Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
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Adult still in the same place.
I've pulled the cam back a bit and did take a quick look at the rest of the tree and didn't see a second adult.
Hopefully I'll be able to finish processing and uploading the videos after dinner.
I am out of the cam and away from the computer.
Added August 7 -
Text for YouTube to go with the three videos above:
Dawn at Surrey Reserve - part 1
August 6 2022, 5-5:30 am - One of three videos of the female at our Surrey Reserve bald eagle cam nest. The first video has her arrival, and then it looks to me almost as if she slept wrong and is trying to get a kink out of her wing - and I'm pretty sure eagles don't do that, but one or both adults often come to the nest just before dawn, and I haven't seen this sort of movement before. (Note - she was looking fine later.) The second video has a few more stretches and a lot of poking at the nest and some standing with her head down. The third video is more what we normally see - some standing and looking around, and suddenly becoming very alert when she notices something. It is the time of year when eagles take a "vacation" from their nesting area and head north to enjoy the salmon runs, so we're happy that she is still around. ~JudyB
Adult still in the same place.
I've pulled the cam back a bit and did take a quick look at the rest of the tree and didn't see a second adult.
Hopefully I'll be able to finish processing and uploading the videos after dinner.
I am out of the cam and away from the computer.
Added August 7 -
Text for YouTube to go with the three videos above:
Dawn at Surrey Reserve - part 1
August 6 2022, 5-5:30 am - One of three videos of the female at our Surrey Reserve bald eagle cam nest. The first video has her arrival, and then it looks to me almost as if she slept wrong and is trying to get a kink out of her wing - and I'm pretty sure eagles don't do that, but one or both adults often come to the nest just before dawn, and I haven't seen this sort of movement before. (Note - she was looking fine later.) The second video has a few more stretches and a lot of poking at the nest and some standing with her head down. The third video is more what we normally see - some standing and looking around, and suddenly becoming very alert when she notices something. It is the time of year when eagles take a "vacation" from their nesting area and head north to enjoy the salmon runs, so we're happy that she is still around. ~JudyB
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
Hello Judy, thanks so much for taking a look and I continue to send you lots of healing love and light.
When I see that Eagle perched there, with that beak and that mottled tail you mentioned, convince me it is the SF we're seeing. I'm still not able to identify them by the differences in their eyes, yet (;
Now that we know it's the SF, I just want to say that I love that she's staying behind to keep an eye on her territory to date when others have flown. I monitor 3 nests along the Fraser River in Chilliwack and of those, none reared any youngsters to fledge this year. I found another nest today, only because I could hear a young Eagle demanding food, and a parent was keeping watch nearby. It was nice to hear the demands of a young Eagle.
I know that one of my wilderness nesting pairs returned to a bad nest this past fall (it was bad in the summer too ) and they did not use it or appear to rebuild within the territory. I saw them both perched near the nest tree today.
Anyhow, my point is, that I see mature Eagles around when they should be migrating. Wouldn't it be nice if the SF was one of those who stay?
Scap shows the beak of a female IMO
When I see that Eagle perched there, with that beak and that mottled tail you mentioned, convince me it is the SF we're seeing. I'm still not able to identify them by the differences in their eyes, yet (;
Now that we know it's the SF, I just want to say that I love that she's staying behind to keep an eye on her territory to date when others have flown. I monitor 3 nests along the Fraser River in Chilliwack and of those, none reared any youngsters to fledge this year. I found another nest today, only because I could hear a young Eagle demanding food, and a parent was keeping watch nearby. It was nice to hear the demands of a young Eagle.
I know that one of my wilderness nesting pairs returned to a bad nest this past fall (it was bad in the summer too ) and they did not use it or appear to rebuild within the territory. I saw them both perched near the nest tree today.
Anyhow, my point is, that I see mature Eagles around when they should be migrating. Wouldn't it be nice if the SF was one of those who stay?
Scap shows the beak of a female IMO
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
1821 - Beautiful curious SF is still perched and on watch over her urban territory.
I have been there often enough to know the area well. She looks down often and seemingly has no fear of humans. I've had her look down on me a few times, at least I thought it was her
I have been there often enough to know the area well. She looks down often and seemingly has no fear of humans. I've had her look down on me a few times, at least I thought it was her
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
Good morning SR friends, and thank you Nightowl for starting our day. Here is a look at South Surrey's weather today.
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0500 - The SF hopped onto the nest from one of the east perches. She was mostly distracted by those nest bugs. I cannot imagine what else it would be.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
0507 - Still distracted. Not much nest work was getting done.
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0512 - well that was interesting. She jumped from near the centre, over to the South East edge. It was almost like she saw, a squirrel perhaps? I have no idea
She moved over to the western side and then out to a west perch by the sound of it.
She moved over to the western side and then out to a west perch by the sound of it.
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0522 - She's back on the nest and I think she was trying to break up some sticks as I could see her tugging away
Yes, she broke off a stick from the nest tree or from the nest itself and then brought it over to the other side of the nest. She's so cute.
Yes, she broke off a stick from the nest tree or from the nest itself and then brought it over to the other side of the nest. She's so cute.
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After she placed that stick, it was back to watching the bugs, or maybe she can hear the resident squirrels? Only she knows
0525 - A quick hop over to the north side and then quickly over to the southwest side before she flies.
The SF was very active this morning and seemed to have worked out that wing issue
0525 - A quick hop over to the north side and then quickly over to the southwest side before she flies.
The SF was very active this morning and seemed to have worked out that wing issue
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1053 - An Eagle is alerting - I hear gulls too
Found the SF on her higher nighttime spot
ADDED: 1218 - SF flies (scap taken just before)
Found the SF on her higher nighttime spot
ADDED: 1218 - SF flies (scap taken just before)
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
1536 - I stopped in for a peek and see what I initially thought was a silly squirrel taking a nap in an Eagles' nest - I quickly realized this squirrel was passionately eating/licking something on or in this piece of wood. I decided to bring the South Cam closer, just in case this little Eastern Grey Squirrel not paying attention became dinner for our SF or any raptor with good eyes. Not that I would like that! but still.
By the time I zoomed in, the little fella was up and then disappeared east. Good idea little furry one.
Of course, I googled "what do grey squirrels eat?" and apparently they do eat insects and bugs so maybe that is the purpose of SR's resident squirrel.
By the time I zoomed in, the little fella was up and then disappeared east. Good idea little furry one.
Of course, I googled "what do grey squirrels eat?" and apparently they do eat insects and bugs so maybe that is the purpose of SR's resident squirrel.
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Re: Surrey Reserve 2021-2022 Observation and Discussion
I've finally posted the videos from yesterday morning, starting here - viewtopic.php?f=114&t=584&p=602945#p602940
Sorry for the delay - and thanks so much for the coverage here!
Sorry for the delay - and thanks so much for the coverage here!
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MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022
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0647 - Good morning SR friends, hiya Judy! thanks for taking the time to upload that video and thank you Nightowl for starting our day here.
Surrey is in for another very warm and sunny day.
Surrey is in for another very warm and sunny day.
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