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T40cfr403

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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1560 on: November 10, 2023, 02:15:56 PM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1561 on: November 10, 2023, 03:43:13 PM »
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.
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1562 on: November 10, 2023, 04:53:59 PM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1563 on: November 10, 2023, 10:17:12 PM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1564 on: November 11, 2023, 08:22:21 AM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1565 on: November 14, 2023, 06:41:35 AM »
I found a  pleasant sunrise over Decorah Eagles


Nov 14, 2023 6:38 AM
Camera Time: Nov 14, 2023 6:37 AM CST
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1566 on: November 14, 2023, 06:43:59 AM »
Thanks for all the snapshots and info and comments folks.
Hope y'all caught the sunrise.
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1567 on: November 14, 2023, 06:56:31 AM »
A sneak peek at the Decorah Eagles


Nov 14, 2023 6:48 AM
Camera Time: Nov 14, 2023 6:47 AM CST
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1568 on: November 15, 2023, 11:37:34 AM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1569 on: November 15, 2023, 05:46:48 PM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1570 on: November 16, 2023, 04:01:54 AM »
Quote from: eburgbirdwtchr on November 15, 2023, 05:46:48 PM
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1571 on: November 16, 2023, 08:07:05 AM »
I'd never seen this clear a view of the satellites! Thank you!
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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1572 on: November 17, 2023, 11:22:27 AM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1573 on: November 17, 2023, 12:05:23 PM »
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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Re: Decorah Eagles 2023
« Reply #1574 on: November 17, 2023, 12:58:08 PM »
Quote from: STLbf on November 17, 2023, 12:05:23 PM
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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