Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
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Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
12:08--Adult in to check on things at the nest. Lots of head shaking so the bugs are still bad. D33 still on skywalk.
Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
12:10-Adult flies to skywalk. Maybe to give the eaglet a pep talk or maybe because D33 is in the adult's usual spot.
The other parent flies in with a fish. D33 hasn't moved. Of course, his walk down the branch is blocked.
As I was typing the adult on the nest flew. The adult on the branch wasted no time in getting down to the nest to have some fish. A minute later it flies, leaving D33 up on the branch.
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Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
This is D33 I think right before he slipped off the branch?
About 30 minutes ago?
His feet slipped and he dropped under the branch, then dropped.
I didn't hear any "screeeing"
About 30 minutes ago?
His feet slipped and he dropped under the branch, then dropped.
I didn't hear any "screeeing"
Last edited by Sunnybird1995 on Wed Jun 05, 2019 1:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
Thank you for all the updates and observations Kimf. They are truly appreciated. I had just got home and have been home for a short time when I seen D33 take a tumble from the branch. I really don't enjoy making these videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezqs8nl ... e=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezqs8nl ... e=youtu.be
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Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
I just came home and a good friend had e-mailed me to let me know ..I am Praying for D32 and D33~
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Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
Oh no; praying these babies are ok and can eventually make their way back to the nest.
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Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
It's a comfort to know that RRP has ground crews out there. They have to be just as worried as we are. Hopefully they are both alright.
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Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
I agree Diane and excuse my manners .. thanks you for the video and thanks Marianne, Kmif, Sunny for your posts and obs.,!elainemyrkle wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:40 pmIt's a comfort to know that RRP has ground crews out there. They have to be just as worried as we are. Hopefully they are both alright.
Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
5:56p
Empty nest and Mom perched above
Empty nest and Mom perched above
Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
Jun 5, 10:02 PM
Tulsaducati (Admin): For the latest information we have on D32 and D33, see this link from Sherri Elliot of RRP. Scroll down on the page to the Comments section: https://explore.org/livecams/raptor-res ... rah-eagles
Decorah Eagles Cam - watch live footage of Bald Eagles | Explore.org
Decorah Eagles Cam - watch live footage of Bald Eagles | Explore.org
Katie G.Mod
Hi everybody...
There is still no news yet from RRP. All we can do is wait on them for information. Believe me, I know it is difficult. Take some deep breaths... We will keep you posted and let you know as soon as we find out something. They have said they will post news to their Facebook page. You do not have to be a Facebook member. Here is the link...
https://www.facebook.com/RaptorResourceProject/
Tulsaducati (Admin): For the latest information we have on D32 and D33, see this link from Sherri Elliot of RRP. Scroll down on the page to the Comments section: https://explore.org/livecams/raptor-res ... rah-eagles
Decorah Eagles Cam - watch live footage of Bald Eagles | Explore.org
Decorah Eagles Cam - watch live footage of Bald Eagles | Explore.org
Katie G.Mod
Hi everybody...
There is still no news yet from RRP. All we can do is wait on them for information. Believe me, I know it is difficult. Take some deep breaths... We will keep you posted and let you know as soon as we find out something. They have said they will post news to their Facebook page. You do not have to be a Facebook member. Here is the link...
https://www.facebook.com/RaptorResourceProject/
Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
8:13p
Nest is empty Goodnight to this precious family, Philjo, Elaine, Marianne, Kmif, Sunny and all ! Keeping good thoughts that D32 and D33 are alright !
Nest is empty Goodnight to this precious family, Philjo, Elaine, Marianne, Kmif, Sunny and all ! Keeping good thoughts that D32 and D33 are alright !
Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
Good News .. DNR found D33 Raptor Resource Project
30 mins · \
Happy Tears here!
Update on Decorah Eagles D32 & D33
It's been a pretty frantic 24 hours anxiously awaiting news in the search for D32 who flew off the Skywalk branch about 6:03PM CT last evening, and even more stressful when sibling D33 fell off the Skywalk in nearly the same place about 2:39PM CT this afternoon.
The search team headed out early this morning led by RRP Board Director and eagle biologist Brett Mandernack and wildlife assistant Ryan Schmitz. Both quickly got to work and searched a boxed area from the bridge to about 0.5 miles upstream past the nest and were unable to locate D32 or even get a vocalization. They also watched Both Mom and DM2 carefully, looking for clues in flight paths hoping one of the parents would lead them to a spot where they might have been caring for D32. There was no luck on locating the eaglet, but RRP is putting plans in place to continue on with a search again tomorrow and will monitor the parents travels more closely.
D33 had been exploring the Skywalk branch since yesterday, not branching yet, but carefully and skillfully had walked up to perch and look about, and ventured a bit further with each exploration and both DM2 and Mom kept the eaglet company perched nearby or in the nest. This afternoon D33 climbed up to about the same spot as D32 had when she/he lost its footing and fell. Within about 15 minutes RRP was notified by Iowa DNR that D33 was located, retrieved, and was taken to the Decorah Fish Hatchery for a visual inspection. It was determined that she/he was a bit underweight, but no other obvious injuries were noted. It was decided to transport the eaglet to S.O.A.R. (Saving Our Avian Resources) where D33 would be under skilled veterinary and rehab care to be evaluated and stabilized. We will have no further information about D33's condition until such time that the veterinary exam is completed, and RRP will provide that information as soon as it is known.
We very much appreciate the many caring comments we have received on our Facebook page and will continue to update you on both D32 and D33 as soon as we know anything. For some of you, the wait has been excruciating (and for us too), but we respect that our incredible search team has put all its efforts into the painstaking process of gently moving in slow cautious steps in the dense and tall underbrush rather than stop every so often for a progress report … which had pretty much been no sighting all day.
We know that the gnats and black flies are worrisome to everyone and we cannot begin to answer if that may have been the impetus to any fledge, flight, or fall, and we ask you to please wait until we have more information after D33's evaluation ... otherwise, we would only be speculating … something that we don't like to do as a research site.
Lastly, we would like to thank you for your patience as we troubleshoot and try to stabilize our website and chat spaces. It is a priority for us to have those up and working as soon as possible, and we greatly appreciate your understanding and support. While we wait to resolve both eagle and technology issues we ask you to continue to be patient with each other, with us, and let's please all keep talons crossed for our beloved Decorah Eagle family and successful outcomes.
Photo of D33 watching DM2 coming in with a fish.
Added
Praying that D 32 will be founD!
30 mins · \
Happy Tears here!
Update on Decorah Eagles D32 & D33
It's been a pretty frantic 24 hours anxiously awaiting news in the search for D32 who flew off the Skywalk branch about 6:03PM CT last evening, and even more stressful when sibling D33 fell off the Skywalk in nearly the same place about 2:39PM CT this afternoon.
The search team headed out early this morning led by RRP Board Director and eagle biologist Brett Mandernack and wildlife assistant Ryan Schmitz. Both quickly got to work and searched a boxed area from the bridge to about 0.5 miles upstream past the nest and were unable to locate D32 or even get a vocalization. They also watched Both Mom and DM2 carefully, looking for clues in flight paths hoping one of the parents would lead them to a spot where they might have been caring for D32. There was no luck on locating the eaglet, but RRP is putting plans in place to continue on with a search again tomorrow and will monitor the parents travels more closely.
D33 had been exploring the Skywalk branch since yesterday, not branching yet, but carefully and skillfully had walked up to perch and look about, and ventured a bit further with each exploration and both DM2 and Mom kept the eaglet company perched nearby or in the nest. This afternoon D33 climbed up to about the same spot as D32 had when she/he lost its footing and fell. Within about 15 minutes RRP was notified by Iowa DNR that D33 was located, retrieved, and was taken to the Decorah Fish Hatchery for a visual inspection. It was determined that she/he was a bit underweight, but no other obvious injuries were noted. It was decided to transport the eaglet to S.O.A.R. (Saving Our Avian Resources) where D33 would be under skilled veterinary and rehab care to be evaluated and stabilized. We will have no further information about D33's condition until such time that the veterinary exam is completed, and RRP will provide that information as soon as it is known.
We very much appreciate the many caring comments we have received on our Facebook page and will continue to update you on both D32 and D33 as soon as we know anything. For some of you, the wait has been excruciating (and for us too), but we respect that our incredible search team has put all its efforts into the painstaking process of gently moving in slow cautious steps in the dense and tall underbrush rather than stop every so often for a progress report … which had pretty much been no sighting all day.
We know that the gnats and black flies are worrisome to everyone and we cannot begin to answer if that may have been the impetus to any fledge, flight, or fall, and we ask you to please wait until we have more information after D33's evaluation ... otherwise, we would only be speculating … something that we don't like to do as a research site.
Lastly, we would like to thank you for your patience as we troubleshoot and try to stabilize our website and chat spaces. It is a priority for us to have those up and working as soon as possible, and we greatly appreciate your understanding and support. While we wait to resolve both eagle and technology issues we ask you to continue to be patient with each other, with us, and let's please all keep talons crossed for our beloved Decorah Eagle family and successful outcomes.
Photo of D33 watching DM2 coming in with a fish.
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Praying that D 32 will be founD!
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Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
Thank you Bev for the update from DNR and RRP on the recovery of D33 and the continuing search for D32. Continued prayers for the location and health of D32 and a good report from SOAR on D33.
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Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
Good night/morning everyone, Bev, Elaine, Marianne, Kimf, Sunnybird, …!
00h41 so sad view this early morning ! 03h34 Idem
D33 is in good hands now
but for D32
Decorah family we you all !
00h41 so sad view this early morning ! 03h34 Idem
D33 is in good hands now
but for D32
Decorah family we you all !
Last edited by Philjo56France on Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Decorah Iowa 2018-2019
Good morning and Bonjour everyone, thank you Bev for the update. I'm praying they will find D32 also. I agree with you Philjo, it's a sad view at the nest this morning.
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