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Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Saturday, April 24, 2004 - 8:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh MGA, thanks for posting the picture of the 2 eaglets!! I've been away from the computer all day so I appreciate you posting about the good news. Yay!!!!

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Saturday, April 24, 2004 - 8:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Got this great pic just now. I think she was feeding them before bedtime.

2eagles


Look how big the one who just hatched less than 8 hours ago is already!

Mygetaway
Member

08-23-2000

Saturday, April 24, 2004 - 8:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No problem...I'm just glad I was there to see it. Yey for Star and Spirit!!

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 8:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Very interesting watching at the Wildwatch cam this morning (the Kent, WA eagles) with the two chicks. Sun is just right, there is feeding going on, and Spirit is helping out. Good stuff.

Mygetaway
Member

08-23-2000

Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 7:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Anybody else watching the Kent nest right now?? Is it just me, or does the 2nd eaglet not seem as lively as the older one? They are getting fed by both mom and dad again..

I've got some pics if you guys want me to post them.

Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 10:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, MGA, please post your pictures. I've been away from the computer all day, so I could use an update.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 10:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
MGA, the 2nd one is only 24 hours old. The first one is 72 hours by now. Hopefully #2 will catch up quickly.

Halfunit
Member

09-02-2001

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 6:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
new owl photos

Mygetaway
Member

08-23-2000

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok, here goes

Shot of mom and Dad feeding both eaglets:
feeding1

Shot of both eaglets:
2of


Mygetaway
Member

08-23-2000

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Juju.. I was trying not to be too worried last night, watching them eat. The little guy wasn't moving as much, but both Mom and Dad were making sure he/she got fed too!

In this shot Dad just turned away, but you can see both eaglets well:
feed2

Mygetaway
Member

08-23-2000

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Half... aren't those owl's huge? I checked them last night, and I swear it looked like they were bigger than Mom...

Thanks everybody for the great pictures, and sharing these experiences.

Halfunit
Member

09-02-2001

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
MGA, momma owl is feeding them Wheaties, laced with Miracle Gro!

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
See how my NE Utilities babies are growing.



Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 4:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Great screencaps, MGA!

Those baby owls are getting HUGE!

I am happy to hear you report that the second baby is getting fed. As long as he is getting food, he should catch up and become more lively. We didn't see much of the first baby during his first 48 hours because Star was still sitting on the egg and had the first chick under there too.

Mygetaway
Member

08-23-2000

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 7:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Was watching them again just now until Mom blocked my view.. I could definitely see the little one moving around more tonight! Yey!!

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
And this morning there is a new tree branch in the way of camera two. No idea where that came from, but it is worrying the amateur watchers plenty.

Halfunit
Member

09-02-2001

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I noticed that Juju. I thought the camera angle had changed.

Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well poop, that branch is really blocking our view!

edit...I think it just crashed down on the nest!!!

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Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Star looks very concerned...me too!!! Where are the babies???
a

Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here is the report from Eaglecam Headquarters:

"Ta Da!! Here's the branch we're always telling you they sit on when they're out of camera's view! Yes, a branch has fallen across the nest and is wedged in front of the camera's. It sits precariously just above the eaglets. After video review it seems Dad was sitting above when a couple crows were antagonizing, the branch he was standing on snapped off and down both of them came into the nest. One end is resting in the nest, the other end across to another branch just above. We estimate the branch to be about 4" thick and we're hoping Mom and Dad will push it over the side (and down to us where I can get rid of it) calming any fears or worries.

Now to answer the next question that we know is on your minds... We're not going up the tree to remove it. These are wild Eagles and they must fend for themselves. We are not going to disturb them any more than they have been already.

I will tell you a call has been made to the WDFW for their opinion and observation and what they feel could, should or can be done, if anything. When we receive a response we'll post it here."




Mygetaway
Member

08-23-2000

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It looks like it's lodged under that branch in the back. I think it will take both Star and Spirit to knock it out of there.. Poor Star, she's trying so hard. I hope Spirit didn't get spooked when he fell.. What a day!! At least it's overcast today here/there, so we can see what's going on without shadows.

Mygetaway
Member

08-23-2000

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here they are, Safe!!
1

Halfunit
Member

09-02-2001

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
whew

Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, whew...I think it will take both of them to move the branch. Although, if Star could get her head underneath it, maybe she could tip it up and out.
a

Mygetaway
Member

08-23-2000

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
If nothing else, they have a built in "hopping" branch now for when they get bigger..
What's that saying about making positives out of negatives?