Sorry Sandy, I missed this one...yes, I thought 'he' was looking down quite a bit and didn't even come down right away when Starr was feeding because I think he misses his buddy Peace. Great captures of the adult flying by...they were so close.
Trio of Eagles 2018-2019
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Update from the Stewards:
Way to go, Peace! You can do it! And as mentioned, Starr and the Valors are not strangers to an early fledge (uintended or accidential or fludge). So they got this!
Ed Button, District Manager, Savanna, IL District USFWS and Nate Williams, Wildlife Refuge Specialist met us at the nest area within twenty minutes of E3 going over the nest. Larry and I were scanning with binoculars while the guys were getting on waders and considering trying to work their way back. We spotted a truck with Bass boat in tow and asked Ed if it might be better to seek their assistance. Huge THANK YOU to Bass fishermen Dr. Robert Merkin (a veterinarian) and Don May (Don heard about the two males and a female on the news). Doc took Ed and Nate right in under the nest tree where they spotted E3. E3 was wet indicating he made it down to the water but had already worked his way up six or eight feet. Like a normal Eagle he had his wings hanging out to dry. The eaglet will be fed by the adults - Starr is no stranger to an early albeit in this case unintended fledge. The eaglet has better skills and instincts than many gave him credit for. If he made six to eight feet up out of the water in such short time, he could indeed make an eventual return to the nest. HUGE THANK YOU TO ED, NATE, LARRY, DON and DOC! Bonnie
Way to go, Peace! You can do it! And as mentioned, Starr and the Valors are not strangers to an early fledge (uintended or accidential or fludge). So they got this!
“Eagles: When they walk, they stumble. They are not what one would call graceful. They were not designed to walk. They fly. And when they fly, oh, how they fly, so free, so graceful. They see from the sky what we never see.” – Unknown
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6:23 pm Joy up on the attic branch along with Harmony.
“Eagles: When they walk, they stumble. They are not what one would call graceful. They were not designed to walk. They fly. And when they fly, oh, how they fly, so free, so graceful. They see from the sky what we never see.” – Unknown
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Oh Sandy, that is so great to hear! We knew that Peace was strong but totally did not even think about h/h being in the water. That could be exhausting but s/he made it out. So thankful to everyone that was involved with looking for Peace and being able to find h/h. If it was meant to happen, today was the day for it to happen with so many people already out there. I’m sure we will see Peace back on the nest at some point. Could take a little bit of time though.Sandy_W wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:18 pmUpdate from the Stewards:
Ed Button, District Manager, Savanna, IL District USFWS and Nate Williams, Wildlife Refuge Specialist met us at the nest area within twenty minutes of E3 going over the nest. Larry and I were scanning with binoculars while the guys were getting on waders and considering trying to work their way back. We spotted a truck with Bass boat in tow and asked Ed if it might be better to seek their assistance. Huge THANK YOU to Bass fishermen Dr. Robert Merkin (a veterinarian) and Don May (Don heard about the two males and a female on the news). Doc took Ed and Nate right in under the nest tree where they spotted E3. E3 was wet indicating he made it down to the water but had already worked his way up six or eight feet. Like a normal Eagle he had his wings hanging out to dry. The eaglet will be fed by the adults - Starr is no stranger to an early albeit in this case unintended fledge. The eaglet has better skills and instincts than many gave him credit for. If he made six to eight feet up out of the water in such short time, he could indeed make an eventual return to the nest. HUGE THANK YOU TO ED, NATE, LARRY, DON and DOC! Bonnie
Way to go, Peace! You can do it! And as mentioned, Starr and the Valors are not strangers to an early fledge (uintended or accidential or fludge). So they got this!
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7:15 pm - Harmony & Joy both still up in the attic
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Sue, I have often wondered how far the nest tree hangs over the water and if in fact it does. But now it is a mute point with all the flooding. I am proud Peace is on the move. Gotta say though that little one has already had a first trip to the pond for a bath. Oh the adventure!SueB wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:30 pmOh Sandy, that is so great to hear! We knew that Peace was strong but totally did not even think about h/h being in the water. That could be exhausting but s/he made it out. So thankful to everyone that was involved with looking for Peace and being able to find h/h. If it was meant to happen, today was the day for it to happen with so many people already out there. I’m sure we will see Peace back on the nest at some point. Could take a little bit of time though.Sandy_W wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:18 pmUpdate from the Stewards:
Ed Button, District Manager, Savanna, IL District USFWS and Nate Williams, Wildlife Refuge Specialist met us at the nest area within twenty minutes of E3 going over the nest. Larry and I were scanning with binoculars while the guys were getting on waders and considering trying to work their way back. We spotted a truck with Bass boat in tow and asked Ed if it might be better to seek their assistance. Huge THANK YOU to Bass fishermen Dr. Robert Merkin (a veterinarian) and Don May (Don heard about the two males and a female on the news). Doc took Ed and Nate right in under the nest tree where they spotted E3. E3 was wet indicating he made it down to the water but had already worked his way up six or eight feet. Like a normal Eagle he had his wings hanging out to dry. The eaglet will be fed by the adults - Starr is no stranger to an early albeit in this case unintended fledge. The eaglet has better skills and instincts than many gave him credit for. If he made six to eight feet up out of the water in such short time, he could indeed make an eventual return to the nest. HUGE THANK YOU TO ED, NATE, LARRY, DON and DOC! Bonnie
Way to go, Peace! You can do it! And as mentioned, Starr and the Valors are not strangers to an early fledge (uintended or accidential or fludge). So they got this!
“Eagles: When they walk, they stumble. They are not what one would call graceful. They were not designed to walk. They fly. And when they fly, oh, how they fly, so free, so graceful. They see from the sky what we never see.” – Unknown
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8:50 pm - such a beautiful sight! Looks like Joy (L) is looking down for Peace
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9:02 pm - Harmony came down from the attic
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9:03 pm - just looking at Harmony's chest color here....lots of white
Harmony moved up the attic branch, but didn't make it all the way up...and threw Joy off a bit
Both flapping their wings
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9:04 am - Joy lost her balance as she moved a bit
Harmony did a blur of wingers....then Joy came down to the nest
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9:05 pm - after quite a few wingers by Harmony...all a blur....I believe this is Harmony that goes back up to the attic
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9:17 pm - Harmony is still up in the attic...Joy is just below
Sweet Eagle Dreams to our little Trio! Hope to see you on the nest again soon Peace!
It's been a very exhausting day keeping up with all the 'firsts' for our little Trio....Joy going up to the attic for the first time, and then coming down.....Harmony is such a pro at that right now.....Peace, accidentally fledging....oh boy! Who would have known that the youngest would be the first one off? But we know that Peace is doing well...just spending the night without her pals Harmony & Joy. Starr and both of the Valors are taking good care of Peace....and who knows, maybe one of them is spending the night with Peace.Sweet Eagle Dreams to our little Trio! Hope to see you on the nest again soon Peace!
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Good night/morning everyone, Bonjour Sue, Sandy, Kimf, Raina, Mary, …!
00h53 70° mostly cloudy. The branched one, Harmony/Joy ?, is preening Peace
i don't know why but this is the third (on a total of 12) nest i'm following this season and already 4 eaglets out of the nest
00h53 70° mostly cloudy. The branched one, Harmony/Joy ?, is preening Peace
i don't know why but this is the third (on a total of 12) nest i'm following this season and already 4 eaglets out of the nest
E9: 7 yo / † E14 †
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024
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04h41
E9: 7 yo / † E14 †
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024
One day in the wild is worth a lifetime in a cage. B.Shofstall
RIP 2017 to 2023-2024
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Friday, June 7, 2019
5:17 am Harmony up on the attic branch with Joy on the rail. At least I think this is where they are as the resolution is rather dark. 5:18 am got a glimpse of the tail and it was Joy up on the attic branch as Joy comes down.
Good morning, Philippe, Sue, Kim, Rainna and all Trio lovers. Appreciate you checking in, Philippe. Oh my goodness, you have had a week with your nest following. Thank you, Sue, for the lovely closing for yesterday's events. It is definitely one of those times as eagle watchers we have to think in terms of trusting the eagles and work to stay out of the worry zone. Hopefully, today we will see our strong Peace make it back to the nest.5:17 am Harmony up on the attic branch with Joy on the rail. At least I think this is where they are as the resolution is rather dark. 5:18 am got a glimpse of the tail and it was Joy up on the attic branch as Joy comes down.
“Eagles: When they walk, they stumble. They are not what one would call graceful. They were not designed to walk. They fly. And when they fly, oh, how they fly, so free, so graceful. They see from the sky what we never see.” – Unknown