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Archives => All things Decorah in 2023 => Topic started by: BrokenLug on January 01, 2023, 01:46:00 AM
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The New Year has arrived here abouts.
Just as a Nanosecond bow to stern of a artificial line in time had just passed.
My end of 12/31/2022 thought is of Bob Anderson and his vision
All the folks that make this happen and let my typed words see your eyes have so raised the torch.
What a great spinning web of awesomeness has come of an idea of putting a camera on a bald eagle nest.
It brings people together from all over the globe and makes them think.
Inadvertently unfolded untold unchecked environmental awareness.
A True Legacy.
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Fantastic posts BL and T40 wealth of info and interesting reading.
Many thanks you two!
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the one and only truism be's like streams
Wonderful map, BL!
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Check out the rewind from about noon to 3:00 for good flying, fishing the pond, and perching, mostly by HD and some by HM. HD also brought the head of a rabbit to the Y for mid-afternoon snack closeups.
Great pics, STL
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A few snaps from yesterday that I forgot to post - HD over the pond, HD enjoying his rabbit head, HD on Y, and HM below bluff and above creek
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Happy New Year - Decorah eagle friends :)
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Happy New Year to all our Forum friends!
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Nice snapshots you two!
Happy and Blessed New Year 2023 !
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Happy New Year, Phyl & STL!
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Happy New Year to all our Forum friends!
Great pics, STL
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A few random pics from Decorah today - HM & HD leave the bluffs this morning and head over to N1, tree below the first bluff seems to be a favorite (both are perched), one of the pair leaving the tree, and HM on T1
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Good Morning...
I was up and took a peek at the nest in IR.
Decorah Eagles
Jan 2, 2023 6:45 AM
Camera Time: Jan 2, 2023 6:44 AM CST
I ususally go by size and can't see enough. But, from what I can see, will 'guess' HM .
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Then there's this one just minutes later...
Decorah Eagles
Jan 2, 2023 6:47 AM
Camera Time: Jan 2, 2023 6:47 AM CST
Looks like HM
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Phyl, not sure which eagle you are calling HM, but both of them were perching in the N1 branches overnight and into daybreak. Upper left, and lower right.
About 8:00 AM, they were doing some nestorations. HM brought a large branch that they both moved around. Then in a view of HM on the Y, it looks like she has lost a long wing feather on one side. Other views (but no pics) look the same.
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Phyl, not sure which eagle you are calling HM, but both of them were perching in the N1 branches overnight and into daybreak. Upper left, and lower right.
About 8:00 AM, they were doing some nestorations. HM brought a large branch that they both moved around. Then in a view of HM on the Y, it looks like she has lost a long wing feather on one side. Other views (but no pics) look the same.
Great pics, STL & Phyl
My observations just from watching, HD usually perches on the upper branch and HM on that lower branch.
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Phyl, not sure which eagle you are calling HM, but both of them were perching in the N1 branches overnight and into daybreak. Upper left, and lower right.
About 8:00 AM, they were doing some nestorations. HM brought a large branch that they both moved around. Then in a view of HM on the Y, it looks like she has lost a long wing feather on one side. Other views (but no pics) look the same.
Great pics, STL & Phyl
My observations just from watching, HD usually perches on the upper branch and HM on that lower branch.
Ahhh -ha!
I got it this time. And, will have to to remember that bit of info. Thanks
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A few pics from Decorah today - HM & HD on Y, HD on T1, HM in tree below bluffs, and HD heading back to nest with stick
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Off Topic, But I need help...
Sorry to post this here, but thought someone might be able to help me.
I'm experiencing a problem with no longer receiving email notifications even though "notify" is turned on for the Forum topics I read.
Has anyone experienced this over the last few months?
If so, is there something I need to do to get this fixed?
I, and others, had this problem a few years back.
Thanks so much.
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3spaniels - Hi! Found this page: Using Notifications - https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Notifications
Hope someone is able to help you. I don't know the first thing about this, but the above page seems to have very specific info that might help you. If all else fails, email Amy. Good luck!
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I just snapped this of HD and HM.
Decorah Eagles
Jan 3, 2023 7:27 AM
Camera Time: Jan 3, 2023 7:27 AM CST
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Great pic, Phyl :)
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Morning pics from Decorah -HD & HM on T1, HD moving his cornstalk broom, and HD above the cams
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Lisa luv these from this AM. Super snaps.
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Lisa luv these from this AM. Super snaps.
Thanks :)
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Great early morning pics, Phyl & Lisa. HD's corn broom is wonderful. Hope it lasts until there are eaglets to play with it. When it was new, I thought it looked like a tiki torch.
Near 2:00, HD brought a carcass to the nest. Not really sure, but might be a rabbit. The top-down view is going to be soooo fun to have for watching activities to come in the spring. ;)
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Thanks STL. Part of a rabbit?
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3spaniels - Hi! Found this page: Using Notifications - https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Notifications
Hope someone is able to help you. I don't know the first thing about this, but the above page seems to have very specific info that might help you. If all else fails, email Amy. Good luck!
T40, Thank you so much for the research! I had not been active in the forum for over 2 months and when I came back, my notifications stopped...
but, following the link you sent, I noticed my notification was set to "Moderation only if I started the topic". Well, that's not right, so I just changed it in the menu offered, to "Replies and Moderation".
This reply to you serves as my test to see if "the fix is in" ;)
Crossing my fingers as I hit "post"
Thanks to all for letting me clutter up this site with my search for advice!
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Great early morning pics, Phyl & Lisa. HD's corn broom is wonderful. Hope it lasts until there are eaglets to play with it. When it was new, I thought it looked like a tiki torch.
Near 2:00, HD brought a carcass to the nest. Not really sure, but might be a rabbit. The top-down view is going to be soooo fun to have for watching activities to come in the spring. ;)
Great pics, STL
I wasn't sure what the prey was that HD brought in.
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With eagles in view, we are going to open up a Flash Chat shortly. Hope you can join us: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/ :)
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Decorah eagles, striking starlings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNVCvWj9fpo
Decorah Eagles. Watch out HD! HM brings a long stick - explore.org 01-02-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz1OKYSeSNY
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD on nest, HM above N2B - she left there with a stick and headed back to N1, HD watching a stick that had fledged, and HM on top of trees across the farm
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Good snapshots Lisa
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Just took this snapshot
Decorah Eagles
Jan 5, 2023 7:01 AM
Camera Time: Jan 5, 2023 7:01 AM CST
There's our lovely pair on the Y with snow falling. :-*
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Good snapshots Lisa
Thanks, Phyl and good snap, too!
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Looks like back to winter weather in Decorah. More morning pics.
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Looks like back to winter weather in Decorah. More morning pics.
Great pics, STL
Did you get all the snow, too?
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A few pics from Decorah - HM on T1, HM & HD working together to place that stick, and HM & HD
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Thanks Lisa.
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I snapped this one early...
Decorah Eagles
Jan 6, 2023 1:29 AM
Camera Time: Jan 6, 2023 1:29 AM CST
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Phyl - Great pic of HD on the night perch.
Here is one of HM on the other side of the nest.
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HD has been working on carcasses this morning. About 10:00, on a branch above N1, he had the leftover remains of the rabbit from yesterday or before -- grayish fur. Then about 11:00 he brought a partial carcass of something frozen to the nest then the Y where he ate at it until dropping the last two big chunks. Could have been the skinned out rabbit, but not a fish. HM was watching from a T1 branch for part of the time.
Lisa you asked me about snow where I live -- none at this time. We have wildly see-sawing temperatures though, 30s to 70s and back to 30s in a day or two. How many layers should I wear to go out, always a good question. ;)
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HD has been working on carcasses this morning. About 10:00, on a branch above N1, he had the leftover remains of the rabbit from yesterday or before -- grayish fur. Then about 11:00 he brought a partial carcass of something frozen to the nest then the Y where he ate at it until dropping the last two big chunks. Could have been the skinned out rabbit, but not a fish. HM was watching from a T1 branch for part of the time.
Lisa you asked me about snow where I live -- none at this time. We have wildly see-sawing temperatures though, 30s to 70s and back to 30s in a day or two. How many layers should I wear to go out, always a good question. ;)
STL - Great pics!
Your temps sound a lil like mine. We haven't seen any snow this winter yet, but it has rained more this winter than it had all summer.
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM below bluffs early this morning, HM had just intentionally dropped the frozen prey and watched it go down, beautiful HM above the cams
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Top drawer snaps today you two!
Glad there's no snow in your forcasts.
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From rewind - HM to the nest about 5.5 hours ago, lays down for a bit, then moves to side branch
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3spaniels - Hi! Found this page: Using Notifications - https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Notifications
Hope someone is able to help you. I don't know the first thing about this, but the above page seems to have very specific info that might help you. If all else fails, email Amy. Good luck!
T40, if this shows up, it means that I am very grateful to you. I've always wondered how to do it, and now, after may years, you showed me the way!
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Morning pics from N1 - HM came to the nest first this morning sporting a wild hairdo, HM laying in nest bowl, HD arrived to nest with stick, and then took a turn laying in nest bowl
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lil - You're very welcome. :)
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Visiting Decorah, Iowa with Kids | What to See & Do
https://madisonmom.com/visiting-decorah-iowa-with-kids-what-to-see-do/
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Nice to share the travel info about Decorah, thanks T40.
Ducks feeding in the Pond 4:00 or so this afternoon. Several mallards and one Northern Shoveler.
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Nice to share the travel info about Decorah, thanks T40.
Ducks feeding in the Pond 4:00 or so this afternoon. Several mallards and one Northern Shoveler.
STL - Great pics of the ducks in pond.
T40 - Thanks for the travel link.
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Very nice snapshots/info everyone!
Thanks.
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Decorah Eagles
Jan 8, 2023 6:41 AM
Camera Time: Jan 8, 2023 6:40 AM CST
HM and HD
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We are having a Flash Chat right now if you would like to join us.
pyrmum1
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Well folks, the eagles flew the coop when they heard about a Flash chat, so no chat for now >:(
Happy new year!
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Good morning all. We are opening a flash chat at https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM in nest - HD on Y, HM & HD below the bluffs above the creek (they did a lil fishing), beautiful HM, and HM & HD
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Lisa, lovely morning pics. I got a kick out of watching HD's successful fishing at that creek location in the corner of the Pond bluff area, even posting a pic of the area marked with a highlighter. HM tried the same spot, but no success this time. People who have visited Decorah may have an "official" name for this place. Thanks to the cam ops for providing a wide-angle view so we can figure out where closeups are coming from.
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Thanks for updates and snaps Lisa and STL.
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Hanging around 2:30 and after. For a close, HM fast fly-by, rewind between HD on branch above N1 and HM on the N1 nest.
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Great pics, STL
Both HD and HM got a fish this morning. HD took his to the T1 branch, and HM ate hers on that fallen log above the creek/steam area below the bluffs.
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Thanks for updates and snaps Lisa and STL.
You're welcome, Phyl :)
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Decorah Eagles. HD goes to the nest & a squirrel has a lot to say - explore.org 01-08-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9XCQA6DodE
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Beautiful scene starting the day at the hatchery - clear sky, lots of sparkling stars, and now the sun rising. The day showing a lot of promise. I hope to see more promising health reports from Lori, Lani, and now tsk. Come on ladies, prayers being given by several here hoping for better/good reports.
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Decorah Eagles. HD goes to the nest & a squirrel has a lot to say - explore.org 01-08-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9XCQA6DodE
Thanks T40, really enjoyed the vid.
What I want to know is how do folks take a snap of a rewind spot in these videos. For YouTube, All I can think of is using the 'snipping tool'.
Esp on Explore.org as once the snap is taken and atempt to save it looks like the present feed, over and over again.
Am I making sense?
Signed,
Befuddled in Tennessee.
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Phyl, With my desktop PC, I've been using the Snipping tool in Windows 10 for years. Now and then I add an arrow or some such label to a pic, and I use Paint for that and remember to Save or SaveAs. The Snipping tool will take a screen clip of anything that's on your screen. Then you get to decide how to save it, as a PNG, or a JPG, etc.
Lisa, thanks for yesterday's view of HM with a fish on the log bridge. I missed the closeup. Until I learn of another official name for that area, I'm calling it the Fishing Corner. My guess is HM in both of the pics this morning.
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Phyl, With my desktop PC, I've been using the Snipping tool in Windows 10 for years. Now and then I add an arrow or some such label to a pic, and I use Paint for that and remember to Save or SaveAs. The Snipping tool will take a screen clip of anything that's on your screen. Then you get to decide how to save it, as a PNG, or a JPG, etc.
Lisa, thanks for yesterday's view of HM with a fish on the log bridge. I missed the closeup. Until I learn of another official name for that area, I'm calling it the Fishing Corner. My guess is HM in both of the pics this morning.
STL - Great pics and fishing corner sounds like a good name.
Phyl - I use a snipping tool too, just like STL.
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Morning pics from Decorah - The bluffs lit up by moonlight, and the beautiful HM
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Phyl - I've never, ever been able to take a reliable screen shot/snip of a YouTube video, no matter what software I was using. Either I'm clueless (wouldn't rule it out) or it's YouTube's way of protecting its content from pirates like me.
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HM preening on a T1 branch at noon, for about an hour. HD tested the nest, then perched on the Y where HM joined him. I hoped for a mating dance, but they flew away to a tall, tall tree on the far side of the farm north of the horse barn. You can see them as dots in the silo pic.
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Phyl - I've never, ever been able to take a reliable screen shot/snip of a YouTube video, no matter what software I was using. Either I'm clueless (wouldn't rule it out) or it's YouTube's way of protecting its content from pirates like me.
T40 - Lightshot screenshot tool works really well with YT. That is what I use.
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T40, here's a test pic from tulsaducati's YouTube, taken with the Snipping Tool just now and saved as JPG. Looked pretty sharp on my PC screen. One feature you might want to check is the Setting gear on the live feed video wherever you are watching. The higher the number, the clearer the picture. Some systems, like RRP & Explore let you change the default and others don't.
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Random pics from yesterday - An attempt at copulation on Y, HM on T1, HM & HD on T1, and HM preening on Y
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Jan 10, 2023
This pair is very securely mated.
I havent watched for awhile.
They are just adorable.
Isnt it about time for an egg?
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Glo & I are opening a flash chat if anyone is interested!
pyr
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Morning pics from Decorah - Our pair at sunrise, HD being chased by crows, and HD & HM on T1
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When does a Decorah female's "window of fertility" usually open? I ask because while HM & HD are indeed a mated pair, actual mating must occur at the right time for the M and the D of their names to become a reality. Am I violating the No Worry Zone? I'm usually the one posting Trust The Eagles on the SWFL site, but I am concerned about this pair.
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Lisa and STL - Thank you, both, for the good info and tips! ;)
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When does a Decorah female's "window of fertility" usually open? I ask because while HM & HD are indeed a mated pair, actual mating must occur at the right time for the M and the D of their names to become a reality. Am I violating the No Worry Zone? I'm usually the one posting Trust The Eagles on the SWFL site, but I am concerned about this pair.
lil, this is my opinion, but since they are a new pair that is going to be hard to answer. We really don't know anything about the pair. We don't know if they have had babies before, or if this is their first nest etc. I guess we have to trust the eagles. :)
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In a recent blog, Amy had some good numbers and dates for Decorah and DNN. And I seem to recall that it takes about 2 weeks from successful copulation to egg-laying, on average, for bald eagles in this part of the country. And, of course the hormone levels for both male and female have to be high enough for "success" to happen, and it's too early for that. Trust the Eagles, a perfect mantra for all us watchers!
This morning, HM and HD were on N1 quite a lot of time, just picking and moving a few sticks. I did not see any new nest material delivered. My favorite pic so far today is the statue pose by HD, pic at about 11:30AM.
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Jan 10, 2023 3:00 PM
Camera Time: Jan 10, 2023 3:00 PM CST
Birchwoman
No HM or HD---but still a nice scene with the farm in the background.
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Keep watching, Phyl! HD and HM spent an hour or so on T1, with a little twittering, before HM flew off to the Fishing Corner.
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STL - Great pics!
Phyl - One of my favorite vies, especially when it has snowed.
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The neighborhood watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoDmbdSmyzY
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The neighborhood watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoDmbdSmyzY
Thanks for the video, T40 :)
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Thanks for the vid T40
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Here's a red-bellied woodpecker, male, about 11:00 this morning, briefly and not very clearly.
The rewind at Decorah is on a short cycle, only about an hour and a half. Do we care why?
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Here's a red-bellied woodpecker, male, about 11:00 this morning, briefly and not very clearly.
The rewind at Decorah is on a short cycle, only about an hour and a half. Do we care why?
STL, the MOD on Explore chat posted this the other day. I am sure the Decorah feed has been reset too, and that is why the rewind isn't very long.
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The youtube feed (what we are watching here) for DN has been reset. This happens periodically. Unfortunately, it clears the 12 hour rewind. So it has started over and will "rebuild" to the 12 hour capability again.
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Thanks for the head's up on YouTube feed reset and all.
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Lisa, I just learned that I can reply to only one post at a time, not mine and yours. In any case, thanks for mentioning that we don't know about HM and HD. Thanks to RRP, we are privileged to watch this nice young couple that moved into the neighborhood. They are likely first-timers, which accounts for the small nest. We all have to learn. As the Explore motto says, Never Stop Learning. I enjoy your snapshots there, where my Explore name is "Sassybelle".
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Phyl - You're welcome :)
lil - I recognize your Explore name :D
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HM on T1, raccoon in the creek W of N1, and sun setting
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I love racoony as much as our eagles!
I appreciate 12 hours DVR - 90 minutes isnt long enuf!
People do other things! - then go back
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Decorah Eagles
Jan 12, 2023 8:30 AM
Camera Time: Jan 12, 2023 8:30 AM CST
HM and HD on 'Y'-ish branch to frame right.
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I love racoony as much as our eagles!
I appreciate 12 hours DVR - 90 minutes isnt long enuf!
People do other things! - then go back
Ditto on 'racoony' and 'our' eagles.
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Where can I find the dictionary or whatever it was called? Thanks
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Decorah Eagles 1-11-23, 5 pm HM & HD raising a ruckus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOCrkoL9AVw
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Where can I find the dictionary or whatever it was called? Thanks
RubyRed, I believe this is the most current one from RRP:
https://www.raptorresource.org/2021/10/06/presenting-the-diction-aerie/
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HM laying in nest bowl, and HM & HD on T1 this afternoon
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Lisa I love that third picture of HM and HD posing behind the twigs. Thank you for the pictures.
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Lisa I love that third picture of HM and HD posing behind the twigs. Thank you for the pictures.
You're welcome, and good to see you! :)
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Broken Lug, thanks for posting the current dictionaerie. Mine is very out of date.
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Cold, overcast, but the eagles are in view for a short time late morning, early afternoon.
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Afternoon pics from Decorah - HM & HD visit the nest, and a sub perched below bluffs/above creek
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This is our owl pose
but dont be fooled -
we ARE eagles!
Thanks Lisa! ;D
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LOL, shep
STL - Great pics!
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Great pics from you, too, Lisa! This pair is sure photogenic, and the new cameras will bring such new views as the season progresses. Cam ops rock!
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Great pics from you, too, Lisa! This pair is sure photogenic, and the new cameras will bring such new views as the season progresses. Cam ops rock!
Thanks, STL, I agree the new pair is photogenic!
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Lots of great snaps today! Thanks.
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Morning pics of Decorah - A few pics of HD this morning, and then both together on Y
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Lisa, busy morning at N1, great pics. Several sticks, a tango and a drop off the nest at about 9 AM. HD had a small fish in one gulp at about 10 AM. No mating, and no teasing observed so far today.
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Lisa, busy morning at N1, great pics. Several sticks, a tango and a drop off the nest at about 9 AM. HD had a small fish in one gulp at about 10 AM. No mating, and no teasing observed so far today.
Yes, a very busy morning, STL!
Great pics :)
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HM on N2B skywalk this morning, HD on Y, and HM on Y
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Lisa, interesting to see HM on the N2B Skywalk! Very interesting. ;)
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Thanks for the snaps STL and Lisa
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Found HM on the Skywalk about 8:00 this morning, just for a brief time.
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Lisa, interesting to see HM on the N2B Skywalk! Very interesting. ;)
I can bet she was either looking for a squirrel, or stick.
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Thanks for the snaps STL and Lisa
You're welcome, Phyl
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Or maybe, HM was scoping out the size of N2B compared to N1. And N2B already has a lot of nice dry grasses, and an old bush for decoration.
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Or maybe, HM was scoping out the size of N2B compared to N1. And N2B already has a lot of nice dry grasses, and an old bush for decoration.
;D
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And so we continue waiting on the confusion couch.... :o
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Early morning pics from N1 - HD moving nesting around him, HD in nest - HM on Y, and handsome HD in nest bowl
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Sub adult perched in pine, beautiful HM looking over her territory, HM and her big mound of grasses she hauled in, and HD on T1
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8 Most Beautiful Small Towns in Iowa - https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/8-most-beautiful-small-towns-in-iowa.html
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Lisa - Your 2nd picture above (copied below) is a postcard waiting to happen! Iconic. :)
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Thank you, T40!
I thought HM looked really majestic.
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T40 tks for info
Fantastic snaps Lisa/STL
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Jan 16, 2023 7:01 AM
Camera Time: Jan 16, 2023 7:00 AM CST
HD and HM
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Jan 16, 2023 7:18 AM
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HM
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How many cams does RRP have at this location?
They seem to have a ground cam too
Never tire for shots
You snappers get some great images!
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Great pics, Phyl!
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Early morning pics from Decorah - HD & HM N side of trunk, HD moving some nesting, and HD out on tree by front horse pasture
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Good ones. Lisa Esp. the 'blue' cold image of HD near front horse pasture
In our snaps. Looks like part of the 'broom stick'.
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Good ones. Lisa Esp. the 'blue' cold image of HD near front horse pasture
In our snaps. Looks like part of the 'broom stick'.
Thanks, Phyl , I loved that view too.
I do see lots of cornhusks in our pics :)
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HM under the bluffs, HM in nest, HM & HD in the foggy bluffs, and HM is ready to get frisky and HD is not!
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Great snaps Lisa
"HM is ready to get frisky and HD is not!"
Evidentally, HD doesn't yet understand the connection between female desire /ovulation. ;D LOL
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Great snaps Lisa
"HM is ready to get frisky and HD is not!"
Evidentally, HD doesn't yet understand the connection between female desire /ovulation. ;D LOL
Thanks, Phyl
If he wants eggs, he better understand ;D
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Great snaps Lisa
"HM is ready to get frisky and HD is not!"
Evidentally, HD doesn't yet understand the connection between female desire /ovulation. ;D LOL
Thanks, Phyl
If he wants eggs, he better understand ;D
Yep!
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By happenstance I caught this.
And, with this 'pose' I'm just not sure who's who.
Jan 17, 2023 5:44 AM
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If this pair plans eggs, they best get some grasses in that bare nest
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From RRP's FB page:
1-15-23 Day Trip
Story and photos by Robin Brumm
It has been quite awhile since I’ve been able to go to Decorah. The weather in the winter doesn’t always cooperate with my work schedule, lol. This past weekend was supposed to be warmer, so on Sunday, I got up early and off I went! When I got to Decorah, I drove through the hatchery first because I heard from a friend that there was a subadult hanging around. I saw an adult in a tree by the base of the bluff but the sub adult had already flown off. I grabbed a few pictures of the adult before it flew off and then headed to N4 to see if Mom and DM2 were around.
I got to Walmart parking lot and headed down the trail to see if Mom and DM2 were around. I also wanted to see the progress that was made on N4. You can actually see N4 from a couple of places along the trail, although, once the leaves start budding in the spring, I’m not sure if, or how well, we will be able to see it. As I got down to the N4 area, I looked through my binoculars. Nobirdy was working on the nest. I looked at the perch tree. An eagle in the top branches! I took several pictures.. Hmmm.. not sure which one it was. The sun was so bright. I zoomed out and took a picture from back farther and.. Wait! There was another eagle lower down in the tree! Comparing the two sizes, I'm pretty sure it was Mom on the top branch and DM2 on the lower branch. I am always thrilled when I get to see both of them together! I stood there watching and all of a sudden DM2 flew down and then banked up. There was another large bird he was chasing out of the area. I looked through my binoculars and saw that it was a sub adult.
Maybe it was the one that was at the hatchery earlier. I walked down the trail a little more to watch them flying. They both flew to the north and over the tree line. As I was walking back to get a better view of Mom, I heard her vocals. I quickly looked through my binoculars and noticed that DM2 had landed in the perch tree right next to her. Unfortunately, he was right behind her from my angle and you could barely tell he was there. It just looked like one really long eagle with 2 tails, lol. I took several pictures and tried to get both of them, but I wasn’t able to get the heads of both of them in a photo no matter what angle I tried! Finally DM2 flew off to the north, and then Mom followed. I decided to go back to the hatchery to see if anybirdy was there.
When I got there an adult was in the tree at the base of the bluff, and there was a subadult in the pine tree near the stream that goes by the pavilion. I decided to walk over that way to get a photo from another angle. I started to walk down the road and the SA flew off toward the bluff. I went back toward my car and noticed the adult in the same tree but a different spot. After a few minutes, the SA flew back to the pine tree. I had a better angle this time and was able to get pictures from my car. I found out later that there were actually 2 subadults there. Several minutes later, the SA flew off and the adult flew off after it. The adult came back and flew to the bluff where they like to perch. Surprisingly, the other adult was already perched there! I swear they are stealth and invisible when they fly in sometimes, lolol.
After watching them perched in the bluff for quite awhile, I decided it was time for me to head for home. It is such an exciting time and the anticipation is giving me anxiety! Will Mom and DM2 lay eggs and have a successful season? Will HM & HD lay eggs and have a successful season. Like the mods always say… “All on eagle time!”
RRP appreciates Robin's generosity in sharing her photos and reminds you they are copyrighted and may not be downloaded without her express written permission.
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T40, thanks for posting Robin Brumm's narrative of her Sunday visit to Decorah. Great to know that Mom and DM2 are at the N4 nest site. Do you know if RRP is going to have cameras at that location any time soon?
This morning, about 9AM on rewind, I got a pic of a sub-adult in one of the pine trees, not sure which tree. About 10:00, HD gulped down a small fish he brought to the N1 nest, then did the same again about 10:40. Looked like trout, see pic of the later one. HM & HD spent a bit of time together on a T1 branch about 10:30, with twittering and some flapping. They kind of follow each other lately, as if working up to something "major."
There's a large, Y shaped stick on N1, looks like a dousing rod. Not sure when it arrived, but HD spent a couple of times trying to move it this morning.
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Phyl - Great pic of HM & HD tucked in this morning.
STL - I thought in John & Amy's last talk that they said, N4 was still on private property.
T40 - Thanks for the Robin post.
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Pics from Decorah today - A couple pics of HD, and the sub that has been hanging around
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STL - I believe Lisa's right about N4 being on private property and the owners wouldn't allow access, just like N3. Even if RRP could install a camera, it's too close to egg time to bother the eagles in any way now. Next cam placement opportunity, if possible at all, is this fall.
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Many t hanks Lisa, STL and T40 for the snaps and Robin's FB report.
Enjoyed the read and all.
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T40 and all, yes now I remember reading about the N3 & N4 nests being on private property. We will be delighted to have reports from our friends who can be there from time to time!
Meanwhile, at N1, HM and HD are working to move that large, wonky stick to a better location, so far without much success, but watching them is hilarious. I'm sure in the end, the stick will be exactly where they want it. ;D
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T40 and all, yes now I remember reading about the N3 & N4 nests being on private property. We will be delighted to have reports from our friends who can be there from time to time!
Meanwhile, at N1, HM and HD are working to move that large, wonky stick to a better location, so far without much success, but watching them is hilarious. I'm sure in the end, the stick will be exactly where they want it. ;D
Great pics, STL
That stick was really jammed in there, and glad to see HM has moved it some.
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HM aerates-HD works on the wonky stick, HM on the tree top behind N2B, HM drying her wings, and HM taking care of that wonky stick!
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Very nice snaps yesterday, Lisa. Thanks
The Hatcherys making nestoriations and all.
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I was peeking in on some nests this AM.
Decorah Eagles
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Camera Time: Jan 19, 2023 6:26 AM CST
Brrr!
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:D LOL Lisa this was hilarieous! Thank you
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Snowy morning, icicles even. The wonky stick is still in position at N1. Squirrels chasing at N2B.
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shep - :)
Phyl - Yes, Brrr on that snowy nest!
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Snowy morning, icicles even. The wonky stick is still in position at N1. Squirrels chasing at N2B.
Great pics, STL
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Lisa I see 'the broom' is still there. Nestoriations ;)
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Lisa I see 'the broom' is still there. Nestoriations ;)
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Raptor Resource Project (FB page)
Where is eaglet D36? Our little homebirdy is taking a fishing trip on the Turkey River in NE Iowa, moving from Spillville south through Fort Atkinson, Festina, St. Lucas, Eldorado, and back north to Douglas. Brett told us that the Turkey River is wide open, which means plenty of fishing opportunities and - most likely - plenty of eagles! Good luck, stay warm, and don't forget to write!
I got curious about eagles in NE Iowa during the winter, so I decided to check eBird for records. Unsurprisingly, the Mississippi River had the highest number of reports. But there were quite a few in the Decorah area - including Mom! - and many of the eagles were seen by the same bodies of water we've tracked our eagles on: the Turkey, the Little Turkey, the Cedar, the Little Cedar, the Volga, the Wapsipinicon, and many smaller creeks. Wherever he is D36 almost certainly has company!
Where will D36 go next? If a polar plunge follows our January thaw, smaller creeks and parts of larger rivers will freeze, which might drive him south. But if things stay (relatively) warm, he might stay in the area. He took a staycation this year instead of summering north. We'll see if that trend continues!
Looking to celebrate? D36 marks his third birthday on April 8th! You can learn more about all of the eagles we've tracked by visiting out interactive maps and clicking 'Meet the Eagles'. https://www.raptorresource.org/learning-tools/eagle-map/. A thousand thanks to Brett Mandernack, Ryan Schmitz, and the staff of Eagle Valley for sharing their maps, data, and expertise with us! What did D36 look like the last time we found him? Here's a video: https://youtu.be/xp9IeM5V_AI.
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January 18, 2022: Where is D36? He's taking a fishing trip on the Turkey River! Good luck, stay warm, and don't forget to write!
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What might D36 see from the air? A look at the Driftless in Winona, MN - not where D36 is now, but very similar to the patchwork of farms, rivers, and steep hills that D36 is wandering through now. Photo by Cynthya Porter aka Cynthya Porter - Things I Wander
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Thanks for the heads up on D36's updated travels T40. 8)
Here's his fishing trip in Dec/22 & Jan/23 on the Turkey River .. :)
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T40 and BrokenLug - Thank you for the D36 maps and update!
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This male BE of Mom and DM2 fledged from N2B named D36 really does like to stick close to home. 8)
1st image. D36_Homebirdy
All stats close enough for BE on the wing purposes. 12/01/22 to 01/16/23...
47 Days.
17 miles N / S.
4.5 miles W / E.
Roughly 80 square miles.
And who could blame him for fishing, flying, exploring and roosting in the Driftless of NE Iowa.
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2nd image. Doing up the turkey_
D36, Past 8 months fishing and exploring the Turkey River hard. 06/01/22 to 01/16/23.
I believe someone with a Bald Eagle nest named after him is smiling so hard _ our cheeks hurt !
When this BE finds a crick he likes he really likes to check it out. :)
Vicariously, sort of, we experience them on the wing via RRP's tracking maps.
To the clutch at Eagle Valley and RRP for pushing it all forward thanks so much. :-*
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Our lexicon of strum has left us better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvGfQCsfzUo
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BL - Your bottom map of yellow squares on the Turkey River gave me a big, wide smile. Bet D36 has dipped a talon in every square foot of that river. ;D
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T40 and BL many t hanks for all the info. ;)
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Making my usual rounds at nests and such.
Jan 20, 2023 6:35 AM
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I decided to hang around. Glad I did as I got this lovely snap.
Jan 20, 2023 7:17 AM
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Great pics, Phyl
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I forgot to post my pics from yesterday, here is a few.
HM & HD on T1, sub adult in tree by bluffs, handsome HD, and HD & HM
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Luv them, Lisa Tks.
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Lisa, always lovely pics! Two times this morning the Hatchery pair has been twittering and perching very close together, but that's as frisky as they seem to get so far. Unless the cam ops are giving them privacy. They are doing all the right stuff for a good nest. We'll see if eggs appear mid-Feb. I know, take a seat on the couch and relax. :D
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Eagle soaring with acrobatics! About 3:30 this afternoon, over the Pond bluffs. Spectacular. Hope someone is getting this on video.
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Eagle soaring with acrobatics! About 3:30 this afternoon, over the Pond bluffs. Spectacular. Hope someone is getting this on video.
That was awesome to see!
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Two of the many visiting eagles from yesterday at Decorah, that was keeping HM & HD on guard
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We are having a Flash Chat if you'd like to join us
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Missed the chat, but here are a couple pics from this morning. Wild turkeys prancing at daybreak, HD landing with a long stick, and followed by HM who watched from T1. And a visiting young eagle.
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A few morning pics, and maybe a few repeats that STL posted.
Turkey's behind N2B, HD in nest/HM on T1, HM on T1, and HM perched near N2B
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Thanks Lisa,
I KNOW this couple is posing - just for you
This is such a keeper
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Shep, that is, indeed, a great pic of the Hatchery pair!
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Thanks, Shep….I love that pic of them, too!
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Sunday morning, HD on the nest picking at materials. In tree at base of bluffs, adult BE perched to the left, and a pileated woodpecker to the right, barely visible in the thick branches.
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD delivered fresh corn husks this morning, HM on bluff perch, and HD enjoying his two fish for breakfast
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Eagle soaring with acrobatics! About 3:30 this afternoon, over the Pond bluffs. Spectacular. Hope someone is getting this on video.
STL - Tulsa did!! :-*
Decorah Eagles 1-20-23, Two birds soaring above the bluffs, nice aerial displays - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYEexU0Iz4g
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Jan 22
Sonday afternoon 'fight' ?
I had volume on - I heard no eagle vocal at all.
Explore pics - Oliver said they locked talons - I couldnt tell.
An eagle was roosting in tree with juvie / sub when another eagle flew by.
Challenge?
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shep - I am not positive, but I think it would be pretty hard to hear vocals over by the bluffs. We hear sound really good with the mics that are on the nest, but I think that might be a lil far away to pick up.
That action this afternoon sure was exciting, and such a pretty sub adult and adult BE.
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Afternoon pics - Adult BE on top the trees for a few & then flies off, adult BE & sub adult in tree, and HM & HD above cams
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Snapshots and narrative don't lie---some high drama going on there.
Thanks ya'll.
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News for those of us who use AMAZONSMILE to donate to RAPTOR RESOURCE PROJECT. If this has been previously posted (I didn't see it) I am sorry.
AmazonSmile will go away 20 February 2023. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/01/19/amazon-discontinues-amazonsmile-donation-program-layoffs/11080565002/
Those of us who used AmazonSmile to donate to RRP will just have to up our regular donations.
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Johnny - Thanks for sharing this news here. RRP did have a brief announcement on their FB page a couple of days ago:
"Thank you to everyone who supported us through Amazon Smile. Amazon is ending their donation program on February 20th. Contrary to Amazon's public statement, your choice of Raptor Resource Project was incredibly helpful and we deeply appreciate that you chose us."
All of us who used Amazon Smile to donate to RRP and SOAR, for example, are upset and, indeed, angered by Amazon's decision. But, as you say, it's up to us now to make up the difference in our donations.
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shep - I am not positive, but I think it would be pretty hard to hear vocals over by the bluffs. We hear sound really good with the mics that are on the nest, but I think that might be a lil far away to pick up.
That action this afternoon sure was exciting, and such a pretty sub adult and adult BE.
:) I never thoto f THAT. The cams get so CLOSE ... I saw the beek open.
hahahahah thanks
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shep - I am not positive, but I think it would be pretty hard to hear vocals over by the bluffs. We hear sound really good with the mics that are on the nest, but I think that might be a lil far away to pick up.
That action this afternoon sure was exciting, and such a pretty sub adult and adult BE.
:) I never thoto f THAT. The cams get so CLOSE ... I saw the beek open.
hahahahah thanks
YW :)
Same thing happened this morning, with the vocals and I could see beak moving but no sound.
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD with frosty feathers this morning, HD hauled in a stick from over by the bluffs to the nest, stick that was hauled in by HD, and our pair perch on the Y
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Lisa, that's a great pic of HD hauling a really long, large stick! Major railing material. He was working on the wonky stick also for a while again this morning about 10:30. HM has been observing from T1.
Calling, flying and following, perching and eating fish close by each other. Everything except sharing prey or mating on camera. Next warm spell, perhaps?
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Lisa, that's a great pic of HD hauling a really long, large stick! Major railing material. He was working on the wonky stick also for a while again this morning about 10:30. HM has been observing from T1.
Calling, flying and following, perching and eating fish close by each other. Everything except sharing prey or mating on camera. Next warm spell, perhaps?
Great pics, STL!
I think those sub adults have been keeping HM & HD occupied.
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Here's the really cool video of HD hauling his really long stick!
Decorah Eagles. HD brings a big stick to the nest - explore.org 01-23-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OelvK8S_h58
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T40, that's a great video! These Hatchery eagles at Decorah and also the Norths at DNN seem to be in a "really big stick" phase these days. Tis the season perhaps?
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Here's the really cool video of HD hauling his really long stick!
Decorah Eagles. HD brings a big stick to the nest - explore.org 01-23-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OelvK8S_h58
LONG WAY for A HEAVY/BIG stick.
Nice pic T40.
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Here's the really cool video of HD hauling his really long stick!
Decorah Eagles. HD brings a big stick to the nest - explore.org 01-23-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OelvK8S_h58
Thank you, T40 :)
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Great snaps Lisa/STL.
T40 thanks for the 'cool' video of HD doing the heavy work.
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD with frosty feathers this morning, HD hauled in a stick from over by the bluffs to the nest, stick that was hauled in by HD, and our pair perch on the Y
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:-* SWEEEEET!!
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Icy, foggy morning pics from the Hatchery pair. Too far to tell the identity of the BE who went fishing in the stream at the Fishing Corner. Watch the rewind to see it fly away from the stream after a few minutes, toward and past the little shed.
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Icy, foggy morning pics from the Hatchery pair. Too far to tell the identity of the BE who went fishing in the stream at the Fishing Corner. Watch the rewind to see it fly away from the stream after a few minutes, toward and past the little shed.
Great pics, STL
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD on T1, HD arriving to nest with stick, beautiful HM in the pine, and HD preening in the tree below the bluffs
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Lisa, love the pic of HM in the pine, all the soft colors.
HD brought another really large, wonky stick about noon. He tested it in several locations. Looks like he is trying to build a high wall! The pair perched for a while in one of their favorite bluff trees, then flew off together.
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Lisa really enjoyed all the snaps from this AM
STL enjoyed all yours as well.
Thanks.
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Beautiful pics today! Thanks!
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Decorah Eagles
Jan 24, 2023 4:47 PM
Camera Time: Jan 24, 2023 4:47 PM CST
...the sun sets in Iowa.
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Jan 24, 2023 5:04 PM
Camera Time: Jan 24, 2023 5:04 PM CST
The Cliffs---looks like---, maybe---HD--- ::) I need to be more 'up' on the habits of HD/HM ;).
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Thank you all for the kind words on the pics!
Great pics from everyone! :D
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Pretty cool clouds and sunset tonight
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Decorah Eagles N2B visitor
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Decorah Eagles - Great Horned Owl visits unused N2B nest / explore.org 1/24/23
https://youtu.be/cPlsx7KWgek via GABEAR
A Great Horned Owl visits the old, unused N2B nest site. Does some hooting and some scraping in the nest
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Nice capture, Lori!
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GHO visited N2B after dark, with calling to and from another off camera. Great gif from Lori, and a video from the chat stream.
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Great pics and gifs, Lori and STL
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Morning at Decorah.
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Morning at Decorah.
Great pics, STL!
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Decorah hatchery eagle slomo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTMg-ggVe7k
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM trying to do a lil fishing, Copulatioon attempt on T1, HD nest/HM T1, and N1
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;D O GOODIE, they're mating!
Get some hay or grasses for those eggies!
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Lisa, great news that the Hatchery pair are at least attempting the mating dance! I'm confident that everything will be ready when the time is right for laying eggs.
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I showed my hubby, an old farm boy, this snap. Saying 'bird sex---bald eagle style'.
He gave me the 'dah' look. LOL ;D
Just trying to fine some humor in my humor-less day.
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Phyl - LOL, I can just imagine the look from hubby.
STL and shep - I think they have been practicing off cam. ;D ::)
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Lisa Jim is very expressive. ;D
Oh goodie---King Cake time!!
Hardly wait for ours to arrive.
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Phyl - LOL, I can just imagine the look from hubby.
STL and shep - I think they have been practicing off cam. ;D ::)
Probably - and decided to show us their progress. ;D
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Jan 26, 2023 6:06 AM
Camera Time: Jan 26, 2023 6:05 AM CST
HM and HD---snoozing away. :-*
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Hawk visitor on T1 at noon.
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Question: In the chat box there is a video of two sub adults in what appears to be a territorial challenge.. Is that a Cottonwood they were perching in? Could the elder be considering the tree (see the croch just below their perch) for a nest and that is why he is defending it? It would be neat if we had even another pair to watch (and confusing I might add).
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I've been watchng HM on the nest and snapped these...
Jan 27, 2023 7:10 AM
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Camera Time: Jan 27, 2023 7:10 AM CST
...all finished and feeling 'snug' .
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Hawk visitor on T1 at noon.
I love hawks - thanks Stl
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Some pics that I snapped from Decorah yesterday - HD in nest early morning, two sub adult visitors, sub adult in tree, and a pretty sunset
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM on T1/HD heading to nest, another sub adult perched in trees below bluffs, HD on nest, HD brought a fish and laid it to the side of nest
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Lisa, great morning pics. My top-down view missed the fish, so it's either before HD brought it, or he's standing on it. ;)
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Lisa, great morning pics. My top-down view missed the fish, so it's either before HD brought it, or he's standing on it. ;)
STL - If I remember correctly, I think he brought it in after your screen shot. I kinda thought maybe it was a gift for HM.
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The eagle has landed. Everywhere. - https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/pioneer-republican/the-eagle-has-landed-everywhere/
Iowa's Eagles Prepare For Nesting Season - https://whoradio.iheart.com/content/2023-01-26-iowas-eagles-prepare-for-nesting-season/
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Such good pics everyone -
love those subbies
wonder how long our male will let them linger.
I wish both Decorah nests young were banded
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Thanks for the great snapshots everyone.
Have a fun weekend
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The eagle has landed. Everywhere. - https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/pioneer-republican/the-eagle-has-landed-everywhere/
Iowa's Eagles Prepare For Nesting Season - https://whoradio.iheart.com/content/2023-01-26-iowas-eagles-prepare-for-nesting-season/
Thanks, T40
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A few morning pics from Decorah - Early morning overhead view of N1, HD on Y, HM on Y, and HM was acting like she wanted to get frisky this morning, but HD wasn't interested
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Morning pics from Decorah - Pretty sunrise after a snow day, HD in a snowy nest bowl, HD vocalizing at something on Y, and a sub adult on T1
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Lisa, great pics from this morning. It's near zero at Decorah and they had some snow overnight. HD and HM were back and forth from the nest to T1 early on. That Sub-Adult BE had a guest on T1 -- a crow -- for a few moments. Also the BE had a fish, which dropped off the branch.
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Decorah Hatchery Eagles~Crow Protest Juvenile Eagle Eating On Hatchery Tree _1.29.23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aoxFyR3IUU
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Lisa, great pics from this morning. It's near zero at Decorah and they had some snow overnight. HD and HM were back and forth from the nest to T1 early on. That Sub-Adult BE had a guest on T1 -- a crow -- for a few moments. Also the BE had a fish, which dropped off the branch.
Great pics, STL
Sure is a cold day in Decorah!
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Decorah Hatchery Eagles~Crow Protest Juvenile Eagle Eating On Hatchery Tree _1.29.23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aoxFyR3IUU
Thanks, T40 :)
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Our pair are starting to chase the subbys away.
I saw one event live today
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Decorah Hatchery Eagles~Crow Protest Juvenile Eagle Eating On Hatchery Tree _1.29.23
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Great video T40 thanks for sharing.
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Cold, clear day for the eagles.
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Question-
What was Amy referring to in her Nestflix report TNF?
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Question-
What was Amy referring to in her Nestflix report TNF?
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It's just a typo, Puff. She meant to say DNF instead of TNF.
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Could be Ginger - long way off typo though.
Hope the 4 regulars found a warmer place to snuggle up and be sheltered. -2 here by us now. At least the wind took a bit of a break.
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Doing my usual AM tour of the cams and...
Decorah Eagles
Jan 31, 2023 7:05 AM
Camera Time: Jan 31, 2023 7:05 AM CST
HM giving a 'squee' for HD as the sun rises over Decorah, IA
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What was Amy referring to in her Nestflix report TNF?
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It's just a typo, Puff. She meant to say DNF instead of TNF.
Ginger :)
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Several folks I know are asking me what 'T1' stands for as I post Amy's blog post in Beakroom.
This is my only question about the current blog post.
I have a theory about meaning of 'T1'. However, I'm keeping it to myself.
Post Script:
I've posted a similar quesiton in the 'Ask Mods' thread
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I believe T1 stands for Tree #1. I just don't know which tree that is! :P
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I believe T1 stands for Tree #1. I just don't know which tree that is! :P
T1 is the tree to the right of N1 closer to the bridge. That is what I get from the pics that was posted by RRP.
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Several folks I know are asking me what 'T1' stands for as I post Amy's blog post in Beakroom.
This is my only question about the current blog post.
I have a theory about meaning of 'T1'. However, I'm keeping it to myself.
Post Script:
I've posted a similar quesiton in the 'Ask Mods' thread
Phyl -Your pic below from this morning - that is T1, and from the post that RRP made with the Branch ID T1 stands for Tree1.
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A few morning pics from Decorah - HD in nest bowl, overhead view of HD in nest bowl, HM standing/HD in back, and HD standing in nest
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Possible reference pic for the location of T1. This one is from New Year's Day, 2022.
Phyl, yours is almost the same view.
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I believe T1 stands for Tree #1. I just don't know which tree that is! :P
T1 is the tree to the right of N1 closer to the bridge. That is what I get from the pics that was posted by RRP.
That is exactly what I thought 'T1' meant. Thanks y'all.
Come to think of it---same thought about the location. I bet I read all that a while back ---and Life happened and I forgot. ::)
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Thanks STL for the photo illustration. I'll print it for future reference.
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Oh, I hope this pair delivers eggs this year!! Eggs, then little fuzzballs, then gawky eaglets, and on.
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Yesterday afternoon, HM brought something to nest. It was hard to see, but it looked like it had fur on it. HM flew out, HD kept looking at it, but eventually flew out. Just before cams went to IR, HM came back for it. Whatever it was, it looked frozen and flat.
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Decorah Eagles
Feb 1, 2023 5:19 AM
Camera Time: Feb 1, 2023 5:19 AM CST
HD, still snoozing
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Question-
What was Amy referring to in her Nestflix report TNF?
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maybe its short for swearing. 8)
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Lisa, good to see your pics from late yesterday. The frozen prey still there this morning, I'm guessing rabbit or squirrel. Anyhow it attracted a Sub-adult BE about 9:00. It's a great if brief video sequence. The Sub lands on N1, takes a quick peck at the frozen piece, looks up just in time to leap into the air as HM lands! And HD right after. Both challenge/defend calling.
Not sure which BE is in the sunrise pic. But the others have IDs.
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More pics from the sub-a encounter about 9:00 this morning. More pics to come later today.
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Decorah bald eagles are getting ready for egg season - https://decorahnews.com/news/7268/decorah-bald-eagles-are-getting-ready-for-egg-season/
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T40, thanks for the local news about the Decorah eagles. It's great that the locals are kept in the loop. Not that we far-away watchers would be the tiniest bit jealous that we can't just go see in person!
More pics from this morning's action, and more from later in the day. The Hatchery pair seemed on alert all day. Around 4:00, HM ate the bones of that carcass on N1. Closer to 5:00, she ate another furry, red meat item while perched on T1. Bones provide calcium for eggshells, correct?
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That sub-adult is just beautiful and either very hungry, very brave, or very stupid to take a chance landing on N1. I'm posting the reference chart for telling approximate eagle age by beak colors, eyes, and head feathering. And the closeup again.
And HM perched close to the nest, and eating prey from T1 branch.
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That sub-adult is just beautiful and either very hungry, very brave, or very stupid to take a chance landing on N1. I'm posting the reference chart for telling approximate eagle age by beak colors, eyes, and head feathering. And the closeup again.
And HM perched close to the nest, and eating prey from T1 branch.
Great pics, STL
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A few morning pics from Decorah - HD & HM on T1 vocalizing, Cardinal in N1, and HM on T1
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STL, thanks for the chart. Our sub adult could be a 2.5 year old. In any case, it is learning some valuable lessons from HD and HM about the territorial imperative. It needs another 2 years to practice stealing, invading territory and surviving both offense and defense moves. I wish it well so that, years from now, it can find and mate, defend its territory, and put more bald eagles into the world.
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Lisa tks for the snaps from this AM
STL I have that very same head chart from 9 yrs ago! Don't recall who posted it to me though.
Stil use it from time to time.
lilbirdz agree w/you 1000% . We need more eagles, esp bald eagles.
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The sub adult has a dark (black) bill. I'm thinking it's 1 1/2 years old according to the chart.
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The sub may believe they have the right to be there - if they are one of the Decorah offspring. If only there were bands ....
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Morning pics from Decorah - Cool cloud cover, Pink clouds by bluffs, Snowy N2B, and HM heading out
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Decorah Eagles
Feb 3, 2023 3:10 PM
Camera Time: Feb 3, 2023 3:09 PM CST
HD and HM---branches are budding
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Phyl, I was just looking at the same view of HM on the right and HD trying to figure out which tree they were perching in. It's T1, from the view of the new camera! Wait long enough or move the rewind until there is a longer view or panning. Noticed the buds on the twigs. Is this tree a maple, a cottonwood, or something else? The expert watchers will know. Some mid-western trees bloom in January! That's why our allergies may be annoying, from the pollen that doesn't get recorded in the weather report stats.
Another mystery location solved. HD (I think) was perched in a tree near a fallen log, 3:30 on the rewind. Such good camouflage, couldn't see the eagle until the closeup view. Pulling back, the tree is located at the base of a bluff area that we watch a lot, and the eagles favor.
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Phyl, I was just looking at the same view of HM on the right and HD trying to figure out which tree they were perching in. It's T1, from the view of the new camera! Wait long enough or move the rewind until there is a longer view or panning. Noticed the buds on the twigs. Is this tree a maple, a cottonwood, or something else? The expert watchers will know. Some mid-western trees bloom in January! That's why our allergies may be annoying, from the pollen that doesn't get recorded in the weather report stats.
Another mystery location solved. HD (I think) was perched in a tree near a fallen log, 3:30 on the rewind. Such good camouflage, couldn't see the eagle until the closeup view. Pulling back, the tree is located at the base of a bluff area that we watch a lot, and the eagles favor.
Great pics, STL and Phyl!
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HD & HM on T1 vocalizing, and HM on T1
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Look who I found just hanging about ...
Feb 4, 2023 7:23 AM
Camera Time: Feb 4, 2023 7:23 AM CST
HD (lower) and HM (upper) this morning.
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Sunrises, geese and our pair this morning
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Lisa your last one of HD/HM is just like the one I posted at earlier this morning at 7:26 --small world. LOL
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Lisa your last one of HD/HM is just like the one I posted at earlier this morning at 7:26 --small world. LOL
:D I say that is a good eye for pic snapping!
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Love your morning pics! Here are several more.
About 7:30 AM, HD made two passes over the Retention Pond and got a fish (I think) on the second. Pic from eating on a T1 branch immediately after. Then both were on the nest for a brief time. HD has the bloody beak in the pic.
10:30 finds a Sub-Adult perched near the Fishing Corner. I'm thinking it is the same sub-a that visited N1 a couple days ago. HM perched right at the Fishing Corner at 11:00. She flew off without a fish.
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From RRP's FB and blog pages:
At least three subadult eagles are hanging around the hatchery right now. Could they be making a visit home? One of them is roughly 2-1/2 years old, which means it hatched in 2020: the last year that Mom and DM2 nested in N2B.
The 2020 Decorah eaglets were D34, D35, and D36. D35 was killed by eating a lead slug embedded in game. D36 is still alive but wears a transmitter and sports a band. If - and it's a BIG if! - this is a 2020 Decorah alumnus, it must be D34!
Is that subadult eagle a Decorah Eaglet? - https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/02/03/is-that-subadult-eagle-a-decorah-eaglet/?fbclid=IwAR2q4-svEAZLweulpJIsy3B3rO-fw84gU-06fzyllOK-QnwhurYI-_sdzZ0
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Lisa your last one of HD/HM is just like the one I posted at earlier this morning at 7:26 --small world. LOL
:D I say that is a good eye for pic snapping!
I guess you do.
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STL and T40 tks for your photos and info . ;)
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T40 - Thanks for RRP info.
STL - Great pics.
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A few afternoon pics from Decorah - HM on bluff perch, HM on Y vocalizing, HM getting ready to swallow the nestovers, and HM giving HD beak kisses
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From Amy's blog...
Announcing: The Raptor Resource Project’s 2023 Eagle Chats!
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/02/01/announcing-the-raptor-resource-projects-2023-eagle-chats/ (https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/02/01/announcing-the-raptor-resource-projects-2023-eagle-chats/)
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From Amy's blog...
Announcing: The Raptor Resource Project’s 2023 Eagle Chats!
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/02/01/announcing-the-raptor-resource-projects-2023-eagle-chats/ (https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/02/01/announcing-the-raptor-resource-projects-2023-eagle-chats/)
Thanks, Phyl :)
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD in nest bowl early this morning, geese in creek, HM & HD on Y, and beautiful HM
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At the same time as Lisa's pics of the geese, there was at least one deer on the far side of the stream/creek (see pic). Which is correct, stream or creek for this area around the hatchery? On one map, I saw it called Trout Run Creek.
Cam ops showed us N2B at noon -- snowy and unoccupied for now. And earlier, a tranquil scene alongside the stream/creek where visitors can sit, both birds and people.
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Thanks for the snaps STL/Lisa.
Really hope this gal can make the chat times--- ::)
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Phyl - I love chat, and have learned so much.
STL - Great pics, and great catch on the deer. I love that tranquil scene. I got my pic taken on the bench when I was ATF last year. :D
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Indeed 'Chat ' is a great place to learn, learn, learn about eagled and all birds.
Unfortunately, those of us w/arthritis in the hand joints will never be able to
keep up with the rapid pace of Chat.
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Indeed 'Chat ' is a great place to learn, learn, learn about eagled and all birds.
Unfortunately, those of us w/arthritis in the hand joints will never be able to
keep up with the rapid pace of Chat.
Phyl, I say hello and when it starts getting fast paced, just read along.
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A few evening pics from Decorah - HM heading to nest, HM in nest, and HD arrives at nest with HM
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Lisa - I couldn't stop staring at your snip of HM preparing to fly off the limb. She's stacked! And those legs are huge! Big, healthy girl. :-*
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Indeed 'Chat ' is a great place to learn, learn, learn about eagled and all birds.
Unfortunately, those of us w/arthritis in the hand joints will never be able to
keep up with the rapid pace of Chat.
Phyl, I say hello and when it starts getting fast paced, just read along.
I started out in Chat when I first joined.
I know how it is.
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Lisa - I couldn't stop staring at your snip of HM preparing to fly off the limb. She's stacked! And those legs are huge! Big, healthy girl. :-*
T40 - HM is one big girl :D
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From our files: Photos of bald eagles in the La Crosse area
https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/from-our-files-photos-of-bald-eagles-in-the-la-crosse-area/collection_1861b0d2-67b8-50b2-bb8c-a13e968253f2.html#12
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One of the famous Decorah bald eagles perches in a tree along the Trout Run Trail in northeast Iowa in this 2013 photo.
Erik Daily, La Crosse Tribune
I think I recognize Mom's "Joan Crawford shoulders!" :-*
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Volunteer Bald Eagle Nest Monitors are being sought in NE Iowa
https://decorahnews.com/news/7302/volunteer-bald-eagle-nest-monitors-are-being-sought-in-ne-iowa/
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(Come on Winneshiek County! ;))
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Only the winged ones know for sure STL.
The aquatic.
The USGS officially labels it such as Trout Creek many moons ago.
Trout Run way upper right heading NE towards the Upper Iowa River and N3.
Note the confluence >
In Raptors We Trust. :)
Exit Fish Hatchery waste such as it was directly into Trout Creek.
LIDAR don't lie.
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Morning pics Decorah - Pretty morning sky, HM in nest bowl, HD in nest bowl, and HD above the cams
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Wouldn't it be a laugh if our nice young couple, The Hatcherys, produced an egg before the Norths? A real long shot but fun to think about.
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our 2 teenagers setting up house
such fun to see
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They do seem to have picked up the pace today, shep. :o
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Lisa, that's a postcard pic of the moon setting this morning!
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Lisa, that's a postcard pic of the moon setting this morning!
Thanks, STL :)
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Beautiful HM on Y, View of N1 this afternoon, and a sub-adult below bluffs
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HM
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Camera Time: Feb 7, 2023 6:51 AM CST
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM & HD were at the nest very early this morning. HD laid down in the bowl as usual, till HM decided to lay next to him. HM got up and moved to the side perch, but HD continued lay for a while.
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Nice early morning pics, Lisa. Just after, HM and HD flew to the Y for a bit of loud twittering. No mating seen.
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Nice early morning pics, Lisa. Just after, HM and HD flew to the Y for a bit of loud twittering. No mating seen.
Thanks, STL, and great pics from you and Phyl.
I saw that loud chatter between them, but again, HD wasn't interested. I hope something clicks here soon.
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Thanks Lisa
And, great snaps from you both.
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A few snaps from yesterday afternoon - HD in nest after hauling in fresh nesting, Copulation attempt on Y, and HM & HD on Y
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Feb 8, 2023 6:35 AM
Camera Time: Feb 8, 2023 6:34 AM CST
HD---branch is in the way
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HM was feeling frisky this morning, and things heated up. It seems HD had much better control of the situation, since they were in nest attempting to copulate.
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Lisa, at last mating behavior more than just flirting! HD's injured talon doesn't seem to be a hindrance.
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From RRP's FB page:
Raptor Resource Project
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What happened to HD's foot? On February 3, several sharp-eyed volunteers and fans noticed that one of his toes appeared to be injured. We talked with Dr. Laura Johnson and Master Bander Dave Kester about the injury.
It isn't easy to diagnose a condition based on photos, but Laura told us that it looks like an injury (possibly a constriction or bite) caused by a loss of blood supply to HD's toe and nailbed. We first noticed the injury after he came into the nest with a squirrel. As cute as they look to us, squirrels are notorious for being fast, hard biters - potentially risky prey even for an experienced raptor like HD. We haven't seen any string or twine on HD's toes or in the nest.
We're not sure what will happen next. HD's talon might fall off. Whether it regrows has everything to do with how much damage there is to the germinal cells from which the talon emerges. But there is no evidence of swelling in the rest of the toe proximal to the injury and the rest of the foot looks good. Laura thought we could be cautiously optimistimc that the incident won't have a significant impact on him; Dave told us that his first hawk had similar damage to her hallux claw. Smackers did not lose her talon and eventually the scab broke off to reveal beautiful new skin beneath. We're crossing our talons for the best possible outcome.
We're also watching HD very closely. At this point, he appears to be healthy and is still eating, bringing materials into the nest, and helping to get everything ready for eggs. While we haven't seen a successful copulation yet - like DM2, HD seems a little shy - his eagle-tect instincts are on point! Both eagles seem to be shifting their focus from sticks to soft materials as they move into the final stages of nest bowl prep and egg cup construction.
We'll keep everyone posted. Thanks to our camera operators and the eagle council for keeping us on top of everything.
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Love is in the nest! HD and HM copulated on N1 this morning! At just a little bit before 7:00AM, HM dropped into the nest and made it very clear she was feeling amorous - look at her swishing tail and looming position, and listen to her voice. I’m not an eagle, but even I know she’s interested! After a little beaking, he gets on top. I’m not really sure how to describe what happens next. I feel uncomfortable using human terms, but it’s hard not to think of terms like ‘afterglow’. I’ve seen a whole lot of eagle copulation in our years documenting eagle life and this is the first time I would use the word ‘cute’ to describe it. We're very hopeful for fertile eggs and we'll be watching HM for signs of gravidity, aka 'eggnancy'.
Why do some male eagles seem timid? Why do some couples bond more often than others? How do eagles bond? Learn more here: https://www.raptorresource.org/.../courtship-copulation.../ and watch the whole video here: https://youtu.be/jRw41COtL6w or here: https://youtu.be/BUK06W6zZDs.
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Thank you, Iver Burl! :) :) :)
Check out Iver Burl's YouTube channel - below - for videos of N3 and absolutely huge "babies" from last year!
https://www.youtube.com/@iverburl6350
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Lisa, at last mating behavior more than just flirting! HD's injured talon doesn't seem to be a hindrance.
STL - I agree with you on that! That hurt toe is not stopping HD. :D
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T40 - Thank you for IverBurl's videos, and for the RRP post. :D
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T40 -Many thanks for IverBurl's videos, and for sharing RRP post. ;)
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Decorah Mom (s) spawning eagles into NE Iowa.
We are loving it.
Mom's proliferation of the 39 D's so far ... what will 2023's D's be named at N1 and N3 if both pairs are successful ?? :o
Ice Cream Cone nest crotches are the best ..
Have Professionally climbed many types of tree.
Have even parachuted into some kind few conifers while smoke jumping.
BUT - Ash Tulip Poplar and Cottonwood branches are not amongst my favorite trees to be tied into.
Stay Safe .
Walking on Giant Red Wood tree limbs like they are sidewalks.
Priceless.
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What a treat to see the N3 nest, Mom, and the kids!❤️❤️❤️ Thanks so much, Iverburl, and thanks T40 for posting here.
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Very early this morning, HM came from side perch and was feeling frisky, but HD was not. HM moved up to the Y, and HD settled down in nest.
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Lisa, thanks for early morning pics from N1. I'm slow to catch up today. No mating on camera so far today. HM shows interest, but not HD. Maybe the rabbit he brought to the nest will energize him. HM doesn't seem interested in the rabbit. Yet.
Earlier this morning, there were 2 geese sitting on a bluff ledge up the creek from N1. [ no pic ] Somebody should place a dome over N2B until their nesting season is over. I just don't like the idea of the babies having to jump so far to the creek.
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Lisa, thanks for early morning pics from N1. I'm slow to catch up today. No mating on camera so far today. HM shows interest, but not HD. Maybe the rabbit he brought to the nest will energize him. HM doesn't seem interested in the rabbit. Yet.
Earlier this morning, there were 2 geese sitting on a bluff ledge up the creek from N1. [ no pic ] Somebody should place a dome over N2B until their nesting season is over. I just don't like the idea of the babies having to jump so far to the creek.
Great pics, STL
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Everyone wonderful snaps. Thanks
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A few afternoon pics from Decorah - HD & HM wrangling with a stick, HM eating on the rabbit that HD brought in, and HM eating while HD lays in bowl
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HM this morning---had just switched over to the RRP nests. And, found
Mom survailing her surroundings.
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maybe the male identifies as a female .....
JUST KIDDING ... couldnt resist. ;D
idiocy should be mocked
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Pics from Decorah - Stars over the bluff, HM above the cams, HD out on pasture tree, and copulation on branch
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Nice morning pics from Lisa. HM with the sunrise color in the branches behind her is a postcard shot, for sure. I missed the copulation in the far tree earlier. They seem to have figured it all out!
As I checked in this afternoon, HD was eating nestovers on the nest, and HM took a larger chunk of carcass up to the Y. Catch it on the rewind about 1:00.
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Nice morning pics from Lisa. HM with the sunrise color in the branches behind her is a postcard shot, for sure. I missed the copulation in the far tree earlier. They seem to have figured it all out!
As I checked in this afternoon, HD was eating nestovers on the nest, and HM took a larger chunk of carcass up to the Y. Catch it on the rewind about 1:00.
STL, great pics...I do think they might have figured it out! ;D
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A few pics from yesterday afternoon - HD in nest, HD eating on carcass in creek - HM had just finished, and visitors in the creek came to dine on carcass
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HM & HD came to the nest around 1:19am. HD ended up staying in nest, while HM was on Y. Both worked on nest, before HM flew out this morning, and came back with a big branch.
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I hope HD has realized that when HM shakes her tail feathers at him, it's time for him to do his manly duty. Has she tapped him with her foot yet?
I have a rather strange question. I've noticed something both here and at the SWFL eagle cam (poor Harriet!). Eagles tend to eat the eyes of the fish or rabbit first. Is there a plausible explanation for this?
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Interesting, this morning, sub-adult eating on whatever the eagles were eating at the creek yesterday. Fish or something mammalian?
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Looking at video from the chat for Decorah, the bird eating at the creek this morning is a Red-Tailed Hawk and not a sub-adult BE. Which is correct?
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All the grief and trauma of Dad's loss has hit me hard with Harriet's disappearance. :'( :'( :'( I know I'm not the only one.
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Looking at video from the chat for Decorah, the bird eating at the creek this morning is a Red-Tailed Hawk and not a sub-adult BE. Which is correct?
STL - This bird? If so, Red-Tailed Hawk
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All the grief and trauma of Dad's loss has hit me hard with Harriet's disappearance. :'( :'( :'( I know I'm not the only one.
You are not alone, angelolady. I feel very sad about the SWFL situation, and it has brought back all the memories and heartache of Dad Decorah's disappearance. The reality in both, though, is that the remaining parent is a hero! Still hoping for a miracle for the SWFL eagles and their followers.
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Morning pics from Decorah - Very early this morning a barred owl made a quick visit to N1 possibly looking for food, HD & HM on T1 this morning, HM getting a stick, and HD in nest/HM on T1
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That owl is so pretty!!
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Our pair has been perched in these trees most of the afternoon W of the hatchery, and around 1:19pm., they copulated.
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That owl is so pretty!!
Yes, I like owls - not so much near our eagles - but thats nature
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Shep, I agree about the owls.
The Red Tailed Hawk was back to work on the carcass in the creek early this morning. Sunlight showed off its red tail perfectly.
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Shep, I agree about the owls.
The Red Tailed Hawk was back to work on the carcass in the creek early this morning. Sunlight showed off its red tail perfectly.
Great pics this morning, STL :)
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Morning pics from Decorah - Had a hard time deciding if this was a sub-adult, or something else like osprey, in the end I went with sub-adult, RTH in creek eating again, and goose in 1st bluff close to Trout Run Rd.
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A couple snaps from yesterday afternoon - HD & HM on bluff perch, and HD aerating nest/HM flying to Y
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Colorful sunrises all around the Iowa area for Valentine's Day, and some rain, too.
Geese are calling here and at the North's valley today. Migration beginning.
Work on N1 continues. No egg yet.
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A few pics from Decorah on Valentine's Day - HD in nest, HM on Y, HD laying in nest bowl, and HM above cams
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It's a windy Wednesday in Decorah - HM arrived at nest first this morning, with HD showing up a few minutes later. Both flew out. HD arrived back at nest with a food gift for HM. She seemed to approve. Rabbit is still in nest, as it looked like both were preoccupied with maybe someone in the area, and they both flew out.
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Egg-Laying: Decorah Eagles
2023 marks HD and HM’s first year here, so we don’t have a nesting chronology for them yet. In general, eagles at this latitude usually begin laying eggs between late January and mid-March.
The eagles we watch in Decorah generally lay eggs in mid-to-late February, although first time pairs often lay a little later and move earlier in their second and third year.
The nest bole at N1 sure is looking like it's getting ready for something .. ;D
The egg laying history of HD and HM is just unknown.
We're all on their eagle time now. Trust the Eagles. 8)
The earliest recorded egg laying in this area was by Mom & Dad and it was at N1 in 2012 on 02/17/12.
Nest records attached as .pdf below.
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Now this raises a Decorah Eagles naming convention question ?
If HM and HD lay 3 eggs and 3 eggs hatch in 2023 are these Eaglets going to be named D40, D41 and D42 ?? -or- are they going to be called H1,H2 and H3 ?? -or- ....
They will be "D's" from N1 after all, but they are not MOM's D's. ??? :-\
I may have to revise my nest record keeping for 2023 and make new separate records for N4/Mom/DM2 and N1/HM/HD, but it depends on what RRP decides to name HM & HD's offspring from N1. Clear as mud ay'. ;) ;D
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Lots of good snaps, info and all.
Thanks.
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Now this raises a Decorah Eagles naming convention question ?
If HM and HD lay 3 eggs and 3 eggs hatch in 2023 are these Eaglets going to be named D40, D41 and D42 ?? -or- are they going to be called H1,H2 and H3 ?? -or- ....
They will be "D's" from N1 after all, but they are not MOM's D's. ??? :-\
I may have to revise my nest record keeping for 2023 and make new separate records for N3/Mom/DM2 and N1/HM/HD, but it depends on what RRP decides to name HM & HD's offspring from N1. Clear as mud ay'. ;) ;D
BL - I look forward to your record keeping. :)
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Food gift from HD to HM this morning -- rabbit. There was a fish gift at the North nest this morning also.
Great info and pics, everyone. The naming scheme will be a challenge, but RRP is up to the task.
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BL - Your last snip of N1 is great. That nest looks ready! A little fluffy toy; a nicely padded mattress; corn husks and stalks; and a whittling tree! Who could ask for more?
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STL, T40 BL tks. for the snaps, info and sweet descripton of future egglet's home
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BL - Your last snip of N1 is great. That nest looks ready! A little fluffy toy; a nicely padded mattress; corn husks and stalks; and a whittling tree! Who could ask for more?
Some Hasenpfeffer.
N1 crib rails from Willard's Cottonwood nest depot.
Some fluffy accoutrements.
Where's the Trout ?
Cushy looking bole all and all. :)
When I look out from the camera over the Y branch I see Real Eagle Recovery in IA. 8)
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Yesterday afternoon, HM & HD were on the Y. HM came down to eat the rabbit, and after a few minutes HD came to the nest and started moving sticks and nesting around. HD moved back up to the Y, and flew out. HD ate most of the rabbit, and then flew out too.
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I believe this new pair are young, neither have nested before.
One look at the male's mating attempts and you wont doubt me.
Male appears to show more interest in the nest than Girl
Maybe I cant fertilize your eggs, but I can keep this nest warm for you. ;D
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BL - Your last snip of N1 is great. That nest looks ready! A little fluffy toy; a nicely padded mattress; corn husks and stalks; and a whittling tree! Who could ask for more?
Some Hasenpfeffer.
N1 crib rails from Willard's Cottonwood nest depot.
Some fluffy accoutrements.
Where's the Trout ?
Cushy looking bole all and all. :)
When I look out from the camera over the Y branch I see Real Eagle Recovery in IA. 8)
No need for red wine or herbs in this case
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Copulation this morning on the Y
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Glory be! HD brought a rabbit to HM. His gift of food shows he's been reading up on eagle courtship - "I will be a good provider". Also the female needs extra food to meet the high caloric demand that producing eggs puts on her body. Today I saw the picture of standard, regulation eagle copulation, which is even better news. We may very well get eggs in the next few weeks!
Which leads me to Broken Lug's good question about naming. I hope RRP has a plan that is easy to understand.
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From RRP's FB page:
Raptor Resource Project
17h
2-11-23 Day Trip
Story and photos by Robin Brumm
It’s been about a month since I’ve been to Decorah and the weekend weather was predicted to be sunny and mid 40’s.. Perfect weather for a trip to Decorah! So I set the alarm to Dark O’clock on Saturday, and off I went. When I got to Decorah, I went right to the hatchery. I had seen that Hatchery Dad had spent part of the night on the nest, and I was hoping he was still there! I drove past N1…. Ugh! I was too late, both he and Hatchery Mom left by the time I got there! I waited a little while, but they didn’t show up, so I decided to go to N4 and see if Mom and DM2 were around.
When I walked down the trail to the N4 area, I looked up and saw an eagle flying toward N4 with a stick. I looked through my binoculars but couldn’t tell who it was. I took a picture and zoomed in on my camera, it was DM2! I took several pictures of him in the nest, and then scanned the area with my binoculars. I looked in a few of their favorite perching spots. Wait! There was somebirdy in the perch tree, higher up in the branches. It was Mom! I got a big smile on my face. I love when I get to see both of them. Eventually DM2 flew to a tree near N4, while Mom stayed in the upper branches of the perch tree. I think she found a perfect spot to supervise, lol. I stood on the trail for the longest time watching Mom and DM2. I wanted to get a fly-off or flying shot. My camera shut off so I looked down to turn it back on and looked back up at Mom and DM2, and they were both gone!! I really think they watch me and when they notice I look away they take off! Lol I looked all over and couldn’t see them flying anywhere, and I only looked down for a couple of seconds! How do they disappear like that??
I waited for a little bit but Mom and DM2 didn’t come back, so I drove to the Hatchery to see if I could find HD & HM. I looked in all the favorite spots close to the hatchery but didn’t see them. I drove down the road a little ways and looked to the left. There they were, in the tree line behind the cow farm! I was able to pull off onto the side of the road and get a few photos. They actually stayed in that tree for several hours. Finally it was time for me to leave. Even though I was a little disappointed that I didn’t get more and better photos, it was a good day because I did get to see all 4 eagles. Hmmm.. now that I think about it, any time I get to see Mom and DM2 it is a great day!
RRP appreciates Robin's generosity in sharing her photos and reminds you they are copyrighted and may not be downloaded without her express written permission.
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From RRP's FB page:
Raptor Resource Project
Thanks for the airmail, eagles! Our inboxes were stuffed with postcards this week as D36 and Golden Eagles 732, 733, 832, and 834 all checked in.
Bald Eagle D36
D36 is wandering the Festina, IA area, spreading his wings over farmland, rolling forested hills, the Otter River, and a broad valley just east of Highway 150. Although I didn’t see him the last time I went looking for him, I did find a large bald eagle nest very near his current location. I have to wonder if he’s been pestering the adults in much the same way that we see subadults pestering HM and HD! I hope he's staying well-fed and out of trouble with the nest's owners.
Golden Eagles 732, 733, 832, and 834
Our Golden Eagles are all wintering in Wisconsin’s Driftless country, which is bigger and more rugged than its Minnesota and Iowa counterparts. I was struck by how far some of our Golden Eagles wandered and how remote parts of the Driftless can be. You would never guess that over 200,000 people live within its boundaries!
When will our Golden Eagles migrate north? Last year, subadult eagle 733 headed north in late April - substantially later than adult female 731, who left at the end of February. All of the eagles we’re tracking this year are subadults. However, Peregrine Falcons appear to be arriving at their nest sites a little earlier than usual this year, so I’m curious to see if the Golden Eagles will head to their summer grounds a little earlier than 733 did last year...and whether D36 will continue his Iowa staycation!
We’ll keep everyone posted! A million thanks to Brett and Ryan for sharing their maps, data, and expertise. If you’d like to explore our interactive bald eagle maps, please visit https://www.raptorresource.org/learning-tools/eagle-map/. I also put up a special map with all five of the eagles we are tracking right now. Go to https://bit.ly/3xwJ765 to explore! Note that all locations are approximate. To switch from terrain view to satellite view, click the green square at bottom left.
Peregrine Falcons are arriving earlier this year than last and they are nesting much earlier than they did 30 years ago. More on that here: https://www.raptorresource.org/rap.../pdf/AverageNesting.pdf.
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February 15, 2023: All of the eagles! Go to https://bit.ly/3xwJ765 to explore an interactive map! If you visit the interactive map, note that all locations are approximate. To switch from terrain view to satellite view, click the green square at bottom left.
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February 15, 2023: GOEA 732's map
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February 15, 2023: GOEA 732's view about one mile up! We are close to Spring Green WI, looking more or less south. The Wisconsin River is flowing in the background. https://goo.gl/maps/CvEWU3S837Tdocpq6
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February 15, 2023: GOEA 733's map!
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February 15, 2023: GOEA 733's view about one mile up! The closest 'big' town is Gay's Mills, WI. We're facing SSE and can see the Mississippi River in the background. I love the steeply folded terrain, and so do wintering Golden Eagles! https://goo.gl/maps/3KWaJuZmCfK3B13S6
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February 15, 2023: GOEA 832's map.
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February 15, 2023: GOEA 832's view about one mile up! How do I describe where this is? We're nearest to Elmwood, WI, facing SSE. https://goo.gl/maps/dT6aoiYetdUeZX496
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February 15, 2023: GOEA 834's map.
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February 15, 2023: GOEA 834's view about one mile up! We're nearest the town of Pragg WI and deep into the Driftless. The terrain resembles the Appalachians, but it was created by erosion and running water instead of mountain building (and erosion). https://goo.gl/maps/GrfK66fee2Hi4gbCA
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February 15, 2023: Bald Eagle D36's map.
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February 15, 2023: Bald Eagle D36's view about one mile up! We're not far from Festina, Iowa. D36 has vision much better than ours, which makes me wonder if he could just make out the trout hatchery roughly 10 miles away. https://goo.gl/maps/pyzSDAhci9nhER12A
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T40, thanks for all the mapping info on D36 and the Goldens. Also for the notes from Robin Brumm, especially the whereabouts of Mom and DM2 since RRP doesn't have camera views for them.
HM and HD were reacting to loud geese in the area of N1 around 11:00 this morning, flying to the nest and the Y and calling. Also, there are fish in the nest, closeup at 1:30PM looks like 2 fish and some yellowish fish eggs. I believe some kind of trout spawns at this time of year. Great nutrition for eagles. On the rewind, I didn't find who brought the fish.
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T40 - Thanks for posting the RRP info. How cool that D36 is only 10 miles away from Decorah!
STL - I have been watching this afternoon, and my guess is HD brought in that fish. HM was on T1, and HD was in nest then left and at one point you could see a wing when the cam was turned and then cam looked at fish in nest. I might be wrong, tho. :D
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Lisa, HD as fish deliverer sounds plausible to me, too. Nice to know that the larder will be full when HM decides it is time for an egg. Kind of like breakfast in bed!
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A few pics from Decorah - Handsome HD, N2B, and fish in N1 on cornstalk
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T-40 thanks a mil for the in depth report from RRP/FB. Loads of info. Glad to know D36 is just minutes from Decorah.
Lisa ;) on the snaps
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Lisa, HD as fish deliverer sounds plausible to me, too. Nice to know that the larder will be full when HM decides it is time for an egg. Kind of like breakfast in bed!
Im just glad to see he is in the gift giving mood.
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Decorah at daybreak today -- no egg. Yet.
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Decorah Eagles Home of HM & HD
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Nice snapshots everyone.
Thanks.
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Great pics and gifs, STL and Lori :D
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Morning pics from Decorah -HD on Y, HD in trees across from the pond, HM on horse pasture tree, and another food gift from HD this morning for HM a rabbit
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Great pics from this morning, Lisa. There's more to the story -- HM claimed the rabbit gift, then took it to the Y for eating, but she dropped it, all before about 9:00. By the time I tuned in at 1:00, one of the eagles was eating on the rabbit carcass at the creek under the Y area. The light was too bright to tell which, HM or HD.
Looks like they perched on a T1 branch for quite a long time, probably discussing what to do about the dropped rabbit!
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It's a very good sign to see HD bringing HM "food gifts" before her egg laying time.
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Every day I look for the words "We are on egg watch." ;)
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To add to STL's post...HM and HD were perched on T1 for a while. HD was watching the creek and took a dive, then we see him below eating on the rabbit.
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Also, there are fish in the nest, closeup at 1:30PM looks like 2 fish and some yellowish fish eggs. I believe some kind of trout spawns at this time of year. Great nutrition for eagles. On the rewind, I didn't find who brought the fish.
STL I believe White Sucker would be the most likely candidate.
That's the species that most closely fits the bill in this reach of Trout Creek/Run at this time of year per IA DNR.
https://www.iowadnr.gov/idnr/Fishing/Iowa-Fish-Species/Fish-Details/SpeciesCode/WHS
https://www.iowadnr.gov/idnr/Fishing/Where-to-Fish/Trout-Streams/Stream-Details?lakeCode=TRU96
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BL - Every year, Bob Anderson would sing the praises of the white sucker and how vital that fish was to eagle populations.
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With eagles in view, we have opened up a Flash Chat at DE. Hope you can join us: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/
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Lots of good snaps today.
Eagle 'vapor trail' ;D
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BL - Every year, Bob Anderson would sing the praises of the white sucker and how vital that fish was to eagle populations.
T40 how correct U are.
I'm a grinning and agreeing.
Hazard to guess that D36 has figured this fishing truth out on the Turkey River.
HM and HD have become aware 2023.
Upper Iowa River environs ..
Early fish eyeballs, flesh and roe make for healthy NE IA Eagles.
No Snow out in the fields, No frozen water body in sight
Picking up pray sketchy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyXHxh3Sye0
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BL - Thanks for Polk Salad Annie. I needed that!
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Both HM and HD , just after wrangling that large 'twig' to the back of the nest
Camera Time: Feb 18, 2023 7:57 AM CST
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Phyl, great pic. The Hatchery pair are busy with sticks this morning. But still no egg, and I don't see an obvious brood patch on HM, either.
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Great pics - STL and Phyl
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Around 10:30am, HM was on T1 and HD flew to nest with another food gift for her. A nice size trout. She came to the nest to check it out, and started to eat.
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Thanks.
Great photos STL & Lisa
Gosh. Sauces is having one weak shell after another; DNN is slow to lay, and 'seems' so is Decorah .
You eagle fellas, keep the food gifts comming. :-*
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Decorah Eagles 2-18-23, Stick work continues, getting beaky with each other - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6RU6RysCtg
Decorah Eagles 2-18-23, HD brings HM a fish gift on the nest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukehq_k0J8c
Decorah Eagles 2-18-23, HD snuggles in with corn husk covers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLti7RmKGJo
Decorah Eagles 2-18-23 HD brings a cornhuck from upstream, HM on the Y - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gImaiDeo3Yk
Decorah Eagles 2-18-23, 8 am HM joins HD on the nest, serious stick work - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C_zs-_jzNk
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Thanks T40 enjoyed t hem.
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Thanks, Phyl
T40, thanks for the videos
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Spending the night on the nest is be a good sign is it not?
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Emy - I'm confused and it doesn't help at all when I don't know if that's HM or HD on the nest! I don't think we've ever seen an eagle sleeping in the nest cup unless there was an egg to incubate or the eagle knew she was about to lay one. :o ??? :o ???
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I always watch for the falcons I monitor to remain on the nest. It usually signals an egg is imminent. I was hoping it is the same for eagles. I have not been watching here so I can’t help with the ID.
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Emy - I'm confused and it doesn't help at all when I don't know if that's HM or HD on the nest! I don't think we've ever seen an eagle sleeping in the nest cup unless there was an egg to incubate or the eagle knew she was about to lay one. :o ??? :o ???
T40 - That is HD that spent the night on the nest. He has been there since late yesterday afternoon. Both were on Y, HM flew out, he followed but came back.
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Some pics from Decorah yesterday - HD heading to nest, HD in nest bowl with food gift to the left side, HD hauled in a cornstalk, and HD in the nest bowl as cams turn to IR
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HD and HM this morning...
Feb 19, 2023 7:00 AM
Camera Time: Feb 19, 2023 6:59 AM CST
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We are starting a flash chat should you want to join us
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Morning pics from Decorah - Copulation on T1, HM in nest, HM on Y, and goose on N2B
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Lisa, great pics, and at least HD & HM are still trying for eggs. I know it is not late, we just want to see eggs soon!
Wonder if geese return to the same nesting site year after year?
And it looks to me like HD is limping because of that talon injury a week or so ago. Any closeups?
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Lisa, great pics, and at least HD & HM are still trying for eggs. I know it is not late, we just want to see eggs soon!
Wonder if geese return to the same nesting site year after year?
And it looks to me like HD is limping because of that talon injury a week or so ago. Any closeups?
I haven't seen any closeups of his talon other than the one that RRP provided in their post about his injury. That injury looked pretty bad, but he has kept on going. I do wonder tho, the more that he uses it to grab nesting and sticks, does that make it hurt and cause him to limp a little...the human in me says, yes! :D
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Lisa, great pics, and at least HD & HM are still trying for eggs. I know it is not late, we just want to see eggs soon!
Wonder if geese return to the same nesting site year after year?
And it looks to me like HD is limping because of that talon injury a week or so ago. Any closeups?
I haven't seen any closeups of his talon other than the one that RRP provided in their post about his injury. That injury looked pretty bad, but he has kept on going. I do wonder tho, the more that he uses it to grab nesting and sticks, does that make it hurt and cause him to limp a little...the human in me says, yes! :D
Lisa - Thanks for the ID of HD on the nest last night. His talon must be giving him some trouble. Glad he has a soft bed to help him recover. :-*
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Lisa, great pics, and at least HD & HM are still trying for eggs. I know it is not late, we just want to see eggs soon!
Wonder if geese return to the same nesting site year after year?
And it looks to me like HD is limping because of that talon injury a week or so ago. Any closeups?
I haven't seen any closeups of his talon other than the one that RRP provided in their post about his injury. That injury looked pretty bad, but he has kept on going. I do wonder tho, the more that he uses it to grab nesting and sticks, does that make it hurt and cause him to limp a little...the human in me says, yes! :D
Lisa - Thanks for the ID of HD on the nest last night. His talon must be giving him some trouble. Glad he has a soft bed to help him recover. :-*
You're welcome, T40, and I am glad he does, too! I wonder if resting it some helps it heal.
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A few afternoon pics - HM & HD, HD in nest bowl, HM on T1, and HD on T1
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HM and HD cleaning up N2B--wonder what the Canadian will think
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They've made progress...
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Camera Time: Feb 20, 2023 7:15 AM CST
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I don't recall HD and HM getting into N2B before now this season? Took yesterday's action to heart?
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Puff seems to me, like this is 2022 sequencing all over again.
Hmmm...Well on the other hand, I could be off on my ID's. And this is intruding pair. Talk about a 'soap opera' then.
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I think I saw expert copulation, cloacal kiss and all, at around 10:43 a.m., Decorah time. We might get eggs yet.
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Whew, an active morning at Decorah! HM & HD at N2B, trying to gather grasses from the abundant supply. Hollering at geese in the creek under N1. HD with a new fish head on N1, I think a sucker fish this time. Mating on the Y at 10:45. Use the rewind for better action than the pics can show. Eggs to come . . . ;)
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I don't recall HD and HM getting into N2B before now this season? Took yesterday's action to heart?
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Puff - HM was on the skywalk one time last season looking for a stick, and she wasn't on it for very long.
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Great morning pics, STL and Phyl
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Morning pics from Decorah - Overhead view of N1 this morning, HM on T1, HD & HM in the nest, and HM above the cams at N2B
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Whew, an active morning at Decorah! HM & HD at N2B, trying to gather grasses from the abundant supply. Hollering at geese in the creek under N1. HD with a new fish head on N1, I think a sucker fish this time. Mating on the Y at 10:45. Use the rewind for better action than the pics can show. Eggs to come . . . ;)
Busy time indeed. And, even busier times ahead w/ laying & incubating, hatching, eaglets, maturing and fledging.
I predict nothing in the human world will get accomplish during this time. ;D LOL
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Windy day in Decorah! Why not go for a soar? ;)
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T40, soaring weather for sure. Eagles or vultures, can you tell from so far away?
At 1:30, cam ops found HD on T1 and showed kind of closeups. He's standing on one foot, pulling the injured talon up. I can't get great detail with my puny PC pic ability, but maybe someone else can. The whole middle talon looks swollen and dark above the claw, and maybe the one next to it also. Poor fellow, hope it resolves soon. I recommend standing in the creek, the icy water would reduce the swelling.
Room for one more pic -- copulating on the Y at 4PM.
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Here is the 2023 hotlinks for Decorah nests and the Lounges
Save these links in your Favorites/Bookmarks and it will take you to the page you were last reading...
Beak Room 2023 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2813.new.html#new
Cheers 2023 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2815.new.html#new
Decorah Eagles 2023 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2812.new.html#new
Decorah North Nest 2023 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php/topic,2811.new.html#new
Hoping for a great year...
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FYI: DNF laid her first egg tonight at the North Nest at approx. 8:48 p.m.
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FYI: DNF laid her first egg tonight at the North Nest at approx. 8:48 p.m.
YAY!!!
Congrats to DNF & Mr N!!!!!!
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Afternoon pics of HM & HD, when they were on N2B for the 2nd time yesterday evening
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Here is the 2023 hotlinks for Decorah nests and the Lounges
Save these links in your Favorites/Bookmarks and it will take you to the page you were last reading...
Beak Room 2023 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2813.new.html#new
Cheers 2023 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2815.new.html#new
Decorah Eagles 2023 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2812.new.html#new
Decorah North Nest 2023 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php/topic,2811.new.html#new
Hoping for a great year...
Thanks, T40 :)
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T40, soaring weather for sure. Eagles or vultures, can you tell from so far away?
At 1:30, cam ops found HD on T1 and showed kind of closeups. He's standing on one foot, pulling the injured talon up. I can't get great detail with my puny PC pic ability, but maybe someone else can. The whole middle talon looks swollen and dark above the claw, and maybe the one next to it also. Poor fellow, hope it resolves soon. I recommend standing in the creek, the icy water would reduce the swelling.
Room for one more pic -- copulating on the Y at 4PM.
STL - RRP posted an updated pic of HD's toe last night in their post. The toe actually looks like it is healing to me. I am sure it is a long process, but it looks way better than the first pic they posted.
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Handsome HD on T1 yesterday
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD on T1, HM on pasture tree, HM testing out the nest bowl, and HD & HM in nest
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Lisa, great pics, as usual!
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Lisa, great pics, as usual!
Thanks, STL :D
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Another stick for N1. I think it is in desperate need of some soft stuff!
It is starting to flake in Decorah - nothing in my area, except the sun disappeared and clouds moved in. None of the local forecasters sound at all certain about what we are in for. I hope the dire news for those especially north of us turn out to be a noshow.
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Puff, the eagles don't seem intimidated by cold, wind, and snow! Seems like we have seen eggs laid in snowstorms in past years, correct?
Fish head, then fish body on the nest this afternoon. HD brought both and I'm wondering if it was the same fish that he separated into two pieces for carrying. HM got in on the eating parts both times. She's well-fed, so maybe an egg later today or tonight.
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Puff, the eagles don't seem intimidated by cold, wind, and snow! Seems like we have seen eggs laid in snowstorms in past years, correct?
Fish head, then fish body on the nest this afternoon. HD brought both and I'm wondering if it was the same fish that he separated into two pieces for carrying. HM got in on the eating parts both times. She's well-fed, so maybe an egg later today or tonight.
Great pics, STL!
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As STL said, its been fish on the menu today. A few snaps that I took today. The scary looking fish head that HD brought in, and HD enjoying the 2nd headless fish he brought in, don't know if they were the same fish. And, HD on T1 earlier this afternoon.
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Hi, all! Just checking in.... Looks like we'll see eggs soon! Once the egg cup appears, & HM spends more time on the nest, we know eggs are imminent. As the saying goes, trust the eagles.... HM will know when it's time!
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Monarch, It's the NWZ -- No worry zone.
Great pics from Lisa. Could that fish head be a walleye? Or trout? Not a sucker as they do not have teeth (I think).
Several deer in the horse pasture as the light faded this evening. And a mouse visited the N1 nest just after dark. See the eyes reflecting the nightlight?
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MARCH MAKES FOR GREAT EAGLE VIEWING AT THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMUNITY - https://wecnmagazine.com/article/eagles-thrill-in-ferryville/
Eagle Watching: Driftless Wisconsin - https://driftlesswisconsin.com/lodging-and-dining/driftless-wisconsin-lodging/
Where eagles land: Near winter gathering spots, towns capitalize on the birds' popularity by throwing festivals. - https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/nature/birds-wildlife/eagle-watching-mississippi-river/
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Monarch, It's the NWZ -- No worry zone.
Great pics from Lisa. Could that fish head be a walleye? Or trout? Not a sucker as they do not have teeth (I think).
Several deer in the horse pasture as the light faded this evening. And a mouse visited the N1 nest just after dark. See the eyes reflecting the nightlight?
STL - Someone told me a trout and said, see the spots on the head? All I see is teeth...I didn't know fish had teeth. :o
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Feb 22, 2023 6:28 AM
Camera Time: Feb 22, 2023 6:27 AM CST
Well 'it's' gone now. Good idea too.
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But, 12 hours earlier...a tiny pair of 'glowing' eyes in lower left hand corner
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Another snowy morning in Decorah - HD to nest bowl first, HM arrived a lil while later to the nest, HM on the Y, and HM in the nest bowl keeping it dry
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Monarch, It's the NWZ -- No worry zone.
Great pics from Lisa. Could that fish head be a walleye? Or trout? Not a sucker as they do not have teeth (I think).
Several deer in the horse pasture as the light faded this evening. And a mouse visited the N1 nest just after dark. See the eyes reflecting the nightlight?
STL - Someone told me a trout and said, see the spots on the head? All I see is teeth...I didn't know fish had teeth. :o
Oh yes, Lisa. A lot of animals have teeth. All mammals and very few reptiles. and no birds, of course.
Years ago, I was shocked to discover those adorable seals--have teeth and show them when angry---about 38 of them.
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Thanks---T40, STL and Lisa, for info and snaps
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HM and HD earlier this morning.
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Is there an egg under HM?
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Is there an egg under HM?
Ruby, not that I have seen today. I think that might just be trying to keep the nest bowl dry, just in case?
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Is there an egg under HM?
Ruby, not that I have seen today. I think that might just be trying to keep the nest bowl dry, just in case?
Thank you, Lisa. Interesting!
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We are having a flash chat if you would like to join us
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I've had to cancel the flash chat, as I'm not able to moderate without another mod with me. So sorry, but hopefully we will have one soon.
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Is there an egg under HM?
Ruby, not that I have seen today. I think that might just be trying to keep the nest bowl dry, just in case?
Thank you, Lisa. Interesting!
YW :)
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HM (I trust your ID, Lisa!) just did some nest fluffing and aerating but I didn't see her doing anything that looked like egg rolling or cautious footwork around an egg. She just looks "ready." ;)
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HM (I trust your ID, Lisa!) just did some nest fluffing and aerating but I didn't see her doing anything that looked like egg rolling or cautious footwork around an egg. She just looks "ready." ;)
;D it's HD on the nest, T40!
He has been there a lil over 3 hours.
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hi Lisa t40 pyr ruby phil and all!!!
Decorah
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HM (I trust your ID, Lisa!) just did some nest fluffing and aerating but I didn't see her doing anything that looked like egg rolling or cautious footwork around an egg. She just looks "ready." ;)
;D it's HD on the nest, T40!
He has been there a lil over 3 hours.
Lisa - LOLOL!!! ;D ;D :P
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Hi, Lori! Good to see you! :-*
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Yup, HD on the nest, and he is still there at 3:30 PM. I think that he is resting that sore talon.
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Afternoon pics from Decorah - HM in nest, HD in nest bowl for a good 5 hours, HM flew in and relived HD of nest bowl warming duty, and she picked up fish nestover that HD brought in yesterday and ate it
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hi Lisa t40 pyr ruby phil and all!!!
Decorah
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Lori - Love this....looks like he is getting rocked to sleep!
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That rocking nest could make sensitive viewers seasick!
No egg at N1 yet. HD brought a small stick at about 9:15. He didn't stay long on the nest, and is still limping on that swollen foot.
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It's as if they think there is an egg to incubate. I don't recall any of the others nests occupants doing this without an egg.
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It's as if they think there is an egg to incubate. I don't recall any of the others nests occupants doing this without an egg.
Ruby! So good to see you! I'm coming around to the reasonable theory that HD is lying in the nest so much to help heal his injured talon.
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T40 - I think you are right with that theory!
Ruby - No egg in nest from this view. They might just be keeping the nest bowl warm and clean, pending eggs to come.
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HD took off from T1, landed on N1, rearranged some corn husks and his Lincoln logs -- about 1:00 this afternoon. About an hour later, HM came to N1 for frozen, leftover fish.
Overhead views will give us a special perspective when there are eggs and later hatchlings to watch. Thanks to the cam ops!
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Hi, Lori! Good to see you! :-*
thank you and good to see all of you too my friend ;D
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Great pics and gifs, Lori and STL :)
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No action - no egg here. :-[
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Changing of the guard 6:25 - nothing new? nothing seen.
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM spent the night on nest, but left earlier. HD came to nest for a bit, and flew out.
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HM perched on skywalk earlier this morning, and both are perched below bluffs above stream
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Lisa & Lori, keeping up with the Hatchery pair! HM is aware of the geese, and ducks today, in the creek below N2B. She may prefer that the geese nest elsewhere than N2B.
HD brought another large stick to add to the tall rails he is building. Funny twig stuck to his face.
Really cold today, but we would love to see an egg here.
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That mating looked successful - followed by squeals
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Great pics, shep and STL!
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Shep LisaG Comments only mean we're becoming experts on eagle copulation. We now know the sounds, signs, and motions of a successful interlude? Even in early years that special sound would get me running from another room to check things out. Oh yeah, then there was pain-in-the Ash, she'd even raise her head or come to see if.......
I agree - things looked good this last time.
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Morning pics from Decorah - Around 3:30am, HD comes to nest bowl looks like he wants to lay down too, HD finally got a turn in the nest bowl, while two eagles perched W of farm (assuming the one on right is HM), and copulation on Y branch around 8am.
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Another active morning for the Decorah eagles. Great pics, Lisa.
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Checking on the talons of HD (still dark & swollen) and HM (looking healthy & normal).
BTW, no egg at N1.
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Looks like an egg to me! Nest1
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I concur Puff. ;D
* Egg #1 laid on 02/25/23 @ 3:43 pm *
HM be brooding. 8) 8) 8)
Decorah Mom would often lay an egg on Pip or I's B-days (02/24-02/25) so this is a nice present for Pip. :) ;D
I'm wondering if this is not HM's 1st clutch of eggs, she seamed to have laid this egg pretty nonchalantly? :-\
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Wow! :-*
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Congrats to HM & HD on egg#1!!!!
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From RRP's FB page 3 minutes ago:
HM laid egg #1 at 3:43 today! Our Hatchery Miss is on her way to being a Hatchery Mom! We'll add videos as they are posted, but in the meantime...woo-hoo! It's been eleven years since eggs were laid in this nest.
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Egg-laying seems to have begun about 40 minutes ago. You do the math! ;D
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Yes, we have an egg at Decorah, N1.
We are opening a flash chat
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We are having a flash chat at DE - HM has laid an egg. Join us if you can!
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Wow! :-*
LOL, love how he threw the fish at her!
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Sorta agree T40 My guess was about 3:45 nest time. We ought to name it Wendy?
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Here's an idea -How about a 2-fer? DNF now seems like she might be in the position? the mood?
I gotta get to the store. All out of milk and bananas. Later. . .
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Wow! :-*
LOL, love how he threw the fish at her!
Lisa - Yes!! That's why I rewound, to get a snip of the "fish-tossing." LOL. It took me a second (or two) to see the egg!! :P
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Chat says egg time is 3:43pm local.
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Congrats to HM & HD on egg #1!!! Get comfy, y'all, but don't forget to stand up & stretch every so often 😉
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Decorah Eagles 2-25-23, 4:02 pm HD drops a fish on HM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTJZBk80DbE
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YAY!!! Congrats to HM and HD! :D❤️
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Congratulations to HM and HD on their first egg!
Love that HD brought her a fish just after she laid the egg. He dropped it in front of her just as he was landing on the nest edge. Did HM eat the fish? I lost track of it while watching HM rearrange the nest material and roll the egg into the cup where it is supposed to be.
Bunch of pics . . . ;D
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Wow! :-*
LOL, love how he threw the fish at her!
Lisa - Yes!! That's why I rewound, to get a snip of the "fish-tossing." LOL. It took me a second (or two) to see the egg!! :P
HD was like...thanks for the egg....(plop) here is a fish! ;D ;D
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Congratulations to HM and HD on their first egg!
Love that HD brought her a fish just after she laid the egg. He dropped it in front of her just as he was landing on the nest edge. Did HM eat the fish? I lost track of it while watching HM rearrange the nest material and roll the egg into the cup where it is supposed to be.
Bunch of pics . . . ;D
Great pics, STL, and you got the fish plop!
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Glory Hallelujah! ;D
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Congrats to HM & HD on egg#1!!!!
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Lisa and All! That's fantastic news! :-*
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Decorah Eagles 2-25-23, 4:02 pm HD drops a fish on HM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTJZBk80DbE
Watch the video above and you'll see HD land in the nest on his left foot, not using his wounded right foot. Maybe the fish he dropped on HM was being carried in his sore right foot. Poor guy. That talon doesn't seem to be in a hurry to heal. But HD's a gamer and did just what his instinct told him to do - feed Mama. :-\ :-*
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Decorah Eagles 2-25-23, 4:02 pm HD drops a fish on HM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTJZBk80DbE
Watch the video above and you'll see HD land in the nest on his left foot, not using his wounded right foot. Maybe the fish he dropped on HM was being carried in his sore right foot. Poor guy. That talon doesn't seem to be in a hurry to heal. But HD's a gamer and did just what his instinct told him to do - feed Mama. :-\ :-*
T40 - Great catch on noticing that about how HD landed. I noticed he has been limping still, and not so steady, so like you said, maybe his toe is taking a long time to heal.
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM rolling egg, HD arrives to meet his egg, HD looked like he was going to lay on egg, but still think he is still unsure, and HD watching over HM & egg
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An egg! How about that! Thanks to everyone for posting about it. Any idea of what babies will be called or is it too soon to decide?
I hope HD's foot gets better.
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YIPPEE! MOM DECORAH!
Now we can call them Mom and Dad instead of letters!
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February 25, 2023
From Raptor Resource Project:
HM laid egg #1
Our Hatchery Miss is on her way to being a Hatchery Mom! We'll add videos as they are posted, but in the meantime...woo-hoo! It's been eleven years since eggs were laid in this nest.
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An egg! How about that! Thanks to everyone for posting about it. Any idea of what babies will be called or is it too soon to decide?
I hope HD's foot gets better.
Hi Arcadia, good to see ya!
Not a clue as to what the babies will be called. I think everyone is wondering that. :)
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More morning pics from Decorah - Egg #1 closeup, and HD taking his first turn at incubating
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An egg! How about that! Thanks to everyone for posting about it. Any idea of what babies will be called or is it too soon to decide?
I hope HD's foot gets better.
Hi Arcadia, good to see ya!
Not a clue as to what the babies will be called. I think everyone is wondering that. :)
Cant name Baby Decorah til it hatchs - ;D
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Great pics Lisa! It's so good to see how careful HD is being with the egg and his sore talon. They both seem to know what to do, whether all by instinct or previous experience, we cannot know. I did gasp when HM got up from the egg about 8:15 AM, looked like she stepped right on it. Next time she stepped away from the egg. (see pic in next batch)
These are early morning pics.
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HD should be very good at incubating. He has probably spent more hours sitting in the nest than HM. ;)
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HM's misstep and HD's brooding time.
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HM's misstep and HD's brooding time.
Great pics, STL
I sure hope HM stepped lightly on the egg when she had her misstep. It all looks intact, so hopefully it is ok.
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Lisa, seems like the egg has not been damaged. Ready for egg #2. ;)
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Lisa, seems like the egg has not been damaged. Ready for egg #2. ;)
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HD on egg sitting duty, HM returns to Y, and the egg at 4:19pm
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Boy oh boy, Trout Run is really rolling this morning!!! I went to see where my volume barn was set and then looked at the creek. Amazing amount of rain on both nests. Going to be a chore for both pairs to protect those precious new egglets, especially after letting them maybe get too chilled already.
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Boy oh boy, Trout Run is really rolling this morning!!! I went to see where my volume barn was set and then looked at the creek. Amazing amount of rain on both nests. Going to be a chore for both pairs to protect those precious new egglets, especially after letting them maybe get too chilled already.
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Lots of water in the creek this morning, Puff
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Rainy morning in Decorah - A wet HM on egg, HM foot rolls the egg, HM looking around may be in need of a break, and HD arrives for egg duty
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Wet and cold on the N1 area this morning. Creek running high and fast from melting snow + rain. The Hatchery pair are on shared brooding duty and that's a very good thing.
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Decorah Eagles home of HM & HD
This morning...💜
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The Hatcherys have to learn fast. Good thing Mother Nature gave them strong instincts. Are we officially on egg watch for #2?
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Great pics and gifs, Lori
lil - I saw RRP post on Facebook earlier saying, Since HM laid her first egg on Saturday, we’re hopeful for another egg on Tuesday!
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A few afternoon pics - Handsome HD, HD on egg, copulation on the Y, and Beautiful HM
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Lisa, I'm looking at the copulation pic from this afternoon and thinking of the old USPS motto, "Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor dark of night shall keep us from our appointed rounds" or something similar. The USPS does not follow this very good motto any more, but perhaps the Hatchery pair has adopted it! ;D
I for one am on watch for Egg #2 at N1 any time now. And it looks like HD and HM agree. Copulation on the T1 branch at about 4:00 PM, and they are sharing egg-brooding duties. Also looks like nestovers in the top right corner of Lisa's pic of HD frowning in her most recent set of pics. Funny, the nestovers are visible in the HD pic I posted from this morning at 9:00, too.
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Lisa, I'm looking at the copulation pic from this afternoon and thinking of the old USPS motto, "Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor dark of night shall keep us from our appointed rounds" or something similar. The USPS does not follow this very good motto any more, but perhaps the Hatchery pair has adopted it! ;D
I for one am on watch for Egg #2 at N1 any time now. And it looks like HD and HM agree. Copulation on the T1 branch at about 4:00 PM, and they are sharing egg-brooding duties. Also looks like nestovers in the top right corner of Lisa's pic of HD frowning in her most recent set of pics. Funny, the nestovers are visible in the HD pic I posted from this morning at 9:00, too.
STL - I am not so sure that is nestovers. I think it might be the trunk of the tree where they whittle. The colors are so deep looking.
Another view...
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Still ONE egg
6 am Feb. 28, 2023
Thot she was goin for #2 but - nope.
The two sang their dawn song happily.
I love these guys
GOD bless our new Mom n Dad!
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Early morning pics from Decorah - HM gives egg a roll, HM sleeping, close-up of egg, and HD reporting for egg-sitting duty
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ANNOUNCEMENT - The Decorah Eagles Hatchery Chat hours have been revised. Until hatch: 8-11 AM and 5-8 PM CT, Mon-Sat. On Sundays, Chat will be closed, but watch for Flash Chats. :)
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Thank you all for so many wonderful pics and vids. My schedule is erratic so they really help me. On the Explore site there is a video of HD gathering grasses, which he returns to the egg that has been "home alone". Has this precious egg been exposed to the cold for long periods?
I hope #2 gets pushed out today.
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Lisa, you are surely correct about the reddish appearing in the previous pic. Looks more like that whittled bark than leftover food.
Still just the one egg by noon today. About 9:00, there's a short view of HD gathering grasses from the pasture near the creek, then he brought a talon-load to the nest. Nice camera work from our intrepid, eagle-eyed cam ops!
HD has been on the nest the most today, and is calling for HM to take a turn, at 12:30.
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From 1st Egg laid to 2nd Egg laid is about 72 hours as a general rule of thumb.
HM laid Egg #1 on 02/25/23 at 03:43:00 PM.
So from 4 pm CST on .... we start to keep an eye out for Egg #2 from HM.
BE's are not always like clock work and it has taken 4 or 5 days even from Egg#1 to Egg#2 here at the hatchery area.
Trust the Eagles, NWZ and plop on the couch with some popcorn. ;D
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Afternoon pics - Never can have too many pics of the egg, Sub-adult visitor above Y branch while HM was on Y, HD below nest by creek getting grasses, and HM closeup
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HM snuck EGG #2 in on me. ;D
* Egg #2 laid on 02/28/23 @ 4:38 pm *
73 hrs from egg#1 to egg#2. That's pretty much like clock work. :o
HM doesn't give very much indication that she's laying an egg, pretty much like boop, oh' lookey there ... :) ;)
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Congrats to HM & HD on egg#2!!!
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RRP has decided to name the eaglets that hatch from HM & HD in 2023 ..
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/02/27/february-27-2023-what-are-we-looking-forward-to-this-week/
Since HM laid her first egg on Saturday, we’re hopeful for another egg on Tuesday! Eaglets from this nest will have the designator DH (for Decorah Hatchery) + a long-count number. So the first egg to hatch will be DH1, the second will be DH2, and so on.
Hatch usually happens about 39 days after the first egg is laid, which puts it on or around April 5th – talons crossed!
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Hooray! Egg #2 is here! ;D
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Congratulations Decorah HM & HD 2nd egg!!!
Happy Days!!!
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Decorah Eagles 🥚🥚🦅 Hatchery Mom lays 2nd egg of the season (explore.org 02 28 2023) https://youtu.be/Ez7XpiDkir8 via lizzy g eaglespirit
🥚🥚🦅 Hatchery Mom lays 2nd egg of the season 4:28pm CT
Congratulations to Hatchery Mom and Hatchery Dad
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RRP has decided to name the eaglets that hatch from HM & HD in 2023 ..
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/02/27/february-27-2023-what-are-we-looking-forward-to-this-week/
Since HM laid her first egg on Saturday, we’re hopeful for another egg on Tuesday! Eaglets from this nest will have the designator DH (for Decorah Hatchery) + a long-count number. So the first egg to hatch will be DH1, the second will be DH2, and so on.
Hatch usually happens about 39 days after the first egg is laid, which puts it on or around April 5th – talons crossed!
cool thankyou BL!!!
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Great news! Congratulations to HD and HM! ;D
Thanks, BL for the naming info.
Thanks to all for posts, pics, and vids. I appreciate all of you.
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Happy Day to Egg #2
Congratulations to HM and HD
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Congratulations Mom, Dad and babies!
DH1 isnt a name. Easter will tell if we have viable eggs and young! I hope all goes well. What a beautiful pair.
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HM snuck EGG #2 in on me. ;D
* Egg #2 laid on 02/28/23 @ 4:38 pm *
73 hrs from egg#1 to egg#2. That's pretty much like clock work. :o
HM doesn't give very much indication that she's laying an egg, pretty much like boop, oh' lookey there ... :) ;)
You are right, HM doesn't give any notice at all! ;D
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Changeover from HM to HD at 6:00 this morning. How wonderful to see 2 eggs at N1.
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N1 shift change at 8:55 cst, HD taking off .. 2 eggs .. HM back on duty.
HM & HD seem to have their "nest routine" pretty well sorted out already. :)
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DH1 isnt a name.
Shep we are aware you are not a fan of RRP's naming/designation system.
But it is their gig so we respect their decisions.
It's easy to type out here on the forum and if everyone uses the same naming convention here it avoids any confusion about other Eagles, Eggs, Eaglets or Nests that folks watch.
N1 _ HM & HD _ Egg#1-Egg#2-Egg#3 (hopefully) _ Eaglet's DH1-DH2-DH3 when and if they hatch.
OK ? ;D
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A few morning pics from N1 - Our two eggs, HD incubating both eggs, HD's tail markings, and HD to nest with fish
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Lisa, that's a great pic of HD flying in with fish! What time? About 10:00, I found HM and HD on T1 with another BE soaring nearby, but not the fish.
About the same time, a good pic of HD near the eggs, sore talon in view, then eating that fish on N1. And earlier, 9:30 or so, HD eating a squirrel carcass on a bouncy pasture branch.
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Lisa, that's a great pic of HD flying in with fish! What time? About 10:00, I found HM and HD on T1 with another BE soaring nearby, but not the fish.
About the same time, a good pic of HD near the eggs, sore talon in view, then eating that fish on N1. And earlier, 9:30 or so, HD eating a squirrel carcass on a bouncy pasture branch.
STL - He has the fish in his talons in your pic! He flew from T1 to nest with it, and started eating.
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Ah Ha, thanks for clarifying, Lisa. I could have zoomed in to see the details.
So, at about 3:00, one of the Hatchery pair got a crow and brought it to T1 for eating. The crow's fellows followed, expressing their protests. Must be HD that caught the crow because HM is on the nest. Crows are really, really smart, and they recognize each other and their enemies, too. Guard those eggs carefully!
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From RRP's FB page:
21h
HM laid her second egg this afternoon at 4:38 PM. Is she a two-egg layer or a three-egg layer? We'll find out about four days from now. Based on what we know, we're looking for hatch on about April 5th...although hatch is a process and pip will begin a couple of days earlier. Congratulations to the happy eagle couple!
At this point, we've seen a lot of eagles lay eggs, but HM had the quickest egg-labor I've ever seen! Our camera operators noted that she seemed restless at around 4:03 PM. At 4:37 PM, she experienced contractions, although she remained laying down and the contractions were not as deep as we saw with her first egg. She appeared to lay the egg a minute or two after the contractions began and did not experience, that we could tell, egg lethargy post lay. Watch it here:
February 28, 2023: Decorah Eagles, Second Egg: https://youtu.be/EiEUkP01sFM
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February 28, 2023: HM in egg labor. I could not believe how quick it happened: https://youtu.be/EiEUkP01sFM.
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Eagle Watching Day is this Saturday in Ferryville, WI
https://www.waukonstandard.com/articles/2023/03/01/eagle-watching-day-saturday-ferryville-wi
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STL - Great pics of HM eating the crow! I remember her bringing one to the nest to eat, when they first came around. If I were a crow, I would not mess with her!
T40 - Thanks for the RRP post, and the info on Eagle Watching Day. :)
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A few pics from yesterday afternoon I snapped - HM getting ready to incubate her eggs, HM eating the crow on T1, and HM took crow to another tree in horse pasture to finish it off.
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DH1 isnt a name.
Shep we are aware you are not a fan of RRP's naming/designation system.
But it is their gig so we respect their decisions.
It's easy to type out here on the forum and if everyone uses the same naming convention here it avoids any confusion about other Eagles, Eggs, Eaglets or Nests that folks watch.
N1 _ HM & HD _ Egg#1-Egg#2-Egg#3 (hopefully) _ Eaglet's DH1-DH2-DH3 when and if they hatch.
OK ? ;D
I'll have to quit this cam / blog too.
I just cant keep track if HM is Mom or male
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You’re not alone Shep
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Early morning from N1 - HM on eggs incubating, and HD reports for egg duty
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No, DH1 isn't a name, it's a designation of offspring at a nest that is dedicated to research. It's not Disney.
Congratulations Mom, Dad and babies!
DH1 isnt a name. Easter will tell if we have viable eggs and young! I hope all goes well. What a beautiful pair.
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DH1 is both a designation and a name. Dictionary definition of name: "a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to." ;) :D
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Whatever the confusion over designations of which is who or whom, the Hatchery pair seems to be doing a great job of starting a family. They change shifts, and HD brings fish to HM on the nest, and they watch over the situation from nearby perches like the Y and T1. It's all good. ;D
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Two thoughts - I've been an RRP follower since 2010. There's been a set system since 2012(?). The international organizations and RRP seem to want to cling to the norm. OK by me - their ball, they get to ref the game.
Second, we/they have had the procedure, the procedure works, let's not work so hard to reinvent the ball. As what's-his-name would say . . . C'mon man!.
And as I like to say . . . ENJOY!
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Hi, all! Just checking in.... RRP decided not to give them actual names, so as not to humanize them. They're not our pets, they are wild birds out of our control. We merely watch over them, assisting only when necessary. So, let's just watch & enjoy! We have cute little fuzzballs to look forward to 😉
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A few snaps from yesterday afternoon - HM on eggs, HM on eggs & HD on T1, HD eating on a tree nearby, and Egg#2 still looks pretty clean.
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM & eggs, HM's frosty feathers, and HM on N2B getting grasses
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Lisa, lots of activity at Decorah this morning. Rewind to about 8:15 AM to watch HM gathering grasses on N2B, then carrying a big clump to N1. There's lots of geese calling all morning, so I wonder if the eagles are "making hay while the sun shines" to remove nesting material and discourage the geese from nesting at N2B. Last year mama goose nested anyway on the bare dirt with only a few sticks and her own feathers.
HM and HD spent a short while on T1 about 11:00. Lots of twittering and perching very close, but no mating observed. Could be that their hormones are changing to incubation mode instead of egg-producing.
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Morning morning activity - Around 9am sub-adult above the cams, HM & HD a couple hours later on T1 vocalizing, and HM heading Y and sub-adult heading upstream to the right
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The sub-adults are more numerous during egg-laying season this year than I remember from previous years, both here at Decorah and at the North Nest. Increased eagle numbers is a good thing, but can be disturbing to the nesting pairs, as we see at DNN. Here, with two eggs, the Hatchery pair seems to be carrying on as expected even though they are a new pair to us watchers.
Pics from this afternoon. Is that eagle perched in the pine tree HM, or a sub-adult?
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The sub-adults are more numerous during egg-laying season this year than I remember from previous years, both here at Decorah and at the North Nest. Increased eagle numbers is a good thing, but can be disturbing to the nesting pairs, as we see at DNN. Here, with two eggs, the Hatchery pair seems to be carrying on as expected even though they are a new pair to us watchers.
Pics from this afternoon. Is that eagle perched in the pine tree HM, or a sub-adult?
STL, I am gonna guess that is HM. It looks like her figure.
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T40 I'm sharing this map image because I know it will make you smile as much as it did us. ;D
D36 2022.
Where do the Decorah eaglets go after they have fledged.
D36 a Male BE that fledged from N2B on 06/21/20 a prodigy of Decorah Mom and DM2 ate some trout.
Makes us ponder where the DH's may roam .. 8)
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Raptor so right.
winter branches, snow white background, silhouette
Cinder block no mistaking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwgEELSShrU
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BL - Love your map of D36. Thanks!! "Ate some trout." Hahaha! Grinning from ear to ear here. The boy knows how and where to fish, doesn't he? ;D
"Anyhow" is my new favorite and will be getting about a dozen more plays in the next couple of days. Sooooo good!
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD above nest while HM is on nest, HD on Y, and HM & her eggs
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HD paid a visit to N2B this morning, got a stick and went up to skywalk. It looked like half the stick broke, but was fiddling with the other half, that he left on skywalk.
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Lisa, wrangling big sticks with a wonky foot is difficult at best! About 9AM, HD returned to N1 with a sizeable stick. I figured it was the half-stick from N2B, but perhaps not. Was the N1 stick a different one from the N2B attempt?
This is one persistent male eagle, and good for him.
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Lisa, wrangling big sticks with a wonky foot is difficult at best! About 9AM, HD returned to N1 with a sizeable stick in that sore talon. I figured it was the half-stick from N2B, but perhaps not. Was the N1 stick a different one from the N2B attempt?
This is one persistent male eagle, and good for him.
STL, I am not sure about the stick, but I thought the talon that was injured was on the right, not the left. I will have to go back and look at RRP's post about the toe/talon, and see what foot it was on.
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Lisa, you are correct, the sore talon is the right foot. I changed the label.
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Lisa, you are correct, the sore talon is the right foot. I will change the label.
Oh, good....I thought I saw him limping with the right foot.
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Sunrise over the bluffs, goose on N2B, HD with a big fish for breakfast, and HD taking a bath after his fish
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Lisa, beautiful pics this morning! Looks like competition is beginning for N2B, as a source of materials for the eagles, and as a nesting site for the geese. Happy action viewing for all of us. ;)
HM thought that big fish was for her, but no such luck. She flew to the Y to claim it, but HD took off and ate it on one of the large branches overlooking a field or the pasture.
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Lisa, beautiful pics this morning! Looks like competition is beginning for N2B, as a source of materials for the eagles, and as a nesting site for the geese. Happy action viewing for all of us. ;)
HM thought that big fish was for her, but no such luck. She flew to the Y to claim it, but HD took off and ate it on one of the large branches overlooking a field or the pasture.
Great pics, STL
I thought that might have been a breakfish gift for HM, but nope, off he went and ate it all.
She has not had a break since yesterday evening as far as I can tell, so hope he comes back soon!
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Maybe HD was giving HM plenty of time if she wanted to lay a third egg. Didn't happen, and he took over incubation just after 1:00 this afternoon.
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Our two eggs, HD reporting for duty, Goose was back on N2B this afternoon, and HD chases it off
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Still only 2 eggs at N1, and it has been a week since HM laid the second egg. Low odds for a third. But we are thrilled to have two!
HD visited the Skywalk early this morning, and a goose came to N2B shortly after HD left. By 8:30AM, the goose had made a nest scrape. I think that the eagles are going to lose the ownership battle for N2B. What do you think? How early do geese lay eggs in the Hatchery area of Iowa?
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Two pics from March of 2022, showing geese on the N2B nest on the 9th and the first goose egg laid there on the 24th.
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A few morning pics from Decorah - 4:43am roll of the eggs by HM, HD visited N2B skywalk, HD brought in some nesting, and HD giving the eggs a roll
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Decorah H Eagles tag team slomo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDb-3WoNIBI
Decorah Eagles 3-6-23, Squirrel visits N2B, HD is interested - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyJu0YErJgs
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Cam ops have been switching back and forth from eagles at N1 to geese at N2B. Rewind to noon and enjoy.
Here's a pic from early this morning, shows the view from N2B back towards the barn and N1.
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Copulation on the Y, our two eggs, geese on N2B, and HD on nest
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Handsome HD, and a goose on N2B this morning
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From RRP's FB page:
Raptor Resource Project
3-4-23 Day Trip
Story and Photos by Robin Brumm
It has been a few weeks since I had been to Decorah, and I wanted to go check on Mom and DM2, so I got up at dark O’clock and off I went. When I got to Decorah, I drove to N4 with a quick drive through the hatchery area. I noticed an eagle in N1 but I wanted to get to N4 early for a better chance to see Mom and DM2.
I got to the N4 area and grabbed my binoculars and camera and headed down the trail. I got to the nest area and saw an eagle on the perch tree! I looked through my binoculars and saw that it looked like Mom! I took a photo and zoomed in.. yep, it was Mom! It’s always so good to see her! I really miss her! I tried to talk her into perching a little closer so I could get some closer photos, but she was having none of that! Lol! After a short while, she flew off to the north, and DM2 came flying in from the north and flew into N4. I’m not sure if he brought something with him or not. He was bent over like he was eating a fish but his back was to me and I couldn’t tell for sure.
Not long after, Mom came back and landed in N4. They both moved a few sticks around and then Mom jumped to a branch in front of the nest. A little while later, DM2 flew off the back of the nest. He circled around and brought a stick into the nest. Mom continued to supervise, and then decided she should help, so she flew off the branch, grabbed a stick and flew back to N4. They did a little stick tango and then DM2 flew off to get another stick. Meanwhile, Mom flew a tree to the right of N4. After a couple of minutes, DM2 followed her and perched on a branch above her. They stayed there for a long time.
After watching them, I decided I needed to take a break and go check on the hatchery pair, HD (Hatchery Dad) and HM (Hatchery Mom). I drove up to the hatchery and saw a white head in the nest. I checked the camera on my phone and saw that it was HD. I walked down to the kiosk to get a few pictures. I wondered where HM was, so I checked out the bluffs but didn’t see her. I walked over toward the bridge to see if she was in that area, and she flew into N1. HD flew to a branch in the tree next to the N1 tree. I noticed that HM was in the nest with her tail feathers facing the Hatchery, and it was difficult to see her in the nest. At least I got some good pictures of her wing feathers sticking up, lol. HD eventually flew off toward the west. I believe I saw him land in the tree line behind the farm. That seems to be one of their favorite spots to perch.
By this time, I had stayed a little later than I was planning to, so I got in my car and headed for home. As I drove home I wondered if or when Mom and DM2 were going lay eggs this year. It is a bit later for her, but there is still time. Hopefully the next time I am able to go to Decorah, they will be incubating. Can you believe if Mom lays 3 eggs again this year and they successfully fledge, they will be D40, D41 and D42! That is a lot of eaglets!
RRP appreciates Robin's generosity in sharing her photos and reminds you they are copyrighted and may not be downloaded without her express written permission.
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Lisa, thanks for the pics. T40, thanks for sharing Robin Brumm's trip to Decorah with notes about Mom and DM2.
Things look OK at N1 this morning. From Lisa's pics, it appears that HM and HD might be trying for another egg. Fingers crossed!
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Lisa, thanks for the pics. T40, thanks for sharing Robin Brumm's trip to Decorah with notes about Mom and DM2.
Things look OK at N1 this morning. From Lisa's pics, it appears that HM and HD might be trying for another egg. Fingers crossed!
Oh, I hope they are not trying for another egg. I thought RRP said, if there would be another, it would have come three or four days after the 2nd egg.
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More morning pics from Decorah - HD incubating the eggs, HM came to nest with fresh nesting, and HD letting HM know, its still my turn to incubate
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STLbf - here is a link to Iowa DNR that has info on the Canadian Geese, including nesting dates. - https://www.iowadnr.gov/hunting/migratory-game-birds/goose-information.
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oldguy, thanks for the link to geese in Iowa. The pics from 2022 that I posted showing last year's geese were not really unusual.
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T40 - Thanks for the RRP post from Robin's day trip, and also the videos below :D
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It sure looks like Mother Goose and Father Goose once again have designs on this prime N2B real estate with a stunning view of the entire Hatchery area, almost all predators and the Trout Creek below.
Think about it for a second ..
Both of these pairs of the wild are about to be observed by more humans than they have ever seen in their entire wing flaps of looking down. :o
Gaining scientific knowledge of both species is inevitable with so many eyes and the coolest part.
RRP thank you so very much for sharing it with us all these years. 8) :-*
HM/HD ~ MG/FG will naturally sort out the raising of their respective young in short order here in this bountiful valley as they have copacetically for millennium. :)
" Are the geese going to lay eggs again? We’ve seen them checking out N2B, but HD doesn’t seem very excited about renting the property out to strangers:
https://youtu.be/BHx6UtZmbbM!
In 2022, Mother Goose laid her first egg on March 24.
If the geese nest at N2B again, we’ll work with explore.org to establish another channel so we can watch both nests at once. "
Its all looks goods in the Cottonwoods .. ;D
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D36.
All of 2022 up to 03/05/2023.
His pings are the yellow diamonds.
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D36.
All of 2022 up to 03/05/2023.
His pings are the yellow diamonds.
Thanks for the pings of D36. Great maps, as always!
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD perched above, Geesse pair back on N2B, and HM with a squirrel breakfast
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John Howe on "Talk of Iowa", Iowa Public Radio this hour. Talking about the hatchery eagles.
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D36 has taste-tested the Cedar River before, but it probably still has some fish in it. ;)
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eburg - I wish I could have listened to that talk. :D
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HM had left some of the squirrel she had for breakfast on the branch, and HD made his way down to finish it off. And, a pic of our two eggs.
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eburg - I wish I could have listened to that talk. :D
Lisa -- A recording will be posted online (not posted yet). I think this is the correct link. https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/talk-of-iowa
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eburg - I wish I could have listened to that talk. :D
Lisa -- A recording will be posted online (not posted yet). I think this is the correct link. https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/talk-of-iowa
Thank you, Ginger! :D
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Thanks from me, too. I had wanted to hear it but got involved busy.
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You're welcome Lisa and Puff. I didn't get to listen to it live either.
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The show is re-streamed at 9:00 pm tonight. John is on the last 15 minutes. And the podcasts are available on your pod....or however that works. I listen at iowapublicradio.com
Live radio is different programming in the evening.
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Hello there eburg! Glad to see you. ;D ;D
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Hatchery pair & eggs, geese, all fine this morning and doing their thing.
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John's NPR talk finally posted where I could find it!
https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/talk-of-iowa/2023-03-09/dk-nnuro-explores-the-ghanain-american-experience-and-the-american-dream-in-his-debut-novel
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Decorah hatchery male's foot injury - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMpUbR-oa1A
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HM on bluff perch, Goose on N2B, Goose on N2B shown from pavilion cam, and HM & HD and their eggs
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T40 - Thanks for the videos. :)
STL - Great morning pics!
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T40, thanks for the video. I am not sure, but even though that talon is still swollen, the color appears more normal. He certainly has functioned well with it.
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM sleeping and keeping the eggs warm, HD came to relieve HM and hunkers down on eggs, HD with snow on beak, and HM on nest
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From RRP's FB page:
Bald Eagle D36 | Three-Year Old Subadult Male Eagle
D36 has moved! Brett wrote: “D36 has begun a flyabout, heading generally SW of where he has spent the past several months. What prompted that? Who knows, but maybe with other streams and rivers in NE IA opening up, he’s literally spreading his wings.”
D36 started his flyabout on March 3 with a 16-mile flight SW to the Wapsipinicon River, followed by a 20-mile flight WNW to the Cedar River just NE of Floyd, Iowa. His last postmark was 48.7 miles from his natal nest – farther away than he has been for months!
Welcome to beautiful Floyd, Iowa! https://goo.gl/maps/wpCWxjBHfGNEbKW29
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D36's capture on July 1, 2020.
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March 9, 2023: Welcome to the Cedar River in Floyd County, IA.
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March 9, 2023: D36's map.
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T40 - Thank you for the RRP post on D36!
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HM, HD and the eggs
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Lisa, Great pics of the snowy nest & eagles. A few more . . .
And thanks to T40 for posting the notes about D36.
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Lisa, Great pics of the snowy nest & eagles. A few more . . .
And thanks to T40 for posting the notes about D36.
Great pics, STL!
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HD with his sunshades on, the eggs, HMon eggs, and HM getting a lil shut-eye while it snows
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Lisa, more great pics! The weather forecast is calling for snow showers, so maybe not many inches this time.
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Lisa, more great pics! The weather forecast is calling for snow showers, so maybe not many inches this time.
STL, love that first pic. HD looked like he was not ready for shift change.
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM was ready to get up and stretch her wings, before heading back to eggs and incubating a bit longer. And, a beautiful sunrise over the bluffs
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Lisa, looks like I caught almost the same sunrise moment!
HD is about to molt one of his feathers -- on the right side, see in pic -- Is this a "cover" feather?
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Windy afternoon, in one pic HM is facing away from the wind and her wing feathers look like an inside-out umbrella. ;D
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Things look all OK at N1 this morning.
I forget which limb HD is perching on in the first pic below.
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Morning pics from Decorah - The frost on HM in IR light looks like sparkles, HM's frosty feathers, HD in the morning sun, and a Pileated woodpecker on T1
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Great shot of the woodpecker. I love them.
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Lisa, That's a great pic of the pileated woodpecker! They are large, crow-sized birds. Find it on the rewind at 9:00 when HD on the nest starts looking around for the noises. It's a different view of the T1 branch than we usually see. Thanks to cam ops for the grand views.
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View of the eggs after HD takes off. HM is waiting her turn on the T1 branch, then looking fine on the nest.
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Lisa -- I call those IR light frost sparkles "dream dust."
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Ginger - Cool name for the frost sparkles!
angelolady - Thanks!
STL - Thanks....there was one that visited my backyard this weekend. I was in the kitchen washing dishes, and seen it fly up to my Silver Maple in the middle of my yard. It was pecking away at a branch near the top, and I could see some bark come off the tree. I tried to be quiet going out to get a pic, but as soon as I got out the backdoor it flew off. :(
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View of the eggs after HD takes off. HM is waiting her turn on the T1 branch, then looking fine on the nest.
Great pics, STL
Those eggs are still pretty clean looking. :)
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Good morning, Bonjour Decorah!
Around 20h-21h HM flew away in a hurry
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then the eggs "stood" alone during 2 to 4h. A little bit afraid as just before i Followed Big Bear where the eggs also "stood" alone a couple of hour but it was alqo freezing.. No more eggs now the ravens made their job with the two non viable eggs.
and around 01h 03-15, HM is back on her eggs and she is still incubating at 04h00
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Thanks for the pics, Philjo....hope the eggs will be ok. :-\
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM on nest, HD above cams, HM rolling eggs and geese pair on N2B
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Hey, Philjo, good to see you again on the Forum! Thanks for the nighttime pics. Fingers crossed that the eggs will be OK.
Lisa, looks like a peaceful morning at both Decorah nests.
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Decorah Hatchery Eagles Squawking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLkuZPRnNh4
Decorah Eagles. Geese placing sticks & straws in the bowl - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miDraTEZ3SQ
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Decorah Hatchery Eagles Squawking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLkuZPRnNh4
Decorah Eagles. Geese placing sticks & straws in the bowl - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miDraTEZ3SQ
Thank you, T40 :)
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Some pics from yesterday I wanted to post and forgot - The eggs, HM, Goose sitting down on N2B, and another view of the eggs
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D27 sent a postcard in a roundabout way from a photographer in Canton MN. :) 8)
I believe the last "ping" we got from D27's transmitter was back on 09/30/2022 SE of Decorah IA.
Raptor Resource Project
12 hrs ago via FB.
Who's that eagle with a transmitter? Photographer Seth Vreeman just sent us these photos. He wrote: "I photographed a Bald Eagle just south of Canton, MN tonight. I was surprised when I got home and saw that it had a transmitter on its back. I was far enough away that I didn't even notice it. The lighting wasn't great and, like I said, I was a pretty good distance away. Not my best shots, but pretty cool nonetheless!"
Thanks to Seth for sending us the photographs, giving us permission to share them, and standing back to give D27 her space! She appears to have found a nice piece of roadkill and didn't want to leave even a scrap behind.
Why do we think it's D27? D27 turns six years old in about a month and her colors are consistent with those of a young adult. Per the Crossley Guide, some adults retain minimal dark head streaks beyond their fifth year, which this eagle has. She is also wearing our style of transmitter and has a band on her right leg, which is how Brett banded D27. And she's hanging out near Canton, MN: a popular spot for D27, but not for any of our other eagles. We documented her in the area in late March and early April of 2022, May of 2021, and late March of 2020. She also had brief flyovers in March of 2019 and 2018. In short, she's been visiting the area for a very long time!
We don't know whether she's nesting or not, but we will be surveying near Canton to see what we can find. There is some excellent nesting potential south and east of town. Thanks to Seth and D27 for the postcards and Brett Mandernack and Ryan Schmitz for sharing their maps, data, and expertise with us! To follow the travels of any of the eagles we've tracked, please visit our interactive maps at https://www.raptorresource.org/learning-tools/eagle-map/.
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Five hours is a very long time to leave the eggs exposed to the cold. What could possibly cause both parents to do that (besides inexperience)?
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T40, that's great news about D27, thanks for posting here. Are the photos sent to RRP going to be available to us?
Morning at N1, a couple of changeovers (pic from 9:00), good views of the eggs, and HD napping in the rain.
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Hi all:
Because we have had such light participation in our evening chat hours at DE, we are changing those hours to 6pm to 7:30 pm, effective immediately. As soon as we have a hatch, we will go to extended chat hours.
thanks!
Tulsaducati and Glogdog
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tulsa - Thanks for the chat time info.
STL - Great pics! Here is a link to RRP's blog page. You should be able to see the pics of D27. :)
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/03/15/whos-that-eagle-with-a-transmitter/
lilbirdz - The night that HM left the nest for 5 hours, she left the nest as if something spooked her.
BrokenLug - Thanks for the info on D27!
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM just before cam turns to color, HD on egg duty, HD getting some shut-eye in the rain, and HM in semi-mombrella mode keeping eggs dry
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March 15, 2023: D27 eating roadkill. Based on its striped tail, this was a raccoon. Raccoons aren't true hibernators, but at this latitude, they spend a lot of winter holed up in their dens. They tend to be eager to get out, explore, and eat come spring. Note the dark head streaks. Some eagles retain minimal dark streaking past their fifth year. D27 turns six in about a month.
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March 15, 2023: D27 looks up...
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March 15, 2023: Our cluster map for the Canton area, outlined in red. This area was quite popular with D27 and we tracked her here in 2022, 2021, and 2020.
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March 15, 2023: Firmly grasps her meal...
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March 15, 2023: And flies away! While this appears to be roadkill based on location, it seems pretty fresh and it looks like D27 could have made a decent meal of it. What could be better than prey that doesn't fight or try to run away?
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March 15, 2023: D27 on the wing, trailing dinner behind her.
Robin's comment on RRP's FB page: ;D
Robin Brumm
OOhhhhh!!! Hi D27!!! It's so good to see you! You look just like your Mom!! Glad to see you are eating well. Stay safe and fly high! And don't forget to show us where you are nesting! ❤
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Lisa and T40, thanks for the info, link, photos, and map of D27. She sure looks like a successful young adult eagle. Whoopie! ;D
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Afternoon pics from Decorah - HM with a lil wind under her wings, HD eating his fish on log above creek below the bluffs, HD with a nice crop after his fish meal, and geese pair on N2B
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WOW! BL, thanks very much for the wonderful surprise news about D27's postcard, even though in a roundabout way! And to have a picture is amazing! Thanks for posting the RRP info about our D27, T40, and thanks also to the photographer for sharing his great photos! She looks great!:D :D :D
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A very windy morning in Decorah - HM up off the eggs to take a PS, Sunrise over the bluffs, HD catching some shut-eye, and HM hunkered down on eggs
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Happy St. Patrick's Day to Everybirdie!!
Sure glad that we don't have to go to a parade today. It's really raw and cold and windy where I live as well as Decorah.
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Five hours is a very long time to leave the eggs exposed to the cold. What could possibly cause both parents to do that (besides inexperience)?
Philjo56France and lilbirdz
This is what happened to HM on the evening of 03/14/23:
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/03/17/will-hms-eggs-hatch/
We believe that her eggs are still viable.
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Five hours is a very long time to leave the eggs exposed to the cold. What could possibly cause both parents to do that (besides inexperience)?
Philjo56France and lilbirdz
This is what happened to HM on the evening of 03/14/23:
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/03/17/will-hms-eggs-hatch/
We believe that her eggs are still viable.
Thanks, BL!
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It is still windy, but HM got up a bit ago, and gave us a good peek at the eggs when she rolled.
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As a 2011 Decorah Eagle alumni Pip and I are firmly planted in the NWZ here as far as the 2023 E1 & E2 are at N2B by HM and HD.
The DE's know and do their best historically hereabout without any help from the humans looking at them.
1,000's of years right here in this very here man made labeled trout creek IA valley.
My personal belief is that Mom and HM2 moved on to Wally World because of all the human 'over-love'.
I would not want to have to been the recipient of the conversation of the "burn" however. ??? LOL.
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Eagles Days captivates audience – young and old
https://www.swnews4u.com/local/environment/eagles-days-captivates-audience-young-and-old/
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JOHN HOWE, Executive Director of the Raptor Center in Decorah, Iowa, was able to broadcast the livestream of the eagle nests monitored by his organization for Eagle Days participants.
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Eagles Days captivates audience – young and old
https://www.swnews4u.com/local/environment/eagles-days-captivates-audience-young-and-old/
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JOHN HOWE, Executive Director of the Raptor Center in Decorah, Iowa, was able to broadcast the livestream of the eagle nests monitored by his organization for Eagle Days participants.
Thanks for the link to the article, T40!
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HM in nest & HD on T1, and HD taking a quick nap this morning
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A few afternoon pics from Decorah - Handsome HD, HD heading out for break, the eggs, and beautiful HM
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Sunday morning pics from N1. Getting close to egg hatch watch week. HD has been on the nest and HM perching out at the fishing corner for quite a while. Is that HM back on the nest at 12:30? Light and angle make it hard to identify.
Next screen is geese at N2B this morning.
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Geese look to be at home on N2B. Last year Mother Goose laid her first egg on March 24th, if I remember correctly.
Am I right -- the male goose does not participate in incubating eggs.
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Getting close to egg hatch watch week.
STLbf if you click on the link below there is a approximate countdown timer to DH1 & DH2's hatch dates.
Scroll about halfway down the page on the right hand side (under the chat box and map) and look for 2023 Nest Records:
https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/
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Decorah Eagles 3-19-23, HM Extreme closeups - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEd-5N_Wu8Y
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We sat on some cold ass granite and pondered this eve
Kopje, Pip and I 1st enjoyed here a long time ago.
It's worthy.
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Pics from yesterday morning in Decorah - HM on nest waiting for shift change, HD after shift change, HM on fishing perch below bluffs, and goose on N2B tucked in
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Lisa G, thanks so much for the link to RRP's explanation about the smoke and their confidence in the viability of the eggs. It was reassuring.
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BL, thanks for the reminder about all the info that's on the live feed and chat page. Scrolling works for me!
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Lisa G, thanks so much for the link to RRP's explanation It was reassuring.
lilbirdz, I don't want to take the credit. :)
That was BrokenLug who posted the RRP link, about the smoke and their confidence in the viability of the eggs.
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Pics from Decorah - HD on egg duty this morning, HM on the nest, our eggs, and HM in the sunlight
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Lisa, great pics for the first day of Spring, 2023!
I've been wondering what HD's injured foot looks like, and the cam ops got some good closeups at changeover about 2:30. HD got up and moved away, eggs on view, HM came to the eggs. See toe pics! I think the toe looks like it is on the mend; what do you-all think?
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Lisa, great pics for the first day of Spring, 2023!
I've been wondering what HD's injured foot looks like, and the cam ops got some good closeups at changeover about 2:30. HD got up and moved away, eggs on view, HM came to the eggs. See toe pics! I think the toe looks like it is on the mend; what do you-all think?
Great pics, STL!
The toe does look like it is taking its sweet ole time healing.
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Thanks for the snaps and info. folks.
Thought peeps might be interested in this.
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD above the Y, HM & the eggs, HD reporting foir egg duty, and Mother Goose laid her first egg sometime around 9:30am
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Decorah Eagles. Egg #1 for Mother Goose!!- explore.org 03-21-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX9WYWr-7_Y
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Lisa, yes the goose is laying eggs at almost the same time as the eagles eggs will hatch! T40, thanks for the video link.
Rewind to about 9:15 AM to watch the goose lay her first egg of the season. Great work Miz Goose, and great view from the cam ops. :D
Did someone mention that RRP might provide a separate feed for N2B?
Meanwhile, all is well at N1.
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T40 - Thanks for the video....man those goose eggs are big!
STL - Great pics! I did see the Explore Mod post this a lil while ago.
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Hi, all! Just checking in.... i see the youtube channel now has chat! Yey!
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Lisa, that's good news about a separate cam feed for N2B and the geese.
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Decorah Eagles. HD Close-Up - explore.org 03-21-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxDmmJz663I
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Decorah Eagles. HD Close-Up - explore.org 03-21-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxDmmJz663I
Thank you, T40!
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A few morning pics from Decorah - A rainy morning for HM, HD up off eggs, HM on T1, and HD in nest & HM on T1
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Lisa, great pics this morning. Someone will start a new Forum for the Decorah Geese at N2B now that we can watch them separately.
Here's another closeup of HD's wonky talon. Looks like he is shedding the old injured one and growing a new talon. Similar to what happens if we lose a fingernail or a toenail.
It's worth a chuckle to watch the little episode with HM bringing a branchy stick about 10:30. She set it down on top of HD and he sort of flew off with it! Maybe one will find it on the ground later.
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Lisa, great pics this morning. Someone will start a new Forum for the Decorah Geese at N2B now that we can watch them separately.
Here's another closeup of HD's wonky talon. Looks like he is shedding the old injured one and growing a new talon. Similar to what happens if we lose a fingernail or a toenail.
It's worth a chuckle to watch the little episode with HM bringing a branchy stick about 10:30. She set it down on top of HD and he sort of flew off with it! Maybe one will find it on the ground later.
That was funny with the branchy stick today, STL
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HM rolling eggs & fluffing nest, Mother Goose moving a stick, and HM back from her afternoon break
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This forum is just for the Hatchery eagles and N1. RRP has set up a new forum for the geese at N2B. Very cool, and thank you for separating the two.
Snow here overnight. HM spent morning time on the eggs, which look the same as yesterday. In the pic you can see a spot on one egg. It is dirt and has been there for several weeks. HD came in shortly after HM de-camped for the Y.
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Changeover at 4:00 has HM perched on T1, HD leaving the nest to join her for a few moments of chatter and togetherness, then HM flying to the nest.
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Great pics, STL
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD's frosty feathers, HD on nest - HM on T1, Eggs, and beautiful HM
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Lisa, frosty feathers make great pics!
HM wing-flapped at a sparrow about 8:00. Then she kept her wings outstretched, might as well get a sun bath. Little birds are nesting and trying to pick up materials from the eagle nest.
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Noon time for a changeover from HM to HD. Eggs look the same as yesterday. :D
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Noon time for a changeover from HM to HD. Eggs look the same as yesterday. :D
Great pics, STL!
I was wondering if HM was ever going to go for a break.
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HM did a lil flyby before returning from break to T1, with nesting in her talons.
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Lisa, great pics, and thanks to cam ops for all the beautiful views. Flying, soaring, landing are really fun to watch at this nest. Good views of HM and HD with their distinctive black tail markings.
Changeover time around 3:00 to 3:30. HM brought that load of grasses to T1, then she flew away with most of it and by the time she came to the nest, she had scattered grasses all over, but none for the nest. :)
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Lisa, great pics, and thanks to cam ops for all the beautiful views. Flying, soaring, landing are really fun to watch at this nest. Good views of HM and HD with their distinctive black tail markings.
Changeover time around 3:00 to 3:30. HM brought that load of grasses to T1, then she flew away with most of it and by the time she came to the nest, she had scattered grasses all over, but none for the nest. :)
More great pics, STL!!
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Handsome HD, beautiful HM and HM wing whapping at birdies
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Shift change....HM arrives and HD flies out, and a view of the eggs
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Lisa, those are great pics of the HM to HD changeover!
Here they are in reverse at about 3:00 this afternoon.
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Lisa, those are great pics of the HM to HD changeover!
Here they are in reverse at about 3:00 this afternoon.
Thanks, STL, and great pics, too!
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Another day of things going as usual.
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Another day of things going as usual.
Great pics, STL
HM seemed a lil restless again this morning, but settled down after a while. I think Saturday will be day 35 for the eggs?
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM, HD brought in a big stick, HD places stick to side, and HM closeup
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Whoa! A closeup of the rare two-headed eagle!
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Lisa, betcha HD and HM are counting the days, too!
One egg has a spot of dirt (or bird poo) that appears now and then in pics. It's a good way to verify that the eggs have been rolled and moved in the nest. Wonder if it will be the first to hatch. Do we know when the dirt spot first appeared?
HD's injured talon is looking much better. That's good for him 'cause he will be getting really busy when the eggs hatch.
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Lisa, betcha HD and HM are counting the days, too!
One egg has a spot of dirt (or bird poo) that appears now and then in pics. It's a good way to verify that the eggs have been rolled and moved in the nest. Wonder if it will be the first to hatch. Do we know when the dirt spot first appeared?
HD's injured talon is looking much better. That's good for him 'cause he will be getting really busy when the eggs hatch.
The eggs laid on Feb 25 & 28. This pic I snapped was taken on March 1, and the dirt spot seems to be on egg#1
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LG just outstanding images.
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camera perched here
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LG just outstanding images.
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camera perched here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cZ_EFAmj08
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Lisa, do you mean the eggs were laid on FEB 25 and 28 ???
This morning, HM and HD are changing places about every hour. Eggs look the same as yesterday. Maybe the pair are taking turns with baths or fishing when off camera.
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Lisa, do you mean the eggs were laid on FEB 25 and 28 ???
This morning, HM and HD are changing places about every hour. Eggs look the same as yesterday. Maybe the pair are taking turns with baths or fishing when off camera.
::) yes, STL , I did mean to say laid, and was most likely thinking about those babies hatching!
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TOP STORY: The stars of this spring's Raptor Resource Project webcam? Geese!
https://decorahnews.com/news/7793/top-story-the-stars-of-this-springs-raptor-resource-project-webcam-geese/
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T40, thanks for the local news about the geese. It's great that the local folk are interested along with the watchers all over the USA and in many countries around the world.
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Thanks, T40!
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Beautiful HM this morning, sure is restless. She is up....rolling eggs, fluffing nest, back down...repeat!
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Lisa, Hatching must be getting really close. HM looks disturbed at the eggs. I think they are talking to her or moving inside the eggs enough that she can feel it. Somebody on the chat mentioned an internal pip up to 72 hours before the pip that we can see. Maybe that has happened for the older egg. I'm ready, that's for sure!
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Lisa, Hatching must be getting really close. HM looks disturbed at the eggs. I think they are talking to her or moving inside the eggs enough that she can feel it. Somebody on the chat mentioned an internal pip up to 72 hours before the pip that we can see. Maybe that has happened for the older egg. I'm ready, that's for sure!
STL, I bet she is feeling or hearing something the way she was acting.
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Morning pics from Decorah - Morning egg roll by HM, HM & crow visitor on bluff perch, HD 7 Starling, and HM
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Yesterday afternoon was a rain day, and HM was in mombrella mode keeping the eggs nice and dry.
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Rainy morning pics from Decorah - HM getting some sleep after the rain let up, HM on nest & HD on T1, and HD rolling the eggs,
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What do you think? Will we see an egg pip today, or on April Fool's Day tomorrow?
At changeover time about 10-15, HD brought a bunch of nest material. He made a stop at T1 and on the Y before landing on the nest. Might be because his right foot is still a bit wonky even though it looks better. He limps when stepping. HM wasn't moving away until about noon.
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HM returned and moved a branchy stick around at 12:30, and HD left.
HD ate a fish on the T1 branch later this afternoon. That spot seems to be a favorite of his for perching, holding nest materials, eating, and hanging out with HM.
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Decorah Eagles~HM Delivers Another Wonky Stick While HD Incubates Eggs_3.31.23
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HM returned and moved a branchy stick around at 12:30, and HD left.
HD ate a fish on the T1 branch later this afternoon. That spot seems to be a favorite of his for perching, holding nest materials, eating, and hanging out with HM.
Great pics, STL
Hoping we see the starting of a pip tomorrow!
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HM perched below the bluffs this morning on her break, HD on the Y, turkey vulture on the bluff, and another one tries to join
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STL HD has me watching his talon, too. Doesn't use it very much. Limps.
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A few morning pics - The eggs, HD looked like he was going to cast a pellet - never did, beautiful HM
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we don't know nothing but it's all looking good in the cottonwoods this eve
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Camera Time: Apr 2, 2023 6:44 AM CDT
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Decorah Eagles
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Wiggles
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Morning pics from Decorah - From rewind, HM has lost a feather and it is in the nest next to her
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A few more morning pics from Decorah - Beautiful HM in IR, HM rolls the eggs, and HD above the cams
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Is that a pip in that one pic or is it just a dirt spot?
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Is that a pip in that one pic or is it just a dirt spot?
Hey buzbee, that is a dirt spot. It has been there since right after it was laid. :D
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It's been a windy afternoon in Decorah - HM on lower T1, HD reporting for egg duty - his injured toe looks like the talon may have fell off, and HD dozing off & HM preening
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM looks up when HD goes above, HD arrives to egg duty, Handsome HD, and HM below the bluffs perched in a tree
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HD brought a big fish, and was eating it below the nest. HM heard him eating, moved to Y, then down to branch to eat, too. She ate there for a while, then flew out to pasture tree to eat. She ate most, but flew back to nest with the tail.
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Lisa, great views of the branches below the nest and the Y.
Looks like HD and HM are well-nourished and ready for an egg to hatch!
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Lisa, great views of the branches below the nest and the Y.
Looks like HD and HM are well-nourished and ready for an egg to hatch!
Thanks, STL :)
It sure seems like they are ready for hatch.
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Raptor Resource Project
Pip pip hooray! Our eagle-eyed volunteers spotted a little starring on one of the eggs at around 6:53 this evening. Is it on the blunt side of the egg? Check! Are we on hatch watch? Check! And does the egg appear to jump or rock a little bit? It does. It has been eleven years since we watched eaglets hatch in this nest, but DH1 is on its way!
April 3, 2023: Pip in Decorah! https://youtu.be/QPq7pgqI9cw. Look for rocking at about 19 seconds: a quick but definite change in the egg's position.
April 3, 2023: We have a pip! https://youtu.be/CBRRVfsewgw. This video gives us a wonderful close-up of the eggs at 5:42.
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and here starts the Wild Bald Eagles of here
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So exciting....can't wait to see the lil one!
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Early morning pics of HM, and our Pip in Progress
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Decorah Eagles HM & HD
This morning...
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Last night
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Lori - Great pics of the PIP!
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Yes, it won't be long now for the hatching!!
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How exciting! Many thanks to those who post wonderful pics for all to enjoy. I'm very happy for HM and HD and hoping for a great season!💖
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Come on, baby!
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A few pics from earlier today at N1 - View of the pip progressing, HD & HM, Shift change, and another view of pip
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Yes, it won't be long now for the hatching!!
Great pics, STL :)
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Latest cam look that showed the eggs was about 5:20pm - still 2 eggs intact
A new egg roll at 5:50 - beak showing at the pip hole
Chat restarted at 6pm
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Do I see a broken egg in the nest?? Is that what you mean by STILL two eggs???? Were there three and one broke? Sorry, I haven't been able to check in as often and I could be very behind in what has happned.
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tjjtj -- She only laid 2 eggs and one egg is now hatching. Cam was shut down tonight until the storms pass so you may have been watching highlights. It's all good.
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Thank you Ginger.....whew!
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Egg roll was done at 1:20 am - no hatch yet, but HM has been restless for at least 45 min. prior
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4:00 AM and bobblehead is out of shell. Time for RRP to reveal naming. And where's the chow?
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Haha, eburg! Just saw it 5:18 ET. Welcome to the world, little one!😊
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Good morning/Bonjour everyone,
between 4h00 and 04h18 the little one seems to be here
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Good morning/Bonjour everyone,
between 4h00 and 04h18 the little one seems to be here
Great pics, Philjo
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HD meets DH1!!
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Thanks for the great pics, Philjo and Lisa!
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Welcome to the world, DH1! :-*
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Thanks for the great pics, Philjo and Lisa!
Thanks, nan!
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Decorah Eagles home of HM & HD with little one and egg... Congratulations first hatch!
Early this AM
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shift change very windy
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breakfish came but didn't get fed yet
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Where's breakfish?
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Decorah Cuteness this morning...
oopsie and see little toes!!!
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DH1's tiny foot, Egg #2 and DH1, and HD delivers a fish!
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Thank you all for the remarkable screenshots!
From RRP's FB page:
Here's HD and his first hatchling with a little #cutenessoverload for your morning caw-fee break! https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/cutenessoverload
We are over the moon about hatchling DH1! The little pip squeek shook its shellmet off at 4:10 this morning and HD arrived for his first shift at around 7:05 AM. I love the care that he takes getting into the nestbowl for his first-ever brooding shift. It's hard to believe that the tiny, helpless bit of fluff nestled under his feathers will grow up to become a ruler of the skies! DH1 is HD and HM's first hatchling and the 40th(!) eaglet hatched on this territory.
Videos
Welcome to the world, DH1! https://youtu.be/OyQug1Tup8M
HD's first peek: https://youtu.be/BHwEjqeomZg
Welcome DH1! https://youtu.be/O_bV1SJc2Vo
New chick for Decorah Eagles: https://youtu.be/LEqmt4kJbhI
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Congratulations to the Hatchery eagles on the arrival of HD1. You go, kiddo. ;D
Love all the pics and gifs, and thanks to the cam ops for great closeups.
The fish that HD brought was still alive and flopping!!!!
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Those have all been great shots of the new little one!! THANKS ALL!
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Adorable DH1
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DH1 has to be the cutest baby eagle ever! Oh, we say that about every baby eagle. :-[
Does someone know what became of the floppy fish from this morning? Found it on the rewind at 3:00, still in the nest bowl, buried just under the egg and DH1! No longer flopping.
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It never gets old seeing this little miracle and the doting parents! Thanks all for your contributions today.💖
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I see that RRP has an issue with internet service this afternoon - posted on facebook at about 5pm that the internet was down. it is still running highlights on the cam sites.
Looks like the cams went back to LIVE at about 10:50pm
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It seems that DH1 was not moving when cams showed this morning. I checked rewind, and didn't see any movement each time HM got up in the night :( Egg #2 is coming along nicely.
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FAREWELL & HELLO
April 6, 2023
EGG 2 is hatching, his sibling flew over Rainbow Bridge.
Nature cares for her children.
If the area is over populated with eagles, she takes a few for herself. If the Angel took their Firstborn, they can concentrate on raising Survivor
Nature is not unkind, she is wise
From RRP:
While one eaglet hatches, another one is gone. We're sorry to announce that DH1 perished sometime last night. We don't know why, but we do know that the weather was challenging and HD and HM are new parents, with a lot to learn about feeding and caring for eaglets. As one of our moderators said, 'A lot of hope was riding on those little wings'. We're sad about DH1's loss but hopeful for better things to come for DH2.
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I'm so sad about this!!
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HD above the Y branch, and egg#2 making progress
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Mother Nature plays hardball, but that is the way it is. Maybe we'll get our miracle after all. I so want HM and HD to learn and succeed.
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I'm so sad about this!!
Yes Angel, its sad - but normal.
Perhaps it was stepped on - or a fish got dropped on it - that does happen.
This pair has never raised a brood before, this is their learning year.
This area is FULL of eagles
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What sad news that HD1 perished overnight. I will wonder if that live fish did damage to the little eaglet. Fly high in our memories.
It's impossible to know if this pair is experienced at being a pair and raising a brood. It is their first here at N1. Hoping sincerely for better times and success for the second hatch.
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I so want HM and HD to learn and succeed.
Me, too, lil!
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Me three.
Very sad about the little one. One thing I've learned from watching the eagles and learning from this site is that Nature happens. And Nature isn't kind, just... Nature.
I also feel these are new to raising babies, based on their seeming inexperience with ...getting together... maybe this was their fault and maybe not. Just Nature.
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At changeover time, 2:30PM, HD brought a load of grasses. Couldn't see much underneath at 3:30, but everything that was there early morning is still there. . . Hoping for successful hatch of egg #2.
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HM ate one fish, perhaps the one that was in the nest bowl. And the chick is moving in egg #2, egg tooth clearly visible.
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What I noticed, too, is that there were actually two fish on nest, one on either side of nest bole. The one on right side looked dried up and old. Maybe one of them just brought it and didn't know to feed DH1?
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Strong fighting spirit in D2. Praying for success!
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DH2 must be the proper designation. Sure glad parent showed up....at least 'til the down is dry. Think that's the longest post-hatch we've ever seen!
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I feel very sad that precious DH1 has died. Its presence in this nest will be missed. I just tuned in at the time DH2 was hatching. Hoping for the best for this little one.
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Me too, nanimal!
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A few snaps of DH2 hatching last evening.
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Thanks for Baby pics Lisa
Very rare Mom lets us see new hatch - they are usually under her, safe n warm
Easter blessings little Survivor
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Thanks for Baby pics Lisa
Very rare Mom lets us see new hatch - they are usually under her, safe n warm
Easter blessings little Survivor
You're welcome, shep :)
That was really something to see!
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Thank you, Lisa. Lots of hope for this little one!
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Thank you, Lisa. Lots of hope for this little one!
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Some early morning pics of DH2
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I have to laugh at Little Survivor -
Mom gets up and his lil head pops up, waving back n forth, disappears, pops up again. He looks tough. I havent caught a feeding yet
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Beak met beak at about 8 after the hour. Little one said Yummmm
Keep up working on it. It took time for HM (?) to find the right hole, and the hole had to stop bobbing.
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Meal over with for now, time for the nap/rest. I'm ruly relieve and glad.
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A few afternoon pics from N1 -Adorable DH2, all alone in the big ole nest, beak to beak contact, and a small bite of fish
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So relieved they are figuring out feeding. Little fuzzball is cutest ever.
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Glad to see DH2 got some food! HM & HD will soon get the hang of that whole parenting thing 😉
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My own interpretation -
I watched HM pull a tidbit off the fish and then sit and hold it waiting for DH2 to chomp at it. DH2 just stayed put, didn't know next step was theirs. HM would watch as the juice dripped off the bit and finally swallow the rest. Then she'd pull off another bit. Happened quite a few times before everything got in sync.
Ain't easy being a baby eaglet! :-X
This could take a while. Plus - we still have to fledge 6 gooselets, aka goselings.
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A pic from earlier today.... HD & DH2
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From SOAR:
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So relieved they are figuring out feeding. Little fuzzball is cutest ever.
ME TOO!
I had to quit watching!
2 tents .. I mean .. too tense!
Lisa Lisa you get the best pics!
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So relieved they are figuring out feeding. Little fuzzball is cutest ever.
ME TOO!
I had to quit watching!
2 tents .. I mean .. too tense!
Lisa Lisa you get the best pics!
TY :)
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Well, just finished watching about 20 min of non-stop feeding. Most of it even made the beak and down the hatch. Now nap time. Great technique improvement. Chow down little one - hundreds and thousands here cheering you on.
Dang - see from Amy's post that I missed DH2 poop shoot. How do they know how or that they have to?
I have to thank anyone associated with cams and pics!!!!
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7 am April 8
Baby Survivor gets a few bites
Hiya Puffy! :D
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DH2's feeding #1 this morning
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Puffy??? It's just morning water retention shep - ::)
And. . .now we have both waiting in line to take turns at feeding. Result could very well be a puffy DH2.
Mornin' Shep
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Looks like HD on the nest now - trying to keep down the fly population. Damn flies!
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Looks like HD on the nest now - trying to keep down the fly population. Damn flies!
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The devil flies want the firstborn .....
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It looks like there is still quite a few fish on the nest, and its 60° in Decorah today. I can imagine the flies are all over the nest and fish.
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DH2 looks good at a changeover about 3:45 PM.
Also at the same time, great video of two soaring eagles around N1, likely HM and HD. Watch on the rewind.
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HM is doing a great job at feeding DH2 today. They are really in sync with the feeding. - HD & DH2, DH2 looking up at HD, and HM feeding DH2
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Lisa, love the closeup pics of HM and HD feeding little DH2. They seem to have caught on to the technique.
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From the Wayback Machine:
Decorah Eaglet Out & Back In Again - Happy Ending! 4-3-11 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peHesQ-gH9A&t=0s
Decorah Eaglet Escapes from Under Dad & Attacks/Bites the Prey Apr 5, 2011 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTu-hlvDMio
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Couple pics from this afternoon, where things seem A-OK.
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A few random pics from today - Me and my Daddy, DH2 lil cutie, and one of the many feedings today,
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Decorah Eagles
Apr 11, 2023 6:03 AM
Camera Time: Apr 11, 2023 6:02 AM CDT
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: HATCH FUNDRAISER at the DE site on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12. Chat hours for the event will be 9-11 am, 3-5 pm, and 6-8 pm, all CDT. Come help us celebrate and raise funds to continue the work of Raptor Resource Project and Bob Anderson!
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: HATCH FUNDRAISER at the DE site on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12. Chat hours for the event will be 9-11 am, 3-5 pm, and 6-8 pm, all CDT. Come help us celebrate and raise funds to continue the work of Raptor Resource Project and Bob Anderson!
Thanks for the info!
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Morning pics from Decorah - DH2 up very early this morning, HM, HD might have had a bath drying off wings on T1, and adorable DH2
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Early morning feeding by HM, and two fish deliveries by HD
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Lisa, thanks for the pics, always great views.
Here's one from the 7:00 AM feeding that also shows HD's healing toe & talon. It's looking good, too.
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STL - Great catch on the toe. It looks like it is healing nicely.
T40 - LOL, love your caption!
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If anyone missed tonight’s presentation by John Howe and Amy Ries via explore, the video is available at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DvfBjV-gbs
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Decorah Eagles
Apr 13, 2023 6:44 AM
Camera Time: Apr 13, 2023 6:44 AM CDT
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Beakfast...
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If anyone missed tonight’s presentation by John Howe and Amy Ries via explore, the video is available at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DvfBjV-gbs
Thanks, pelmomma!
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Thanks to all for pics and comments. It's wonderful that HD's foot is looking better and that these young parents are learning the art and science of feeding a tiny baby. Does anyone have an idea of what is wrong with DH2's left eye? He is such a cute fuzzball!
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Thanks to all for pics and comments. It's wonderful that HD's foot is looking better and that these young parents are learning the art and science of feeding a tiny baby. Does anyone have an idea of what is wrong with DH2's left eye? He is such a cute fuzzball!
I have not noticed anything wrong with DH2's eye. I took this snap earlier today, and both eyes look ok to me.
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Morning pics from N1 - Breakfish time for DH2, HD above the cams, and HD delivers 2nd fish of the morning.
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DH2's eye has been commented on before and we were told there's nothing wrong with the eye. From my own personal experience I, too, thought there was something wrong with the right eye but have come to realize the nestling might just need a comb! ;) I think the feathers on the right brow seem to slightly cover the eye and make DH2 look like s/he's squinting.
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Peeked in at the nest, in time for snap of beakfish
Apr 14, 2023 6:16 AM
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Chow time for DH2
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Early morning feeding, HD delivers a large sucker fish, and HM soaking up some sunshine
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This eaglet certainly will have enough to eat! It's feathers are matted from all the fish goo. Eaglets grow several sets of downy feathers, so it will look clean again even with no way to bathe, and no mother to lick it clean like cows and cats do.
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This eaglet certainly will have enough to eat! It's feathers are matted from all the fish goo. Eaglets grow several sets of downy feathers, so it will look clean again even with no way to bathe, and no mother to lick it clean like cows and cats do.
Great pics, STL!
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A few afternoon pics from Decorah
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Me thinks DH2 is doing quite alright
HM and HD learning on the fly as it were
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When New Iowa Eagles Fly From These RRP Nests We Just Smile So Hard Our Cheeks Hurt !
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DH2 still tucked in sleeping, beautiful sunrise from Decorah and two great feedings this morning
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It's Eaglet Hatchling Season In Iowa - https://whoradio.iheart.com/content/2023-04-13-its-eaglet-hatchling-season-in-iowa/
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Couple pics of HD2 late this morning. Great views from the cam ops!
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STL - Great pics!
T40 - Thanks for the article. :)
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Afternoon pics from N1. Children can be heard in the background. HD is on alert.
It's such a miracle that the tiny eaglet will grow into an adult the size of HM!
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HM on nest brooding, sweet DH2, HD on nest brooding, and HM on T1
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Morning pics from Decorah - Two fish delivered this morning by HD and 1 rabbit, DH2 has been eating good!
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Rabbit becomes eagle.
From hoppin to flyin
What do you call a rabbit whose been anesthetized?
..... an ether bunny
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Thanks for all the great screenshots. Loved it when Dad showed the kids how to defur! :-*
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Thanks, tulsa!
Decorah Eagles 4-16-23, How to de-fur a rabbit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FnsrqXs2fo
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Decorah Eagles home of HM HD & little one DH2...
April snow a few minutes ago...
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DH2 getting plenty to eat earlier...
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Breakfish!!
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The Beakersons...
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HI Lisa, T40, Shep, Stl, Brokenlug, lilbirdz, phil and ALL!!! Great pics everyone!!!
my fav pic little toesies, thank t40 & RRP!
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Thanks for the pics and gifs!! I've been mostly away from watching for the weekend (severe weather Saturday eve and then company today, I'm OK here in MO).
Caught up on the rewind with the many fish and the rabbit. Little DH2 is getting a varied diet for sure. And there's plenty of fish for a large family!
A bird carcass has been in the nest bowl since last night, maybe yesterday. Anybody know what kind of bird?
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Thanks, tulsa!
Decorah Eagles 4-16-23, How to de-fur a rabbit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FnsrqXs2fo
Boy - HD2 really got an up-close and personal demonstration on how de-furring is done.
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Looks like a crow. DH2 won't go hungry!
A bird carcass has been in the nest bowl since last night, maybe yesterday. Anybody know what kind of bird?
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A bird carcass has been in the nest bowl since last night, maybe yesterday. Anybody know what kind of bird?
STL -- A female wood duck was brought in yesterday.
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I was perusing the cams and saw this ---snow in April---not unheard of in many parts.
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Apr 17, 2023 12:08 AM
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Brrrr! DH2 all snug and warm underneath
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T40 - Thanks for the video from tulsa.
Lori - Great pics and gifs :)
Phyl - Got this snap at 4:45am when HM got up.....yep DH2 all nice and dry under HM :)
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A snowy morning in Decorah - HM on nest - HD on T1, HM gets up and DH2 pops up, and DH2
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LORI, LISA, T40, and so many others thanks for the pics, vids, and gifs. All that rabbit fur would have made a comfy lining for the nest bowl just before the storm hit, followed by today's winds. Fortunately, eagle parents know how to keep their babies warm. I noticed in the de-furring vid that DH2 had a nice, full crop. Calories on the inside must add warmth. Our newbie parents have surely been tested: a dead hatchling, the learning curve for feeding a tiny beak, high winds, a snow storm with more high winds, and a hungry intruder. They are doing well so far and will figure out how to meet the challenges ahead. DH2 is a lucky kid.
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Ginger, thanks for the bird ID from the weekend. Add that female wood duck to the menu at N1 this year. :P
Lilbirdz, you mentioned a hungry intruder at N1. I totally missed that; what and when? :)
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HM, and HD & DH2
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This little eagle is thriving under the attentive care of HM and HD. This evening DH2 is out of the egg cup and moving better, looking alert to what's going on with the adults, eating bigger bits of fish & rabbit offered by the parents. But at 10 days old it's too early for thermo-regulation, true?
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They can regulate their own temp at about 2 weeks, so DH2 has a few more days to go. Not to worry, looks like HM & HD have that feeding & incubating thing figured out 😉
This little eagle is thriving under the attentive care of HM and HD. This evening DH2 is out of the egg cup and moving better, looking alert to what's going on with the adults, eating bigger bits of fish & rabbit offered by the parents. But at 10 days old it's too early for thermo-regulation, true?
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(If you can't open/read the article because of a paywall, let me know and I'll copy and paste it in.)
An Eagle Who Adopted a Rock Becomes a Real Dad
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The New York Times
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Murphy, a bald eagle at a bird sanctuary in Missouri, had been taking care of a rock. His keepers did not have the heart to separate them. Then when a orphaned eaglet needed a dad, Murphy was ready to step up. https://nyti.ms/41xJgDv
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A baby bird known only as “eaglet 23-126” has found a home, and some caring, alongside Murphy, an adult male eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Mo.Credit...World Bird Sanctuary
Update on Murphy and his rock ❤️🦅 - https://www.facebook.com/WorldBirdSanctuary/posts/pfbid02k5KBVh7MBFQALnt96vNtV2UY5vPo2mfo7LZRJ4vDhZrP6gLzFiM4vqWma1Mh9zXml
(You should be able to read this article with no problems. It has good details and a video, too!)
Eagle Who Was Trying To Hatch A Rock Gets An Eaglet Of His Own - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/murphy-eagle-rock-chick-eaglet_n_642daa6be4b0859acb91e120
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I snapped this when I was posting in the Beakroom this AM
Apr 18, 2023 7:05 AM
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Breakfish for DH2
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STL - Great pic....I think DH2 dined on a lil of both at that meal. :D
T40 - Love the story of Murphy!
Phyl - Great pic!
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All that straw Mom packed in around Junior will keep him toasty warm
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Adorable DH2
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Ima gonna call baby - Yoda
Dont tell me that pic doesnt look like yoda!
LOL. :D
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Love those tiny talons!
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Glad to see the story about Murphy and the eaglet. It has been all over our local news. The Wild Bird Sanctuary is close to St. Louis. I might go visit this weekend.
The Yoda moniker works for me! Do we know if the "real Yoda" is a he or a she??
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Yoda's looking good in the Cottonwood .. ;) :)
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Tandem feeding this afternoon - HD feeding DH2, HM feeding DH2, and both wanting to feed
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Fox news 'The Five' had the Murphy story too - with video.
So cute!
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Lisa, your tandem feeding pic is gorgeous!
Cam ops got some great views during and after the rain today. Look at how much DH2 has grown!! Long wings and great big feet.
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A few pics from Decorah today - DH2 getting some breakfish, HD fussing at the geese as they go by, HD took a PS to the beak, and HD was a champ in the rain today..you could see him shivering!
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Lisa, your tandem feeding pic is gorgeous!
Cam ops got some great views during and after the rain today. Look at how much DH2 has grown!! Long wings and great big feet.
STL - Thank you! Love that pic of DH2!!
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Those big egrets and herons actually eat squirrel / baby ducks
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HD and DH2, HM and DH2, HD and DH2
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Lisa, DH2 has almost lost the egg tooth in your pics today.
Couple more pics. Turkey vultures near the Pond squabbling over a fish. My pic is two of them, but there were three, or maybe two and a crow.
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I was checking some cams just now and thought this such a tender/sweet photo op. So, I snapped it!
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On my evening cam rounds...couldn't resist snapping theses.
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Apr 21, 2023 8:04 PM
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DH2 and mommie
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Apr 21, 2023 8:04 PM
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Phyl, I took your photo and captioned it
This is my purpose in life!
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A few morning pics from Decorah - Early this morning while HM was tucked DH2 was peeking out, DH2 alone for a bit in nest, and beautiful HM with some snow flurries on her
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Great pics keep coming from N1. ;D
A few more for your enjoyment.
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T40, what are all those videos you posted here??
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Some afternoon pics from N1 - HM & HD, and HM & DH2
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T40, what are all those videos you posted here??
STLbf - What videos? ::) :P ;D (I moved them to the Beak Room where they belong.) Sorry for the mix-up!
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Lisa - Baby playing peek-a-boo is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE
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Decorah Eagles home of HM & HD \with little one dh2
A snack after breakfish.... little one eating well! 💜
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Lisa - Baby playing peek-a-boo is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE
DH2 is adorable!
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Just as color came back on, HD tried to feed HD2 a back foot from a muskrat that he uncovered on the nest. Not ready to eat feet yet, so HD switched to fish for breakfast.
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What do you get with a fish for your pillow?
Fishy face and ear worms! :D ::) :)
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Great pics, STL!
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We have our first hatched Canada Goose Gosling! Please come join us for a Flash Chat in a few minutes at the Decorah Eagle Site: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/
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Something about little feathered babies always seems to turn up the interest of After The Fledge and room arrangements. I had had only 2 people contact/mention it to me until today. With all the excitement yesterday and today things are getting busy. Now I'll have to start spreading the news. Yes, I do have rooms held. I'll post the info this weekend.
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Eburg--that is gross. And groan-y. And good.
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I was doing my usual cam rounds and look what a cute DH2
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Apr 25, 2023 6:44 AM
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A few pics from Decorah - DH2, HM on T1, HD & HM, and both HM & HD fished the pond earlier today and both brought in a fish - HD brought in a whopper!
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Lisa, that's a great pic of the eagle dropping into the nest with a fish!
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Lisa, that's a great pic of the eagle dropping into the nest with a fish!
Thank, STL :D
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Morning pics from Decorah - DH2 doing some art work on the whittle branch, DH2 curious about what food is down there, HD on alert, HM hauls in a big fish and HD still on alert
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Lisa, I want HM and HD as my caregivers!!
DH2 is developing new skills rapidly.
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Go look at The Other Coast on gocomics. com ;D ;D
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A few pic from Decorah - HD delivered a big fish this morning, HM & HD on Y, HM doing a lil preening after her bath, and close up of DH2
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Go look at The Other Coast on gocomics. com ;D ;D
Thank you ;D
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I was just taking an 'evening strole' through the cams...
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Apr 28, 2023 7:18 PM
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DH2 off to 'dreamland'.
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Took a quick peek at the nest this morning...
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Apr 29, 2023 6:21 AM
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DH2 has changed a whole lot in appearance in the past few days! Amy has a blog about development in weeks 3 and 4, so nothing unusual, but they sure change fast.
Around 12:45, HD has dug up an old, hard fish carcass. DH2 looks interested.
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Linda, thanks for posting the actual comic. I can never get that to work! :o
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A few pics from Decorah today - DH2 patiently waiting for food, DH2 making room for food, and a crop drop!
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Thank you, Linda, for the comic! Very funny!
It has been so amazing to see how much the eaglet has changed in such a short time.
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Thank you, Linda, for the comic! Very funny!
Angelolady posted the link to the comic, otherwise I'd not have seen it. I just posted an attachment of the actual cartoon. it was a cute one.
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It's a big fish Sunday at N1.
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On my morning cam rounds t his eaglet was awake and waiting for HM or HD
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May 1, 2023 5:59 AM
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Cute DH2
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Morning pics from Decorah - DH2's head tucked back like a big eagle, HM brooding - HD flies in lands on her back with a fish, and HD over by N2B area
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While out on cam watch...found DH2 doing well.
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May 2, 2023 6:13 AM
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Next thing we know, Baby will fledge
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This baby is growing huge! All normal, but changing so fast.
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Morning pics from Decorah - Pin feathers, HD arrives with fish - DH2 pops up, morning sun on a sleepy DH2, and HM & DH2
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Lisa, great pics, especially the closeups. The cameras here give us such amazing views and angles, thanks to the cam ops! ;D
Any plans to band this youngster as the first at N1 in so many years, and to a new set of BE parents?
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Lisa, great pics, especially the closeups. The cameras here give us such amazing views and angles, thanks to the cam ops! ;D
Any plans to band this youngster as the first at N1 in so many years, and to a new set of BE parents?
Great pics, STL
I had wondered that same thing about the banding. It sure would be nice if they did.
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Funny attempt at building up rails at N1 - DN2 is trying to sleep/nap while parent (NM?) is moving around branches. Not even sticks, but full size branches. Fun antics.
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HIP HIP - Made my day, made my week - Have a female cardinal eating from the bay window feeder! Male has been a frequent visitor the last few weeks BUT no partner for him until this morning. Sent the update to Ton, too. He would always worry about that.
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Daybreak on the nest with MrN and DNF. And grackles, who have not laid eggs yet.
Ooops, posted DNN pics by mistake here!
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A few morning pics from Decorah - Breakfish for DH2, time for a morning nap, HM & DH2, and DH2
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Early afternoon at Decorah, DH2 can gaze over the rails today. My, my. And the feet have changed color from pink to yellow.
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The changes seem to come even faster now. Thanks all for the beautiful pics you share every day!
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From RRP's FB page:
We are beyond sorry to announce that bald eagle D36 has died. Bald eagles die and this isn't the first time we've had to announce it. But this feels especially tragic. For almost the first time since we started tracking eaglets from Decorah back in 2011, we won't be following one. We started tracking them to answer one of the most common questions that followers asked: 'Where do the Decorah Eagles go?'. They taught us a whole lot about their lives and deaths in the twelve years that we tracked eight of them.
D36 was eating road kill when he was hit by a car and died. Take it easy and watch for animals and roadkill. We don't know the exact circumstances of D36's death, but slowing down helps keep everyone safe and might have saved D36's life.
D36 hatched on April 8, 2020, fledged on June 21, and was fitted with a transmitter in July. During the lockdown, millions of people watched him and took solace in the little eagle family, high in a tree and safe from the human pandemic. He had far more aunties and uncles than he would ever know and we'll miss tracking him. He is survived by parents Mom and DM2 and preceded in death by sister D35, who died of lead poisoning in January of 2021.
I'll be uploading his final data tomorrow. If you'd like to explore the travels of any of the eagles we've tracked, go to https://www.raptorresource.org/learning-tools/eagle-map/.
Pictured: Ryan Schmitz, Brett Mandernack, D36, Carole Mandernack, Ann and David Lynch.
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T40, such sad news that we have lost D36. And especially that it was from being hit by a car, so could have been preventable. RRP does so much to protect eagles and other raptors, to lose one is heart wrenching.
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T40 - Thanks for the post from RRP, so sad to hear about our D36! :'(
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So Sad! So Very Sad :'(
Enjoyed so much following his pathways and adventures. Much appreciation and love too to those behind the tracking and knowledge you shared with us.
Loved watching and sharing your journeys.
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Anyone remember I think NBG? East coast eagle cam. Norfok?
The female was killed by a plane, leaving 3 young.
Rehab took them and fixed a transmitter on one female I called Nixy. They followed her by GPS and she was killed eating a roadside carcas.
Yep - always sad to see them fly over Rainbow Bridge to share the joys on the other side
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Morning pics from Decorah - A sub-adult was around this morning, and HM was not happy about it. HD flew in, and chased the sub-adult off.
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Awww ... subby jus wanted a free meal 8)
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I'm very sorry to read the news of the death of our beautiful D36. We've lost so many over the years and I assume more than we even know. It's a tough world out there for wildlife. Soar high and free, D36.
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Gorgeous sub-adult! Thanks for the pics, Lisa.
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I'm very sorry to read the news of the death of our beautiful D36. We've lost so many over the years and I assume more than we even know. It's a tough world out there for wildlife. Soar high and free, D36.
So sad and so true. :'(
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Checking out some of the cam views this morning...and pin feathers for DH2
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May 5, 2023 6:10 AM
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DHM and DH2
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'The Hatchery's' as I call this pair, on the 'Y' branch
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May 5, 2023 6:24 AM
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Gorgeous sub-adult! Thanks for the pics, Lisa.
You're welcome, nan :)
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The Hatchery family is thriving.
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Afternoon pics from N1
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Very foggy morning in Decorah - HM early morning feeding
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Lisa, great foggy pic! It's like this at the North nest also. Fog or mist seems common at this time of year if I recall correctly.
The geese are very noisy this morning, but the racket doesn't seem to bother DH2. HM and HD are close by if not on N1 all the time.
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yes this time of year fog is common
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Which months are the foggiest in Iowa?
https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/WWC-Fog-is-most-common-in-January-468487903.html
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Is this the first night that DH2 has been left alone on N1? HM was on the Y at end of daylight, not sure location of HD. Another milestone.
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Great pics, STL
Yesterday early morning, HM Moved up to the Y and DH2 was alone in the nest for a while.
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DH2 appears very aware of sounds beyond the nest, like geese, and people, and dog barking this morning.
And tail feathers are sprouting, as are the wing feathers!
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After The Fledge 2023
Sorry for my late information feathered friends. Forgiven?
Our get-together this year will be July 20 thru July 23. Extra days pre or post could be added as needed. Starts on Thursday evening, departures for most would be on Sunday.
My unfortunate news for some might be that the manager will not be offering us a hold on any rooms at the Country Inn & Suites. Anyone so inclined to stay there will have to call for your own arrangements 800-830-5222. Maybe register a complaint with manager Justin?
Fairfield Different rates for different dates for categories
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As usual, I'll need your personal information and credit card number to hold a reservation. Charges will not be processed until checkout. Any further questions/isssues, contact me.
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If this isn't HM, then the caption should read "Poptent in downpour." ;D
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Puff - Thanks for the info!
T40 - LOL, it was HM.
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A few pics from Decorah - HD & HM on T1, DH2 panting on this hot day, and it rained this afternoon and HM did a great job being a mombrella!
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Decorah Eagles home of HM & HD with little one DH2...A couple gifs and photos via explore.org RRP 💜
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Morning pics from Decorah - DH2 is getting so big! DH2 is standing, wingercizing, and loves breakfish time!
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Lisa G, good shot of wingercizing. Our baby is ticking off developmental milestones every day. It's lucky that they is only one owlet. It would be very crowded and possibly dangerous, if both eaglets had survived. Hope the Hatcherys rebuild bigger next year. So far they are doing very well on the learning curve.
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Lisa G, good shot of wingercizing. Our baby is ticking off developmental milestones every day. It's lucky that they is only one owlet. It would be very crowded and possibly dangerous, if both eaglets had survived. Hope the Hatcherys rebuild bigger next year. So far they are doing very well on the learning curve.
Thanks, lil
Agree with everything you said. :)
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Snapped these two earlier ...
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...and this one.
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May 10, 2023 6:26 AM
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DH2 stretching and preening
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Almost forgot...
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May 10, 2023 6:25 AM
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A good look at those feathers on DH2.
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HD delivered a fish early this morning, fed some to DH2, and left the tail end for him to work on. DH2 tried to swallow it, but could not get it down.
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"I can eat by myself!" Decorah Eagles. Explore.org 10 May 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EKVZhwnEDw
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Love that attempt to eat a fish in one big gulp! Maybe tomorrow . . .
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T40 - Thanks for the video. DH2 sure gave it a try! I think if that stringy piece wasn't in the way, it might have gone down.
STL - Great pics!
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I kept waiting Lisa for DH2 to learn the finess of holding down food with talon. Maybe tomorrow. Needs another tutorial from HD or HM.
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How sweet - Just heard DH2 chirp/cry out. First for me; when did that start. I wonder if it knows (or when it found out) that maybe, just maybe, there won't be as many readily available meals handed free for the asking henceforth. What?? Who started that? LOL
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How sweet - Just heard DH2 chirp/cry out. First for me; when did that start. I wonder if it knows (or when it found out) that maybe, just maybe, there won't be as many readily available meals handed free for the asking henceforth. What?? Who started that? LOL
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Oh, I missed that.....thank heavens for rewind!
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Few pics from today.
DH2 is almost 34 days old today. Wonder how much he/she weighs?
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Few pics from today.
DH2 is almost 34 days old today. Wonder how much he/she weighs?
Great pics, STL!
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HM and HD aren't far..probably on the 'Y' . But...close.
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May 12, 2023 12:48 AM
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DH2, staying up late as kids like to do.
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Little DH2 is shivering - Mom, keep me warm. Mom is trying but somebody is just getting too big for the "brella". Little one is really shivering without the replacement feathers.
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Following our recent DE chat about D33 getting her talon painted with teal nail polish at SOAR, here are two photos from SOAR showing how it was done. The color was Revlon 590 "Trendy".
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Here is a larger shot of the first photo showing how the polish was applied to D33's talon.
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When was this done??? Just wondering how long it would last under normal eagle activities. I'm thinking though it would depend on whether a base coat and/or top coat is also used. ;D
Not to be "anti" anything, but is it determined if D33 is male or female? Me? I feel naked if I leave the house without lips and fingers (lipstick and polish). It goes back to when l & p could not be afforded and I wanted to be like the other pretty girls.
I'm also thinking I'm fairly certain that the local DNR was not the driving effort in the drive to polish talon - RRP fans started talking about this seasons ago; we never got anyone to volunteer to climb the tree. :-* (Did you notice the lips on the emoji?)
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Rain delay and inside now E4E. But it's stopping -- four things on list for next break in the rain action -- seed fill for birds, put out rain gauge for the season, water the plants for those protected and that don't get much at all, add more jelly to the oriole feeder (I wonder who is getting to it, haven't seen anyone yet.
Busy inside too, talking to the forum group. :-* Here comes the rain again!
Oooops time for Fox and Trib news.
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Two fish deliveries by HD this morning for DH2
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I missed the chat discussion about talon paining, but I remember D33, and wasn't it done to tell which was which when several young recovering eagles were in the same flight cage at SOAR?
Rain brings out the dinosaur-looks for eagles. Is this the first soaking rain since DH2 could thermo-regulate?
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Lisa -- I just love this pic of DH2. Looks so woebegone.
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I missed the chat discussion about talon paining, but I remember D33, and wasn't it done to tell which was which when several young recovering eagles were in the same flight cage at SOAR?
Rain brings out the dinosaur-looks for eagles. Is this the first soaking rain since DH2 could thermo-regulate?
I remember D33 - actually remember most of 2010-DH2. We frequently made plans to have someone go up and manicure an eaglet. Just funning STL. Forgot ;D
My Bad
Nite all
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Puff, every time there are two or three eaglets in a nest, there comes the time when it's almost impossible to tell which is which. We inspect tail feathers, wing feathers, beaks, eyeballs, overall size. And we wish for nametags, and painted labels. Oh, and we listen to their voices -- remember the two at DNN last year had very distinctive tones.
Peregrine banding of chicks will happen at the end of May. Have you heard of any eagle banding plans?
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Yep, same ole, same ole fun suggestions. Know the routine. Seriously, the only legitimate banding I've heard of is the survivor of the nest tie-up. Haven't had a followup on the one they left in the tree. Tears of course for the one they couldn't help. They tried; maybe because of their actions and learning, maybe they'll make a more prudent/quicker decision next time and get a happier result.
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We was thinking a wee bit drookit.
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STL - You remember D33 exactly right. DN9 was also at SOAR then, as were 2 other eagle patients from Iowa. So it was a full flight pen of patients to keep track of and they found a very clever solution in the talon polish.
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From Amy's blog...
May 12, 2023: NestFlix and News, Decorah Edition
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It's Saturday morning at N1, and all's well from what I can see.
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DH2 is hanging out at the edge of the nest. If not for those emerging tail feathers, I couldn't tell which end is which!
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I was up early this morning and viewing all the cams...loved this one of DH2
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May 13, 2023 6:03 AM
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Some peeps see a Mombrella.
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Mombrella/Mawning.....reference lost in translation? but I posted a video!! :)
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HD doing the best he can in this rain trying to keep DH2 somewhat dry. I have noticed HD is shivering.
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Lisa, yes, I noticed that HD was shivering also.
Watched the posted videos of the female pheasant meal brought to the nest yesterday -- very interesting to see DH2 react to something other than fish to eat.
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A break from the rain. DH2 has a nice full crop.
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Lisa -- I see your second pic caught the pheasant egg in front of DH2.
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HD2 Just standing up there this morning looking so proud of itself. Great start of the week!
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Ginger, so the female pheasant brought to N1 as food had an unlaid egg that was revealed in the "ripping into" process?? Nature in all her gory glory.
About 7:00 this morning, DH2 woke up with longer wing and tail feathers than yesterday. In the closeup, it's one wing on top and tail below. And later the cam ops got a great closeup of one of DH2's baby feet and a top view of wing spread.
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Mid-afternoon at the Retention Pond, several families of Canada geese in the water and around the banks. And what are those 4 pink trees in bloom?
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STL - Great pics!
Ginger - Yes, poor pheasant and egg :(
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Pics from Decorah - HD above cams, the bluffs on this gorgeous day, one of the pair of geese with goslings down by retention pond, and HM on Y
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Mom and Dad and DM2 were very photogenic and took some great pictures. But HM and HD have struck some stunning poses themselves. Simply awesome photo of HM, Lisa!
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Closeup view of DH2 looking intently at talons or something nearby. Perhaps choosing a talon polish color!!
A bit earlier, HD was aerating the nest, then preparing to leave for the Y, and DH2 had to get out of the way. Look how big this eaglet has grown.
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Mom and Dad and DM2 were very photogenic and took some great pictures. But HM and HD have struck some stunning poses themselves. Simply awesome photo of HM, Lisa!
Thanks, T40
I agree on HM & HD and their poses. :)
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How could an eagle perch on the Y and not look regal? ;D The Hatchery pair certainly lives up to the territory.
Any recent news about Mom and DM2? Did they have eaglets this year?
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Earlier this morning HM brought in what looked like a turkey carcass for breakfast for DH2, and a couple of pics of HM & HD on Y this afternoon.
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Had a quick visit at the hatchery to check on DH#2...
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Then he turned his head quickly the other side and I got this snap.
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Great pics, Phyl
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[[[Lisa]]] 'thank you'.
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DH#2 and HM. Then...
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... a good wing stretch and a bit of chow.
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HD has brought in 3 fish this morning, two of them HM fed to DH2 and the last one HD gave DH2 a bite, and ate the rest. HM flew out upstream and perched for a while. DH2 sleeping after their fish meals.
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Phyl, your wing-stretch pic is wonderful. ;D
Watching at about 7:00 this morning, HM brought a good-sized fish to the nest, and DH2 grabbed her foot in the rush to food. Happens every time "our" eaglets reach this stage of development. They grab for food and sometimes get the delivery vehicle instead! During feeding, DH2 is grabbing for bites now also.
And the area goslings are growing fast.
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Great pics, Phyl and STL!
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD feeds DH2, DH2 stands, geese on the bluffs W of N1, and close-up of DH2 sleeping
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Is the nest shrinking? ;)
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Morning on Friday, with haze again. Geese families feeding near the Pond. DH2 testing wings and trying to get a grip on a fish from yesterday. HD brought a really floppy fish about 7AM. Hear DH2 squeeing.
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Random pics from Decorah - HM on Y, HD on T1, HD attempting to fish the pond and has a following, and DH2 waiting patiently to be fed
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Great pics, Lisa. I chuckled at the "patiently waiting" pic. DH2 can be really grabby about food now.
About the nest shrinking -- no, not shrinking, but eaglet growing makes it crowded when the parents are there, too. The nest has become very flat, however. What happened to those high rails from a short time ago?
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Great pics, Lisa. I chuckled at the "patiently waiting" pic. DH2 can be really grabby about food now.
About the nest shrinking -- no, not shrinking, but eaglet growing makes it crowded when the parents are there, too. The nest has become very flat, however. What happened to those high rails from a short time ago?
Thanks, STL, and great pic, too! That doesn't look like a patient look, huh? I have noticed that DH2 is grabby now and then.
I was just biting my nails when DH2 was near the edge. Our baby is growing up!
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HD feeding DH2 breakfish, and DH2 checking out the surroundings
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Does wind encourage eaglet flight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTXoRVUfBeU
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Does wind encourage eaglet flight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTXoRVUfBeU
Thanks for the vid, T40
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DH2 has got this self feeding thing figure out. This morning HD brought in two fish. DH2 started on fish#1, took a break went back to it and swallowed it almost whole. A pic of HD above the cams.
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DH2 from lounging to working those leftovers
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May 21, 2023 6:29 AM
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DH2
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May 21, 2023 5:19 PM
Camera Time: May 21, 2023 5:18 PM CDT
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... a bow and a curtsey
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HD made a fish deliver this morning and DH2 mantled. GBH on top of the pines.
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Hoo Boy! Mantling at 45 days of age. And very big-eagle wing flapping today.
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Many thanks STL for the great snapshots. Luv them all.
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DH2 has been working on breakfast of left overs. Never seen the nest look so clean. He will make a good
'hubby' for some gal. LOL
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May 22, 2023 7:48 AM
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD delivered a cornhusk and DH2 thought it was food, eye see you, and finally breakfish...an intact fish that DH2 opened!
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Great pics, Lisa and Phyl. DH2 is getting the eating skills under control more every day.
I wish the rails were higher!
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Great pics, Lisa and Phyl. DH2 is getting the eating skills under control more every day.
I wish the rails were higher!
And, that the gnats weren't so bad today!
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Gnats are just practice for black flies! Which we hope are not bad this year.
Here's HD watching out for whatever comes from the T1 branch.
DH2 balanced on a rail stick for a few minutes. Yikes!
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Popped in to check on DH2 and found him finishing preening and giving a shout out.
Decorah Eagles
May 23, 2023 5:40 PM
Camera Time: May 23, 2023 5:40 PM CDT
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So, do you really want the word? Here goes: The patient lived.
As expected the arthritis was at work on my right hip. Years back did right knee and left knee so I knew the pain and knew the odds. At this point doc says he doesn't prefer to jump right in with replacement without using medical means. Ergo, we will try 2 or 3 injection procedures. If they don' t keep me moving and my pain controlled then we do the replacement. Had the steroid shots for spinal arthritis a while back also, somewhere along the way the steroids worked; manageable pain most of the time there now. Hope for the same results with the hip, too. But then there's the other hip to think about.
As my original ortho once pronounced Our bodies were not meant to last this long, especially with what with what we put them through.
And, my favorite saying - Our medical system is expensive and screwy - but it's the best thing going on the planet. In my travels and experiences around the globe I've had many opportunities to compare.
And, I have to repeat my funny of the whole experience. . .
When all finished I came home had a grilled cheese/Pepsi and went down for a nap. I hadn't had a good sleep for a week.
Went to sleep about 5 - 5:30 and woke up at 7:30 this morning.
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Puff! I hope the non-surgical procedures work. Feel better soon.
When I checked in on DH2 this morning she was checking out the nest.
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Hi Arcadia- thanks for the pompom routine. The procedure did seem to do the job on my spine so I'm geared for a similar outcome on hips.
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HD delivered a fish this morning, and DH2 did a great job tearing into it. The 3 gosling. and 6 gosling family of geese down by pond.
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About 2:30 to 3:00 this afternoon, DH2 picking at a fish, practicing grasping it with talons while wingercizing. Fish makes a good anchor!
Artsy view of HD and HM on watch at 4:30. Good job, cam ops!
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Puff--I'm so glad you're better! :-*
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Those two goose families stay together -- could one be from N2B?
Windy early this morning, and DH2 made a little air hop while wingercizing.
HD brought some kind of medium sized bird for DH2 about 11:00. HD defeathered part of it and left DH2 to figure it out.
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Great pics, STL!
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A few random pics from Decorah today - HM to nest this morning with nesting, DH2, and HD on T1
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Lisa, looks like N1 got new carpeting! Nice soft, and mostly clean surface for DH2.
HD dropped off a fish for DH2 about 6:00 this morning, and left right away. Fish headless and not floppy, for easy eating.
Baltimore oriole male perched near the nest and singing. They often build a hanging nest nearby -- cam ops, here's a challenge for you to find it.
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Few pics from this afternoon
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Few pics from this afternoon
Great pics, STL!
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Some random pics from today in Decorah - HM & HD early this morning on T1, HD on T1, HD on T1 and HD's brown markings on tail
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Morning pics from Decorah - DH2 received a fish delivery from HD this morning, DH2 standing in nest, geese families by pond, and DH2 in heraldic pose
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Love the heraldic pose. Great pics Lisa.
For watchers who might not be keeping up with DNN, the 5 grackle chicks perished overnight. Cause unknown. Grackles can raise 2 broods per year, so they might still be successful elsewhere.
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Love the heraldic pose. Great pics Lisa.
For watchers who might not be keeping up with DNN, the 5 grackle chicks perished overnight. Cause unknown. Grackles can raise 2 broods per year, so they might still be successful elsewhere.
Thanks, STL
Yes, very sad about the 5 Grackles. :'(
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Thanks STL.
So very sad about the greckile chicks. :'(
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Made a quick peek in on DH2...
May 28, 2023 6:25 AM
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Great pic, Phyl
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD & HM on T1, DH2 eating fish for breakfast, and HD on T1
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Thanks to all for the wonderful pics. I have had some health problems recently and rely on you folks to fill in the gaps while I'm lurking.
DH2 is clearly thriving, but I am now realizing the benefits of being the second or third eaglet that has to learn patience and the art of the steal for survival after leaving the nest. The last thing eagle parents want to raise is a snowflake. Maybe the gnats and the black flies will teach DH2 the hard lessons of this hard world. Mostly, I am thrilled that he is thriving and that HD and HM are learning valuable lesson (like build a bigger nest) now.
Puff, I am so sorry that medical protocols (dictated largely by insurance) require us to suffer before going straight to the most effective treatment/procedure, but I'm glad that for now things are better for you.
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Lilbirdz I am sorry that you have been having health problems and hope that you feel much better soon.
I had the same thought about DH2 not having the benefit of learning to steal from a sibling and wonder if this will affect her survival.
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When D19 was the only sibling left shortly after fledging, Mom and Dad did the aggression training, often on the mulch pile. I've been wondering if these young parents will know to do this. I'm betting on them.
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Great closeups from the cam ops this morning.
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Great closeups from the cam ops this morning.
Great pics, STL
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A few pics from Decorah today - A lil after 4:40am DH2 cast a big pellet and about 3 minutes later another one, GBH on top of the pines by hatchery, and DH2
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Lisa, looks like DH2 has been eating lots of indigestibles!
It's close to 90 degrees in Decorah this afternoon, the hottest day so far in May? The geese are liking the water and DH2 looks like a nice dip would be welcome. Won't be too many weeks until that could happen. Flies are getting annoying now, also.
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I'm curious about the consensus on DH2, namely, do we think DH2 is female? My money is on that huge beak of "hers." ;)
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Pics from yesterday in Decorah - HD brought in a fawn leg for DH2, and the 6 gosling family taking a swim in the pond
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Just now... DH2.
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then DM arrives...
June 1, 2023 6:12 AM
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I'm curious about the consensus on DH2, namely, do we think DH2 is female? My money is on that huge beak of "hers." ;)
T40 - I am still on the fence ..one day I say female, next I say male.
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Breakfast delivered by HM - DH2 mantles as HM delivers breakfast, not sure what breakfast is, but HM took over the feeding, DH2 & HM side by side, and DH2 & HM both working on a piece of the prey
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Lisa, I can't ID the early morning prey from HM, either. Not fish. Maybe road kill of some kind. The folks at Explore usually have a good idea about prey. With the fawn leg yesterday, HD2 is getting more variety in diet for sure.
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Lisa, I can't ID the early morning prey from HM, either. Not fish. Maybe road kill of some kind. The folks at Explore usually have a good idea about prey. With the fawn leg yesterday, HD2 is getting more variety in diet for sure.
STL, I was thinking some kind of road kill, too. It looked kinda mangled, and had a stick wrapped around it, I think.
Yes, good to see a lil variety in DH2's diet.
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A quick check of DH2 this morning.
Decorah Eagles
Jun 2, 2023 6:14 AM
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Great pic, Phyl
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This morning, while HD was delivering something furry, you could hear someone land. Cam went to HM, who had landed in a sticky situation. HM finally let go of branch and flew down, and came to nest with fish.
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It's time to start making reservations for ATF 2023. The reservation limit for the Marriott Fairfield accommodations is coming June 8, next Thursday. Pricing and availability after that date is not guaranteed.
After The Fledge 2023
Our get-together this year will be July 20 thru July 23. Extra days pre or post could be added as needed. Starts on Thursday evening, departures for most would be on Sunday.
My unfortunate news for some might be that the manager will not be offering us a hold on any rooms at the Country Inn & Suites. Anyone so inclined to stay there will have to call for your own arrangements 800-830-5222. Maybe register a complaint with manager Justin?
Fairfield Different rates for different dates for categories
King-bed room: $119, $154, $179 (Th, F, Sat)
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Reserve by June 8
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Reserve by July 20
Please be advised that there is a limit to each catagory.
As usual, I'll need your personal information and credit card number to hold a reservation. Charges will not be processed until checkout. Any further questions/isssues, contact me.
Puff/LaNora [email protected] 630-852-2108
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From RRP Facebook page:
A brief but serious storm brought down the cottonwood immediately east of N1 this afternoon. No eagles or people were injured, DH2 is still in the nest, and HM and HD have both been spotted since the storm. We're keeping an eye on things and are very glad that everybirdy stayed safe through the squall.
A thousand thousand thanks to our volunteers. We're busy banding falcons right now, so they've been running cameras, chatting, and keeping everyone updated on Facebook. We couldn't do it without them or you! Talons crossed that tomorrow is a better day! Here's a picture of DH2 looking over its realm shortly after the storm, and here's a video from Tulsa. It happened quickly! https://youtu.be/5L_pdNYR544
Note from Ginger: I did not include the picture.
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Ginger, thanks for the RRP post.
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Whew, some luck we had there. Thanks for the storm update and video, Ginger.
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Morning pics from Decorah - DH2 got 2 fish delivered by HD for breakfast, a favorite perching spot of HD, Geese families at the pond, and a view E with no T1 in view.
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So, T1 is the tree that went down? I'm not sure which one that is. Do you have a pic that shows it?
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So, T1 is the tree that went down? I'm not sure which one that is. Do you have a pic that shows it?
Ginger, this is T1
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Thanks, Lisa. I kind of thought it was that tree. My last question: Was it a tree that had leaves or was it a dead tree?
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Thanks Ginger, Lisa, others for the pics, video, and info about the storm that took down T1. So relieved that the Hatchery eagles are all OK, and their N1 nest and tree also. Ma Nature has a violent streak! ::)
Here's a pic of DH2 on the nest, with the blank space in upper right where T1 used to be. Everybirdie will miss the photo ops and great perching spot that was T1.
Later, DH2 stretched out one wing, and it reached clear across the nest! This eaglet is getting so big. And gorgeous.
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Thanks, Lisa. I kind of thought it was that tree. My last question: Was it a tree that had leaves or was it a dead tree?
Ginger,
I have seen pics from one Explore chatter who visits, and the tree had leaves on it. ;)
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Two very early fish deliveries by HD....one HD landed on rails, the other HD landed in nest. HM came down and fed DH2 a couple bites. Beautiful sunrise this morning in Decorah
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Lisa, love the soft summer sunrise pic. Similar at the Flyway this morning.
Good thing that the Y Branch survived the storm that took out T1! DH2 is going to need perching spots when branching and fledging time comes.
If anyone watches the Peregrines at Michigan State Spartan Stadium, three of the eyases fledged yesterday and this morning, with one left in the nest box. These are older than the eyeases at Great Spirit Bluff. Pictures at MSU Spartan Stadium in the Forum section for Peregrine Falcons.
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DH2 ate very well today, two fish and deer meat. That crop will be very full. I doubt that this bit of variety will make DH2 a fussy eater. ;)
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Thanks, Lisa. I kind of thought it was that tree. My last question: Was it a tree that had leaves or was it a dead tree?
Ginger,
I have seen pics from one Explore chatter who visits, and the tree had leaves on it. ;)
Thanks for the info., Lisa.
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HM delivered the deer pieces with some long stems of greenery at about 2:00 this afternoon, leaving DH2 to work on it alone for a while. She returned to help for a while, then perched on the Y.
Any views of the T1 branch cleanup in the horse pasture yet?
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I saw this posted on FB by one of the RRP chat mods:
Raptor Resource Project posted about the storm that occurred a couple days ago, and that it felled a tree adjacent to N1. That tree, unfortunately, did carry one of our cameras and the microphone for N1. The audio now is being fed by the microphone on N2B. RRP is exploring options that restore coverage, while not disturbing DH2. The eaglet is at an age that we don’t want to “flush” him/her before natural fledge.
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Thanks for the update info, Ginger!
Early morning cam view was foggy-like, could be on the camera lens or just general conditions of the air from Canadian wildfire smoke drifting over this area. It has since cleared up the view.
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Decorah Eagles 6-5-23, 5:45 am The whole family on the nest! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLzeqgZ6QIU
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T40, thanks for the video of the three Hatcherys all together on N1 early this morning.
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So nice to see the whole family! Thanks, STL and T40.
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Thanks for the update info, Ginger!
Early morning cam view was foggy-like, could be on the camera lens or just general conditions of the air from Canadian wildfire smoke drifting over this area. It has since cleared up the view.
STL - Per Explore Mod GABear, this cam lens was pooped on, and that is the reason for the foggy like view, and the reason we have not seen it lately. The storm washed most of the poop off, but didn't clear it completely.
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Morning pics from Decorah - Two GBH's on pine (top & bottom), Looks like HD above the cams, and DH2
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Somebirdy spied the cam! ;D
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;D ;D ;D
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Somebirdy spied the cam! ;D
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Decorah Eagles 6-7-23, 5:30 am HD brings floppy fish, it fledges, DH2 looks over - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVftbuvIRTw
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Not long after the floppy fledging fish, HD brought a big fish head. DH2 mantled, then grabbed it and walked around before returning to HD for help eating it. HD spent time eating some of the nestovers. That reduces the number of flies at the nest.
DH2's tail feathers look quite dark in a napping view at 9:00 this morning. There may be white along the edges when the tail is flared out. We used tail feather appearance as an ID tool in years with more than one eaglet on a nest. And HM and HD have different dark markings on their white tail feathers. What happens when they molt the tail feathers? Do the same markings appear on the same new feathers?
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Curious about possible fledge date for DH2? In the Nest Records section under the live feed, scroll to Eaglets and Outcomes for egg laying dates, etc. Click on the "Detailed Annual Information" link to see when previous eaglets fledged at Decorah. Different nest, different parents, but fledging is about age and development of the eaglets, too. So June 16 to 22 might be a time frame to expect DH2 to fledge. Hope for branching before that, and a long time of hanging around the N1 area learning how to fly like a pro.
Has there been mention of banding DH2?
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this one is just going to healthy fly off on a Decorah wind ..
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Took a 'peek' at the hatchery nest this AM...
Jun 8, 2023 6:29 AM
DM and DH2 in a charming pose
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STLbf been wondering the same myself, as to banding/fledging. Thanks for heads up for dates, June 16 to 22 .
When I do look in on this nest, I haven't noticed 'branching' by DH2.
Like you, I hope 'branching' and all before then.
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There was three fish deliveries early this morning back to back, one large trout by HM, and two smaller fish by HD.
And a picture of beautiful HM on the Y.
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Lisa, great pics of the large brown trout early this morning! And that full-frontal pic!
More pics of early fish from HM. Now I need to verify that it is a brown trout. ;D
Could be brook trout or rainbow. Come on you fishing experts, which is it?
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Lisa, great pics of the large brown trout early this morning! And that full-frontal pic!
More pics of early fish from HM. Now I need to verify that it is a brown trout. ;D
Could be brook trout or rainbow. Come on you fishing experts, which is it?
Great pics, STL!
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Just a timely reminder - Today is the deadline date for the rooms at the Fairfield Marriott.
Please contact ASAP if this is your choice.
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Opened up screen for HN and found DH2 wistfully looking over the nest edge as though planning a branching route. Someone is getting anxious?
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Random pics from Decorah today - HM delivered a two fish early this morning (hard to see, but shiny fish was in her beak upon delivery, DH2 squeeing with a fish at feet, several turkey vultures soaring by bluffs, and DH2 catching some zzz
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That last picture LisaG.
We wish to nominate that human cut piece of pine branch as DH2's Official Willard Pillow.
Do any boots on the ground know what direction T1 fell ?
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Great picture BL, but I think N1 and T1 are to the right of that shot.
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BL - The pics that I have seen of the damage, it looks like maybe the tree fell to the E, with some of the branches hitting the back side of the shed.
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Nothing like getting your feet bit first thing in the morning! Two fish deliveries by HD back to back.
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LISA, I have seen several posters of the full frontal facial portrait that you captured. They all had the caption "I AM smiling"! :)
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LISA, I have seen several posters of the full frontal facial portrait that you captured. They all had the caption "I AM smiling"! :)
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It's furry prey day at N1, with three drop-offs of partial carcasses, I think all by HD.
12:30 = red squirrel I thought but might be something else; looks different in later views because there's long white streaky fur, fox perhaps
2:00 = rabbit
3:00 = another red squirrel
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DH2 has been delivered plenty of food today. If I counted correctly.... two fish, two things that looked unidentifiable, a bird, and a live opossum. DH2 also got some good height this morning when they were hopping and flapping around with the wind blowing.
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In the wee hours of this morning a raccoon peered into the nest. DH2 had woken up and when the raccoon started on it's way down the tree, DH2 winglapped at it. Afterward, DH2 slept with their head facing the direction from which the raccoon appeared.
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Ginger, good catch on the raccoon at night, And good for DH2 to wingflap at it.
Lisa, the menu for DH2 is getting more varied. I thought maybe a muskrat at one time, but could have been the possum. One squirrel for sure, and a rabbit or parts of both. Cam ops got some close-ups for the watchers with strong stomachs!
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A few random pics from Decorah - DH2 early morning close-up (no gnats), sunrise over the bluffs, Great Blue Heron in trees behind hatchery, and DH2 afternoon close-up (with gnats)
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Lisa, that's a great pic of the GBH.
Pesky bugs for the eagles!
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Lisa, that's a great pic of the GBH.
Pesky bugs for the eagles!
Thanks, and yes, darn gnats & flies!
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DH2 calling from N1, seems to be synched with the sound, so mic must be working there again.
Coolish and breezy today, so the little biting flies aren't so bad. Lots of "regular" flies on the nestovers, though.
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It's Flag Day, and a colorful sunrise at Decorah. Cam ops -- thanks for the profile closeups of DH2. Won't be long before a branching!
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Great pics, STL
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I don't recall seeing HD or HM bring any vittles all day. Maybe they're trying to lure little one out?
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Yes, Puff, fresh food in short supply. Could be encouraging DH2 to consume some of the nestovers. Then at about 2:30, there was a rapid food drop, couldn't see what or from which parent. Looks like a largish bird of some kind, could be road kill. HD on the Y, could have been the delivery service. :)
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Lot of the same observations here, too, ST Saw the leg too; feathers looked black.
Little movement from HD2 both before the food drop - and again now. Little movement, little anything. She's not normally laying down this early this long. Not even 6P. Curious behavior.
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Two fish deliveries before 6am from HD! DH2 has ate good this morning. And, HM on the Y :)
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DH2 did some hovering last night. Video from Tulsa. Hovering occurs in the first minute.
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What a great hover for DH2! Thanks, Ginger.
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N1 looks like the taxidermist's leftovers! HD brought something new at about 6:00 this morning, but I couldn't identify it! See on rewind -- gray, serpentine shape, soft so fresh, but fish, fowl, or fauna ???
Yesterday's hovering could become today's branching for DH2. ;)
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It's raccoon for meals time at N1. HD (I think) brought two carcasses to the nest, one about 11:00 this morning and the second about 1:30PM. Cam ops provide great closeups; don't watch if you have a delicate stomach! If I'm wrong and it has been HM bringing the prey, let me know and I'll change the pic labels. :)
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Also closeups of HD on the Y, especially the injured talon looks quite normal now.
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STL - Great pics!
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A few random pics from Decorah - DH2 early this morning waiting on breakfast, DH2's talons, beautiful HM, and DH2's raccoon meals
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HD and HM seldom visit the nest at the same time now that DH2 is as large as an adult! Briefly, they were together on N1 early this morning. But which was which? Did I get the labels correct?
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From RRP's FB page:
Raptor Resource Project
17h
6-16-23 Day Trip
Story and photos by Robin Brumm
I’ve been to Decorah several times the last month and a half, but the last couple times I haven’t seen anyone in the N4 area. Friday was supposed to be sunny but a little cooler, so I decided it would be the perfect day to go. I got up at dark o’clock and headed over to Decorah. By the way, dark o’clock in the summer is a LOT earlier than in the other seasons, lol
When I got to Decorah, I drove through the hatchery. It is really hard to see the N1 nest this year. There are a lot of trees that have grown up and now block some or most of the view. I didn’t see anything so I continued on and went to N4. I was really hoping I would see Mom and DM2 this time. It has been quite a while since I’ve seen Mom. I know there is no reason for them to stay around N4 since there were no eaglets this year, but it always makes me feel better when I can see them.
I headed down the trail and when I got down toward where I usually sit, I could see an eagle on the perch tree. I looked through my binoculars but couldn’t tell who it was. I took a picture and zoomed in on my camera. It is so far away, it is really hard to tell, but I’m pretty sure it was DM2. This is the time of year that they start doing some molting and are looking a little scraggly from all the scratching they do. The black flies are pretty bad for all the eagles and humans too. So I sat and watched DM2 on the perch tree for quite awhile. After a while, he flew off and headed toward the south. I waited a bit but I didn’t see anybirdy else fly in. I stood up to pack up my lawn chair … Wait! There was an eagle down low in the dead tree! I could barely see it. It was so low that it had been hidden behind the grasses and tree leaves so I hadn’t seen it while I was sitting down! I grabbed the binoculars and looked. Was it Mom or DM2? I took a picture with the camera and zoomed in. Mom, is that you?? Of course with the distance, grasses and leaves in the way it makes it hard to confirm with 100% accuracy, but It sure looked like her to me!! It was so good to see her.
After taking a bunch of pictures, I headed back to the hatchery. When I pulled off to the shoulder to park, I looked up and saw an eagle circling off to the west. It flew around in slow circles and made its way over the hatchery area. It flew around above the nest a few times and then flew off toward the southwest. I walked around looking for a spot where I could see DH2 in the nest. I finally found a place where I could see part of the nest, and sat and waited. When the wind would blow, I had a little better view of DH2. S/he likes to stand on the south side of the nest and of course, that is right behind some leaves and branches. DH2 did flap its wings a few times but mostly just stood along the front rails looking out over the hatchery. After a while, Hatchery Mom (HM) flew back in. She perched in one of her favorite spots behind and above the nest.
By this time, it was later than I was planning on staying so I packed up all my stuff and headed for home. On the way home, I wondered when DH2 would fledge, and if s/he would branch first. I also drove past a couple of other nests that I check on when I’m in Decorah. One nest has 3 eaglets and the other has 2 eaglets. None of them had fledged yet, and were all still in their nests. I guess everybirdy has their own schedules… It’s all on eagle time!
RRP appreciates Robin's generosity in sharing her photos and reminds you they are copyrighted and may not be downloaded without her express written permission.
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HD and HM seldom visit the nest at the same time now that DH2 is as large as an adult! Briefly, they were together on N1 early this morning. But which was which? Did I get the labels correct?
STL, you are too funny!
HM was the one that flew in to help out and feed DH2 this morning.
HD flew in with what looked like half a fish, while HM was feeding DH2. He then flew out after HM kinda beaked at him.
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Early morning pics of DH2 on nest, with HM perched up on the branch in the background
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That's a beautiful baby.
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Love that pic, Lisa! Yes, a beautiful baby! ;D❤️
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Close-ups of DH2 last evening
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I'll say this for HD2 - she really has that nest in a mess. Usually at this time of the fledge the antics and bouncing of 2 or 3 eaglets have things pretty much flatten - looking like a runway. Only took one to leave it looking like a bachelorette crash pad. Seeing some more intense looking out and around, making up the escape route?
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I'll say this for HD2 - she really has that nest in a mess. Usually at this time of the fledge the antics and bouncing of 2 or 3 eaglets have things pretty much flatten - looking like a runway. Only took one to leave it looking like a bachelorette crash pad. Seeing some more intense looking out and around, making up the escape route?
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Puff, I have to agree with you on that...DH2 needs to tidy up that nest, but I think all nests look this way once it is close to fledge time. :D
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I agree about the mess in the nest! HD and HM are bringing bigger and more varied prey, like raccoons, and the fur and bones collect and attract the flies. On the other hand, the black flies seem not too bad this year.
DH2 could be outta there at any time now.
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DH2 on the Y!!
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Yes, eburg, I just opened up the cam and there was DH2 looking beautiful!!! ;D Does anyone know when it happened? I didn't see any branching but was away from the cam a good bit yesterday..
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Yes, eburg, I just opened up the cam and there was DH2 looking beautiful!!! ;D Does anyone know when it happened? I didn't see any branching but was away from the cam a good bit yesterday..
DH2 branched to the Y at 8:20 a.m. First time branching.
Edit: Oops! That was the second time branching. First branching was earlier this morning at about 7:13 a.m. According to RRP, this first branching was to the cam branch.
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Decorah Eagles home of HM & HD with little one DH2
😁 so proud of you!!! rockin' it today!!! having trouble with gyazo today :(
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Where's my breakfish?
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A few pics from DH2's adventure on the Y, and the cam branch
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Hoorah for DH2! Great news about branching.
Lisa, that cam branch pic is about as closeup as we could want to be!
Company's coming to my house, so I'll catch up later.
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Decorah Eagles home of HM & HD with little one DH2
😁 great job dh2!! will do my best to get gyazo working before dh2 fledges ;D
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Weeeeee!!!
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Any day now>>>>>
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Any minute now >>>>>>>>
Has an eaglet ever fledged in the rain? The weather forcast says light rain but I don't see any on the wings. Those flies might make it happen though. That's their only value haha
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DH2 is loving life out on a limb. 8)
It must feel wonderful to be in the river corridor wind out on the Y away from the nest bowl bugs. ;D
Way to go DH2, it won't be long now until he/she is soaring the Hatchery skies ...
My guess is he/she will be heading back to the nest shortly _ http://tiny.cc/b0c8vz
Hit the "Current Time" button to refresh radar loop.
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Not 11 years now since I last saw an eaglet truly branch directly from N1 to the Y.
I'm so smiling.
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DH2 on Y branch this morning
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Aren't we all smiling that DH2 chose to branch to the Y and not just fledge to somewhere we might not see? ;D ;D Ok, grinning ear to ear.
Breezy morning pics.
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I enjoyed the jokes about the messy nest. I actually love the messy, half-destroyed look of a nest. It usually means that eaglets were successfully raised and fledged from the nest, and that is a very good thing. Looking forward to more branch hopping/flying.
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Such a joy to have DH2 growing up to branch at N1!
Remember the foot injury that HD was limping around from for months earlier in the spring? Cam ops got some closeups of that foot (the right one, and the middle talon) today, and it looks like the toe does not have a talon. Doesn't seem to be a hindrance to HD.
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Thanks, everyone for all the documentation here of DH2's great choice to branch to the famous Y! It has been a favorite of all of our eagles from the beginning and a bonus for us!
I'm happy to read that HD's injury hasn't been a hindrance to him.
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HD and DH2 together on the Y after picking at fish on N1.
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A couple pics from the Y - HD & DH2, and DH2
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Decorah Eagles 6-26-23m 3:55 pm DH2 hop flaps on the Y, HM flies out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV_7YYaT3Fg
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N1 is the best nest and DH2 is doing all the right eagley things. :-*
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DH2 has done alot of moving around the N1 tree today. DH2 moved from Y to N side perch, above the Y, and out of view once but was heard moving around.
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Lisa, great pics of DH2 exploring the N1 tree!
Here are a few from late this afternoon, HD and DH2 on the Y and the nest.
Voices can be heard, possibly eagle watchers.
DH2 has been calling a lot, and sounds hoarse sometimes. The healthy calls are very high-pitched. Combine the voice (high pitched from smaller squawk box) and the smaller size when next to HM, I'm going out on a limb ;D to say I think DH2 is a male. Since there's only one eaglet here, I'm remembering last year when there were 2 at the North nest, and the smaller we watchers decided was male. What's your best guess?
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4:44am this morning, HM & DH2 had roosted on Y for the night
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Lisa, this was DH2's first night away from the nest, correct? Certainly fewer bugs on a branch.
Two fish deliveries right after daylight this morning, I think both by HD. Mid-morning HD did some nest cleanup with help from DH2. About noon, HD (I think) flew right past DH2 on the Y, carrying a rabbit to N1. Didn't stay long enough to tell for sure, might have been HM. Anyhow a very cool delivery, worth watching on the rewind. Thanks to the cam ops for all the grand Decorah videos this season! ;D
DH2 seems confident and balanced on the Y, flapping from one place to another.
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Lisa, this was DH2's first night away from the nest, correct? Certainly fewer bugs on a branch.
This was the 2nd night on Y for DH2.
First night was the night before and DH2 was by themselves on Y, like a big eagle. :)
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Last night, DH2 was off-camera (not on the Y). About 8:30 this morning, HM brought a large fish to N1 and proceeded to eat some of it. DH2 was nearby, calling, and took several minutes to navigate to the nest from direction of the Y. HM departed to the Y, joined by DH2 for a while, then HM flew away. About 10:30, DH2 flew to a branch above the nest, one that HM and HD like to perch on. DH2 returned to the Y about 10:45. All this movement and flapping and flying is still just branching because all the limbs are part of the N1 tree. Stay tuned. :D
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HM delivers breakfish, and DH2 comes down from above the cams.
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She's so close!!! :-*
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DH2 watches parents on the Y as they feak their beaks, too. So much to learn.
Couple closeups from about 1:00 this afternoon. Windy so not many flies on the branches.
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Settling in for the night, with HD on the Y and DH2 overhead. SEDs everybirdie,
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T40 - I thought a couple times yesterday DH2 was going to take off, but nope. ;D
STL - Great pics!
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Morning pics from Decorah - DH2 spent the night on branch above the Y, HD delivered 2 fish before 6am, DH2 on Y, and DH2 behind the leaves on Y
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So good to have days to watch DH2 develop and explore after branching.
Pics of the two-fish breakfast and brunch, then a very full crop by noon. Making a pile of fish means you can defend both at the same time -- new discovery for today.
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Beautiful postcard-worthy pictures, Lisa and STL! Much appreciated! :D
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Late afternoon, DH2 on the Y, then looks up and flies to branches above where it sounds like moving around and settling in.
About 7:00 PM rewind showed an eagle takeoff from above N1 and long soaring flight up the stream and out of sight. It's one of the adults.
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HD2, where are you?
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Happy to hear that dh2 fledged! Was it seen on cam? Did anyone save the video?
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Beautiful postcard-worthy pictures, Lisa and STL! Much appreciated! :D
Thanks!
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The last pic I have of DH2, before heading up above the cams and fledging! Way to go, DH2...it has been awesome season!!!!!
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I didn't know about the fledge; thanks, Lisa! Congrats DH2!!🥰! Now I'm hoping for a visit to the nest tree!
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From chat mod:
Decorah Eagles DH2 Fledged (explore.org 06 30 2023) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8xY84WhIzA
From RRP's FB page:
Raptor Resource Project
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After a lengthy discussion with volunteers and camera operators, we concluded that DH2 fledged yesterday evening at 6:08pm! Robin Brumm said: "I was watching on rewind when I heard some leaves rustle, saw her fly off coming from behind/above the camera and fly to the northwest, toward the tree area back by that house with the solar panels." I've attached Robin's screenshot and we're keeping an eye out for her online and on the ground! We'll post when we have more information. Go DH2!
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I missed the fledge last evening! What a wonderful experience to watch HM and HD raise DH2 successfully here at N1. Sure hope we get to see DH2 again soon, on a feeding foray. Wouldn't it be great to watch DH2 fishing the Retention Pond?
I'll be looking forward to watching ATF and what RRP has to say about this exciting season.
Parents were hanging around in branches near the nest early this morning. Lots of great panning views of the area from the cam ops today! About 3:00, HM brought prey to the Y and sat with it for a while before eating it. So far, no sign of DH2 except that one pic posted here -- early morning view of the bluffs with a dark shape that moved some.
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Looks like lots of folks had a peek at the dark blob along the bluffs from yesterdays pic. Any news about ID?
This morning at about 7AM, a way distant view of an eagle perched at the top of a tall dead tree. An hour later, a hawk or possibly a juvenile eagle perched in leafy branches, not sure of the location.
Possible that DH2 might have gone to N2B? Boots on the ground might know, because the camera is showing only highlights of the geese.
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Appears HD2 has been found, but problematically, he's joined a gang! ;)
Hopefully parents lure of food and home will lure him back.
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No problem eburg just DH2 broadening her social circle, getting new views, making new contacts for learning. LOL Wonder what's taking place with meals. I thought we'd see her return for a while to DH2 now and then for days of famine pickings. Does the "gang" look to be new eaglets or mixed generations?
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RRP Blog ..
July 2, 2023 – DH2 Found … Safe and Sound
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/07/02/july-2-2023-dh2-found-safe-and-sound/
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Thank you, BL! :-*
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That's a relief to know that DH2 has been located and seems to be OK. Great to see the photo from the watchers!! More to come, and keep up the searching you camera operators.
About 3PM, three vultures [turkey, I think] were perched in one of the dead trees near the Pond bluffs. They had been soaring for a while. My screen capture program does not do video, and pics would be really tiny black dots. Maybe someone else will post pics. Could there have been an eagle in the soaring group? Could all of them have been eagles? Somebody help with ID and info!
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Vultures gathered at the top of the Pond bluff where the geese sometimes landed also in spring. They were soaring in the area, and on rewind you can watch them land. They are as large as bald eagles, but different appearance.
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You're kidding of course STL? It looks like a day at the spa/revival break. Sunning, resting, break time. I counted 6 or 7 at one point. I think it's at the cliff behind the runoff pond - the area back where original nest was? What a treat it was watching them.
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RRP Blog ..
July 2, 2023 – DH2 Found … Safe and Sound
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/07/02/july-2-2023-dh2-found-safe-and-sound/
Great news! :D :D :D Thanks, BL!
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Early this morning, parent was perched bluff side W of N1, and DH2 flew in to perch on a branch nearby
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Lisa, good for you to catch a pic of DH2 in all the leafy branches. Hope to see a closeup again soon.
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There are 3 short videos of DH2 from today (7/3/23) hosted on tulsaducati's (DE chat admin) U Tube page.
https://www.youtube.com/@tulsaducati/videos
Thanks so much for posting up those vid's tulsaducati. ;D 8)
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Lisa and BL, thanks for those updates, pics, and video links about DH2!
Also, posted July 3, 2023 - a new RRP Blog about DH2's whereabouts:
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/07/03/dh2-out-and-about/ - DH2 – Out and About! - with updated story and pics of DH2 by Glenn and Darlene Miller. One photo shows a red-winged backbird standing on DH2's head!! ;D ;D :-*
RRP added to that blog, and said, "We’ll be holding our fledgling fundraiser on Wednesday, July 5th! Come join our special chat and, if you can, help us keep our streams running and our research and education programs going!"
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Baz. we smiled so hard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhz9sk2jSQc
I could think of worse ways to spend my 3rd afternoon away from N1 as you peeps call it.
N1 will always be called my Home don't you know.
I have this strange sense there is some magical Eagle Love here abouts, can't quite put my talon on it.
Perched on top of a snapped off Pine tree very near The Trout Run.
Hey this could suck.
DH2's new world if I may take the liberty to say ..
Fed
Flight lessons
Positive landings
Talons working 20 by 20
High in a tree free to Squee
Landing and firmly perched
I some how feel as though I am designed to be perched in a pine tree and looking all regal and cool and shit.
Kill and eat all future red wing black birds _ Check.
Retention pond in view ...
Makes Pip and I's hearts soar with smiles so hard we have no adjectives.
Not very far from this Video Nest Zero just on the other side of Trout Run.
The foot of the pine is just feet north of Trout Run flowing magically out of Siewers Springs.
~ For the life of me I can't figure out why 2 footers want to try to raise fish here ~ :P
The less this very juvenile wild Bald Eagle 'interacts' with humans here at the hatchery the better it will be for it when it interacts with true wild.
Human Distance is Key right now.
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I am delighted that DH2 has fledged, but I don't understand how that kid will eat. Instinct goes only so far before training and experience are necessary. Is it possible that the parents are bringing food to DH2? Why doesn't the fledgling return to N1, where there has always been food available? Thank you, tulsa, for your vid of HD this morning.
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HD2 remains elusive today. Well, it's a Holiday after all.
About 6:00 AM, HM was perched along the bluff upstream from N1. HD brought a fish to the nest, to the Y, and back to the nest. Nothing attracted HD2 to come for a meal. Maybe later. People at the hatchery area might be deterring HD2 from landing nearby, not deliberately, but just human presence.
N1 is in need of nestorations! See the hole dug by HD just this morning, in the pic with the lonely dead fish. Plenty of time for re-building before next season.
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As I was going thru rewind this morning, I see the cam ops spotted DH2 on the pine to the right of the visitors center last everning. A couple birds were harassing DH2, and flew out. DH2 has no trouble getting around the hatchery. ;)
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Lisa, nice pics of DH2!
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Lisa, nice pics of DH2!
TY!!
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I've been watching/waiting for someone else to post - nothing. Wondering about our solo eaglet. Whatever is in its future? Whatever lifestyle will develop? Will it be more of a loner?
Saw her soaring ALONE above the cliff earlier. Noone was there to try out their wings and to show off. She did fine, but. . .
Not seeing any return to nest tree by HD2. Parents are trying to tempt her back. Not interested? Not hungry? Already getting her own? Lessons? Has she had any coaching?
Haven't heard any, but have there been any plaintive cries to any other eagles, or any answers? Will there be any migration? Will she stay where she's comfy or explore the big world on her own?
One solution might be banding her to get a clue of her behaviors??? No mention of this at all yet on forum pages.
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Decorah Eagles 7-3-23, 7:03 am DH2 flies into view, lands right of perched parent - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBnooJ4szEg
Decorah Eagles 7-3-23, 8:45 am DH2 PS, fly off downstream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3IHN5KK0U8
Decorah Eagles. DH2 flies off the tree, found on a branch near the nest - explore.org 07-03-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwT2vy--szw
Decorah Eagles. Adult soaring with another big bird - explore.org 07-03-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFSXR0zh3Yw
Raptor Resource Project
Yesterday at 6:10 pm
DH2 – Out and About!
Yesterday's discovery of DH2 was so exciting that we could hardly ask for more. By mid-afternoon it was pretty hot and we didn't really expect much activity. But you can never be sure when or where the eagles will make an appearance. We spotted one of the parents flying northeasterly from the nest area and over the bridge. It made several lazy circles over the corn field north of N2B before disappearing from sight.
Shortly thereafter, DH2 appeared from the same area, flying in the same direction. She was being pursued by a number of red-winged black birds and she turned right and flew over the area where N2B stands, apparently in an effort to escape them! She circled back over the hatchery and disappeared in the area behind the nest tree for about an hour before reappearing and heading southeast and up to the bluff. She flew amazingly well, easily cleared the heights of the bluff and followed the ridge line only to disappear over the hills south of the hatchery. We were overjoyed to see how well DH2 is progressing and how she is expanding her reach!
Today was very quiet for most of the morning. However, around 11:00 AM, we discovered her in a dead tree at the north end of the bridge. She was being harassed relentlessly by a red-winged black bird, but seemed unfazed by his repeated attempts to get her to leave. We were so fortunate and grateful to get some shots of her in good light. We hope you enjoy!
~ Darlene and Glenn Miller
Thanks to Darlene and Glenn for sharing DH2's fledgling adventures with all of us who can't be down in Decorah! We'll be holding our fledgling fundraiser on Wednesday, July 5th! Come join our special chat and, if you can, help us keep our streams running and our research and education programs going!
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DH2 has made their way back to nest tree. Hasn't come in nest, but is on branch below.
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Lisa, great to see DH2 back near the Y and N1 this morning!
Also DH2 perching on a snag upstream from the nest area about 10:00.
One of the parents was perched in a pine tree farther upstream for a while around 11:15. Beautiful flyoff at noon, back over the Y, over the Pond, and toward the Pond bluff area, all on the rewind.
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Lisa, great to see DH2 back near the Y and N1 this morning!
Also DH2 perching on a snag upstream from the nest area about 10:00.
One of the parents was perched in a pine tree farther upstream for a while around 11:15. Beautiful flyoff at noon, back over the Y, over the Pond, and toward the Pond bluff area, all on the rewind.
Great pics, STL!
It was good to see DH2 this morning.
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Early morning, HD swooped at the Pond and caught a trout, which he brought to the nest. No sign of DH2, so HD ate part of the fish then flew away with it, upstream.
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DH2 on Y this morning!
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July 7, 2023: DH2 on the Y-Branch!
https://youtu.be/qSGcZ5ecckU via RRP
Who's that eagle on the Y-Branch? It's DH2! As one of our chat mods noted, DH2 appears to be saving us work with a little tree trimming this morning. It's wonderful to see our eaglet back on the nest tree and in the nest!
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great shots Lisa!! "where's breakfish"? 💜
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She's got a sniper on her tail! 8)
Decorah Eagles 7-6-23, 5:34 pm Looks like DH2 soaring, beautiful sky - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ7w-4zu8_Y
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great shots Lisa!! "where's breakfish"? 💜
Thanks, Lori :)
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A few afternoon pics of DH2
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Beautiful! Thanks, Lisa!
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Great to see DH2 back on the nest and the Y and other nearby branches today. Lots of calling and lovely pic opportunities, but no views of HD or HM. And no fish. Will we get to see DH2 learn to fish the Pond?
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More pics from late afternoon, evening. SEDs Everybirdie. :)
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I've been watching pair of adults/new adults ? perched in trees around hatchery, but there's no dialog or explanation. DH and DM? Feathers seem mottled not sleek - don't appear to be mature adults. Not sure where they are perched?
Does anyone know answers or have a good explanation of what we're watching?
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Hi, all! Just checking in.... Great to see DH2 living his/her best life, looking good, & learning all things eagle ☺
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Early morning pics from Decorah - DH2 eating one of the two fish that HD delivered on the front horse pasture tree, beautiful sub-adult spotted in the pines by hatchery, and sub-adult on left, and what looks like HM perched W of N1
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Lisa, great pics. Looks like that front horse pasture tree is going to be the "new T1" this summer. Somebody else called it a spooky branch a few days ago. Whichever, I've added a pic to show the location with a magenta arrow.
DH2 learning how to eat from a large branch, that takes some skill to avoid dropping food.
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Sub-adult in Hatchery pine, then the same or a different sub-adult perched upstream.
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Lisa, great pics. Looks like that front horse pasture tree is going to be the "new T1" this summer. Somebody else called it a spooky branch a few days ago. Whichever, I've added a pic to show the location with a magenta arrow.
DH2 learning how to eat from a large branch, that takes some skill to avoid dropping food.
Great pics, STL :)
Yes, I have heard of that tree being called spooky pasture tree. It seems like a favorite of the eagles.
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DH2 on the Y, like "old home" time.
News story about another young eagle fledging July 7 with a photo on the front page of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch today: Remember Murphy, the 31-year-old flightless male BE at the World Bird Sanctuary; the eagle that took to parenting an egg-sized rock this spring? Staff there took in an injured baby eagle and put it in with Murphy in place of the rock. Rocky, as the eaglet was nicknamed, has grown up healthy thanks to Murphy's care. He was released on Friday at Riverlands, a location near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, a prime territory for BEs and water birds near Alton, Illinois.
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Rocky and Murphy - Front Page, just as I asked. ;D
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Thanks for the update on Rocky and Murphy! What a good ending to the story!
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Arcadia, every eagle returned to the wild is a victory!
HM delivered a fish for DH2 this afternoon about 2:00. It's all in a rush so better on the rewind. Grabbing, mantling, consuming, then DH2 perching on the Y as if it was a regular thing for weeks already!
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Decorah Eagles. Barred Owl to the Y, 4.33 am. Sounds as a strike on DH2 - explore.org 07-10-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf4o0brl9T0
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HD delivers two fish this morning for DH2. Video by Tulsa.
https://youtu.be/qXLGf67OwH8
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Early this morning, all before 5:30am DH2 was delivered two fish by each parent. HM did get a lil beak from DH2, when she delivered her fish. After the fish, DH2 settles down in nest.
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Looks like a good day at N1, at least after that 4:30 AM encounter with the barred owl!
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Looks like a good day at N1, at least after that 4:30 AM encounter with the barred owl!
It sure was STL. HM brought in two raccoons later this afternoon.
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It also looks like it is/was a great afternoon for windy flight and soaring lessons for DH2 .. :)
Check the Wind (MPH) column from the Decorah Airport:
https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/sites/obhistory.php?station=DEH&network=IA_ASOS
SW 14 G 24 @ 4:15 pm CDT.
Yee-haw if your a juvenile BE riding the thermals. ;D
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LisaG I think there is a good chance that DH2 will still be in the Hatchery area on 07/20/23 for the ATF. 8)
She doesn't seem to be in too big a hurry to leave N1 and surrounding environs. :)
Now if only HM and HD would escort that pesky Barred Owl from the realm. ::)
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Here's a blurry pic of HM with the second raccoon, and DH2 guarding and hollering over the first, at about 2:00 this afternoon. Strong wind and shadows interfere with getting good pics! The nighttime pic of DH2 on the Y is clear -- wind has died down.
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LisaG I think there is a good chance that DH2 will still be in the Hatchery area on 07/20/23 for the ATF. 8)
She doesn't seem to be in too big a hurry to leave N1 and surrounding environs. :)
Now if only HM and HD would escort that pesky Barred Owl from the realm. ::)
BL, I am hoping to get a peek at DH2. :)
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Morning Tuesday two food drops. First a small fish at barely daybreak, then HM flew in with a small furry something and DH2 in hot pursuit. Not in a mood to share, but to demand more -- that's DH2 today.
DH2 spent some time perching on an N1 branch opposite the Y. Previous eagles have used this branch but not so much HD and HM. Then DH2 flew off to the area upstream and perched there for a while. See pic with circle.
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The Y seems to be DH2's favorite spot to perch today.
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Lisa, DH2 is a member of the Hatchery clan! Sure hope that the ATF attendees get to see the family in just a few more days!
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Lisa, DH2 is a member of the Hatchery clan! Sure hope that the ATF attendees get to see the family in just a few more days!
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Sure hope we find "the cure" for our streaming glitches and get back to LIVE real soon. :-\ :-\
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Cameras on and off because of heavy rain storms in the area this morning. Some GREAT views, thanks to the intrepid and expert cam ops. Feeding and flying are way better on the rewind or video. Pics are just teasers. ;D
Right after DH2 fledged, there was mention of a "gang" of eagles he/she seemed to have joined. I wonder if the two sub-adults in the area are part of that gang. They seem to be compatible, perching near each other upstream from N1, at those bluff trees.
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Synchronized flying with HM and DH2! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxXDcFS8-fU
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Conservation, Education, and Research - we are the Raptor Resource Project!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLsHkf1ri9k
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Synchronized flying with HM and DH2! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxXDcFS8-fU
Love this, T40! Thanks!
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Cameras on and off because of heavy rain storms in the area this morning. Some GREAT views, thanks to the intrepid and expert cam ops. Feeding and flying are way better on the rewind or video. Pics are just teasers. ;D
Right after DH2 fledged, there was mention of a "gang" of eagles he/she seemed to have joined. I wonder if the two sub-adults in the area are part of that gang. They seem to be compatible, perching near each other upstream from N1, at those bluff trees.
Great pics, STL
I have not heard that mentioned before about DH2 joining a "gang" of eagles. Interesting.
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One of the two sub-adults from earlier this morning has been perched in the trees bluff side most of the afternoon.
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I thought he joined a gang of vultures ;D ;D
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Angelo, the ATF will likely have the details of the fledging.
About 7:00 this morning, HM provided a lesson on nest cleanup for DH2. Both of them have been doing that off and on all day.
Red winged blackbird males are very pesty this time of year. Perhaps because they have nestlings nearby. Same happens every year here and also at the North's area. Watch rewind for good video about 1:00 while DH2 was on the Y.
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A few random pics from Decorah - DH2 perched bluff side above creek upstream,DH2 with a lil hitchhiker on their back, HM this evening cleaning up the nestovers
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Lisa, great pics! The RWBs are really cheeky aren't they?
This morning, HM (I believe) spent several hours perched in a large cottonwood, being harassed by the RWBs. Not sure which tree; it's pretty hazy early on. About 10:15, HM brought something to the nest, perhaps a muskrat carcass, and DH2 fought her for it, not sure who won, but HM was trying to swallow the large, bare tail at 10:30. She left and DH2 was on the nest picking at bits at noon.
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DH2 in the creek
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Lisa, love the creek pics! Was this before or after the pigeon for lunch? Watchers can see the details on the rewind.
Some good closeups of DH2 on the Y this morning about 9:00.
Ha, Ha, the pesky RWBs sitting on DH2 reminded me of my grandma, who used to carry her parakeet around on her shoulder! ;D
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Lisa, love the creek pics! Was this before or after the pigeon for lunch? Watchers can see the details on the rewind.
Some good closeups of DH2 on the Y this morning about 9:00.
Ha, Ha, the pesky RWBs sitting on DH2 reminded me of my grandma, who used to carry her parakeet around on her shoulder! ;D
It was before pidgeon.
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RWB harrassment still going strong this morning. DH2 puts up with it for a while then flies to another location. Cam ops found a doe and fawn grazing along the mowed edge of the Pond area about 7:00.
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Decorah Eagles. DH2 flies off the Y. Meets HM, back to nest. Gets a bird - explore.org 07-14-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q7rSk5TnAI
Decorah Eagles 7-14-23, 8:58 am Parent flies by, DH2 follows upstream, perches on the right - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVcWXF9R97o
Decorah Eagles. DH2 by the stream. A drink & bottom dipping - explore.org 07-14-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soj5exZZAeA
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T40 - Thanks for videos!
STL - Great pics! That RWBB is not giving up.
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T40, love the videos. Thanks!
The RWBB is relentless, for sure. I wonder, did a bald eagle ever go after a RWBB or its nestlings as a food source?? :o
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Somehow I do believe that DH2 and that RWB have become comforting to each other in someway.
Becoming semi copacetic as it where symbiotic.
We do Squee together in our 1st year together.
I'd eat you like a songbird McNugget if I was fast enough.
Don't harass HM & HD like you do I.
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BL--Seems to me this RWB is "hanging out" with DH2. ;D :o
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BL--Seems to me this RWB is "hanging out" with DH2. ;D :o
Angel, seems to me the same. I wonder if it is a juvenile that thinks the larger bird is its parent. Seems odd, but it did cross my mind.
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RWBBs do not act like hooligan harrassers to their parents. Blackbirds of all sorts, sometimes bluejays and other small birds also chase crows and hawks. Crow and hawk experts might have more info on the reasons why. Maybe info at AllAboutBirds.com. Or a good question to ask at ATF.
Quick fish drop by HD this morning about 6:30 AM.
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AllAboutBirds online has an article about mobbing -- small birds that harass larger birds. More details than in this screen cap.
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Decorah Eagles. DH2 & Red-winged Blackbird comes to the Y-branch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOhREKniOX0
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The thing is, yah know, surfin' birds are a real pain in the back, especially if you're the board. ;) :) :)
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The thing is, yah know, surfin' birds are a real pain in the back, especially if you're the board. ;) :) :)
Good one, Eburg! HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WERD!!! ;D
DH2, Hang Eight!! :-*
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No RWBBs mobbing the eagles so far today on the rewind. Could they be over the need to protect by harrassing? Or maybe later in the day.
There's great video of one of the adult BEs swooping over the Pond around 6:00 this morning. No successful catches, but the swooping is fun to watch on the rewind.
DH2 has been in the N1 branches and on the nest early, then out to the upstream area for perching.
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LOL, eburg! ;D
Decorah Eagles 7-16-23, Morning highlights, 5 to 10 am, 1 fish delivery (HD) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyS0ZBSWYbs
Decorah Eagles 7-16-23, 1:30 pm DH2 closeups, rests on the nest, RWBB still at it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fsf-dQxzC0
Decorah Eagles 7-16-23, 2:30 pm DH2 tires of psycho RW blackbird, goes soaring with TVs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu0xmCpv_00
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T40, thanks for the multiple videos of DH2 and friends!
DH2 spent some time on a branch above N1 this afternoon. Finally flew off, so the RWBB must be feeling like the winner this time!
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That RWBB is really cheeky this morning, sitting on DH2's back and pecking away!
Fish delivered to N1, about 5:00 AM, by HD. Quick grab and DH2 ate the whole thing.
HM brought another fish, large and partly eaten, about 6:15. DH2 ate part of it then flew to the Y and away upstream when the RWBB got too feisty.
About 8:00, HD spent a while cleaning up nestovers on N1 before flying away upstream.
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More views before noon.
Closeups of DH2, and probably HD grooming on a dead branch upstream, about 8:30 AM. That one could also be a sub-adult.
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Second day in Decorah didn’t disappoint….these are a few pics that I took with my cell, so some are far away. I have to wait to upload my camera pics when I get home.
Trout Run Creek W of N1 really low, Rainbow trout in big pool at hatchery, cows at farm W of N1, and Doe and fawn under N2B
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More pics continued…Spooky pasture tree where the eagles eat, osprey trying to fish over retention pond, one of the parents above the cams, and parent again on N side of N1
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Eagles on a Web Cam Make a Small Town Take Off - https://dailyyonder.com/eagles-on-a-web-cam-make-a-small-town-take-off/2023/07/18/
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Good pictures Lisa! Makes me feel like I am there!
Btw, rwbbs sat on the dwfl. Eaglets babk this year while she was flying! Tht is cool hitch hiking!
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Been a long while since I visited here .
Lots of great snaps and videos everyone. Many thanks.
Lisa enjoyed your photos of days 1 and 2. These are really nice for those of us who've not been there.
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Decorah Eagles. HD teaches DH2 important lesson. Do not leave food uneaten! - explore.org 07-18-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQT4Y3JupF8
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Lisa, love your pics of the Decorah locations! Keep 'em coming; it's second best to being there, for sure.
Early morning, big shiny sunrise, then DH2 perched (with RWBB) in a dead/dying pine tree near park benches at the creek, then flying away. Tree in oval at center, DH2 in oval to right.
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Thanks for sharing, Lisa! I've been there, but looking at your beautiful pics brings back wonderful memories of Decorah and their eagles!
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LISA Nice job with the pics. Stream is really low.
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DH2 spent some time early this morning in the same old, dying pine tree as yesterday. If the tree doesn't already have a designated name, maybe it could become DH2's Tree. What do you all think? Too early to decide?
Have a wonderful ATF day!
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STLbf I don't think that pine tree is dying necessarily.
I think that pine tree got struck by lightning up high while semi-top-wet .. the woodpeckers have had their way with the stripped off bark of that strike. Pine sap heals so nicely. ;)
If the tree doesn't already have a designated name, maybe it could become DH2's Tree. What do you all think?
You have my vote STL. ;D
I mentioned DH2's Pine Tree Perch in a post on 07/04/23.
https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2812.msg772038#msg772038
DH2 took to this lovely perch spot above The Trout Run shortly after leaving N1 on day 3.
I think she thought the RWBB's wouldn't find or follow her to this Pine. ::)
Some boots on the ground ATF attendees that wake before the eagles are there I here. :D
Perhaps they have seen DH2 on The Pine Perch above Trout Run ? ;)
Here are some maps to orient peeps unfamiliar with the Hatchery area to "DH2's Pine Tree Perch".
From zoomed out to zoomed in.
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This early riser was there this morning when DH2 was perched on the pine and 1st bluff closest to Trout Run Rd. DH2 also likes to soar around with the Turkey vultures.
Tsk, nan and STL, thanks for the kind words on the pics.
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STL, Nan, T40 and all, many thanks for all the snaps and videos from yesterday.
And, sure hope DH2 learns that important lesson. ;)
Looking forward to more of Lisa's snapshots.
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BrokenLug, thanks so much for the maps & pics that locate the pine tree that DH2 likes to perch in.
Hope everybirdie is having a super time at the ATF celebration!
HM brought a fish to the Y and DH2 grabbed it, 7:00 this morning. The RWBB was very brazenly pecking at DH2 on the nest while she/he ate the fish. DH2 left the Y to get away, but the RWBB flew right along, watch on the rewind as they perch together on a bluff ledge upstream.
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Eagles on a Web Cam Make a Small Town Take Off - https://dailyyonder.com/eagles-on-a-web-cam-make-a-small-town-take-off/2023/07/18/
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T40 - thanks for posting this link in here. We actually met the lady who wrote the article. She is so nice!
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Eagles on a Web Cam Make a Small Town Take Off - https://dailyyonder.com/eagles-on-a-web-cam-make-a-small-town-take-off/2023/07/18/
T40 - thanks for posting this link in here. We actually met the lady who wrote the article. She is so nice!
Lisa - Awesome!!
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Decorah Eagles 7-21-23, ATF crowd waves at the cam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxPqq86MvF0
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DH2 spent some early morning time in "that" pine tree near the creek and park benches. Then a short time picking and hopping around at N1 and the Y. Then flew off upstream to perch with one of the adults in distant, hazy views on the rewind. Geese up close, feeding in the Pond at 11:00 AM.
Will we watchers be able to view any video of ATF presentations? Love the video of the attendees waving to us from the bridge, and the tractors setting up. More?
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Chalmers and Deere oh my.
Family owned and passed down 1936 Allis Chalmers tractor keeps the back 40 very well groomed to this day in upstate NY.
My very first below freezing wrench turning advise _ if that socket _ slips _ you'll know those knuckles for the rest of your days.
I do believe we're at 9 generations having turned a wrench on Her immaculately greased nuts.
All have left some knuckle flesh on her if you know what I mean.
Charlotte was the 1st one to loose skin even though John just bought her.
My Grandmother patiently showed me how to properly change a tire on the side of a deserted road.
Take this white steering wheel kid V8 .. most memorable drive of my life.
We laughed so hard all the way to the Grand Canyon I still wet myself a little.
Like yesterday I can still see her auburn hair flowing out the passenger window cracking up .. if your Father only knew.
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T40 kudos.
I'm digging and loving on that earthen house. 8)
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Will there be pics from ATF here or in a separate place? I did check out the crowd waving!
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lilbirdz, I'm also hoping for a bunch of pics and videos from ATF.
In the meantime, here's a pic of DH2 and RWBB in the leafy branches above N1 about 6:30 AM.
And an adult perched upstream, center right in the pic, about 8:30 AM.
Rewind for Canada geese in the Pond, no pic.
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Here is a link to my pictures that I took at ATF this year. They are on my Facebook page, and the post is public, so you should be able to see it without having a Facebook account.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10231574599653978&set=pcb.10231574895821382
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Lisa, thanks sooooo much for posting your pics from ATF. You got some spectacular shots. Pics from boots on the ground reveal how high up the N1 nest really is. My favorites are the two of DH2 soaring with the light so that under-feathers show up beautifully. And it's great to see Mr. Decorah looking so good.
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Lisa, thanks sooooo much for posting your pics from ATF. You got some spectacular shots. Pics from boots on the ground reveal how high up the N1 nest really is. My favorites are the two of DH2 soaring with the light so that under-feathers show up beautifully. And it's great to see Mr. Decorah looking so good.
You're welcome, STL :)
DH2 soars really well, and you can hear that squee from just about anywhere.
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Good morning to what may be a soaked and saturated Decorah region from earlier passing storm (where was that water when we were ready for a paddle down the river, I want to know). Many thanks to LisaG for the wonderful compilation of ATF photos. They are all so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talents with us! The fawn at creek was one of my faves. Big a-w-w-w-w moment... The tractor rally right at our doorstep was quite an amazing surprise! Glad I learned more about it while they stopped for a break. Great to see familiar people, and some newcomers too, at the ATF, and happy that our travelling people seem to be home safe and sound again.
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Decorah Eagles 7-25-23, 1:30 pm DH2 takes off, goes soaring, amazing climbing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6ZvA2utijU
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Good morning to what may be a soaked and saturated Decorah region from earlier passing storm (where was that water when we were ready for a paddle down the river, I want to know). Many thanks to LisaG for the wonderful compilation of ATF photos. They are all so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talents with us! The fawn at creek was one of my faves. Big a-w-w-w-w moment... The tractor rally right at our doorstep was quite an amazing surprise! Glad I learned more about it while they stopped for a break. Great to see familiar people, and some newcomers too, at the ATF, and happy that our travelling people seem to be home safe and sound again.
Glad to hear that you made it home safely too, Linda!
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Decorah Eagles 7-25-23, 1:30 pm DH2 takes off, goes soaring, amazing climbing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6ZvA2utijU
That kid can soar!
Thanks, T40 :)
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Thanks, Lisa, for sharing your wonderful ATF photos! :)
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Thanks, Lisa, for sharing your wonderful ATF photos! :)
You're welcome, T40 :)
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DH2 on the Y this am.
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Loved your ATF pics, Lisa! Thanks for sharing them with all of us.
There's our beauty, BL! :D
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Loved your ATF pics, Lisa! Thanks for sharing them with all of us.
There's our beauty, BL! :D
Thanks, and you're welcome, nan!
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Morning pics from Decorah - GBH in IR, DH2's talons, DH2 close-up, and one of the P's on bluff perch
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DH2 has talons crossed, Lisa. Wonder what her wish is...
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Crossed talons -- Wishing to learn how to catch a fish in the Pond. ;)
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DH2 has talons crossed, Lisa. Wonder what her wish is...
Wishing for HM or HD to bring fish ;D
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Lisa G, I thoroughly enjoyed your pics from ATF. We don't seem to have any indigo buntings in this area, so that was a treat. I'm impressed with how much our first-time parents are still watching DH2 from nearby. I guess the hunting lessons have begun. Planes were clearly designed to look like eagles! Thanks for sharing these.
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Lisa G, I thoroughly enjoyed your pics from ATF. We don't seem to have any indigo buntings in this area, so that was a treat. I'm impressed with how much our first-time parents are still watching DH2 from nearby. I guess the hunting lessons have begun. Planes were clearly designed to look like eagles! Thanks for sharing these.
You're welcome, lil :)
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Early morning, DH2 on the Y, N1, and a branch next to the nest overlooking the pasture. Some calling off-camera, likely one of the parents, but no food on offer.
Later, 9:30-ish, one of the parents was at the edge of the creek, upstream from N1, see pic of takeoff. Might have been DH2 on the ground nearby but view was too blurry to see anything but some brown feathery body moving as if eating something, so no pic. Closer to noon, an adult BE perching on a bluff ledge way upstream, probably a parent.
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Morning pics from Decorah - Fish delivery from HD around 5:30am, DH2 with fish, DH2 looking for nestovers after the fish for breakfast, and HD above the cams
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Lisa, I missed the pre-color action this morning! No starving eagle here.
About 1:00 PM, DH2 was on a favorite upstream perch, with wings spread to catch any cool breeze.
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Lisa, I missed the pre-color action this morning! No starving eagle here.
About 1:00 PM, DH2 was on a favorite upstream perch, with wings spread to catch any cool breeze.
No, DH2 is definitely not starving.
Loved seeing DH2 spread those wings on the branch upstream.
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Morning today, DH2 calling for food of course, but I didn't see any. Couple great perching views, thanks to the cam ops. Short time in the favorite pine tree near the creek with park benches, then some flying around, and perching on top of the Pond side bluffs.
Later, for several hours, an adult, probably HM or HD, perched upstream from N1, appears to be looking down for prey in the creek.
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Sunday morning, the cam ops had a look at N2B's cornfield!
DH2 overnight in branches above N1, then to the Y, then to a dead tree between the pines near the Hatchery.
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Sunday morning, the cam ops had a look at N2B's cornfield!
DH2 overnight in branches above N1, then to the Y, then to a dead tree that might be one of the maples. Correct or elsewhere?
STL, when cam pulled back, the tree DH2 was in is between the pines by hatchery.
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Lisa, thanks for the location, so I can change the pic label.
Nice views of the almost-full moon rising, and of DH2 settling in for overnight on the Y.
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Sunrise, some views of DH2 this morning, then again in the afternoon.
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The prairie area next to the Retention Pond is in full bloom this week. Just gorgeous and lots of variety. Go Native, Iowa!
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Great pics, STL!
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Thanks, Lisa. The monarda-bee balm is also called wild bergamot. If you rub a leaf and smell it, it's like Earl Gray tea, which is flavored with bergamot.
Morning closeup views of DH2 on the Y, looking really good. DH2 and a parent spent some time in favorite perching areas upstream from N1, but no pics. And a belted kingfisher perched on a power line over the creek, not far upstream from N1. Small bird, huge bill for catching little fish.
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And again this morning after the fog cleared away. Lots of calling for food, no results so far.
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Beautiful portrait of DN2, STL. I hope there was food available or provided somewhere within the day!
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Morning pics of DH2 on Y doing a lil preening
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Lisa, DH2 is sure looking good! Couple pics from just before yours, I think. DH2 spent quite a while on upstream perching, too. No food drops that I saw so far today at posting time of almost 1:00.
At ATF, did anyone mention any work to be done on N1 after DH2 disperses?
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Lisa, DH2 is sure looking good! Couple pics from just before yours, I think. DH2 spent quite a while on upstream perching, too. No food drops that I saw so far today at posting time of almost 1:00.
At ATF, did anyone mention any work to be done on N1 after DH2 disperses?
I didn't see any food drops either. Great pics!!!
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RRP posted up some 2023 ATF photos on their blog. 8)
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/08/04/after-the-fledge-2023-photos/
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RRP posted up some 2023 ATF photos on their blog. 8)
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/08/04/after-the-fledge-2023-photos/
Thanks, BL!
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Thanks for the photo note, BL. Nice to see all the happy faces at ATF. Was one of them you? I understand for privacy, you may not choose to reveal.
Early morning today, a small heron, pretty sure a green heron, perched for a time on a dead branch before flying away. Distant photo shows the location relative to the bridge, see the orange circle. One of the parents spent several hours on a leafy branch above N1. No sightings of DH2 so far today on the rewind. Lots of crows calling.
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FYI, the two juvenile turkey vultures at Marshall, MO, fledged early this afternoon. Check the Forum for pics, and watch on the rewind.
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Nice sunset this evening, and DH2 settled in for the night at the branch above N1.
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We are opening flash chat at Decorah Eagles, 8-6-23 10:25 am CDT
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After overnight in branch above N1, DH2 has been in several locations this morning, calling for food to no avail as yet. One sighting of an adult flying but I forget when!!
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DH2 in branch above N1, then upstream perching, then on top of the Pond bluffs, then soaring with vultures. No pic of the soaring, sorry, needs video!
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Morning pics from Decorah - DH2 in the pines by hatchery checking out the raceways, and perched on Y squeeing away
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Good morning everyone. We are opening a Flash char
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Lisa, I wondered which pine tree DH2 and crow were using this morning. Thanks for your in-person expertise from ATF!
During most of the morning when DH2 was on the Y and calling, but no food, there was an adult in the leafy branches above N1, barely visible. I figured it was one of the parents, but could have been another adult or a sub-adult waiting to get in on a feeding.
After noon, DH2 left the Y, flew to the Pond bluffs, where turkey vultures were soaring and landing. I believe one of them spooked DH2 away. No pic, but watchable on the rewind.
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Good Morning Everyone!
Decided to check out the Decorah nest on my morning rounds for the Beakroom...
and guess who I found And, Where? Yep! Pretty girl, DH2.
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Camera Time: Aug 9, 2023 6:43 AM CDT
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DH2 tried a lil fishing this morning. Walked in the pond, picked out a fish, dragged it up to the side, tried to fly off with it, but it fell.
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Mornin' Lisa That was a fairly large fish for her first "catch". Not really a catch, it was dead. LOL Never saw any attempt at eating. Little steps.
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DH2 learning how to fish the Pond this morning! Great pics Lisa & Phyl. Yep, a fish, large and dead, too heavy for DH2 to maneuver easily, also close to the road and crows are harassing. After the first flyoff, DH2 returned to both sides of the Pond and a parent was flying around and around probably offering moral support but no physical help. Better to watch this long sequence on rewind or video. It's after noon as I post this and so far the fish is still on the ground, uneaten.
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Aha, the plot thickens! That parent flying around after DH2 dragged the fish from the pond, it might have been a sub-adult instead. Here's a pic of the sub perched in a Hatchery pine tree, then flying away at about 8:00 AM.
DH2 was on the Y, puffed up and challenging the crows at 12:45 this afternoon. No more news about the fish.
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Thanks for the narration and photos. And great work cam operators! Surely this has happened before with fledglings trying to mimic what Mom and Dad made look so easy? ;) So cute and wonderful. Love DH2's "can-do" spirit!
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(She didn't so much "catch" that fish as "pounce" on it!)
Decorah Eagles: 🦅 DH2 101 outdoor school fishing lesson (explore.org 08 09 2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC2MTC1gexg
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Great pics, Phyl and STL
Thanks for video, T40 :)
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A couple afternoon pics - Osprey trying to fish pond, and DH2 on Y
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T40 The very beginning of the maiden fishing dive got left off? One of the cam ops was following her flight - and I watched. Always like to see the smooth, quiet, power float through the air. And I could feel the anticipation going through DH2 because it was going through me. That's why I quoted "You Can Do It". She heard me - from far up over the tree line by N2 she took a straight fast dive. Splashed into the pond - didn't see her prize right away, but knew it was good sized. Dragged it over to the land, took a break, and then is when you have the pic of her dragging it up into the mowed clearing. Whew, that was hard work for her and me.
Now I was thinking - does she know how to peel it open for breakfast. She better hurry or someone is going to steal it right of her talons. Long, exciting, early morning. But we got through it. You Did It!!!!
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Just checked out other early posts. Maybe time to check the replay.
Turned on PC about 5:30 - part of the routine that I note the time because of a pill I take and have to wait an hour to eat (banana). Took pill and started following the soaring being sent out. Soaring tape may have been viewed starting even before 6A and then she takes the dive. Next would be Phyl's captures of her in the water and then her pulling it up and out of the water.
I include the times because the beginning could be caught on rewind. ;D
Only about 10 1/2 hours ago. I'm going to try that. I'll check my details and times for accuracy.
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Decorah Eagles 8-9-23, 6:33 am DH2 grabs a fish from the pond! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdXPV5S8uWw ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Puff, on rewind with camera still in black & white, two eagles seen flying around and over the pond, but I didn't see any diving or splashing into the water as if catching a fish. Too early? Doesn't matter. First fish "catch" was a milestone for DH2; now the location of fish in water is established.
Mid-afternoon, a juvenile BE was on top of the Pond bluff for quite a while. Some time spent trying to preen out a couple long white wing feathers. Was it DH2? Probably. Also some quality time on the Y, preening, calling, looking very gorgeous.
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Thanks StL I am up early but not necessarily at full function. But, knowing we have 12 hours to work is out is helpful. So many someones usually does it for us. :-*
Was there any capture of the eating of the fish?
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Decorah Hatchery Eagles~DH2 Soars From Bluffs Over Retention Pond-Perches on Cell Tower_8/9/23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4rGhy2kF-8
Decorah Eagles 8-9-23, 11:20 am DH2 doing some spectacular soaring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upIJr-NSXfM
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Hey Puff, I'm the same -- up early but not really functioning on all cylinders until about noon!
This morning, a real fish dropped off at N1, I'm guessing by HD. There's wonderful rewind/video of DH2 chasing the parent all over the area before. After DH2 took off from the right-most Hatchery pine tree, the fun started.
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Hey Puff, I'm the same -- up early but not really functioning on all cylinders until about noon!
This morning, a real fish dropped off at N1, I'm guessing by HD. There's wonderful rewind/video of DH2 chasing the parent all over the area before. After DH2 took off from the right-most Hatchery pine tree, the fun started.
Great pics, STL!
I have some of the same, but will post anyways. :)
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Morning pics from Decorah - DH2 on the spooky pasture tree, DH2 in pines by hatchery, nice mantling, and DH2 looks to be tracking someone towards hatchery
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We'll be opening up a Flash Chat at DE with DH2 in view. Come join us!
https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/
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Lisa, you post the best pics, and I often have tiny versions of the same views, so please keep doing what you are doing!
About 3:00 this afternoon, HM brought a small raccoon pelt to the nest. DH2 claimed it of course, but there's not much meat and lots of fur.
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T40 that's a great video of DH2 perched on top of the cell phone tower.
The video was taken from Genghis Kham on top of the Fish Hatchery Pavilion.
That cell tower is about 2,755 feet away from the camera.
That's more than half of a Mile away.
The slab of that tower is at about 1,090 feet elev.
+ Add about 120 feet of tower to it.
1,210 feet elev _
The slab of the Pavilion is at about 890 feet elev.
+ Add about 30 feet up to Genghis Kham's eye view.
920 feet elev _
So lets just say for S&N Giggles sake the camera is at 920 feet elev and the top of the tower is at an elev of 1,210 feet.
Minus 20 feet off of the towers top.
Now I'm going to employ and interpret some back of the napkin BE camera math here.
Camera view More than half a mile away. :)
I think back not too long ago to a barn and the Y
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(Ruford? No Decorah eagle was ever named Ruford!)
Ruford the Eagle soars back onto the page in highly anticipated sequel - https://decorahnews.com/news/8937/ruford-the-eagle-soars-back-onto-the-page-in-highly-anticipated-sequel/
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(Ruford? No Decorah eagle was ever named Ruford!)
Ruford the Eagle soars back onto the page in highly anticipated sequel - https://decorahnews.com/news/8937/ruford-the-eagle-soars-back-onto-the-page-in-highly-anticipated-sequel/
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That must be one of those "other" nests in Decorah. ;D
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Chatroll at the Decorah Eagles Nest, Decorah North Nest, and the Mississippi River Flyway site is not working correctly. RRP has been notified. Thanks for your patience till it gets back to normal. The cams are still all working fine.
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So, it looks like Ruford lives in the North Woods, and wouldn't that be farther north than Iowa? Still, a kid's book about BE's is a good thing!
Well, I am wrong (not unusual). Ruford's first story is set in Decorah, Iowa, so likely also the sequel. Or, could it be about dispersing to Canada?
It's a great day for soaring. Watch on rewind; it will make you smile. DH2 drops like a stone off the Y about 10:00 and goes soaring upstream for several minutes. About an hour later, two turkey vultures perched on a large branch way upstream (find orange circle in pic), then they also went soaring, or maybe just one of them. Mid-afternoon, an osprey perched on the lower section of the power tower while two large dark birds (guessing vultures) perched higher up.
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Sunrise this morning, close-up of DH2 on Y, osprey on tower, and DH2 on Y
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DH2 and parent flying and perching above N1, on the Y, near the Pond in the pine tree, upstream, no feeding so far today at posting time.
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DH2 and parent flying and perching above N1, on the Y, near the Pond in the pine tree, upstream, no feeding so far today at posting time.
STL, if I remember correctly, sometimes the P's like to perch across the farm in the tree line. This might be over that way?
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Morning pics from Decorah - Very early pic of the moon, DH2 in pine, and maybe one of the P's perched in tree line again.
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Lisa, love the Moon pic, and eagles even more! Colorful sunrises at Decorah and Flyway today. Might be one of those mornings when "red in the morning, sailors take warning."
Great Blue Heron perched in one of the dead trees in the distance between the Hatchery pines about 6:15 this morning. HD2 spent several hours there this afternoon, leaving about 2:30, for a slow flight over the trees.
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Lisa, love the Moon pic, and eagles even more! Colorful sunrises at Decorah and Flyway today. Might be one of those mornings when "red in the morning, sailors take warning."
Great Blue Heron perched in one of the dead trees in the distance between the Hatchery pines about 6:15 this morning. HD2 spent several hours there this afternoon, leaving about 2:30, for a slow flight over the trees.
STL, I love the colorful sunrise, too! That one your posted was very pretty.
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Wondered what Decorah Eagles DH12 might be up to this morning...
snapped these real quick...
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Camera Time: Aug 14, 2023 7:07 AM CDT
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Looking most regal today
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Camera Time: Aug 14, 2023 7:07 AM CDT
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And...
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Great pic of DH2, Phyl
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Morning pics from Decorah - HD above the cams, DH2 in the pines by visitors center, DH2 on Y, and DH2 in tree by M2 it looks like
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Lisa, I was thinking maybe that dead branch might by at the maples, also. The Hatchery eagles haven't used them much as perches. All great pics of photogenic DH2!
One pic of DH2 on the nest about 7:30 AM. Nothing much to even pick at.
Here's DH2 near the nest but not on the Y at noon. Hard to see with the wind and the leaves.
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trying to figure out whats going on right now live cam? is that DH2? (In the bushes on the cliff)
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trying to figure out whats going on right now live cam? is that DH2? (In the bushes on the cliff)
Lori - It seems so....there is a branch that we have seen over there that DH2 goes to. Looks like Dh2 is kinda hidden behind the leaves some.
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trying to figure out whats going on right now live cam? is that DH2? (In the bushes on the cliff)
Lori - It seems so....there is a branch that we have seen over there that DH2 goes to. Looks like Dh2 is kinda hidden behind the leaves some.
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It looks like there might be 2 juvies. The one is still on the cliff and the other is at the pond? I am recording some of it :) thank you sweet girl!! :-*
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Just now 4:45PM, DH2 on N1, picking at nestovers and yellow leaves, and another juvenile sitting on top of the Pond Bluff. I doubt that a juvenile other than DH2 would come to the nest.
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Lori - You’re welcome ☺️
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Morning foggy, but cam ops found an adult BE, probably HM or HD, in a dead tree perch at the top of the Pond bluffs. Pic shows closer up, but a nice zoom out gives the location. Sorry it was too dark for a pic. Anyway, we know where that tree is for when the cameras come on in October!
And a downy woodpecker was working on the bark near N1, evidence that the eagles aren't using it much now. Sigh.
No view of DH2 on the rewind as of 2:00 this afternoon, but I could have missed it.
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Nosy me, looking for eagles this afternoon, I might have seen DH2 flying over the Pond trees at about 2:30. There was a person sitting between the pond and the road, right at the road intersection. Small white dog with the person. No eagle landing. Then about an hour later, farther over to the left, someone with a long lens at a picnic table (?), like looking toward N2B. Guess it is a good thing that the cameras are turning off tomorrow! Usually the cam ops change views when people appear, but these were way too far away for any ID. ;)
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Looks like DH2 spent the night in branches above N1. Early morning calling but no clear sightings on the rewind. About 7:00, upstream in that leafy branchy place where they like to perch, a parent appeared to be leisurely eating something. After a while, the adult flew away as DH2 landed in the same spot from nearby.
It's been such a privilege to watch HD and HM successfully raise DH2. Million thanks to RRP and the cam ops who make it happen for all of us who watch, post pics, ask questions, and get great answers. October 14 is circled on my calendar, and I'm so looking forward to the next eagle season.
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Very early this morning, before 5am, DH2 casts a very large pellet.
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Lisa, what a great pic to end the season! Not sorry I missed it, and good to know that DH2 is doing what eagles do.
Do I remember correctly that the Forum stays available when the cameras are turned off? I hope so. It will be nice to say hello to our fellow posters now and then while we wait for things to start up in October. We can't clean house or go shopping in all our "free time" after all.
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Lisa, what a great pic to end the season! Not sorry I missed it, and good to know that DH2 is doing what eagles do.
Do I remember correctly that the Forum stays available when the cameras are turned off? I hope so. It will be nice to say hello to our fellow posters now and then while we wait for things to start up in October. We can't clean house or go shopping in all our "free time" after all.
Yep, forum stays available when cams are off, so we can say how much we miss the eagles, and is it October yet??? ;D
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Lisa, my thoughts also.
Check out the Flyway Forum for a banded juvenile peregrine. Not from GSB, but a great find by our cam ops. Details pending.
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Lisa, my thoughts also.
Check out the Flyway Forum for a banded juvenile peregrine. Not from GSB, but a great find by our cam ops. Details pending.
I did see that today! :D
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It's been such a privilege to watch HD and HM successfully raise DH2. Million thanks to RRP and the cam ops who make it happen for all of us who watch, post pics, ask questions, and get great answers. October 14 is circled on my calendar, and I'm so looking forward to the next eagle season.
Agreed. It has been a privilege and a pleasure. And thanks to all of our members here who enhanced the experience so much.
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Clynn - and all the other short, stiff shoppers on forum - I think I must worse than I am. If I'm having trouble reaching something in the stores I don't actually have to ask most of the time. My height and pathetic usually draws a considerate offer to help. People, irregardless of the news films, are not all bad. Maybe it's not that there are more ugly people - just that the bad are getting worse???
Arcadia? Says you're a newbie - meet Puff the oldie. 2011 start Make that oldie but goodie, and getting older and goodier.
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Puff--Arcadia's been a Forum member since 2011 too. And I've been here since Bob and Neil were filming the nest in 2007. Forum status in 2014 though.😊
Got thinking about it, checked, and actually joined Forum in 2013. ;)
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Puff and eBurg, hi!
Yes I've been here a good while. For some reason my post number got lost at some point, but that's fine. I appreciate the welcome anyway, Puff! ;D ;D ;D
I remember when I joined. I was at another online site and someone mentioned they were watching the Decorah eagles nest. So I came right over and have never left. I believe it was Mom and Dad when I started. and Bob Anderson. At times there have been painful occurrences such as when a baby eagle or fledgling die, and the loss of Bob of course. But there have been such happy memories such as the Diva. I love coming here because the members are so very kind and they keep us all informed of what is going on with the eagles.
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Liked your sweet reply/memory lane words arcadia. Neither eburg or I post a lot. For myself - puter usually turned on between 5-5:30 a.m. First stop is always a weather check for the day, then open Decorah N1. Then read recent posts. Usually finish off late by checking posts one more time. Turn off about 11. If I'm having an "in" day I'll just leave N1 screen as a screen saver. So, watch out if you talk about me - I may not comment, but I'm not missing much! ;D
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From RRP's FB page:
Raptor Resource Project
21h
8-15-23 Day Trip
Story and Photos by Robin Brumm
I’ve been to Decorah a few times in the last couple of weeks, but didn’t really get any decent pictures. The weather looked good for Tuesday, so I got up at dark o’clock and off to Decorah I went. I was hoping DH2 would be around so I could get some decent photos.
When I got to Decorah, I slowly drove past N1 and didn’t see anything. I got to the stop sign and looked around at the maple and the pine trees behind the hatchery offices. There was nobirdy in any of those spots. I turned to drive over the bridge that goes over trout run creek and looked down the stream both ways. There was still nobirdy in view. So I decided to drive down the road a little way to see if the eagles ventured that direction. I drove down the road and didn’t see anything. I turned around at a fishing spot near the trail bridge and just as I was going to pull back onto the road, I happened to glance at the farm across the field. There was something on top of the barn! I grabbed my binoculars and there was DH2 sitting on top of the barn. He had his tail toward me and was looking down behind the barn. He sat there for quite a while and then flew to the roof of the house on the farm. He was only there for a short time and then flew back to the barn. He kept looking down and eventually flew off and down behind the barn. I’m not sure what was back there but I wonder if there was something to eat back there. I do not believe that farm has any animals, or at least I’ve never seen any in the past.
I stayed and watched, but DH2 did not fly out so I went over to the hatchery to sit and wait. Meanwhile, one of the parents had flown into the N1 tree above the cam. All of a sudden a Juvie flew in and circled around the bluff. It eventually soared up higher and disappeared over the bluff. I was just about to head over to N1 to see if the parent was still there, and it flew off and circled around the area. It also headed over the bluff to the east of the pond. At this time it gets a little confusing. I would sit and wait a while and a Juvie would fly over, then I’d wait some more and a Juvie would fly over again, and I would wait and a parent would fly through, and there was even an osprey that visited the area too! At one point there were 2 Juvies circling around over the bluffs at the same time. It is hard to tell If they were DH2 or a different Juvie. None of them landed in any of the familiar perch spots that I could see. After waiting and not seeing any flyovers, I decided it was time to head for home. I was a little disappointed that DH2 didn’t hang around closer to the hatchery, but there was a special event happening that day at the hatchery, so there were lots of people around. I guess that means I’ll just have to go back soon!
RRP appreciates Robin's generosity in sharing her photos and reminds you they are copyrighted and may not be downloaded without her express written permission.
**Note, although I believe that DH2 is a male, there is no way to know for sure. I used "He" for ease in writing.
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From RRP's FB page:
Raptor Resource Project
2023 Decorah Eagles Recap, Episode 1: A New Beginning - https://www.raptorresource.org/.../2023-decorah-eagles.../.
We are turning our Decorah Eagle and Decorah North Eagle cameras off on Wednesday, August 16th, so we’re celebrating the 2023 season by recapping events at the sites we watch. Please join us to help say ‘goodbye!’ from 3 to 5pm on our Decorah chat: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/. We'll post Episode Two: Return of the Eaglet tomorrow!
We're getting asked why we shut the cameras off before DH2 leaves. As long time watchers will remember, maintenance season used to be a little shorter. While our new camera systems are much better than they used to be, they are also much more complicated and we have more sites, so everything takes more testing, planning, and installation time than it used to. We'll see what we can do to shorten things up next year.
Thank you so much for watching, sharing, learning, and especially for caring. See you tomorrow!
Raptor Resource Project
2023 Decorah Eagles Recap, Episode 2: Return of the Eaglets!
Our eagle-eyed volunteers spotted a little starring on one of the eggs at around 6:53pm on April 3. We watched enthralled as DH1 – the first of HD and HM’s eaglets – made its way out of the egg to hatch at 4:10am on April 5. Unfortunately, it was the first chick of two inexperienced parents, and died sometime on the night of April 5 or early on April 6th.
What happened to DH1? While HD and HM instinctively brooded and attempted to feed their hatchling, they didn’t know how to go about it: an issue we’ve seen with first time parents in other nests. Unusually in the nests we’ve watched, both parents were new, so neither one had experience or learning to draw on. Instead of brooding, HD flew away at his first glimpse of the new eaglet, although he quickly returned. And HM dropped a large live trout into the egg cup with DH1 instead of killing it, preparing it, and feeding DH1 small bites. While eaglets should be able to go about 24 hours without a feeding following hatch, the large, cold fish and general weather conditions placed high energy demands on the hatchling. DH1 most likely died of hypothermia, with lack of food and injury from the trout both possible contributing factors.
As one eaglet died, another one arrived. DH2 hatched at 6:45pm on April 6. Fortunately, HD and HM appeared to learn from their first eaglet. DH2’s first feeding – tiny morsels, not a whole live trout – happened at 2:20pm on April 7.
From there on out, things were good in the cottonwood! As indicated by its constantly swollen crop, DH2 was the lone beneficiary of the 322 meals its parents brought to the nest. They protected their eaglet from hail, slashing rain, and snow, drove away geese, subadult eagles, and things that go bump in the night, and were generally exemplary eagle parents all season long, a scary talon ride notwithstanding! It was such a pleasure to see cute PS’s, family meals, and swollen cropzillas in N1 again! DH2 fledged at 6:08 on June 30, at 85 days of age – our oldest eaglet to fledge so far!
Since DH2 fledged, we’ve enjoyed watching it around the hatchery! Transmitter research done by Brett Mandernack and Ryan Schmitz of Eagle Valley found that fledglings don’t tend to fly over a mile from the nest within their first month post-fledge, slowly begin making longer loops out and back to the nest as they learn to fly, forage, and navigate, and disperse at an average 162 days of age. DH2 will turn 132 days of age today which means, based on our data, that she will most likely disperse during the second week of September.
We know that some of you are disappointed by the early turn off time. While our new camera systems are much better than they used to be, they are also much more complicated and we have more sites, so everything takes more testing, planning, and installation time than it used to. In the meantime, we’ll do our best to keep everyone posted and we’re looking forward to returning at noon on October 14th. Raise a glass and join us in a toast to a wonderful 2023 and a hopeful 2024 at both Decorah nests! Sláinte!
Made it this far? Don’t forget to pick up your 2023 Cottonwood Completion Certificate! Looking for something to watch while the Decorah cameras are down? Check out our Mississippi Flyway and Great Spirit Bluff falcon cameras! Birds are beginning to gather on the Flyway and it is a wonderful time to watch!
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Thanks for the RRP posts, T40 :)
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Yes. Many thanks.
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Thank you, T40, for sharing the posts with us here!
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T40
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Amy posted a blog on AUG 25 and emailed the message that DH2 seems to have dispersed as of August 19, 2023. That's a common date for eaglets from Decorah to fly the coop. Lots of great info that you can get to from the Home tab on the RRP website.
Fly high and be safe, DH2. ;D
Is it almost October yet??
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Amy posted a blog on AUG 25 and emailed the message that DH2 seems to have dispersed as of August 19, 2023. That's a common date for eaglets from Decorah to fly the coop. Lots of great info that you can get to from the Home tab on the RRP website.
Fly high and be safe, DH2. ;D
Is it almost October yet??
STL...it's almost Oct...LOL
I saw that post on Facebook, and yes, lots of good info in it!
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From RRP's FB page about DH2 :)
Raptor Resource Project
August 25 at 3:07 PM
Happy Fri-yay, everyone! Our eagle-eyed eagle watchers haven’t seen or heard DH2 since the morning of August 19th. It looks like our little eaglet has flown the coop! Will it come back to say goodbye before it leaves for good? Here’s what we’ve learned from the Decorah eagles we’ve tracked so far.
- Four eagles dispersed in August. The average August dispersal date was August 19, which is also the last day we saw DH2! D35, D1, and D27 left without much warning, but D24 undertook several overnight camping trips before leaving for good on August 31.
- Three eagles dispersed in September. The average September dispersal date was September 10. Although D25, D36, and D14 took ranging overnight flights centered around the hatchery area prior to dispersal, D14 was not seen within .2 miles of the hatchery after August 2nd. If we hadn’t been tracking him, we might have assumed an August departure date.
- One eagle dispersed in October. Four fledged prematurely and experienced a great deal of trauma after fledging, which might have resulted in her later independence and departure date.
- Longer ranging flights tended to begin the last week of July or the first week of August, depending on age. Based on geographic data, most of the eaglets were largely independent from their parents by the middle of August. Although we sometimes glimpsed the older fledglings between overnight camping trips, they didn’t appear to be relying on their parents for food.
We don’t have satellite tracking data, but six days is a very long time not to see DH2, especially given that we saw and heard the eaglet almost every day post-fledge. Our boots crew is still watching, but it seems likely DH2 has set off on its big adventure, whatever that looks like! Happy trails, DH2! Maybe we’ll see you this fall at the Flyway U, and of course we’ll let everyone know if you drop in before eagle college starts. Good luck in the wild blue yonder!
If you'd like some more details on the dispersal dates and immediate pre-dispersal behaviors of the eagles we've tracked, follow this link: https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/08/25/august-25-2023-good-luck-dh2/?fbclid=IwAR3Pp1btWAGlKU7z-L4u5KLJsP4qdnSKziUjuVsfm6kdqdRAPT3Uk2voVhE
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August 19, 2023: DH2 in the pine by the visitors center at the hatchery.
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Thank you, T40!
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>:( It's taken me f-o-r-e-v-e-r to get in here and read the last posts for the season.
Many thanks T40 for all the great info and all!
Love that 8-19-23 snap of DH2 in 'the pine' near the Visitor's Center :-*
STL look at the calendar---October is here in a couple of days! ;)
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Phyl, I'm about to turn the calendar page to October. Thanks for the reminder. October 14 is already circled in red as Cameras On Day.
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Phyl, I'm about to turn the calendar page to October. Thanks for the reminder. October 14 is already circled in red as Cameras On Day.
STL, I have been waiting for you to ask, is it October YET! ;D ;D ;D
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OK, is it October yet?
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OK, is it October yet?
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Hello, Decorah nest watchers! As I mentioned on the North thread, the posts and pictures shared here throughout the season enrich the whole Decorah nest experience for me. Many thanks to all. Looking forward to resuming the journey soon!
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It's October! :) Is there a date certain yet for cams to go live? I see Oliver posted pics on Explore from the 19th, but they are from September. If nestorations have already begun, I do hope they build bigger this year.
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Hi lil...per the chat banner...It says....Mark you calendars for October 14 at noon, when cameras will be turned back on.
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Saturday, October 14th
we turn both cameras back on!
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Thanks, Lisa and Shep. That will teach me to read the whole thing!
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Raptor Resource Project Promotes Dedication to Raptor Conservation
https://www.lutherchips.com/10279/features/raptor-resource-project-promotes-dedication-to-raptor-conservation/
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Jorgen Olson (‘24) releasing his male broad-winged hawk at the Luther Hawk Blind. Photo courtesy of the Raptor Resource Project.
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Welcome back to a new season at Decorah. RRP has left a generous donation for the eagles on N1! And a sub-adult is visiting the top of one of the bluffs. Lovely.
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Welcome back, everyone!
The only pic I took this afternoon was of the sub-adult
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Hi...
Tks for the snaps STL and Lisa!
And, here we all go!
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Partial eclipse dimming the sky around GSB. Nice way to introduce the new season for Decorah and Decorah North cameras to come back online at noon.
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Isn't it just great to have the eagle cams back live? Now I have a good excuse to avoid housework again.
Few pics from the area. The cam ops are showing us panning views of the whole area.
I forget the name of the white horse. . . .
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Here's two BEs perching in a favorite spot at Pond bluff top this morning. Likely HD and HM. Go to rewind at about 9:00 for takeoffs, flying here and there, and more perching. Still looks like the fish donation is intact on N1.
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A few pics from this morning - HM & HD showed up on bluff perch. One of them moved to the end of the branch, and the branch broke and went down with stick, recovering and landing in pine by middle bluff.
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Great snaps STL and Lisa . Tks
So funny on the 'housework'.
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And, I snapped Decorah Eagles ...
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Camera Time: Oct 16, 2023 7:19 AM CDT
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A few morning pics from Decorah - HD heading back from fishing at raceways, and HM & HD on bluff perch
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Phyl and Lisa, great pics of the Hatchery pair in a favorite perching tree at the Pond Bluffs, and flying!
They are hanging out around the Pond Bluffs often this fall as the camera have come back on.
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Thanks STL. A bit out of practice .
Lisa/T40 thanks for the snaps. ;)
Have a Good Evening Y'all...SEDs.
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T40, Phyl and STL - Great screen caps. So good to see the pair yesterday for a while.
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Has anyone actually spotted HM or HD on/in the N1 nest or tree yet ?
I hope they are not too spooked by how all those 'flying fish' ended up in the nest ? ;)
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM & HD were busy going from bluff perch to a tree below the first bluff this morning, gathering a few stick. I hope they are not trying to make a nest in the bluffs. HM was above the N1 tree earlier, and HD finally landed on the Y!
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A couple more....HM & HD perched below the bluffs and HD across the farm
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Thanks Lisa for the pic of eagle on the barn branch!
I havent seen them on the nest at all.
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I didn't want to be titled worrywart BUT Since things were turned back on I thought that they were doing a lot of checking out sticks/branches, looking for building materials, and observing from above to see whatever. Recalling too that original nest at Decorah was on the cliffs, before with original Mom. Even M and D liked just sitting on the edge over the cliffs and watching their realm for quite a feww years. Youngins too spent much time there just sitting and summing up the territory.
Time will tell.
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(Go to about the 5:30 minute mark)
Decorah Hatchery Eagles~HD & HM in Tree-HM Goes Way Out On a Limb-It Breaks-Slo-Mo_10/15/23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T__e66ujQs
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Funny video of HM on the branch that broke off! They gather sticks for the nest by bouncing on dead limbs, but usually are quick enough to grab the broken part and carry it off.
Not sure which tree is the dead one that one is perching about 10:00 this morning.
Great to see one of the Hatchery pair on the Y for a short time just after 10:00.
Three wild turkeys feeding way out in the pasture up the creek/stream from N1, about 4:30 this afternoon.
No views of HD or HM on the N1 nest so far. Maybe they are spooked by the barn construction up past the horse barn. But we know they are nearby, so maybe tomorrow.
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Not much Trout Creek flow to be feeding on there .. :o
Trout Run directly from the Spring is the Yum Yum spot Directly below "The Bluffs".
Yes Nest N0 was somewhere near here as you recalled corectly Puff.
I get 2023 here now.
10/17/2023.
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NEW NEST?
October 18, 2023
Unfortunately it looks like they're building a new nest - off cam.
If true its sad.
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Yep! I'm still up... ;D
Many thks for the snaps and all. Watched the video...I chuckled. :-* But our HM is just fine.
New nest---they do what they 'need' to do. But, yes. Will be sad.
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Goodnight/ morning Decorah, Bonjour !
Around 02h00 am both eagles were tucked in a tree
An owl arrived and hit the upper eagle
The owl flew away and the eagle flew away too
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Bonjour à vous, Philjo56...
Many thanks for the snapshots. Interesting encounter. Owls like to pester eagles. Especially the eaglets.
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The owl's a messenger telling them to return to OUR nest! 8) ;D
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Nice to have Philjo here again, too. Owls are sure pesky, bothersome, and sometimes deadly, to eagles, also peregrines.
Any confirmation about the Hatchery eagles building a new nest off camera? Yikes, I hope not.
Hawk and wild turkeys at the water this morning.
So what is the correct name for the water running under N1 and also N2B -- creek or stream??
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STLbf That is Trout Creek flowing below N1 & N2B
Flowing West to East on this map. (https://tinyurl.com/yqjy7nc3)
It becomes Trout Run about 1,000 ft East of the Siewers Spring RD bridge.
I don't think I've ever seen it this low at this time of year. :o
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A few morning pics from Decorah - Bright eyes (owl) to the right of the eagle perched up top (HD), as it got a lil lighter you could tell HM was in the middle crotch, HD in lower bluff tree, and the turkey were back under the fallen tree.
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Nice to have Philjo here again, too. Owls are sure pesky, bothersome, and sometimes deadly, to eagles, also peregrines.
Any confirmation about the Hatchery eagles building a new nest off camera? Yikes, I hope not.
Hawk and wild turkeys at the water this morning.
So what is the correct name for the water running under N1 and also N2B -- creek or stream??
STL - I have been watching all day. I seems that sticks were being brought in this morning, but it also looked like many had fallen.
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Thanks to Lisa, STL, Shep Phijo and BL for the info and great snaps.
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O Lisa - WONDERFUL shots! :D
I wake early, I like hearing the owl hoots and the coyote pack celebrating a kill.
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Looks like a lot of 'rain' or 'something' at the Decorah Eagles (hatchery)
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Oct 19, 2023 6:53 AM
Camera Time: Oct 19, 2023 6:53 AM CDT
Birchwoman
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Just snapped this one...
Oh-O! Little Squirrel!
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Whew! Squirrel's quick reflexes saved it's little life for the present. ;)
HD never saw Squirrel.
Oct 19, 2023 7:34 AM
Camera Time: Oct 19, 2023 7:33 AM CDT
Birchwoman
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And...
HM and HD collecting nestoration materials
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Oct 19, 2023 7:45 AM
Camera Time: Oct 19, 2023 7:45 AM CDT
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Not rain - BUGS!
WONDERFUL to see Mom n Dad together.
pics off explore
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Not rain - BUGS!
WONDERFUL to see Mom n Dad together.
pics off explore
Thanks...just wasn't sure so added '...or something."
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Yeah I'm not exactly sure what we were seeing in the IR light above the pond this early AM.
At 1st I thought it was snowing in Decorah but I checked the weather at the nearby airport and there was no mention of snow. (https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/sites/obhistory.php?station=DEH&network=IA_ASOS)
BR=Mist _ FG=Fog.
I think it could have been a combo of mist, fog, rain and possibly bugs.
And it does appear that HM & HD may be dabbling with trying to build a nest in the crotch of that (dead?) tree on top of 'The Bluffs'.
Above Trout Run (https://www.gpsvisualizer.com/draw/?bg=US_NATIONAL_ATLAS_HYBRID&z=16&c=43.27394,-91.781008&marker=) ??
They are definitely flying sticks in and possibly laying down a nest foundation. :o ???
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8.30 am Oct. 19
Happy and sad both.
GOOD on cam op finding their new nest tree.
They are working together on a new nest wayyyy over there.
Did the fish scare them off?
Beautiful fall scene - peaceful - turkeys, horses, deer, owls.
Nature.
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8.30 am Oct. 19
Happy and sad both.
GOOD on cam op finding their new nest tree.
They are working together on a new nest wayyyy over there.
Did the fish scare them off?
Beautiful fall scene - peaceful - turkeys, horses, deer, owls.
Nature.
I too am beginning to think the combo of Camera Maintenance (climbing in the N1 tree), abundant fish gift deposit, construction of a new barn/garage behind The Barn and the very low water level in Trout Creek may have spooked this pair off a bit. ?
Of course they could just be doing what eagles do as the seasons change and are just "farting around" with nest building.
I do find it a bit odd that neither one has stepped talon into the N1 nest bole. ???
We're all on Hatchery Eagle Time now so we shall see .... ;)
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I've been watching Hatchery pair all morning again. As I said yesterday, it just looks like the're paying too much attention to cliff area.
Two mentions today. . . When John and crew gave starter base for N2 I don't remember it being fish for a lure. Was it a squirrel or rabbitt, maybe a quail from the freezer? But even watching them trying to bring sticks in today they weren't having too much success. Couple of times one of them would be headed to that new tree with something in their talons, but they then seemed to drop it, showing up finally with nothing. The other problem is when she/he would try anchoring the branch into the crotch they only achieved a couple of times knocking/pulling out a previous placement? That's a losing bargin.
It does appear to me, an admitted non-expert, that this V isn't a good bunch of holding arms.
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I am going to Trust the Eagles, even if they break my heart. This will be their first attempt at building a nest from the bottom up. Maybe they will decide to renovate N1 so that we can watch them raise a clutch. Talons crossed.
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Here's the approximate location of the tree on top of The Bluffs that HM & HD have been hanging out in and messing around with sticks in general. ;D
I don't know, I'll reserve judgement for now and just trust the eagles. 8)
I sure do hope that HM & HD go back to N1 and start messing around with their sticks back over there.
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When I first started watching Decorah (2011) . Everyone said " Trust the Eagles'. I've not tried to figure out just what they're up to...wait and watch.
Thanks for all the info and all Puff, BL and Shep
BL those location photos are wonderful. Esp for us folks who've never been to Deocrah nests and the areas.
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Thanks from me, too, for the maps and pics of top-down closeups of the Pond Bluff trees.
"Trust the Eagles" is great as a philosophy!
Catch the action on the rewind about 7-15 this morning -- HM brought a stick to the dead tree in the corner of the horse pasture near N1. Not sure of tree name from last season, maybe part of T1. She broke the stick into pieces and then it fell. A squirrel wanted to see up close! Then HD joined her, flying from a colorful tree at the base of the Pond bluffs. She flew away, he stayed for a short time longer as the cam ops pan out to show us which tree.
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BL - Thanks for the maps.
Phyl, STL and shep - Great pics.
A few morning pics from Decorah, might be some repeats, but who doesn't love more pics of HM & HD ;D
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Thanks from me, too, for the maps and pics of top-down closeups of the Pond Bluff trees.
"Trust the Eagles" is great as a philosophy!
Catch the action on the rewind about 7-15 this morning -- HM brought a stick to the dead tree in the corner of the horse pasture near N1. Not sure of tree name from last season, maybe part of T1. She broke the stick into pieces and then it fell. A squirrel wanted to see up close! Then HD joined her, flying from a colorful tree at the base of the Pond bluffs. She flew away, he stayed for a short time longer as the cam ops pan out to show us which tree.
That tree is spooky tree.
Not sure if you watch the cams from RRP's website or from Explore, but under RRP's website under the Decorah Cams right above video is this blurb....
Where did Mom and DM2 go? The two built a new nest out of camera range. But another pair of eagles have moved into the hatchery territory and are busy working on N1. Check the video list at the bottom of the page or subscribe to our blog to keep up with the latest news. For branch ID, follow this link.
If you click on that link on the page, you can find the name of the different trees, branches, etc with pics.
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3.55 am October 20
What a commotion! Barking, yelping, at least one coyote howling. Farm dog fight off a coyote? We'll never know.
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This morning, just now Decorah Eagles...
switched from IR to a pretty Autumn picture of the 'Y' branch.
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Oct 20, 2023 7:20 AM
Camera Time: Oct 20, 2023 7:20 AM CDT
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Earlier this afternoon, BE was perched W of farm in tree line, and it could have been HM or HD as they have perched here before. BE left tree, headed across farm, and hatchery.
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Enjoyed the snaps Lisa tks.
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STLbf That is Trout Creek flowing below N1 & N2B
Flowing West to East on this map. (https://tinyurl.com/yqjy7nc3)
It becomes Trout Run about 1,000 ft East of the Siewers Spring RD bridge.
I don't think I've ever seen it this low at this time of year. :o
I mentioned the other day how dry Trout Creek is below the nests and by the River Bluffs.
I did some digging on the IEM weather website (https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/sites/monthlysum.php?station=DEH&network=IA_ASOS) and came up with these precipitation amounts.
Image Below ..
No wonder Trout Creek above the confluence of Trout Run looks so dry.
Trout Run's flow is kept pretty constant because it is flowing out of Siewers Spring by the hatchery office.
https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?IA
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It sounds like RRP is tapping their talons on eagle time too ...
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/10/19/october-19-2023-news-and-nestflix-from-decorah-decorah-north-and-the-flyway/
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Thanks for all the info gang.
'A Good evening."
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Must be peak fall color in this part of Iowa this week.
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I snapped this of an empty Decorah Eagles nest.
Doesn't seem to look like HM/HD are feasting---fish just wasting away. :-\
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Oct 22, 2023 11:28 AM
Camera Time: Oct 22, 2023 11:27 AM CDT
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STL those are lovely snaps of awesome Autumn colors. Many thanks.
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October 22, 2023 SONday
I particularly love the dawn striking the tops of trees and bluffs.
Sunrise is later n later now.
Couple weeks USA turns clocks back.
Images off explore
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Yesterday afternoon, a lil after 3pm a sub-adult was spotted in a tree in the bluffs, and a short while later a BE who could have been one of our pair landed on bluff perch.
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I decided to check in on the Decorah Eagles nest this morning ...
and found a pair of bald eagle eyes glowing back 'at me' from BPT.
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Oct 23, 2023 7:10 AM
Camera Time: Oct 23, 2023 7:10 AM CDT
Birchwoman
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A few minutes later I find Decorah Eagles HM and HD perched in ...
...Bluff Perch Tree ( BPT)
Oct 23, 2023 7:31 AM
Camera Time: Oct 23, 2023 7:31 AM CDT
Birchwoman
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A few minutes later I find Decorah Eagles HM and HD perched in ...
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Oct 23, 2023 7:31 AM
Camera Time: Oct 23, 2023 7:31 AM CDT
Birchwoman
Phyl I believe RRP has designated that tree as the Bluff Perch Tree or BPT. :)
They spent a fair amount of time in the bluff perch tree (BPT) this summer – one of the reasons we named it.
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So our pair arent bothered by a sub A in their territory .....
yet
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Shep, amazing how tolerant the resident pair is with sub-adult visitors when it is not breeding or nesting season.
BL -- thanks for the name of the Hatchery pair's favorite bluff perch. But, I hope RRP/Explore will re-consider. Bluff Perch Tree acronym of BPT is going to be confusing with the North nest's Brush Pile Tree's same acronym of BPT. Many of us watch both locations. Yikes!
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A pic from bluff perch early this morning, and our pair has been perching on a tree to the left of the middle bluff this afternoon.
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A few minutes later I find Decorah Eagles HM and HD perched in ...
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Oct 23, 2023 7:31 AM
Camera Time: Oct 23, 2023 7:31 AM CDT
Birchwoman
Phyl I believe RRP has designated that tree as the Bluff Perch Tree or BPT. :)
They spent a fair amount of time in the bluff perch tree (BPT) this summer – one of the reasons we named it.
Thanks. I've correctecd my caption and post above.
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I surely did not want to come off as corrective. :-*
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Watching Live.
The Decorah Eagles. 8)
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Took a peek at the Decorah Eagles just now.
Oh! Little bunny---do be careful!
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Oct 25, 2023 7:21 AM
Camera Time: Oct 25, 2023 7:21 AM CDT
Birchwoman
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fresh lunch ;D
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A view from N1 towards N2B early this morning
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Rainy in the area today, so misty, wet, but brings out the leaf colors when it quits.
The fish offering at N1 is sure not attracting any takers, not even raccoons. I guess it's a Trick instead of a Treat. ;D
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A few pics from yesterday on the rainy day in Decorah - Looked like HD in tree below the first bluff, HM upstream bluff side, HD lower branch joins HM, and HD & HM in tree to the left of middle bluffs
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Oct. 27 pre-dawn I saw a spotlight sweeping the clouds.
Airport over there
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Pics from Decorah - Early this morning either HM or HD flew from the E side of the bluffs, got a stick and flew back to E side with it. Then, a lil later before 10am, there was either some BE's or SA's flying around the bluffs. One of them got a stick off of bluff perch.
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Great pics from this morning, Lisa!
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Great pics from this morning, Lisa!
Thanks, STL!
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Little trees at the Pond are changing colors and will lose their leaves soon.
Cam ops got a really good view across the Pond and towards the nearby bluffs where HM and HD have been hanging out. I think the pic view is from the camera at N1. Correct??
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1st pic is from the camera mounted on the roof of the hatchery pavilion.
And you are correct.
That last pic of yours was taken from one of the cameras at N1.
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Yesterday evening, there was an osprey that dined on a fish for almost 50 minutes on Spooky tree!
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Around 12:15pm or so, a youngster landed on the 1st bluff
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I LOVE OSPREY!
They are so LOUD no way our eagles'd miss em.
The Lord and Lady of Decorah arent jealous of their terrorotory
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Good panoramic view from N1 toward the Retention Pond and the Pond Bluffs beyond. Thanks to the cam ops!
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Are they still working on a new nest? Making any progress?
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A couple of night time orientation screen-caps of N2B with it's IR light shining down on it.
One from the N1 cam and one from the Pavilion cam.
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A couple of night time orientation screen-caps of N2B with it's IR light shining down on it.
One from the N1 cam and one from the Pavilion cam.
Thanks, BL
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Very early this morning, several geese were in the pond. One of the Hatchery's (HD maybe) and a juvie, perched in a tree, then the adult left. Looks like HD, and spent quite a while perched in the tree in lower bluffs.
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It's sure feeling and looking a wee bit like Fall in NE IA from N1 to the cell tower.
https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/sites/hist.phtml?station=DEH&network=IA_ASOS
Today's Decorah Airport 'feels like' temps: Min/Max: 16 to 31 at last peek.
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October 31
WOW, those arent flurries!
Snow n wind
BE SAFE EVERYONE!
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BL, that's a really nice view from N1 upstream to the cell tower. Is it straight north or northwest?
Halloween is snowy at Decorah and the surrounding areas today. Ick.
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Great sunrise color at Decorah to start November. Still snow on the ground in places. HD or HM perched in one of the bluff trees later in the morning.
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Can the cam ops show N2B up close at this time of year? I'm curious about the condition of this "old" BE nest that the Canada geese have used the past two springs.
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Curious also on what N2B looks like 11/01/23. ?
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Thank you to the cam ops! Here's a view of N2B, and one of the field in that area, and one of the creek where the baby geese jumped last spring.
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Thank you cam operator ! ;D
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Great pics, STL
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Two pics from yesterday - Sunrise in Decorah, and HM & HD soaring after perching for a while below the bluffs
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Thanks for all the great snaps gang!
Hoping for even better eagle viewing in November. ;)
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I want what's best for HM and HD as they try to build their first nest. If they succeed, oh how I will miss them!
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Forum member clynndunn posted this in the Beak Room this AM.
The photo and write up are from Sue and Benny Bruhling's visit to the Hatchery yesterday 11/02/2023.
Well, this is something!
Sue Bruhling - Above and Beyond the Live Cam...BREAKING NEWS IN DECORAH!!! We have found HD & HM and their New Nest!! 🙂 Decorah Hatchery Eagles - November 2, 2023
We had been itching to get down to Decorah to try and figure out what the heck was going on with HD/Dude & HM/Missy! So with Benny Bruhling behind the wheel, Tide Bruhling in the Back seat and me shot gun we headed south for Decorah.
After about 3 hours or so we made it to Decorah. We were heading towards the Fish Hatchery and Benny saw an Eagle flying with a long stick, so we started following in the direction he/she was going. We were Lucky enough to see HD or HM fly in and land in a tree. When we put our Binoculars on the area, Low and Behold there it was!! Both Eagles and their New Nest! Pretty Crazy as we had only been in Decorah about one hour! It was a Celebration of a Big Happy Dance and High Fives Galore!! 😉
It was great to find them and their Nest but all so Bittersweet too... It is out of camera range. So, we wouldn't be able to watch them this year. Too late to install cameras on the new nest tree. It could spook them and drive them away.
What does this mean for N1 & N2, I don't know. Would another Couple come and take up residency in one of those two Nests? Not sure! There is some distance between the New Nest and N1 and N2
But the million-dollar question is will it be enough...
We wouldn't be able to watch them unless Raptor Resource Project would have a Plan B. Then there is always the theory that they still might go back to N1! Remember Never say Never in the Eagle World 😉 Time will tell! 🙂For now, we aren't going to Disclose the Location but in time we will.
Have a Great Evening and remember don't let anyone take your Happy away! 🙂
Fly Like an Eagle! [/size]
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For those that use Facebook here is a link to Sue Bruhling's FB page with 2 additional photos of the "New" nest on top of the bluffs over by the hatchery.
https://www.facebook.com/decoraheagle2014/
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Cam OP zoomed on right now on HD DM nest.
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Oooops slow mover here. Sorry. Replay back to 6:10.
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There was another out-of-the-ordinary cam shot earlier this afternoon.
Someone was caught on cam walking around on the flat grass area at the foot of the cliffs. Anyone else see that?
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Puff we watched as the 2 footer walked all around glassing the bluffs.
I call it the Elephant Trunk of the bluffs.
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I figure HD and HM saw all those fish in N1 and assumed a usurper had opened a fish market in their nest, and rather than litigate decided to relocate. And besides, somebirdy had trimmed all those branches and made them feel more exposed and worried about enough shade on their future clutch. Just saying. :) ;)
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I wonder if RRP is out there looking for where to position a cam that wont disturb our young couple.
:D eburg - LOL!
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There was another out-of-the-ordinary cam shot earlier this afternoon.
Someone was caught on cam walking around on the flat grass area at the foot of the cliffs. Anyone else see that?
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Puff, I did see that....probably a person taking pics...LOL
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I keep returning to Bob's saying - Eagles just build. It's what they do.
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Some morning color at Decorah, too. And activity at N1!! Oops, it's only squirrels.
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A few pics from Decorah - RT Hawk on bluff perch, an almost adult visitor below the bluffs, and I think another hawk perched near farm
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Thanks for the snaps and comments today.
That pretty sunset today, reminds me of the yellow /green often seen in South Africa on cam shots.
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Some morning color at Decorah, too.
And activity at N1!!
Oops, it's only squirrels.
I just can't believe that absolutely nothing .. no bugs, maggots, flies, spiders, mice, gerbils, Qualllabear, raccoons
or the very rare carnivorous driftless monkey have NOT eaten any of those fish in N1 yet !
I mean like no hungry migrating winged raptor even took just one for a Halloween treat?
What kind of fish were they, where did they come from and when were they put in N1 ?
And as George Carlin would ask more pointedly _ exactly how old where they when they where put in my sock drawer? :)
Someone must have put in place one heck of a anti-climb Mammal apparatus at the base of the Nest One Cottonwood tree. ;D 8)
Willard had a hand in it I suspect. :-*
Alternate title to the 3 squirrels headed down the Y into N1. LOL
Hey Bushy _ comes from the back of the pack _ I dare you to eat one of those decorah sardines..
2nd in the brat pack says yeah go for it Bushy.
Bushy the fearless leader of the trio Cottonwood Expedition pauses at the crib rails _ nose twitching _ and says dead pan looking over his shoulder to the 2 bush league 2 behind him _ there's something fishy going on here.
'badum tssssh' thanks I won't be here all night
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This narrative would hilarious if it weren't so serious.
I'm wondering if the 'fishy sardines' don't have a 'secret ingredient' that would garner the reply,
" Oh no! Not that!?"
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Some morning color at Decorah, too.
And activity at N1!!
Oops, it's only squirrels.
I just can't believe that absolutely nothing .. no bugs, maggots, flies, spiders, mice, gerbils, Qualllabear, raccoons
or the very rare carnivorous driftless monkey have NOT eaten any of those fish in N1 yet !
I mean like no hungry migrating winged raptor even took just one for a Halloween treat?
What kind of fish were they, where did they come from and when were they put in N1 ?
And as George Carlin would ask more pointedly _ exactly how old where they when they where put in my sock drawer? :)
Someone must have put in place one heck of a anti-climb Mammal apparatus at the base of the Nest One Cottonwood tree. ;D 8)
Willard had a hand in it I suspect. :-*
Alternate title to the 3 squirrels headed down the Y into N1. LOL
Hey Bushy _ comes from the back of the pack _ I dare you to eat one of those decorah sardines..
2nd in the brat pack says yeah go for it Bushy.
Bushy the fearless leader of the trio Cottonwood Expedition pauses at the crib rails _ nose twitching _ and says dead pan looking over his shoulder to the 2 bush league 2 behind him _ there's something fishy going on here.
'badum tssssh' thanks I won't be here all night
BL - I noticed one of those squirrels sniff the fish yesterday, and move away. I thought to myself...Ya, they stink, huh?
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Ida expected flies and bugs to eat it
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A few morning pics from Decorah - HD spotted below bluffs and had just finished eating a fish, HM on top of the bluff close to Trout Run Rd with a long branch, HD went scouting for a stick, and one of the Hatchery's on top of the tree close to bluff perch - looks like HM
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Lisa, getting a good ID is difficult with HD and HM choosing to stay so far away from the camera closeups. Nice pic of one on top of the bluff with the big stick.
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Thanks, STL and great pics, too!
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I've always prided myself on eating the fair put in front of my hungry stomach from so many cultures and places on our marble.
Eaten some delicacies from around our world that would make a Himalayan Yak yak.
Some that would surprise the pallet .. :)
Fish Jerky, by now, not eaten from inside or out by any living thing is a bit odd.
N1 compost
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Eagles build nests .
This Eagle behavior is ingrained in their DNA and evolutionary history.
I say good for them _ HM & HD. 8)
It sort of brings it all neatly back around to Nest Zero, One eye Mom and Dad at the bluffs. ;)
https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/11/08/a-new-nest-in-decorah/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhVfuacsLDw
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I will speculate no more on the nest relocation to the bluffs .
So many variables _ unless you ARE a American Bald Eagle only you will truly know. :)
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A few morning pics from Decorah - The Moon & Venus over the bluffs, and HM & HD in the area behind N2B
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Lisa, that's a great shot of the Moon and Venus early this morning! It was spectacular where I live, too, and the sky really clear. Good time of year to review the planets and constellations that come into view for the winter months. Lots of info online, such as this website -- https://earthsky.org
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Lisa, that's a great shot of the Moon and Venus early this morning! It was spectacular where I live, too, and the sky really clear. Good time of year to review the planets and constellations that come into view for the winter months. Lots of info online, such as this website -- https://earthsky.org
Thanks, STL :)
I have found this site very helpful too with the Night Sky. https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/night/
Search by city to see what is in the night sky.
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Two stories from RRP's FB page:
Raptor Resource Project
We have come to the conclusion that HD and HM are building a new nest elsewhere. We kept hoping that they would return to N1, but it doesn't seem likely at this point. Robin Brumm will be sharing her pictures and day trip to Decorah later this evening. Before then, we wanted to address the question that watchers have been asking since HD and HM began carrying sticks somewhere other than N1: Why? And the short answer: We don't know.
There have been some big changes around the N1 nest. It's possible that the loss of their roost tree played a role. As watchers might remember, the tree next to N1 fell during a storm in early June. While the nest itself wasn't damaged, the eagles' home tree also lost some large limbs.
Eagles are unpredictable. We worked at four sites this year and eagles are active in three of them. HD and HM chose a nest tree last year that had cameras in it. How lucky were we!! We don't know why HD and HM decided to move, but we wish them the best of luck in their new home and we'll do our best to keep everyone posted on what they are up to.
Thank you so much for watching, for sharing, for learning, for caring, and for your understanding. We'll miss watching HD and HM closely in the nest this coming season. If you'd like to watch bald eagles, Mr. North and DNF have been busy working on the North nest. This is a personal favorite of mine: the North nest is wonderful and the Valley of the Norths is a beautiful place: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-north-nest/. Xcel Energy's Fort St. Vrain eagles have also been very busy working on their nest - a fun site to compare, since Colorado's flora and fauna are quite different than northeast Iowa's! https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/xcel-energy-cams/
Raptor Resource Project
11-4-23 Day Trip
Story and photos by Robin Brumm
The last few times I’ve been to Decorah, I haven’t had good luck getting any eagle pictures. I thought I would try again last Saturday, so I got up at dark ‘thirty and headed to Decorah. The last time I had gone to Decorah, I didn’t go down to N4 until late morning, and didn’t see Mom and DM2. I decided that this time, I would go to N4 first thing and hopefully would see them in the area. I got to Decorah and parked in the parking lot near the trail that leads to N4. I noticed that N4 was visible, behind a few branches from the spot where I parked. I didn’t see anybirdy in the nest, but it was still early in the day. As I got out of my car, I looked to the southeast and saw 3 big fires way off in the distance. Most likely someone was burning leaves, or a controlled burn of some kind. I hoped that the smoke didn’t drift my way, or toward the eagles’ nests!
I grabbed all my stuff and headed down the trail. I got down the trail and saw one of the eagles perched in a tree that was a couple of trees to the right of N4. I believe it was DM2 that was perched there. I grabbed a few pictures and set up my lawn chair to wait for Mom to hopefully fly in. After a while, DM2 flew off, grabbed a stick and flew to the nest. Shortly after that, Mom flew into the nest! Yay! Both of them were in the nest together! It was fun to watch them moving sticks and getting in each other’s way, just like it used to be at N2B. I think I may have even seen some beakerson’s moments! Eventually, both Mom and DM2 flew off to the north. So I figured I’d go see what was going on at the hatchery. I packed up my stuff and off to the car I went!
I drove toward the hatchery, and definitely noticed that it was much hazier the closer I got. I have seen on the live camera feed, HD & HM taking sticks behind the bluffs. I thought I would stop at one of the pull off areas and look at the trees to see if I could see a new nest somewhere. I got out of my car, and the haze that I saw was definitely not fog, it was smoke! I could smell it the second I opened my door. I grabbed my binoculars and started scanning the trees. I was quite far from the trees, and It was so smoky that it was hard to see anything clearly. There were a couple of spots that looked like it could be a nest, but I couldn’t be sure. There were still some leaves on the trees that also made it difficult to tell if I was seeing a nest, or a bunch of leaves. Luckily, there was another person there that saw the parents fly into the new nest the day before, and was able to point it out to me. I was surprised by how big it looked already, since they hadn’t been building on it very long… Or maybe they have been building on it for longer than we’ve realized! I stayed for quite a while hoping the parents would come to the nest so I could get a picture, but I never saw them fly in. Surprisingly, when I got home and looked at my photos, I had one photo with a parent perched right by the nest! I might not have seen them fly in because I was distracted by several eagles including juvies, subadults and adults that kept soaring past in the sky.
After watching for several hours, I decided to head for home. I will definitely be going back soon so I can get better pictures of the new nest and hopefully pictures of HD and HM working on the nest. Does anyone have an “in” with Mother Nature, and could talk to her and tell her to make the weekends nice so I can go over to take pictures? Lol
I did want to note that due to the distance I was from the nest, and the smoke/haze in the area, I had to crop and edit my nest photos quite a bit which reduces the quality of the photos. Hopefully next time will be a clearer day!
RRP appreciates Robin's generosity in sharing her photos and reminds you they are copyrighted and may not be downloaded without her express written permission.
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November 10, 2023
We pretty much knew theyd built their own nest away from RRP nest trees.
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but I doubt they could stream from a drone.
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There was a SA perched on a bare branch at the curve W of N1, when a RT hawk flew onto branch. RT lunges at the SA a few times, before flying off, coming back and then SA flew out.
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When Dad went missing in 2018, Decorah's Fire Department drone was used to try to locate him. That's it for the use of drones around eagles!
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That is correct T40.
The Hatchery area should be a NO DRONE ZONE. :)
The USFWS has severe penalties for operating drones near BE's or their nests under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. (https://www.fws.gov/story/keeping-wildlife-safe-drones)
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Hmmm, too bad the drones would be dangerous and disturbing to the eagles, but it makes sense.
Lisa, great pics of the Sub-A and the RT hawk! The size difference is remarkable.
Late this afternoon, two BEs flying and perching upstream from N1, near a pasture area on our left, with a paint horse grazing. Could be HM and HD. The stream is very low, hardly any water visible in this view.
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Stressors like drones or even admiring people near an active nest can cause an eagle's adrenal glands to release "fight-or-flight" hormones with dire consequences for the eagles and nestlings.
Keeping bald eagles and other wildlife safe from drones - https://www.fws.gov/story/keeping-wildlife-safe-drones
MCR Bald Eagle Update – Eagles and Drones Do Not Mix! - https://merrillcreek.com/mcr-bald-eagle-update-eagles-and-drones-do-not-mix/
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Actually now that I recall - I've seen videos of eagles attacking drones!
HOLY COW Lisa - amazing pics of SubA and hawk! WOW!
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I found a pleasant sunrise over Decorah Eagles
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Nov 14, 2023 6:38 AM
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Thanks for all the snapshots and info and comments folks.
Hope y'all caught the sunrise.
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A sneak peek at the Decorah Eagles
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Nov 14, 2023 6:48 AM
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One of the Hatchery pair, I think HD, caught a large fish at the place they like to use in that corner at the base of the bluffs. Mom and DM2 liked this location also when they nested at N2B. Nice cam view of a long flyaround and HD eating the fish from a pasture perch nearer N1, where there are now round bales in the field across the road.
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I had never seen moons of Jupiter before in my life. A BIG thank-you to the cam operator giving us this current view. :)
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I had never seen moons of Jupiter before in my life. A BIG thank-you to the cam operator giving us this current view. :)
That was awesome to see!
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I'd never seen this clear a view of the satellites! Thank you!
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Morning pics from Decorah - One of the RT hawks that has been perching W of N1, HD perched in lower bluff trees, and HM on the fishing perch above creek
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Lisa, great pics of the RTH and HD this morning, specially the RTH! Good that you got a location, too. Couple more pics from me.
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Lisa, great pics of the RTH and HD this morning, specially the RTH! Good that you got a location, too. Couple more pics from me.
Great pics, STL!
That hawk is a beauty.
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A few morning pics from Decorah - Not sure which, it could be both at different times, but HM or HM was seen this morning perched over near the N2B trees, on the haybale behind N2B, and then in the field gather husks behind N2B.
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Great pics, Lisa! I got the same ones, and also two horses grazing in the field upstream from the Y. Probably belong to the neighbors, do you know?
Nice flying views at the time of our pics, too.
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Great pics, Lisa! I got the same ones, and also two horses grazing in the field upstream from the Y. Probably belong to the neighbors, do you know?
Nice flying views at the time of our pics, too.
The horses have been shown a few times, and there is a few houses past the nest to the West, so I am guessing they might belong to one of those homeowners.
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An early morning peek at Decorah Eagles
Nov 21, 2023 6:47 AM
Camera Time: Nov 21, 2023 6:47 AM CST
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A view of the 'tip' of hatchery pond-Decorah Eagles
Nov 21, 2023 6:54 AM
Camera Time: Nov 21, 2023 6:54 AM CST
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Good views of HD or HM in flyaround early this morning, including a swoop at the Pond area near the dock. I didn't get a picture. Is that a TV truck in the pic from Phyl? Or maybe RRP installing new cameras? ;)
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Morning pics from Decorah - Looked like HM this morning perched in trees below the bluff, before heading out to the area behind N2B
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Very colorful sunrise here at Decorah, at DNN, at GSB, and the Flyway. Thank you Mother Nature! ;D
HD (I think) got a fish about 9:00 from the stream area near the Bluffs. Nice fly-around to find a branch for eating it on. Squirrel on the N1 branch and a Red-tailed hawk on a perching branch, also near N1 I think.
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Young eagle eats Thanksgiving fish on N1 - explore.org 11-23-2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojm8zwhsLUk
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T40 - Thanks for the video.
I got a snap or two of the young one from earlier today. Must have been hungry, as there is only a few fish left in nest now, it looks like.
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Good timing LISAG I noticed a bit earlier that N1 had been redecorated. I wondered when or if anyone else had noticed. You not only saw who the culprit was, you captured it in the act. The fish had been rearranged. Nice timing.
Sounds like a good time was had by all today at your homestead. That's nice.
Also, for Lori. . . Would you believe - Couple things from last week - I commented that the pic of wreath on a front door was an exact duplicate of the wreath on my door. I don't remember who it was that posted her picture/wreath; maybe it even was you. Now, today I see someone dressed their kitty in the exact same outfit on their kitty as I dress my welcome goose in for Thanksgiving. Her kitty/my goose have the same squaw indian outfit. Was that your kitty today? Was it your wreath last week?
And, BTW, I don't think I mentioned that in my list of decoration collections. I do have at least 40 outfits for my welcome goose. hahaha This lady's goofy!
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I did a quick peek in Decorah Eagles
Nov 24, 2023 9:09 AM
Camera Time: Nov 24, 2023 9:09 AM CST
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For me anyway, can hardly see which HM or HD , the camo screen. ;D
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Lisa, great to see pics of an eagle at N1, even though not HD or HM. But I'm speculating that the activity on Thursday (Thanksgiving fish lunch) might have attracted their attention. From some views, it appears that they spent time perching high in the pasture trees this morning. And one might have perched on the Y or the branch similar to the Y that's below N1. What do you think?
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Lisa, great to see pics of an eagle at N1, even though not HD or HM. But I'm speculating that the activity on Thursday (Thanksgiving fish lunch) might have attracted their attention. From some views, it appears that they spent time perching high in the pasture trees this morning. And one might have perched on the Y or the branch similar to the Y that's below N1. What do you think?
STL - It looked to me that the trees they were perched in your first two pics were across the bridge by N2B area. The last pic of HM looks to be on N1, on that north side of the tree where they use to perch at night. Was looking thru my old pics, and have some similar to that.
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A GHO visited the nest at around 6:29am, and either HM or HD perched treetop by bluff perch.
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SNOWING!
SONday, November 26th
BIG dump of snow in Decorah eagles nest!
GREAT to see an eagle - and an owl - in old nest.
Maybe owl will lay her eggs there.
I'd like that!
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Snowy scenes at Decorah today. The eagles must be shopping at Walmart.
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Morning pic from Decorah - Vocals were heard, and cam op found HM up above the cams on N1
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Snowy scenes at Decorah today. The eagles must be shopping at Walmart.
Great group of pics STLbf !
Captured the day there perfectly.
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LisaG how very nice to see HM on her 1st nest tree. 8)
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LisaG how very nice to see HM on her 1st nest tree. 8)
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Early morning vocals sounded like HM near the nest again. She flew out, and headed to perch above the creek to fish.
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Lisa, great morning pics. HM caught a big fish just after your pic, about 8:00 at the creek corner spot. She flew off and disappeared from camera views.
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Lisa, great morning pics. HM caught a big fish just after your pic, about 8:00 at the creek corner spot. She flew off and disappeared from camera views.
Great catch, STL!
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Early mornng at Decorah Eagles
Nov 29, 2023 6:52 AM
Camera Time: Nov 29, 2023 6:52 AM CST
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A lot of great snapshots from yesterday.
Thanks everyone.
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HD was seen on the pine by raceways twice this morning, and HM was above the cams.
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HM was on upper N side of N1, kept looking down, flew out and into nest. She cleaned up the fishes and went up to the Y for a bit.
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Lisa, best pics of HM on the nest at N1!! Fingers crossed that she returns and brings HD with her.
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Lisa, best pics of HM on the nest at N1!! Fingers crossed that she returns and brings HD with her.
Thanks, STL :)
I hope so, too!
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Stopped by Decorah Eagles and found HM in the trees. Such closeup not sure at all if this is close to the creek, the cliff or N1?
Nov 30, 2023 6:55 AM
Camera Time: Nov 30, 2023 6:55 AM CST
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Geat snaps and all from yesterday, Lisa.
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Geat snaps and all from yesterday, Lisa.
Thanks, Phyl
Your pic is a tree they perch in by the bluffs in the morning. :D
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Good to know. I use to have more time to watch them. :(
Bluff was the word I was trying to think of when I posted. ::)
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I have been watching HD (?) at the puddle in the creek bed in Decorah Eagles, either this squirrel was very brave or very 'stupid'. It flittered and hopped
all around the pond sometimes darting to and fro whole our bald eagle stood there in the puddle enjoying the light rain. Not really paying too much attention
the long tailed rodent.
Sometimes it would hop to the puddle edge and steal a drink and then run back to puddle edge.
I fully expected to see this critter linger too long and get snatched up in t alons. As of t his posting all is well for squirrely. And our bald eagle is still enjoying
a gentle rain.
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Nov 30, 2023 3:53 PM
Camera Time: Nov 30, 2023 3:53 PM CST
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Phyl, I've been watching the same activity! I'm guessing that it's HM because it's a really large bird with a big head and beak and long wings that almost reach to the end of the tail. Could be totally wrong. Anyhow, it started out perched way high above N1 before 4:00, then flew to the stream (creek) to putter in the water like in your pic, sharing the space with the squirrel. Then it perched for a short while above the water, then obtained a stick and flew with it to the Y, where it has been perching for some delicious closeups to be posted next.
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Closeups of the eagle on the Y and N1. Look closely at the left profile showing the beak and nostril. Looks like there are two openings. Could this be a visitor instead of HD or HM?
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Hoo Dat down in Trout Creek ,up on the N1 Y and in the nest ? ;D
pssst hey HD .. tea kettle .. lets go back to this here nest tree.
It's sturdy, already has a solid platform on it and all we have to do is go to Nest Depot and drop some crib rails on it. ??
Being up in a tree on top of 'The Bluffs' is giving me a bad hair day and ruffling my tail feathers everyday. ;)
Very cool fly off of the Y downstream on the video rewind !
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STL, it is HM.
Look at BL's last pic...all the talons are there on the right foot.
A few I snapped of HM
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Lisa I don't recall ever seeing this camera perspective from N1 before.
Very cool cam ops. 8)
I've got my talons crossed HM & HD find there way back here to N1 for this 23-24 season.
I trust the eagles and whatever their long ingrained genetic instinct guides them to do is what is deemed by them to be the best thing for them. :)
It's just that there is such a great camera and microphone set up here and I can appreciate all the hard work that the RRP Air Force put into installing and maintaining it and all.
Come back to the N1 fold HM & HD. :-*
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I have been watching HD (?) at the puddle in the creek bed in Decorah Eagles, either this squirrel was very brave or very 'stupid'. It flittered and hopped
all around the pond sometimes darting to and fro whole our bald eagle stood there in the puddle enjoying the light rain. Not really paying too much attention
the long tailed rodent.
Sometimes it would hop to the puddle edge and steal a drink and then run back to puddle edge.
I fully expected to see this critter linger too long and get snatched up in t alons. As of t his posting all is well for squirrely. And our bald eagle is still enjoying
a gentle rain.
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Nov 30, 2023 3:53 PM
Camera Time: Nov 30, 2023 3:53 PM CST
Birchwoman
Awesome screen cap Phyl. 8) 8) 8)
I'm still shocked at how dry the Trout Creek stream bed is to the west/upstream of N1 at this time of year ! :o
Them there eagles need some flow below N1 you know. :D
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This pic STLbf strikes me as a quintessential picture of a Decorah Bald Eagle on the Y.
Ushering in meteorological winter perhaps ..
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I'd bet good money I know which direction HM's beak and eye focus is on within 4° @ 2,000' ..
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BL I , too, was shocked at how low the Trout creek had become .
Went back and read my post---gosh a mighty! I need some accuracy exercises to type. ::)
Have a 'Good Night ' and SEDS.
Folks.
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I'd bet good money I know which direction HM's beak and eye focus is on within 4° @ 2,000' ..
BL - Your view, I am thinking is from the new cam that John had mentioned in the talk the other day, we put a new camera at N1 closer to the white barn.
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You brought up memories of my hook pic BL Have no capture of it except in my bird brain. . .
I didn't have enough knowledge or experience to know there even was a difference between M and D. I was simply overwhelmed by the vision.
Eagle was sitting upright at the end of the right-side branch of the Y. Sitting with the beak in a regal pose catchiing the scent of freedom. Wind was gently fluffing the feathers of the beautiful creation.
"God's beautiful creation sitting free in the moment being what it was best at doing just being regal and glorious."
I felt so overjoyed to share in such magnificant joyous sight. I felt so happy to share the eagle's freedom and know it was just an eagle in the moment, just being an eagle. :'( :'( :'(
Do you all know what I'm trying to share?
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Nice to see one up close!
Wonder why?
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You brought up memories of my hook pic BL Have no capture of it except in my bird brain. . .
I didn't have enough knowledge or experience to know there even was a difference between M and D. I was simply overwhelmed by the vision.
Eagle was sitting upright at the end of the right-side branch of the Y. Sitting with the beak in a regal pose catchiing the scent of freedom. Wind was gently fluffing the feathers of the beautiful creation.
"God's beautiful creation sitting free in the moment being what it was best at doing just being regal and glorious."
I felt so overjoyed to share in such magnificant joyous sight. I felt so happy to share the eagle's freedom and know it was just an eagle in the moment, just being an eagle. :'( :'( :'(
Do you all know what I'm trying to share?
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Yes, I do, Puff! Beautifully stated!
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Lots of great pics in the past day or two!
BL, your "new rails" and "Keep Away" signs are exactly what N1 needs! I loved those additions and they made me laugh out loud.
The presentation by John and Amy on Tuesday had lots of good info and good news for the Decorah nests. It sounds like we will get to see the Hatchery pair in their new nest if they decide to use it this season. I'm still crossing fingers and toes that they return to N1. Holy Cow, there could be TWO nests of Canada geese in the Spring!
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HD preening in the tree below the bluff, and HM perched tree top behind the N2B area
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Great snaps yesterday Lisa thanks.
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December 3, 2023 Sonday
SNOWING!
All 3 area cams are snowing
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BEs are in the area; so is the wet, snowy weather. About 8:30 AM, one perched near N1, I would guess that it's HM. Another in branches above the horse pasture, perhaps HD.
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Hi Shep. tks for the weather update
STL thanks for the snaps ---looks so cold.
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A few pics from Decorah - HM on the N side perch early this morning, she stayed for a while. HD did a few fly-by's back and forth till he landed in a tree in the horse pasture N of N1 (just above the branch in pic & a closer view).
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Lisa, thanks for your pics and location notes. I modified my post from earlier today. Did I get it correct?
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Lisa, thanks for your pics and location notes. I modified my post from earlier today. Did I get it correct?
Great pics, STL, and yep, you did. :D
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HM on the Y branch this morning, and later flew to spooky pasture tree.
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Greaf snaps of HM this AM. Thanks Lisa
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Greaf snaps of HM this AM. Thanks Lisa
Thanks, Phyl :)
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Lisa, HM looks really good, doesn't she? Great to see her up close and near to N1.
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It looks like we're off to a nice day here at N1.
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Pretty Decorah sunrise. Tks BL
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I'd bet good money I know which direction HM's beak and eye focus is on within 4° @ 2,000' ..
BL - Your view, I am thinking is from the new cam that John had mentioned in the talk the other day, we put a new camera at N1 closer to the white barn.
Lisa - Thank you for the info! I sure didn't recognize this stunning camera angle. It made me a little queasy and envious because I'm not an eagle. LOL!
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I'd bet good money I know which direction HM's beak and eye focus is on within 4° @ 2,000' ..
BL - Your view, I am thinking is from the new cam that John had mentioned in the talk the other day, we put a new camera at N1 closer to the white barn.
Lisa - Thank you for the info! I sure didn't recognize this stunning camera angle. It made me a little queasy and envious because I'm not an eagle. LOL!
YW, T40 :)
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One of the Hatchery's looked like they were trying to fish the raceways this afternoon. They ended flying back to the branch on the left of middle bluff.
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Regardless of 'which' of the Hatchery's this is...great eagle silhouette and sunset snaps near the raceways.
Thanks Lisa
Everyone ...'Good Night' and SEDs
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The base of the Cell Phone Tower in the background is at an ELev of about 1,090 feet.
It is about 0.4 mi WNW from the cameras in the N1 Cottonwood tree.
The base of the Cottonwood Tree that cradles the N1 BE nest is at an ELev of about 880 feet very near the southern bank of Trout Creek.
The Google Earth imagery is from 05/2015.
Now to the point of my post ..
I have never seen Trout Creek this dry to the west of N1 in all of my recollections from 2011 to now from a camera mounted here.
N1 to the Y looking at the Eagles and the barn beyond always looking left upstream.
To walk across 2 footer style by foot dry on the river stones across it's course below the elbow of the river bluffs and walk up to it.
It just makes my geologic influences very query.
This has had to have an impact on all it's reliant critters on the ground or in the wind , humans and it's responsible users upstream.
Trout Creek originates just NW of Calmer, IA.
About 8.5 miles SSW as the eagle flies from N1.
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BL, thanks for the excellent geography lesson! I love learning everything about the Decorah eagles and their environs. My teenage grandchild has been taking an elective geography class and loving it.
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Here's the Precipitation Totals in inches.
The weather station the readings come from is near the Whippy Dip. (https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/sites/site.php?station=USC00132110&network=NCEI91) Zoom the map in 1 click. :)
https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/sites/monthlysum.php?station=DEH&network=IA_ASOS
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BL, it's dry, dry, dry up there in Iowa. Where I live also, we had only a tiny bit of rain in all of November.
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At daylight HD (guessing) swooped over the Pond a couple times without catching anything, then flew to the bluff trees, then dropped down to the creek and came up at the fishing corner perch with a large flopping fish. Flew off and disappeared.
Lots of cam ops panning the views, and found a sub-adult eagle perching in the pine tree near the two park benches facing the creek, about 11:00 this morning. Squall of rain and snow about noon at Decorah.
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Eagles doing up their eagle stuff in the valley this eve I see.
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Looks like HD or HM perched atop a Pond bluff tree this afternoon. Later, a young sub-adult perched near the horse barn and N1, then flew to the pine tree at the creek sitting benches. Could this sub-a be DH2?? Don't we wish? ;)
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Looks like HD or HM perched atop a Pond bluff tree this afternoon. Later, a young sub-adult perched near the horse barn and N1, then flew to the pine tree at the creek sitting benches. Could this sub-a be DH2?? Don't we wish? ;)
Great pics, STL :)
Captured the same ones, so won't repost. Wouldn't that be something if that was DH2? That sub-adult sure seemed comfy around the hatchery.
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We watchers wish for more banding efforts so we can tell who's who!!
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HD was perched in lower bluff trees this morning, and headed over to pond to do a lil fishing
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Morning pics from Decorah - Sunrise, HD visits the lower bluff tree early this morning, and also maybe the tree by the farm .
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A few pics from Friday evening, and Saturday afternoon - HM & HD were both perched on tree by farm and one flew off, BE perched on top of pine, and HM & HD on bluff perch
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Thank you, Lisa. I don't always say it but I appreciate the pictures you post.
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Thank you, Lisa. I don't always say it but I appreciate the pictures you post.
Thank you, Arcadia :)
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Great pics, Lisa, and thanks to the camera operators for finding the Hatchery pair in their "new" area and favorite farther-away perches.
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Cold, windy morning at Decorah. HM perched on a big branch below N1 for a while before 8:00.
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Cold, windy morning at Decorah. HM perched on a big branch below N1 for a while before 8:00.
Great pics, STL!
HM also perched on the front of N1 it looks like right before the pics you posted.
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Great to see HM near N1. After the early morning sightings, the eagles here and at DNN seem to have hunkered down out of the cold wind today.
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HD & HD on Spooky tree. HD eats a fish while HM watches. HM moves to N1 and picks at nestovers.
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Lisa, great pics of HM and HD doing their thing close to and on N1!
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Lisa, great pics of HM and HD doing their thing close to and on N1!
Thank you!
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Morning pics from Decorah - HM & HD were perched in various spots around the hatchery. HD on the pines by raceways, on Spooky tree, HM above the N1 cams and on pine by visitors center. Both flew out behind N2B area, where they perched in a tree back there.
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Lisa, are they teasing us? Or could they be planning a grand Christmas present by re-locating to N1 or even N2B? Time will tell.
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Lisa, are they teasing us? Or could they be planning a grand Christmas present by re-locating to N1 or even N2B? Time will tell.
I hope its the grand Christmas present by re-locating to N1 ;D
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HD & HM tree top near bluff perch, and a gorgeous sunset!
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Yesterday morning, a RT was perched on pine by visitors center, flew down and got some prey.
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HM on N side of N1 with nesting and a stick
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Lisa, great pics of HM! Could she have been raiding N1 for nesting materials? I didn't see where she got it on the rewind. Anyhow, she dropped the grasses to pick up the stick before flying off to who-knows-where. Endless entertainment that sure beats doing housework!
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Lisa, great pics of HM! Could she have been raiding N1 for nesting materials? I didn't see where she got it on the rewind. Anyhow, she dropped the grasses to pick up the stick before flying off to who-knows-where. Endless entertainment that sure beats doing housework!
Yep....I know I can't get anything done in the mornings :D
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Iowa’s bald eagle counts return to normal in 2023 after bird flu outbreaks in 2022 - https://www.thegazette.com/community/iowas-bald-eagle-counts-return-to-normal-in-2023-after-bird-flu-outbreaks-in-2022/
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Three eaglets — D34, D35 and D36 — look around from their nest overlooking a Decorah fish hatchery in this undated photo by the Raptor Resource Project in Decorah. This year’s bald eagle survey in Iowa found an average 1.77 fledglings per nest, one of the highest rates in recent years, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Usually bald eagles lay only one to three eggs per season, but one volunteer observed one Iowa nest with four eaglets. (Raptor Resource Project)
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HD perched in the pines by hatchery office last night, and flew out this morning. Two different views of HM on N1 this morning above the cams. She stayed for a while, and flew out.
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HM & HD have spent alot of time on bluff perch today at various times.
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Lisa, love that pic of HD and HM chattering to each other!
This morning, about 8:00, they were perching in the branches above N1. Flew away and not seen since (11:30AM now). But a hawk spent a while at the top of one of the horse pasture trees.
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Does anyone know if the new nest is progressing well? It's getting late in the game for them to restore N1 if that other nest isn't shaping up.
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Lisa, love that pic of HD and HM chattering to each other!
This morning, about 8:00, they were perching in the branches above N1. Flew away and not seen since (11:30AM now). But a hawk spent a while at the top of one of the horse pasture trees.
Thanks, STL :)
Great pics, this morning!
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Does anyone know if the new nest is progressing well? It's getting late in the game for them to restore N1 if that other nest isn't shaping up.
lil - They still head over to the other side of the bluffs, so assuming the nest is taking shape.
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HD, and his nice catch for breakfast
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Lisa, that was a big breakfish for HD this morning! My pic was about 9:00.
Blackbirds and crows were busy near the pond and in maple tree branches about 8:00. And a hawk in the branches above N1 about 10:00 (at first I thought a young sub-a BE, still not positive). HM and HD in one of their trees at the base of the Pond bluffs at 11:00, then at posting time after 1:00, they are in the tree at the top of the bluffs (no pic).
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Lisa, that was a big breakfish for HD this morning! My pic was about 9:00.
Blackbirds and crows were busy near the pond and in maple tree branches about 8:00. And a hawk in the branches above N1 about 10:00 (at first I thought a young sub-a BE, still not positive). HM and HD in one of their trees at the base of the Pond bluffs at 11:00, then at posting time after 1:00, they are in the tree at the top of the bluffs (no pic).
Great pics, STL
I thought that looked like a sub adult.
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Could be a sub-a. I tried comparing bird sizes in recent pics, posted again here. What do you think? Anybody else with more expert eyes?
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Could be a sub-a. I tried comparing bird sizes in recent pics, posted again here. What do you think? Anybody else with more expert eyes?
I see more of an eagle face on the sub, then I do a hawk face.
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STL, I took this snap
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A throw back pic from 2015.
Mom and Dad Decorah taken from the N2 nest camera on Christmas Eve 2015 with the Farm House (with the barn) lit up in the background. :-*
Happy Holidays to all Decorah Eagle fans far and wide ... ;D
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About the eagle or hawk this morning -- Lisa your pic shows an eagle beak, so that settles it for me.
BL, That's such a great pic of Mom and Dad Decorah on Christmas Eve in 2015. Thanks for sharing it again.
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas,
and Good Will to Everybirdie in the New Year
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Thanks to all for all the information and great snaps you've shared during the holidays. And,
most esp. during Christmastime.
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Merry Christmas !
And, a most joyous and blessed day to you and your families.
With love, Jim, Phyllis and Maggie, too.
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HM & HD on bluff perch around 2:33pm, looks like HD below the bluffs, and HM on tree tops by bluff perch
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A nice little dusting of snow this AM to pretty up Decorah Land. :)
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Yes, BL, it's pretty snow this morning.
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Great pics today, BL & STL :)
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The year is coming to an end, with things pretty quiet today. A red-tailed hawk about 8:00 this morning. HM I think perched at the top of the tall bluff trees, then soaring with others. And a pretty sky view at evening. SEDs everybirdie.
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The year is coming to an end, with things pretty quiet today. A red-tailed hawk about 8:00 this morning. HM I think perched at the top of the tall bluff trees, then soaring with others. And a pretty sky view at evening. SEDs everybirdie.
Great pics, STL
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Two red-tailed hawk about 9:00 this morning, perched in a snag, not sure exactly where, possibly the maple tree between the barn and the Pond.
HM or HD perched in their several usual places around the Pond bluffs between daylight and noon. (no pics)
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Two red-tailed hawk about 9:00 this morning, perched in a snag, not sure exactly where, possibly the maple tree between the barn and the Pond.
HM or HD perched in their several usual places around the Pond bluffs between daylight and noon. (no pics)
Great pic, STL!
I think that tree might be between the pines by hatchery. I remember seeing some hawks there last season.
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Little mysteries about locations that usually get solved when the cam ops zoom out, if I am patient enough, which I wasn't -- per the hawks yesterday. So another location question this morning, with HM or HD (I'm leaning HD) eating some kind of pink-meated prey on a large branch. Wait for the zoom out to see the branch in the orange circle in the pic. I'm thinking a fish because near the Pond. But could it have been the cheeky squirrel that was teasing HM or HD on a branch above N1 earlier?
Anyhow, Happy New Year to Everybirdie, and we'll resume the watching in 2024.
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Happy New Year, everyone! This topic has been archived and locked! Here's to a great year in 2024!
Amy