. I thought that afterwards we removed them and that there was no trace of them but in fact they continue to accumulate...
By dint of enduring and sharing these pains, these sorrows, this sadness and all these tears with all our little feathered friends, young or old, for that matter, maybe one day I will have to withdraw completely for an indefinite period because that season has been particularly terrible despite some wonderful and happy successes.
It is possible that I scatter a little too much in the different nests or there is a real hecatomb this year in terms of the survival of the chicks. Considering what I read in the various forums, I think more for the hecatomb.
† 07-05-2023. Bay Area, Santa Clara County, North California. an around 2 months old Red Tailed Hawk, † Tuffy2 †.
Tuffy2, an around 2 months old Red Tailed Hawk, was torn from its nest on May 20 to serve as food for Lola an eaglet. In fact the hawklet was “adopted” by a family of bald eagles. he spent 6 wks and half with the members of her new family. the 5 of july, in the morning, Tuffy2 was found dead at the foot of the oak where she spent her last night in A necropsy will be performed.
Lola my new big sibling- ©Jann Nichols Photography
My new Mom and my sibling Lola- ©Jann Nichols Photography
alone as i was when i let my soul leaves my young body...- ©Jann Nichols Photography
What I'm sure of now, wherever she is, †Tuffy2†'s soul is in
the hands of God, his true father . †Tuffy2† was also very well surrounded by all the RTHs which perished before her and as it happened during the night she was able to leave with serenity, far from all that stress caused by those too many people who invaded her playground and even tried to capture her. What a terrible end for such a young bird, no possibility to stay calm during her last day...
RIP beautiful and precious †Tuffy2† in case that was Gods's choice
In that case, †Tuffy2†, you offered us a magnific month with your dynamic life, your close interaction with Mom and Lola. It was a pleasure to see you even through Jann N's pictures.
During your last night, †Tuffy2† like an Angel, you unzipped your feathered down coat and your soul flew away to the Heavens where you were welcome, i'm sure by the little rth who share a so short time close to you in that big nest, i'm sure also that
Tuffy1 was here to guide you and also Junior, the eagle brother of our little Malala. May be you joined some of your older siblings too and also some older of your family members. Now you are flying among the stars, marvellous †Tuffy2†.
†Tuffy2†, of course you have a special place in our heart forever...
†Tuffy2†, Fly high and freely and protect your original family and siblings, and also your new family who share their food with you, and were the witness of your fledge. Jann Nichols send us some news from Lola and his falily, theyr are ok. Take a look to us too, as we will need your help too. Don't forget also, God has certainly a new and beautiful mission for you .
. Dear †Tuffy2†, i hope you didn't suffer too much during your last moment. Now you are free soaring RTH with a full crop forever and will never be alone.
RIP †Tuffy2† https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/tu ... XWkTPkqa1s
https://www.thedailybeast.com/beloved-b ... RttNpHohBw
https://www.sfchronicle.com/climate/art ... -KHZ5pIG1E
https://www.latimes.com/california/stor ... JBw_7iCfjs
Other photos and videos
https://www.facebook.com/JannNicholsPhotography
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheReddingEagles
Eagles, Ospreys, Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Condors, Raptors and Others
2023
In Memory of:
RIP 13 birds, (1 adult and 12 young).
†SE29†, 164 do, Sea Eaglet from Olympic Stadium Sea Eagle nest, Sydney, AUS. †January 01.--- †CM2† aka "Phoenix", 42 do Bald eaglet from Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Auburndale Eagle Nest, FL. †March 03.--- †SCIEZ†, 1 yo, White Tail Eagle Sciez, Les Aigles du Léman, France. †April 01. --- †DH1† aka Decorah Hatchery #1, a few hours old Bald Eaglet from Decorah Hatchery, Iowa. †April 05.--- †DH19†, 32 do, Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †April 08. --- †D36†, 3 years and~22? do, Bald Eagle from Decorah nest, Iowa. †May 02?. --- †DH18†, 61 do, 2 months old Bald Eaglet from Dale Hollow, Tennessee. †May 03. --- †Savanna†, 4 yo, Peregrine Falcon from Great Spirit Bluff Falcons La Crescent, Minnesota. †June 12. Plus her four falconnets (Thomas, Kami, †Alice, Jaycie) from 06-24 to 06-29.--- †Tuffy2†, ~2 mo, Red Tailed Hawklet, Bay Area, Santa Clara County, North California. †July 05. around 2 months old female RTH who shared the nest of Lola and her bald eagle family during 6 wks and half.---
MIA 4 bird, (3 adult and 1 young).
Harriet, Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from SWFEC, Fort Myers, Florida. 02 February 2023.---PLO#1 aka Zoe Juvie Osprey, Sibling of Little and Middle Bob, Mom and Dad's beloved daughter at Port Lincoln Osprey barge nest, Aus. 08 February 2023.--- Mom ND Bald Eagle, Queen Mom from Notre Dame Leef at St. Patrick's County Park, Indiana. 15 February 2023.--- Dad Obey Bald Eagle, King Dad from Dale Hollow, Tennesse. 28 March 2023.---
Unhatched Eggs: (15)
CIegg#2 non-viable (1/2) at Captiva Island.---BCegg#2 non viable (1/2) At Berry College.---SSCegg#1, SSCegg#2, SSCegg#3, SSCegg#4, SSCegg#5, SSCegg#6, SSCegg#7 or #8 each broken the day they were laid or just the day after, SSCegg#8 or #8 (8/8) at Sauces Santa Cruz Island.---Regg#1 first clutch cracked, Regg#2 Second clutch non viable, broken during hatch watch. (2/2) at Redding Ca.---BBegg#1 and BBegg#2 non viable, let alone too much time during freezing period (2/2) at Big Bear Valley Nest Cam Ca.--- MNdnrEgg1 broken. (1/2) at Minnesota Nongame DNR.--- DNEgg broken. (1/1) at Decorah North, Iowa.---
Without Past, there is no Future !
To all of you, Fly Free, Fly High with always a full Crop and don't forget all of you,
You will never be alone, You will live for the Eternity in our Heart.
13 July 2023
Another 1 more stab wounds straight to the
heart. I thought that afterwards we removed them and that there was no trace of them but in fact they continue to accumulate... By dint of enduring and sharing these pains, these sorrows, this sadness and all these tears with all our little feathered friends, young or old, for that matter, maybe one day I will have to withdraw completely for an indefinite period because that season has been particularly terrible despite some wonderful and happy successes.
It is possible that I scatter a little too much in the different nests or there is a real hecatomb this year in terms of the survival of the chicks. Considering what I read in the various forums, I think more for the hecatomb.
E9: 7 yo / † E14 † One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024
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- Joined: Feb 23, 2018
- Location: France
Re: In Memoriam
Iona, I just needed sometime to digerate this loss
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Re: In Memoriam
Harriet Memorial 1/2
from https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035986158147 Desiree Deliz's Photography
Desiree Deliz's Photography était en direct. 16 h ·
Harriet memorial
Amazing Grace song by Pamela Chaney Stallings
Speech by Kathy Kochanowski:
Dearest Harriet, you flew out of our lives on February 2, leaving us devastated at the loss of you. I thought you immortal; yes, you would be forever in your field, a Queen who would majestically reign supreme forever.
Those that love you best scoured acres looking for you. This went on for weeks.
Search parties were organized, individuals spent hours in a day…. We wanted to have you home, Harriet, in any way we could. We have no closure, but we know you are part of the earth now.
M15 became a star, Harriet. He raised your kids alone, keeping them safe and fed without fail. We were wowed, and he cared relentlessly for them until they fledged the area. You would be so proud, but we know nothing less would be expected from you.
M15 had suitors, Harriet, right away. The effects of Hurricane Ian had not abated yet.
We quietly cringed seeing many of these females arrive with fresh wounds on their claws. That’s all I can say about that, and IF you died as a result of a fight, Harriet, we respect that, because you know that in the eagle world it’s a noble way to die.
There were other intruders too. Human ones… ones that BREACHED YOUR FIELD, and presumed M15 needed help feeding your kids. Suddenly, there was an invasive crack in the window that separated your world from ours. It angered us, and would have angered you. M15 did just fine on his own.
It would appear M15 has settled with a particular female for now. She is young, about the same age M15 was when he found you. We know that you would like us to like her, so we do, and we know M15 will teach her as you taught him. She wears eyeliner and doesn’t have the birthing hips you had, but M15 seems to like her.
Harriet, there was no other female bald eagle more photographed or written about. Your image is on artwork the world over. You changed the lives of countless people; some of whom needed to be lifted back up. You were the inspiration as many of us became photographers, writers, and artists. You were a muse with a god-like ability to create art, obliquely, and the world was your canvas.
We will never again hear your early morning call as you recite your daily honey-do list. No more will we witness your characteristic sidekick; and on that note, know that your patent-protected sidekick and it’s inherent blueprints are on display at the Museum of Modern Art… It kills me to say we will never again see the heart in your neckline that was on display on as you fed your kids, and we will never again FEEL your heart as you moved sticks to areas that would ensure their safety.
But Ozzie can! In your reunition with him, we can hear his chuckles as he watches you move his sticks again. He must be beside himself with joy.
Your name, Harriet, said backwards, is Tiara. It’s most fitting as you wore your crown well. We will feel your regal presence in your field every time we visit.
This bench is for the memory of you. We never wanted one, but here it is nonetheless, a memorial of the season in which we finally lost you.
Dr. Yess sends her love to you, Harriet, and to everyone here. You were never ours, but we sure loved you.
By Kathy Kochanowski
The video
https://www.facebook.com/10003598615814 ... 926254596/
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Memorial Tribute for Queen Harriet
Lizzy G Eaglespirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvJbuc2oaqA
from https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035986158147 Desiree Deliz's Photography
- ©Desiree Deliz's Photography
Desiree Deliz's Photography était en direct. 16 h ·
Harriet memorial
Amazing Grace song by Pamela Chaney Stallings
Speech by Kathy Kochanowski:
Dearest Harriet, you flew out of our lives on February 2, leaving us devastated at the loss of you. I thought you immortal; yes, you would be forever in your field, a Queen who would majestically reign supreme forever.
Those that love you best scoured acres looking for you. This went on for weeks.
Search parties were organized, individuals spent hours in a day…. We wanted to have you home, Harriet, in any way we could. We have no closure, but we know you are part of the earth now.
M15 became a star, Harriet. He raised your kids alone, keeping them safe and fed without fail. We were wowed, and he cared relentlessly for them until they fledged the area. You would be so proud, but we know nothing less would be expected from you.
M15 had suitors, Harriet, right away. The effects of Hurricane Ian had not abated yet.
We quietly cringed seeing many of these females arrive with fresh wounds on their claws. That’s all I can say about that, and IF you died as a result of a fight, Harriet, we respect that, because you know that in the eagle world it’s a noble way to die.
There were other intruders too. Human ones… ones that BREACHED YOUR FIELD, and presumed M15 needed help feeding your kids. Suddenly, there was an invasive crack in the window that separated your world from ours. It angered us, and would have angered you. M15 did just fine on his own.
It would appear M15 has settled with a particular female for now. She is young, about the same age M15 was when he found you. We know that you would like us to like her, so we do, and we know M15 will teach her as you taught him. She wears eyeliner and doesn’t have the birthing hips you had, but M15 seems to like her.
Harriet, there was no other female bald eagle more photographed or written about. Your image is on artwork the world over. You changed the lives of countless people; some of whom needed to be lifted back up. You were the inspiration as many of us became photographers, writers, and artists. You were a muse with a god-like ability to create art, obliquely, and the world was your canvas.
We will never again hear your early morning call as you recite your daily honey-do list. No more will we witness your characteristic sidekick; and on that note, know that your patent-protected sidekick and it’s inherent blueprints are on display at the Museum of Modern Art… It kills me to say we will never again see the heart in your neckline that was on display on as you fed your kids, and we will never again FEEL your heart as you moved sticks to areas that would ensure their safety.
But Ozzie can! In your reunition with him, we can hear his chuckles as he watches you move his sticks again. He must be beside himself with joy.
Your name, Harriet, said backwards, is Tiara. It’s most fitting as you wore your crown well. We will feel your regal presence in your field every time we visit.
This bench is for the memory of you. We never wanted one, but here it is nonetheless, a memorial of the season in which we finally lost you.
Dr. Yess sends her love to you, Harriet, and to everyone here. You were never ours, but we sure loved you.
By Kathy Kochanowski
The video
https://www.facebook.com/10003598615814 ... 926254596/
- ©Desiree Deliz's Photography
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Memorial Tribute for Queen Harriet
Lizzy G Eaglespirit
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Harriet Memorial 2/2
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Pics https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10 ... 2679943594 and then right arrow
from https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035986158147 Desiree Deliz's Photography
- ©Desiree Deliz's Photography
- ©Desiree Deliz's Photography
- ©Desiree Deliz's Photography
E9: 7 yo / † E14 † One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024