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06/05/2011 12:43:43 PM · #301 |
| The young eagles seem aware of the camera, & curious about it. They're panting in the heat & pestered by gnats. That nest is probably feeling kind of small. |
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06/06/2011 11:54:04 AM · #302 |
If you can put up with the pixelization and turn the sound off, there are some wonderful shots of the parents on nearby b ranches and the kids moving about in their increasingly too small nest.
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06/07/2011 09:41:15 AM · #303 |
| I just found out about a webcam showing a black eagle's nest in South Africa. The first egg hatched a few days ago (right in the middle of winter). From what little I've seen so far, the camera is too far to get a decent view at this stage. I understand that if the second egg hatches, the older baby will kill the younger one. I don't think I want to see that. |
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06/07/2011 10:26:43 AM · #304 |
| Wow, been some time since I checked in - they have GROWN! I was thinking one may have left the nest but then one of the sleeping eagles stretched it's talon and whacked the one behind it causing it to lift it's head in annoyance. Then I counted three:-) They should be taking flight soon I imagine. |
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06/07/2011 10:35:42 AM · #305 |
They are trying to fly. I saw one "fly" about half way across the nest yesterday.
Message edited by author 2011-06-07 10:36:00. |
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06/07/2011 11:19:05 AM · #306 |
| The parent is standing out on a limb, tempting them. "D I think the camera might be moving again, too. |
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06/07/2011 12:30:11 PM · #307 |
Trying to put up with the LOUD commercials to see them learning to fly...but why is the resolution so bad now (I haven't watched for about a week)? Very pixelated.
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06/07/2011 12:33:57 PM · #308 |
| I may be wrong, but I think it's more pixelated when it's windy. |
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06/07/2011 12:35:41 PM · #309 |
They haven't fledged YET???? Slackers...
Although the one seems VERY tempted. |
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06/07/2011 01:09:17 PM · #310 |
Originally posted by GinaRothfels:
I may be wrong, but I think it's more pixelated when it's windy. |
Yes, that's my thought too, and when the dark shadows are more evident it's even more pixelated.
Oh, but when they fledge they go awaaaaay,  tanguera! |
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06/07/2011 04:13:54 PM · #311 |
@ Alice - so the very first time they leave the nest, they don't come back????
That's gratitude for ya! |
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06/07/2011 04:27:57 PM · #312 |
| WOW! they have gotten SO big! so amazing! :) |
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06/07/2011 04:34:44 PM · #313 |
Originally posted by tanguera:
@ Alice - so the very first time they leave the nest, they don't come back????
That's gratitude for ya! |
No, not necessarily. It's common for fledglings to stay in or close to their nests for another 1 to 2 months after their first flights to learn more from their parents etc.
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06/07/2011 04:36:57 PM · #314 |
Originally posted by DCNUTTER:
No, not necessarily. It's common for fledglings to stay in or close to their nests for another 1 to 2 months after their first flights to learn more from their parents etc. |
interesting :) somehow now that i have been out of school, i find that i'm learning more then when i was in it. :P funny how that works.... |
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06/07/2011 04:47:47 PM · #315 |
BTW...it takes on average 10 to 12 weeks from hatching of the eggs to fledged. The first egg hatched on April 2th, and the last egg on April 6th.
Going by the first egg that means we could see the first flight of one or all of them very soon.
10 to 12 weeks from April 2 puts the window anywhere from June 13th (This coming Monday) through the end of the month if you go by the first and third eggs. So if you want a chance to see it live you'll have to check in more often in the next couple of weeks.
Also, FYI...they won't necessarily and often don't take their first flights in the order they were hatched. It's pretty common for the youngest of them to fly first. It's really a matter of who is bravest and ready to go for it.
If you have a particularly nervous one don't be surprised to see one of the parents eventually push it out of the nest in order to force it to fly. May seem cruel, but the parents watch them practice throughout all this time and strengthen their wings so they know when they are ready before the fledgling does.
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06/07/2011 05:46:33 PM · #316 |
Thanks for all that good information,  DCNUTTER! |
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06/07/2011 05:50:45 PM · #317 |
Originally posted by sfalice:
Thanks for all that good information, DCNUTTER! |
:) |
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06/07/2011 07:00:05 PM · #318 |
Originally posted by DCNUTTER:
...don't be surprised to see one of the parents eventually push it out of the nest in order to force it to fly. May seem cruel, but the parents watch them practice throughout all this time and strengthen their wings so they know when they are ready before the fledgling does.
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Yeh, We pushed one of ours out... ;-) |
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06/07/2011 07:07:53 PM · #319 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by DCNUTTER:
...don't be surprised to see one of the parents eventually push it out of the nest in order to force it to fly. May seem cruel, but the parents watch them practice throughout all this time and strengthen their wings so they know when they are ready before the fledgling does.
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Yeh, We pushed one of ours out... ;-) |
LOL, don't think we're talking about exactly the same thing, but we do what we have to do for the right reasons...even if they aren't always seen that way at first. :)
Dave |
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06/15/2011 08:32:10 AM · #320 |
| They're changing colour again. There are streaks of white everywhere. |
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06/15/2011 09:00:17 AM · #321 |
Originally posted by GinaRothfels:
They're changing colour again. There are streaks of white everywhere. |
You're right. Must be the rain-soaking allowing us to see the underlying feathers. Fledging to occur in the next 10 days. And, I read they will band the birds (after they have fledged) for future data collection. All in all, this live webcam has been an educational treat. |
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06/15/2011 10:28:08 AM · #322 |
| They don't like getting their heads wet. They're just sitting around shaking their heads every 2 seconds... :) |
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06/15/2011 12:34:39 PM · #323 |
You're right,  vawendy. I don't think I'd have noticed it. |
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06/16/2011 12:25:47 PM · #324 |
Well, I see now the rain has stopped. When it cleared up, it must have been a perfect time
for the little ones to decorate the camera again. We have a nice foggy view now and no rain to wash it clear again. |
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06/16/2011 03:06:51 PM · #325 |
Only one eaglet in the nest right now. The other two have branched. It won't be long now.
Dave |
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