JC 1965 1,528 #251 Posted February 13, 2017 Thanks for the update Ed. I sure love watching those eagles. Nature can be very cruel sometimes though. I sure wish them the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #252 Posted February 13, 2017 We have a second egg @ 5:15 today. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #253 Posted February 19, 2017 I just left the nest site at Lake Marburg. A beautiful sunny 66 degree day to watch the eagles from across the lake...sorry I didn't have my camera. I was surprised I was able to see the nest from nearly a mile away w/o optics. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #254 Posted February 20, 2017 This is a little off topic but still ... SO COOL to know there are people out there with hearts as big a s can be ! “He’s our miracle bird. He decided on his own that he was going to make it through it.” http://wivb.com/2017/02/20/injured-snowy-owl-recovers-to-be-set-back-into-the-wild-wednesday/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #255 Posted February 25, 2017 Poor Dad....getting hammered with rain, wind and lightening, but stayed on the eggs. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,980 #256 Posted February 25, 2017 Can`t imagine building something like that nest without glue, nails, or duct tape... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,805 #257 Posted February 25, 2017 That poor eagle is gonna need some product for her 'do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #258 Posted February 25, 2017 That's actually Dad on the nest Bob, but yeah a little dab won't do it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,805 #259 Posted February 25, 2017 A little dab'll do ya Man, that sure dates me. I actually remember that commercial. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,405 #260 Posted February 26, 2017 LOL.....gives new meaning to the name "bald" eagle. While I'm here guys stupid question ....How do you tell the male from the female? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #261 Posted February 26, 2017 Female adults are larger that the males. Of course you can only see the difference in size if they are both together. There are subtle differences in the shape of the head, the length of the legs, and the shape of the bill and it's end point relative to the eye. This female has a damaged enlarged left nostril opening that positively identifies her. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,405 #262 Posted February 27, 2017 So in otherwise Ed it's very difficult to tell on the wing? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #263 Posted February 27, 2017 Almost impossible on the wing Jim. The males tend to have longer legs and appear to be wearing trousers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,405 #264 Posted February 27, 2017 Yes indeed, interesting how such a fierce looking bird can be such a devoted parent. Just out of curiosity any idea which direction that camera is pointing? east/west/north/south? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #265 Posted February 27, 2017 East, late in the afternoon, you can see the shadow of the camera on the tree in the foreground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #266 Posted March 3, 2017 Light snow here this morning, but I doubt if the nest will look like this. Pic from a few years back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #267 Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) Mom had to push Dad off the eggs this morning. Go find your own warm eggs to sit on Honey. Edited March 10, 2017 by Ed Kennell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #268 Posted March 11, 2017 Much concern for the Hanover nest. Dad has been on the eggs since 3:40PM yesterday with no relief and no sign of Mom. Not good with cold, wind and snow forecast. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #269 Posted March 12, 2017 Good news...Mom returned to the nest yesterday to relieve Dad. Maybe she was out packing on the groceries in prep for the big storm Stella. Hopefully Stella will be over before the eggs hatch next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #270 Posted March 13, 2017 Almost ready for Storm Stella. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #271 Posted March 13, 2017 Flashback from 2015 March storm. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,405 #272 Posted March 13, 2017 It's headed your way Ed but she dumped only 1-2 here but they called for 4-6......we got lucky. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #273 Posted March 14, 2017 Got about an inch just now. Here's a vid of duck delivery earlier today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #274 Posted March 14, 2017 Liberty (female) is iced in this morning.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,151 #275 Posted March 14, 2017 She just broke out of the ice and shook off the snow. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites