Eagle Cam

I watched the female being released. Good Luck to the youngsters!

well......I forgot!

Nanny, you are so funny.

Could not see much, that's for sure. Be able to see more the next few days as the films are readied for viewing. NX was returned to the Wildlife Center for a few days. They attached a transmitter to her and when released she failed to gain altitude (though she had plenty of attitude). They think she was overheated and tired. Only clearly saw NV fly....and that was awesome!

Missed it all due thunderstorms.

UPDATE NX will be re-released at the same location as her siblings Tuesday, August 30.

Thanks, GP

NX released and now they have two Broad-winged Hawks on camera in another enclosure.

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NX was brought back to the Wildlife Center a few days ago when she was found in a roadway. Her injuries are consistent with being struck by a vehicle.

Do they say anything about her prognosis, GP?

There are several injuries. A wing, and eye. They are hoping she will hold down her meal eaten last night. A laceration was repaired on a wing and there is wing droop. It will take a few days to know for sure if she may recover fully. She was the Eagle fitted with a transmitter, and was seemingly doing well, exploring her territory, before this happened.

How awful. Their lives are fraught with danger.

Just reported that she kept her food down overnight and is very feisty.

Feisty is good!!!

My...this year has been a tough go for them. hope she can heal and be released...again.

Any progress report, GP?

NX is healing. She does have a fracture on a wing. Seems the reason she threw up the first night is she had a belly full of rancid deer meat. She had completed her medications, and hopefully after healing she will be able to be re-released. They did mention an eye injury earlier. An Eagle without good eyesight would not last long in the wild, so have to hope that is temporary also.

Thanks for the update, GP. At least we know she's in the very best hands.

NX seems to be healing and may soon be moved into an outdoor enclosure. In January the new cam at the Norfolk Gardens will begin broadcasting. Dad Norfolk has found a new mate.

In case anyone follows the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, egg-laying began today. This is the earliest date, for this nest.

http://www.friendsofblackwater.org/camhtm2.html

Thanks, Linth. That sure is early.

Any word on NX, GP?

NX is improving steadily, but I imagine it will be quite a while before she will be re-released. Last week a visitor at Norfolk Botanical Garden discovered a dead female Bald Eagle. At first they were afraid it was the new mate for the male Eagle, but he has since been seen mating with a female Eagle at the old nesting site. They have new cameras up and they should begin their nesting season shortly.

Thanks Linth....hard to believe it is that time again already! lol

Still no eggs at this nest, but just noticed they finally got the sound working here.

Think we will have to wait until next year on this one.

Male has been mating with a fourth female so far this year. The first female he chose for a partner after his long time mate was killed by an airplane was also killed. They think she struck an electric line at the garden where they nest. Since her death he has mated with 3 more females. Now number 4 is redecorating the nest. Still hopeful for eggs, but they would have to come by the end of this month.

Female #3 has stayed on the nest a few nights. I tuned in 2-3 different evenings and saw her there.

Both the male & female on the nest and eating.....still nice to watch them!

Screenshot of the female and male Bald Eagles from WVEC camera. Just thought they looked beautiful in the foggy morning. They had just finished mating again a few minutes before. They are certainly forming a strong bond.

What a beautiful image. Thanks GP.

They are quite a handsome couple. I am enjoying watching them regardless. Nice to be able see the bond growing between them.

here's a nice one out of the Quad Cities. There's a branch and logo in the way but it's close up and has sound. The one I was watching at Fulton, IL is having technical difficulties all the time. They lost a chick too, that crawled over the edge!!!! Our worst nightmare!

http://www.alcoa.com/locations/usa_davenport/en/info_page/eaglecam.asp

Thanks Mrs. Ed, so awful about the poor chick tho.