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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Saturday, April 24, 2004 - 8:29 pm
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!!!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, April 24, 2004 - 8:40 pm
Got this great pic just now. I think she was feeding them before bedtime.
Look how big the one who just hatched less than 8 hours ago is already!
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Saturday, April 24, 2004 - 8:45 pm
No problem...I'm just glad I was there to see it. Yey for Star and Spirit!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 8:23 am
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.
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 7:55 pm
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.
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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 10:05 pm
Yes, MGA, please post your pictures. I've been away from the computer all day, so I could use an update.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 10:31 pm
MGA, the 2nd one is only 24 hours old. The first one is 72 hours by now. Hopefully #2 will catch up quickly.
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Halfunit
Member
09-02-2001
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 6:17 am

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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:09 pm
Ok, here goes Shot of mom and Dad feeding both eaglets:
Shot of both eaglets:
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:13 pm
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:

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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:24 pm
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.
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Halfunit
Member
09-02-2001
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:35 pm
MGA, momma owl is feeding them Wheaties, laced with Miracle Gro!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:36 pm
See how my NE Utilities babies are growing.

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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 4:06 pm
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.
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 7:27 pm
Was watching them again just now until Mom blocked my view.. I could definitely see the little one moving around more tonight! Yey!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:14 am
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.
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Halfunit
Member
09-02-2001
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:33 am
I noticed that Juju. I thought the camera angle had changed.
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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:42 am
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
Star looks very concerned...me too!!! Where are the babies???

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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:49 am
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."
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:04 pm
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.
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:06 pm
Here they are, Safe!!

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Halfunit
Member
09-02-2001
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:10 pm
whew
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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:14 pm
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.

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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:24 pm
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? 
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