Decorah, IA - Bald Eagle Cam: Watch the babies! #2

[scandi]

so I've been wondering if mom/dad flew by one of their youngsters someday, would they recognize each other?

I've been wondering if when one of the adults comes back to the nest if there is any acknowledgement between them. Like, Hi Babe, I'm back !!! The daddy is very tender with the babies - so cool. I saw the fattest one trying to see how his wings worked today. :rocker:

It's hard to believe these 2 have been together as mates since 2008. I bet they instinctively know their grown children when they fly by them. Not really sure about that.

Don't their feathers have to be grown in before they are pushed out of the nest?

 

[lorann]

It'll be dad I guarantee that as OCD as he is about the nest. LOL!

I updated the photobucket with some pics from earlier..

http://s1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/trixie1990/

You have really captured some great shots - thanks. Shows how they change each day.

OH OH Owl (I think) just now made an attack. That makes me nervous since chicks are not as covered because they are getting so big.

 

[lorann]

Is the camera lens covered in bird poop? LOL

 

[Blue_Dolphin308]

They will not fledge until june.

 

[Blue_Dolphin308]

And that's probably snow on the lens

 

[waltzingmatilda]

How can I feed my addiction with all that snow on the lens? LOL!

Lorann, Did an Owl really attack?

I was walking one day and a huge owl swooped down outa nowhere and snagged a bunny. That poor bunny was squealing as it was carried away. I was so upset! But I know thats how Mother Nature works.

wm

 

[lorann]

And that's probably snow on the lens

I see that now that you said that and looked at the left part of the screen Thanks, that will melt, poop wouldn't.

 

[peeples]

Snow and rain in the morning...then snow...light sleet and rain in the afternoon. Breezy...colder. Snow and sleet accumulation up to 2 inches. High in the upper 30s. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

 

[lorann]

How can I feed my addiction with all that snow on the lens? LOL!

Lorann, Did an Owl really attack?

I was walking one day and a huge owl swooped down outa nowhere and snagged a bunny. That poor bunny was squealing as it was carried away. I was so upset! But I know thats how Mother Nature works.

wm

All I heard was Mama making noises, a swoop sound like we heard before, so I can't say what it was. Then the screen got partially covered.

My DIL has a lot of little blue birds and watches their nests. They build them on fence posts etc, low. Besides the many owls nearby, snakes raid the nests too. As you say, Mother Nature works that way but when you "know" the family, it breaks your heart. My neighbors cat hides in the flower bed around my birdbath and I was finding feathers...I bought the cat a collar with a bell on it.

 

[Hopeful One]

Snow and rain in the morning...then snow...light sleet and rain in the afternoon. Breezy...colder. Snow and sleet accumulation up to 2 inches. High in the upper 30s. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

We're getting it over here in Madison too, Peeples. Doesn't this suck????? I'm so DONE!!

 

[Hopeful One]

How can I feed my addiction with all that snow on the lens? LOL!

Lorann, Did an Owl really attack?

I was walking one day and a huge owl swooped down outa nowhere and snagged a bunny. That poor bunny was squealing as it was carried away. I was so upset! But I know thats how Mother Nature works.

wm

BBM - That's exactly what I thought when I logged on this morning and saw nothing but ice!! Melt! Please!!

 

[Reality Orlando]

Snow and rain in the morning...then snow...light sleet and rain in the afternoon. Breezy...colder. Snow and sleet accumulation up to 2 inches. High in the upper 30s. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Wow, I can't believe it's snowing there when it's going to be over 90 here today! I guess it just feels like it should be summer everywhere once our temps here reach that high.

 

[waltzingmatilda]

All I heard was Mama making noises, a swoop sound like we heard before, so I can't say what it was. Then the screen got partially covered.

My DIL has a lot of little blue birds and watches their nests. They build them on fence posts etc, low. Besides the many owls nearby, snakes raid the nests too. As you say, Mother Nature works that way but when you "know" the family, it breaks your heart. My neighbors cat hides in the flower bed around my birdbath and I was finding feathers...I bought the cat a collar with a bell on it.

LOL! lorann you are a good problem solver.

We had a bluebird house outside our classroom when I taught 1st grade. The children were fascinated with them. I liked it so much that I put one in my backyard at home. Hurricane Floyd took it out and I never put it back up. :waitasec:

wm

 

[Adrienne37]

Bless their heart this morning. Mama definitely needs a trip to the spa after the snow melts.

 

[peeples]

So far an inch of sleet and 1 inch of snow.. I HATE WINTER! (oh yeah it's supposed to be spring).. but i guess not in iowa!!!
BLECH!

 

[Blue_Dolphin308]

Both mom and dad are on the nest today!

 

[Adrienne37]

So far an inch of sleet and 1 inch of snow.. I HATE WINTER! (oh yeah it's supposed to be spring).. but i guess not in iowa!!!
BLECH!

Sounds like ya'll are in for some awful weather Peeples. I am just now able to see the nest for the first time this morning. Mama looks absolutely pathetic. They've got to be absolutely miserable. I wish I could send ya'll some Florida sunshine your way.

 

[Blue_Dolphin308]

Dad just flew to get some food I am guessing

 

[peeples]

It's awful and people forgot how to drive and there is cars careening off of overpasses, rolling over, hitting light poles etc.. it's a mess right now.

 

[Reality Orlando]

Poor thing to be covered with snow/sleet like that. My prayers are with you all Peeples. I, too, wish you some warmth and sunshine.