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Wednesday, April 27. 2011

Growing eaglets

What a fine distraction from the hassles of life. They can swallow good-sized bones now. They just devoured a crow, and it's sorta cool the way they know how to shoot their poops off the edge of the nest:


 


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News on the "other" eagle nest, at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Yesterday morning, the mother eagle was struck by an airplane at the Norfolk airport, and killed. Although the father continued to return to the nest and feed the eaglets, it was felt that it was highly unlikely that he would be able to provide enough food for the three eaglets as they continue to grow (rapidly!), fledge, and learn to hunt on their own. It is very hard for a single eagle to raise a brood of three.

The eaglets were removed from their nest this morning, and are being moved to the Wildlife Center of Virginia, where they will be raised and prepared for release back into the wild. More news at http://www.wildlifecenter.org/index.php as well as http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html.
#1 diane on 2011-04-27 13:41 (Reply)
BD,

Agreed. I especially enjoy watching the siblings maintain their "pecking order".

Diane,

Saddened to hear this. I had been following them, as well.
#2 Garry on 2011-04-27 14:10 (Reply)
It's been very nicely distracting indeed--watching this fine family. The morning last week when the camera was stacked up with snow and the snow buildup on the backs of the adults was really inspiring--seeing them protect their young. Last year I was consumed by owls in San Marcos, CA, and last evening the box owner turned on the camera for the night showing this year's first clutch playing about their nest box & play structures. They're almost ready to go out on their own. I heard about the other eagles last night and am so sorry about the plane accident! It's nice, however, that there is a place to take the eaglets in.
#3 Dinah on 2011-04-28 08:16 (Reply)
The eaglets are growing so fast.The parents seems emotionless as they feed and shelter the small and quickly growing chicks. The instinct of these magnificent birds is quite fun to observe.
Thank you for directing me to this great spectacle!
#4 don sawhill on 2011-04-28 09:43 (Reply)
The orphaned NBG eagle chicks are settled in at their new home . . .

. . . and back on camera!

Huzzah!
#5 sdferr on 2011-04-29 18:46 (Reply)

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