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LisaG1967

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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1185 on: June 29, 2023, 12:16:29 PM »
HM delivers breakfish, and DH2 comes down from above the cams.




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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1186 on: June 29, 2023, 12:18:56 PM »
She's so close!!! :-*
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1187 on: June 29, 2023, 03:20:21 PM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1188 on: June 30, 2023, 12:20:44 AM »
Settling in for the night, with HD on the Y and DH2 overhead.  SEDs everybirdie,
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1189 on: June 30, 2023, 06:03:46 AM »
T40 - I thought a couple times yesterday DH2 was going to take off, but nope.   ;D

STL - Great pics!
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1190 on: June 30, 2023, 11:48:31 AM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1191 on: June 30, 2023, 12:58:09 PM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1192 on: June 30, 2023, 09:12:49 PM »
Beautiful postcard-worthy pictures, Lisa and STL! Much appreciated! :D
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1193 on: July 01, 2023, 02:07:19 AM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1194 on: July 01, 2023, 10:20:27 AM »
HD2, where are you?
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1195 on: July 01, 2023, 11:55:26 AM »
Happy to hear that dh2 fledged! Was it seen on cam? Did anyone save the video?
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1196 on: July 01, 2023, 12:02:21 PM »
Quote from: nanimal on June 30, 2023, 09:12:49 PM
Beautiful postcard-worthy pictures, Lisa and STL! Much appreciated! :D

Thanks!
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1197 on: July 01, 2023, 01:17:56 PM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1198 on: July 01, 2023, 03:25:45 PM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1199 on: July 01, 2023, 04:05:59 PM »
From chat mod:

Decorah Eagles DH2 Fledged (explore.org 06 30 2023) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8xY84WhIzA

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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!

https://youtu.be/T8xY84WhIzA

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