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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by Eastvan Girl » Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:33 pm

Hi everyone,
Went to the tree this afternnon and one eaglet was in the tree another was in a neighbouring tree on a branch and I only saw it when it flew over my head (just a few feet above my head) I have never been that close to an eagle before - It was seriously about 10 or 12 feet above me - kinda freaked me out. It flew out of this tree and then an adult flew out right after it. It was amazing to see but little nervewracking, too. A neighboor watched it all and told me that the young one had followed the adult into a tree and when they flew out the seagulls came and that is why it flew down so low. I have had crows swoop me but never has eagle come so close - yikes. I guess when they are just learning to fly this can happen - makes me nervous for them.

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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by stim » Tue Jul 09, 2019 7:20 pm

I love how you seem so connected to these 2 eaglets Christine. Awesome you saw a fledge as well as followup behaviour in learning how to fly, land, control the flight path. All the fun stuff. Thank you for the pictures and for the marvellous sharing of information here. :grhug:

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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by JudiW » Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:22 pm

So cool well it looks like the Pa the Mighty Lafarge has done it again and fledged two of his eaglets as a single parent......been away so didn'/t read if the female stuck around or did pa chase her away? good captures East Van girl :eag: :hatch: :hatch: thank you :grhug:

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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by IrishEyes » Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:23 pm

Eastvan Girl wrote:
Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:33 am
Went to the nest and took these photos of the eaglets last evening. Shortly after when sitting at home I saw one of the eaglets (the one on the right) fledge. It flew north for a little bit then flew back towards the tree. It may have landed on the other side of the tree but I couldn't see it. Pretty exciting!!
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WOW! Thanks Eastvan Girl.. the eaglets are adorable... so healthy .. and congrats to the one on the right .. so happy you saw that .. I can feel your excitement ! thanks for sharing :grhug:
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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by Eastvan Girl » Sun Jul 14, 2019 4:27 pm

After the rain - hanging out on Pa's branch.
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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by stim » Sun Jul 14, 2019 4:31 pm

I love the side by side photo. The one on the right must have gotten wet, drying its wings. :love:

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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by Eastvan Girl » Sun Jul 14, 2019 5:12 pm

Yes, lately they have been hanging together on Pa's favourite branch - maybe one day I can get a pic of all three of them on it!

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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by Annemie » Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:20 pm

Thank you Eastvan Girl for the updates and the for the sweet pictures. I am happy that Pa managed to bring up two fine eaglets. :rh:

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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by IrishEyes » Mon Jul 15, 2019 4:55 pm

Eastvan Girl wrote:
Sun Jul 14, 2019 4:27 pm
After the rain - hanging out on Pa's branch.
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What a sweet picture Eastvan Girl.. thanks for sharing ...... Pa deserves a lot of credit for these two .. well done Pa :rh:
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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by Jean » Mon Jul 15, 2019 8:16 pm

8:15pm.......thank you Eastvan girl..........so heartwarming to see these eaglets have done well!
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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by gemini » Tue Jul 16, 2019 12:43 am

Thanks for the pics, Eastvan Girl - beautiful eaglets Pa raised! I knew if anyone could do it, Pa could. He is one special eagle! Has always been my favorite! Right up there with Mom and Dad Sidney!
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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by Eastvan Girl » Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:30 am

I am so glad everyone is enjoying the pics and updates about Pa's juniors. I feel happy and lucky to report on these two . I see them flying so often now it is wonderful. Pa has done a great job!

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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by JudyB » Mon Jul 22, 2019 11:57 am

How wonderful that you're seeing them both flying, Eastvan Girl - I have to admit I had doubts this day would come, because it's not at all easy for a single adult to raise eaglets who are barely 2 weeks old - but Pa is great!

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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by Eastvan Girl » Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:18 pm

Yes it has been quite the season for dear old Pa. Seeing the eaglets flying has been great - they were flying together quite often - and it was great to watch them soar. But I have not seen them for a couple of days now - so I wondering what is up - I'll take a walk to the tree in a bit and see if they are there - perhaps just really camoflaged.

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Re: Lafarge 2018/2019 Eagle Nest Discussion, Photos and Videos

Post by Eastvan Girl » Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:56 am

Well it has been a number of days now and I haven't seen or heard any of the eagles so I think they have left for good. Pa really did a great job - I can't wait to see him back at the nest - maybe with the new 'mystery' eagle as his partner.

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