Web Cam of Eagle Nest

[Barefoot]

I hope this link works. It is interesting to see the "live" action.

I think the babies are due to hatch around March 9.



http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

[TOMCAT]

Where is this web cam of a eagle's nest?

[Ohiogirl]

I got it to work! Thanks. Does anyone know if any eagles ever came back to the preserve near Liberty Park. I heard they left when the tornado went thru in 2007.

[bxmt54]

That's cool and will be especially neat after the eggs hatch out. However, I got a little dizzy after watching it for awhile with the tree swaying in the wind...lol Thanks for sharing!

[swrinfla]

Ohiogirl:

I haven't seen any eagles in the preserve since the tornado. Doesn't mean they're not there, though, as I only drive by. The area remains appropriate for the birds, but there aren't that many of them around to begin with.

SWR
:beer3:

[uujudy]

Thanks, Barefoot! It's lovely. :mademyday:

[Pturner]

I hope this link works. It is interesting to see the "live" action.

I think the babies are due to hatch around March 9.



http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

Thanks, Barefoot. I'm putting a tickler on my calendar for early March to start looking for the babies! The slide show of Momma and Papa Eagle on the same web page is also very nice. BTW, my Mom and much of my family hails from Norfolk, VA. I sent my Mom the link. Thanks again.

[Barefoot]

Thanks, Barefoot! It's lovely. :mademyday:

I'm happy that some of you are enjoying this website. I have it as an icon on my desktop and check in daily. I find something quietly therapeutic about watching this eagle awaiting the birth of her babies.

[golf2140]

Barefoot,

Thanks for sharing. I check the site first thing in the morning, then all day. It is really cute.

[bxmt54]

I was watching today and I think something is getting ready to happen - I'm so excited to see this. She is really moving around alot on the nest and I could see the eggs underneath her while she was repositioning. :coolsmiley:

[Pturner]

I was watching today and I think something is getting ready to happen - I'm so excited to see this. She is really moving around alot on the nest and I could see the eggs underneath her while she was repositioning. :coolsmiley:

It does look that way! Thanks for the update!

[Pturner]

There's a hatch!

[kb8tpw]

They confirmed a hatch at 1:14 this afternoon, I just happened to get to it about that time. Thanks !

[BogeyBoy]

Thanks Barefoot, this is fascinating.

[bxmt54]

I've been watching pretty much non stop and I saw the cracked egg but I can't see the baby eagle. Is it in the egg still...I'm not sure how this all works...lol Is she laying on it? I'm so excited but I want to see the baby!

[Pturner]

I've been watching pretty much non stop and I saw the cracked egg but I can't see the baby eagle. Is it in the egg still...I'm not sure how this all works...lol Is she laying on it? I'm so excited but I want to see the baby!

Yes, still in egg. BTW, it is HE who is laying on it. They take turns, but it has been Daddy this afternoon, including when he got up and you could see the cracked egg. This is soooo exciting. He is really moving around a lot, panting and sometimes tightening up the nest to keept he eggs warm!

Bare, thanks so much for letting us know about this.

[Pturner]

OMG, Mom's back. THey are both there now!

[bxmt54]

It's coming out now....

[Pturner]

We just got to see the chick that hatched!

[bkcunningham1]

WOW!!!
How cool is that?? Beautiful. I know why it's the symbol of this country.

[bkcunningham1]

Did you notice the moderated discussion going on along the side panel of the site? I think some school kids are watching and their teacher is posting questions!!

[Pturner]

WOW!!!
How cool is that?? Beautiful. I know why it's the symbol of this country.

Hi cuz! Stay tuned to web cam. First feeding will probably be in a couple hours. Initially, they get nourishment from the egg, according to the site.

[bkcunningham1]

OMG, did you see the eaglet!!! How many eggs are left in the nest?? I love that the students are interacting. I'd love to be there with them watching.

[Pturner]

Oh my, oh my! Mom just stood up for a full minute and you could see the little chick squirm around. Too cool! Y'all please watch. This is awesome. :a040:

[bkcunningham1]

Okay, this is unbelievable. But completely true. A group is protesting bird porn. Not a joke. Too funny not to share while we are all watching this cam!!!

http://www.stopbirdporn.org/

[Pturner]

OMG, did you see the eaglet!!! How many eggs are left in the nest?? I love that the students are interacting. I'd love to be there with them watching.

In some ways, we are. They are in classrooms watching the webcam, like us. There are two unhatched eggs left. :wave:

[jblum8156]

Thanks for the web cam. It's lovely. I had the eerie feeling that Mamma knows someone is watching!

[Pturner]

OMG, OMG, OMG Did you see it cuz. The second one just hatched. Mom stood up and watched. You could see the whole thing. I've got goosebums!!

[bxmt54]

I missed the second one - darn it. Too bad it won't rewind like Tivo..lol

[Pturner]

Well the site hasn't announced the second one. Maybe what we just saw was the first one coming out of it's shell more. Stay tuned...

[bxmt54]

I was surprised when someone said on here it had hatched because it was laid several days later - I thought maybe it would be a few more days for it and then a few more days for the third one. I can't see the interaction with the school children since I"m here at work so I'm looking forward to that when I get home. I'm lucky the webcam itself isn't blocked and that I can watch it...it does feel a little voyueristic to watch however but so amazing.

[bkcunningham1]

Oh, I missed it while I was over there posting in the political forum...I've emailed my sister who is as nerdy as Miss Jane on the Beverly Hillbillies when it comes to bird watching. I've been watching my email to see if she has seen this yet. She'll be THRILLED. This is addictive. I'll be dark soon and we can't watch until tomorrow. Hurry and bring food to the nest!!!

[bkcunningham1]

SHE'S Up OFF THE NEST AGAIN

[Pturner]

Both eagles are in the nest right now!!!!

[bkcunningham1]

I just saw it. And then saw the eagle fly out of the nest. I know this sounds corny, but wasn't it moving to see the eagle look at the baby when it stood up. Backed up and moved forward and peered down. I loved that. Like, "just checking on you down there little one."

[Pturner]

Both eagles are there now. Look.

[bkcunningham1]

The cam panned out and what a shot. You can see one eagle in the nest and the other on a nearby tree limb waiting. Like an expectant father in the waiting room! Only I think this father is waiting to get something to eat. I'm so grateful to you for posting the link to this amazing site!!

[Pturner]

SHE'S Up OFF THE NEST AGAIN

Yea, and as soon as she got back on, Dad came back. He didn't bring food though. Must not be feeding time yet...

:plane::what:

Look more new emoticons. Hey Boomer, did you request these?

[Pturner]

Oh cuz, we keep posting at the same time. :) Is everybody else excited about this?

[bkcunningham1]

What the heck is that little mad Sponge Bob looking smilie thing?

[Pturner]

What the heck is that little mad Sponge Bob looking smilie thing?

He's not very friendly looking, is he?

[bkcunningham1]

Pturner, did you read the "stop bird porn" story and watch the video?

[Pturner]

Pturner, did you read the "stop bird porn" story and watch the video?

I didn't read the story. The video plays when you open it and I listened. It sounded dumb. Did the story make sense?

[bkcunningham1]

It was just about this group that want's to ban bird watching because it disturbs mating in birds. Their logic though, is that there is an increase of senior citizens who bird watch because of the ease of the practice. The group said they have scientific proof that the mating habits of birds, ie display of plumes, dancing, strutting and so forth, turns the seniors on sexually. This group who has this website said this has caused a worldwide increase of naked birdwatching!!

[Pturner]

OMG, did you just see again. She got off the nest and again you could see the little chick. I guess it's still just the first one trying to get more out of the shell!

[bkcunningham1]

What a view now...talk about protective

[Pturner]

Since the Dad didn't bring back food, I wonder if he returned because this is a time of day for predators? According to earlier info on the side thread, it should be getting to be 1st feeding time soon.

[bkcunningham1]

I just saw a human in the background...did you see that. Someone walking in the woods behind the tree. Wonder if they have any idea what is going on right there where they are walking!!

[Pturner]

Didn't see the walker. Hope he doesn't disturb the eagles!

[Pturner]

A couple minutes ago, Mom got up and you could see the baby again. Dad flew back to nest. They were both there for a minute and then the Mom took off. Now the Dad is back on the nest.

[bxmt54]

Some of the info on the side bars says that the nest is the size of a queen bed and probably weighs about 800 lbs....can you imagine the size of that? It also said that it could be some time before the baby eats because it had eaten the yolk of the egg. When it's time the parents will gather food and break off little tiny pieces so it can eat. It says they eaglets are about 3 inches long and weigh 2.5 ounces when hatched. I am just totally amazed at this...

[redwitch]

BF, I should have posted earlier, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for such a beautiful site. We all owe you.

[Donna]

BF, I should have posted earlier, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for such a beautiful site. We all owe you.

I agree with Red..Such a beautiful sight to see...

[bkcunningham1]

How did you ever discover the site with the live cam? I just had to check on the nest one more time before bedtime. It's nearly 10 p.m. My husband and I sat and watched tonight for some time. Such a true joy to watch nature "up close" like this. I've emailed and called people to share the joy. Your drop of consideration really has rippled into a wave BF. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this link. B.K.

[Pturner]

Such a true joy to watch nature "up close" like this. I've emailed and called people to share the joy. Your drop of consideration really has rippled into a wave BF. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this link. B.K.

I did too Bare. Friends called and emailed back to say how excited they were to be watching. Think BK and I got a bit swept up in the moments, every time a little chick appeared, trading up to the minute accounts. It was just so breathtaking.

Thanks again! :clap2::clap2:

[bkcunningham1]

I hope other eagle cam watchers just saw the eaglet!! The eagle stood and appeared to be feeding the little one. Gently putting it's beak (or bill?) up to the eaglet's tiny beak. We watched something being brought into the nest last night by one parent. Not sure what it was. The eaglet has much more control of its head. this morning. Still wobbly but much more stable than the few glimpses I saw yesterday. Fascinating!!

[starflyte1]

Both Mom and Dad are in the nest and it is feeding time!

[Pturner]

Here is a still photo and a video of Mom feeding the first eaglet. You can also see that a second egg is starting to open.

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/eaglecam/index.asp

[Barefoot]

I did too Bare. Friends called and emailed back to say how excited they were to be watching. Think BK and I got a bit swept up in the moments, every time a little chick appeared, trading up to the minute accounts. It was just so breathtaking. Thanks again! :clap2::clap2:

You are welcome, Pturner! And thank you for letting me know the first egg had hatched. (I was in the laundry room with the dogs avoiding the tornado. I should have taken my laptop with me. Note to self: Stop listening to the weather radio!)

I am so glad you are all enjoying the Eagle Website. I must say that I find it very addictive. When the mom stands up and I see the fuzzy little head bobbing around, I feel rewarded for the time I spend.

The second and third eggs should be hatching any day now. The incubation period for eggs two and three is shorter than for the first egg.

Eagles mate for life. They are both acting like proud parents. Nature is so wonderful.

[Barefoot]

I hope this link works. It is interesting to see the "live" action.
I think the babies are due to hatch around March 9.

http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

I thought I'd post the link again. It really is magical.

[jojo]

I passed along the link to family etc but now (6:45 pm Sat.) it does not appear to be working. Is that the case or do I have a technical problem? I have been mesmerized by the family.

[golfnut]

Second chick hatched today and third has pipped, should be very interesting viewing over the next several months as we watch them grow...gn

[bkcunningham1]

Yes, they are having technical problems. If you notice to the right of the cam photo, there is an ongoing moderated discussion. That is how I discovered the cam was down. I've been watching regularly for a couple of days. Hypnotized really. The questions and answers are informative. You can scroll through the discussion and get lots of good info.

[Pturner]

It's still down. Watched Mom feeding one of the Eaglets earlier this afternoon. Hopefully, it will be back up and running tomorrow. Don't forget to spring forward.

[bkcunningham1]

That is right. Thanks for the reminder Pturner!

[Barefoot]

That is right. Thanks for the reminder Pturner!

The dad provided lunch today, looked like a huge fish?? It is strange to me that the babies' "undeveloped" digestive systems can process raw fish. I watched the mom feed the babies, so cute to see their little fuzzy heads bouncing around.

And the mom is so careful when she settles down to keep them warm. :popcorn:

[starflyte1]

All 3 have hatched. Feeding now.

[Barefoot]

All 3 have hatched. Feeding now.

The largest eaglet seems to push the other two babies out of the way to get more food. But the mother makes sure they all get fed.

Some facts I've learned from watching the website.

Apparently the nest is the size of a queen-size bed! Eagles mate for life. But in this case the mother eagle is around 12 and was previously mated to an eagle who was killed by an airplane. She has had several broods of eglets with her new mate. He seems to be doing a good job bringing her food and new straw for the nest ... I guess she'll keep him around.

Back to the website. So cute.

[Pturner]

My, the first eaglet has already grown, bless his (or her) sweet little heart! :0000000000luvmyhors

[meriboo]

Thanks for the original posting. This is so cool and interesting. The Q&A have taught me alot within the last 4 days. I have passed this on to relatives with small kids....and lots of schools. What a great educational experience for kids and ADULTS. Thanks again for the post.

[Pturner]

She's feeding all three right now!

http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

[bkcunningham1]

I know. I am watching too. I'm shocked how fast they are growing. They can hold their heads up so much better in such a short period of time.

Hey, waddup with the new pix? I like it!

[Pturner]

I know. I am watching too. I'm shocked how fast they are growing. They can hold their heads up so much better in such a short period of time.

Hey, waddup with the new pix? I like it!

Wasn't that awesome. They are really starting to take shape. New pix: for the love of books!
:beer3:

[Barefoot]

Thanks for the original posting. This is so cool and interesting. The Q&A have taught me alot within the last 4 days. I have passed this on to relatives with small kids....and lots of schools. What a great educational experience for kids and ADULTS. Thanks again for the post.

You are so welcome for the original "heads up". The only thing that makes the Eagle Cam more enjoyable .. is sharing it with others. :coolsmiley:

[bxmt54]

Can someone check the sight for me and see if they are saying anything about something being wrong? Both of the eagles are sitting on the side of the nest and looking down into it and I can't see the eaglets. I'm concerned something has happened to one of them. I can't read the blog on the side while I am here at work to see what comments are being made. I'd appreciate it if someone could look and let me know....Thanks in advance!

[bkcunningham1]

They are being fed now at 4:14 p.m. All three are there!! Scanned the discussion. Nothing out of place.

[bxmt54]

So glad....I was worried!

[Pturner]

They are being fed now at 4:14 p.m. All three are there!! Scanned the discussion. Nothing out of place.

Yes, all there. Aren't they sooo cute and growing!

[Bonny]

I've been watching them off & on all day. That is just so awesome !!!

[Donna]

Bare..I have been glued since you posted the link, they are just beautiful!!!!

[Bonny]

Mom is feeding them now.

[Barefoot]

Bare..I have been glued since you posted the link, they are just beautiful!!!!

I am so happy that some of you are enjoying the Eagle Cam as much as I am!

I am laughing at the note from bxmt54, who was worried about eaglets being missing. A couple of days ago I decided one eaglet was missing and that I should notify the Cam Admins. Hahaha. They assured me all three eglets were just fine. The worried comments on the Eagle Site must drive the Cam Admins crazy!

[bxmt54]

Barefoot - I've gotten very attached to them and will be really sad when they all fly away and leave the nest...:sigh: I leave the sight up all day when I'm home and just kind of check in on them as I'm passing by the computer. At work I sit at the computer for 8 hours so I have the site minimized for the most part but I pop the screen up every so often just for a quick look and show it to whoever is here in the office with me. Everyone has gotten such a kick out of it. Watching them is kind of habit forming!

[Pturner]

I am so happy that some of you are enjoying the Eagle Cam as much as I am!

I am laughing at the note from bxmt54, who was worried about eaglets being missing. A couple of days ago I decided one eaglet was missing and that I should notify the Cam Admins. Hahaha. They assured me all three eglets were just fine. The worried comments on the Eagle Site must drive the Cam Admins crazy!

Bare, I saw that question in the side posts. Didn't know it was yours! Too funny. Now Mom sits beside the nest and watches over. All three are visible in the nest. The oldest one looks like (s)he's already getting restless. Just saw Momma shake her head hard and appear to be speaking (cam has no sound). She musta been scolding them.
:cryin2: Oh well, they gotta learn.

[Barefoot]

Bare, I saw that question in the side posts. Didn't know it was yours! Too funny. Now Mom sits beside the nest and watches over. All three are visible in the nest. The oldest one looks like (s)he's already getting restless. Just saw Momma shake her head hard and appear to be speaking (cam has no sound). She musta been scolding them.
:cryin2: Oh well, they gotta learn.

A viewer asked the question this morning "Is there a cat in the nest"? Gotta love people's imaginations.

The moderators have to constantly reassure viewers that the eaglets are well and safe and haven't starved or fallen out of the nest. Apparently this mother eagle is well experienced and has already successfully raised 13 eaglets.

[Halle]

Thanks Barefoot!

I love this site.:thumbup:

The wind is picking up, making me a little sea sick.barf

[Pturner]

A viewer asked the question this morning "Is there a cat in the nest"? Gotta love people's imaginations.

The moderators have to constantly reassure viewers that the eaglets are well and safe and haven't starved or fallen out of the nest. Apparently this mother eagle is well experienced and has already successfully raised 13 eaglets.

lol, if a cat tried to get near that nest, it better hope it had some of it's nine lives left!

[BritParrothead]

This is a nice site! Looks a little breezy up there today!!
I can only see one baby, the others must be keeping warm under mum?

[nONIE]

Awwww! finally caught mama feeding the babies, who would think that such a vicious looking bird could be so sweet and gentle with her little ones.Thanks so much for the thrill of watching mother love in action Bare.

What a joy!

[Barefoot]

Awwww! finally caught mama feeding the babies, who would think that such a vicious looking bird could be so sweet and gentle with her little ones.Thanks so much for the thrill of watching mother love in action Bare.

What a joy!

The mother eagle is very gentle with her babies. She bunches her talons up into balls when she walks around the nest so she won't injure the babies.

Nonie, I know you love birds so I thought you'd like this site.

[bkcunningham1]

Everyone I've shown the "Eagle Cam" to really enjoy watching. Oh, and one night I thought I saw the shape of a cat behind the nest. It's a tree limb with knots. When the light is just right and the eagle isn't in the way, and a few toddie...well, I know Pturner. My husband laughed too.

[Barefoot]

7:30 AM on Thursday. Both mom and dad eagles are on the nest at the same time feeding the babies. Usually they take turns. Amazing to watch! :popcorn:

[Hawkwind]

7:30 AM on Thursday. Both mom and dad eagles are on the nest at the same time feeding the babies. Usually they take turns. Amazing to watch! :popcorn:

I was watching and one would pass food to the other and then onto the chicks. Likeyou say amazing to watch.

[ssmith]

I could be wrong but it looks like only 2 babies are eating...did we lose the 3rd one?

[ssmith]

I could be wrong but it looks like on 2 babies are eating...did we lose the 3rd one? Well now I see it moving....shew thought the third one was in trouble

[redwitch]

All three are thriving. The youngest just looks like it's getting less food but that's because it is younger. They are so cute to watch, especially when they wobble to the edge of the nest to relieve themselves. I am so impressed with the parents and how caring both are. We should all take lessons from eagles.

[Barefoot]

I agree that it is hard to watch the third little eglet get "ignored". But that is just our perception. Every day someone expresses a concern to the moderators that the third baby is starving or dead. And the moderators assure us that all babies are well fed and cared for. Apparently this mom has already mothered 13 eaglets successfully and she knows what she is doing.

And Redwitch is right, we should all take lessons from the eagles. Both parents are very devoted, and all eaglets are doing fine.

I think this site is the BEST! I can't start my day without checking on the eagles. :mornincoffee:

[Pturner]

I agree that it is hard to watch the third little eglet get "ignored". But that is just our perception. Every day someone expresses a concern to the moderators that the third baby is starving or dead. And the moderators assure us that all babies are well fed and cared for. Apparently this mom has already mothered 13 eaglets successfully and she knows what she is doing.

And Redwitch is right, we should all take lessons from the eagles. Both parents are very devoted, and all eaglets are doing fine.

I think this site is the BEST! I can't start my day without checking on the eagles. :mornincoffee:

All three look quite healthy. It's fun to watch them develop. Their claw feet are getting definition, as are their beaks. Their dark feathers are coming in. I love to peek in every day and see their progress.

This morning I caught one of the eaglets giving big yawn, right into the camera. It opened it's mouth so wide you could practically see it's tonsils. (Do eagles have tonsils?)

I love the site. I'm in awe. Thanks again, Bare, for this treasure.

[Barefoot]

The three eaglets are being banded at 9 AM on Wednesday, March 3l. They remove the eaglets from the nest to band them and then return them. Since the eagle nest is located 40 feet high, this should be interesting.

Apparently the parents fly overhead during the banding process, but are not aggressive. And the parents readily accept the eaglets back in the nest.

[Pturner]

The three eaglets are being banded at 9 AM on Wednesday, March 3l. They remove the eaglets from the nest to band them and then return them. Since the eagle nest is located 40 feet high, this should be interesting.

Apparently the parents fly overhead during the banding process, but are not aggressive. And the parents readily accept the eaglets back in the nest.

Thanks Bare, I'll watch for it.

[Hawkwind]

Here is a link to the 2007 banding. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3Z8POeO0Hg

[KathieI]

The cam's been down for 2 days. Hopefully they'll have it working by tomorrow at 9am so we can see the banding.

Don't know about you, but since the cam went down, I've gotten more housework done, LOL!! :Screen_of_Death:

[bkcunningham1]

KathieI, I've been watching the cam off-and-on all day. I read that they are having intermittent problems with the video stream and are working to get it corrected. I'm watching now as a matter of fact!! The eaglets have gotten so big...

[Pturner]

Kathie, I'm able to see the video this afternoon. If you haven't already, try going to your view menu and hitting refresh (or the equiv. if you're not using IE). Sometimes that brings back the video if it's gone black.

Cuz, they are growing, aren't they!

Hawkwind, thanks for the video of the '07 banding. I have a tee time Wednesday morning and will miss the banding.

[bkcunningham1]

I'm shocked how quickly they've grown. I'm also impressed with the parents. The eaglets are too big to "brood" (be brooded?) but the parents take turns sitting on the side of the nest and guarding those toddlers. I haven't witnessed a poo over the side of the nest by the eaglets yet though!!

[Pturner]

Wow, the eaglets banded in '07 were much older/ bigger than these!

[Barefoot]

Reminder ...

The eaglets are being banded on Wednesday, March 31, at 9 AM. The process takes about an hour.

[bkcunningham1]

For anyone interested, the crews are getting into place to begin banding the eaglets!!

[bkcunningham1]

The eaglets weight 1.75 lbs., 2 lbs. and 2.5 lbs.

[Barefoot]

The eaglets are getting huge. It is fun to watch them grow. They are no longer cute little white fuzzy babies.

[Barefoot]

http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

The eaglets are due to fly about 80 days after hatching. But they "practice fly" across the nest much earlier. They are starting to stretch their wings now. So fascinating to watch nature.

[Pturner]

The eaglets are due to fly about 80 days after hatching. But they "practice fly" across the nest much earlier. They are starting to stretch their wings now. So fascinating to watch nature.

Oh, I looked for that information and didn't see it. Thanks. I still check the site at daily. It is facinating! I wonder if they are scared before they take their first flight. I bet it's exciting to them when they get up the courage and actually fly from the nest for the first time. Maybe they don't remember it later though, much like we don't remember our first steps.

[Barefoot]

I've been watching the eagle cam for two months. Today I discovered something I should have known all along. Duh.

If you right click on the picture, and hit "zoom", you can look at the eagle cam full screen. Neato!

[KathieI]

I've been watching the eagle cam for two months. Today I discovered something I should have known all along. Duh.

If you right click on the picture, and hit "zoom", you can look at the eagle cam full screen. Neato!

Bare, that's so funny. I found though that the full screen version doesn't have the same clarity as the small screen. I wish there was some inbetween version, as I'd like to see the image clearer but larger.

What a fabulous site and aren't they growing by leaps and bounds???

[Pturner]

Wow, I guess we can't even call them eaglets anymore. They're getting so big. The biggest one especially keeps flapping and flapping. I guess they'll be taking flight in a couple of weeks or less. They are still so fascinating to watch.

[Jerseyboy2]

KathieI - I have enlarged the image in IE by pressing the "Ctrl" key and then the "+" key. This will enlarge your screen by 10% each time. You can reduce it by pressing the "-" key after the "ctrl" key. I found that the image is clearer than using the full screen key. Try it, I hope it helps.

[Barefoot]

Wow, I guess we can't even call them eaglets anymore. They're getting so big. The biggest one especially keeps flapping and flapping. I guess they'll be taking flight in a couple of weeks or less. They are still so fascinating to watch.

I just spent three days without a computer, driving from The Bubble to Canada. When I arrived and logged on to the Eagle Cam, I swear the eaglets had doubled in size! I actually thought the large one was the mother eagle for a minute because it was flapping it's wings.

Apparently the eaglets will practice flying in the nest, and will actually be flying by the end of May. However they continue to return to the nest for food. It should be fun to watch as they start their first expeditions.

[Pturner]

I actually thought the large one was the mother eagle for a minute because it was flapping it's wings.

I thought the same thing when I opened it the other day just as the larger one had it's wings fully spread.

Has anyone seen if they have posted the gender of the eaglets? I scrolled throught the info on the side and didn't spot it. As one is noticably larger, I am wondering if that one is male and the other two female.

[Barefoot]

I thought the same thing when I opened it the other day just as the larger one had it's wings fully spread.

Has anyone seen if they have posted the gender of the eaglets? I scrolled throught the info on the side and didn't spot it. As one is noticably larger, I am wondering if that one is male and the other two female.

I think the eaglets were too young to determine gender when they were banded.

Adult male eagles are smaller than females. I was thinking the puny one is a male, but perhaps it was just the last one to be hatched so it may be a bit behind in growth.

Following is a great suggestion from Jerseyboy2. Probably everyone else in the world except me already knows this ... but I had no idea you could enlarge stuff this way! Very helpful.

"KathieI - I have enlarged the image in IE by pressing the "Ctrl" key and then the "+" key. This will enlarge your screen by 10% each time. You can reduce it by pressing the "-" key after the "ctrl" key. I found that the image is clearer than using the full screen key. Try it, I hope it helps."

[Barefoot]

Last year the oldest eaglet branched at 67 days. (Branching is when the eaglets try their wings and land on a branch beside the nest)

Camellia, this year's oldest eaglet, is now 60 days old. She is spending a lot of time sitting on the side of the nest and looking over. I think she'll start branching sometime soon.

[Pturner]

Last year the oldest eaglet branched at 67 days. (Branching is when the eaglets try their wings and land on a branch beside the nest)

Camellia, this year's oldest eaglet, is now 60 days old. She is spending a lot of time sitting on the side of the nest and looking over. I think she'll start branching sometime soon.

Bare, thanks for the heads up! :0000000000luvmyhors

[pooh]

Last year the oldest eaglet branched at 67 days. (Branching is when the eaglets try their wings and land on a branch beside the nest)

Camellia, this year's oldest eaglet, is now 60 days old. She is spending a lot of time sitting on the side of the nest and looking over. I think she'll start branching sometime soon.


Thanks for the info. I watch the birds every day and it's amazing just how much they've grown.
They've changed from little balls of fluff to magnificent birds.

[Barefoot]

Thanks for the info. I watch the birds every day and it's amazing just how much they've grown.
They've changed from little balls of fluff to magnificent birds.

I feel the same way Pooh. It is an amazing site. From tiny cute fuzzy ewoks to magestic birds. I keep thinking if I check it a few times during the day, I may be the first person to see them branching!

[bxmt54]

The largest of the eagles is really stretching his wings today. You can see him 'lift off' just for a few seconds and then land again...it is so cute. He's really practicing - the others are just watching but it won't be long for them too most likely. I bet today or tomorrow he leaves the nest for the first time.

[bkcunningham1]

It is exciting. Like a teenager with a new license who wants so badly to drive.

[Barefoot]

The largest of the eagles is really stretching his wings today. You can see him 'lift off' just for a few seconds and then land again...it is so cute. He's really practicing - the others are just watching but it won't be long for them too most likely. I bet today or tomorrow he leaves the nest for the first time.

I've seen all three eaglets today "nest flying" and exercising their wings. The moderater calls it Wingersizing. Where they lift off and flap their wings but don't really travel anywhere. The next step is branching, which happens before they get the nerve to take their first flight.

Even after they start flying, they return to the nest to be fed. That should be fun to watch.

I always worry that one of the eaglets will get bumped out of the nest by accident. Apparently one year an eaglet did miss a branch and land on the ground. The parents didn't return the eaglet to the nest, but they did continue to bring it food.

[Pturner]

As big as the nest is, it's starting to look like the eaglets are outgrowing it. In the past few days, I haven't seen all three of them lying down at once and it almost looks like there's not enough froom for all three of them to.*

Bet they'll be taking flight soon. I seen some "wingersizing," but haven't any of them branching yet. Have you Bare? Cuz? Anyone?

* Look Tony-- I ended the sentence with a preposition. No English major, I.

[Barefoot]

As big as the nest is, it's starting to look like the eaglets are outgrowing it. In the past few days, I haven't seen all three of them lying down at once and it almost looks like there's not enough froom for all three of them to.*

Bet they'll be taking flight soon. I seen some "wingersizing," but haven't any of them branching yet. Have you Bare? Cuz? Anyone?

* Look Tony-- I ended the sentence with a preposition. No English major, I.

PT, I'm so addicted to this web site. :mornincoffee: :popcorn: :popcorn:

The nest is the size of a queen-size bed. However the wing span of the eaglets is now five feet. So there isn't much spare room when they all start wingersizing at the same time. It can be quite comic.

Yes, all three are branching now. If you look on the right hand side of the eagle cam page, there is a link to Camellia branching on May 15 and on May 23. They should be fledging (taking their first flight) by the end of May.

It will be exciting to see their independence, but sad to see our little eaglets disappear from our lives. (They will still return to the nest to be fed for a month or two, so we can enjoy their coming and going).

[Pturner]

Bare, one of them is on a branch right now!! How funny.

[Barefoot]

Bare, one of them is on a branch right now!! How funny.

They are branching a lot. Cam (the male with the transmitter) is on a branch right now (8:00 PM). They are just chilling, hoping the dad will bring more fish for dinner.

[K9-Lovers]

I used to live in that area of Virginia where the eagles nest. There was a nest just across from my back yard. What you don't get to see on this webcam is how the parents encourage and "talk" to their babies. It is just facinating to watch the parents circle and circle around that nest, calling all the while to the babies. When the babies start answering back they all can raise quite a racket! I haven't been watching like you all have, but I am reliving my memories reading your comments.

[Barefoot]

K-9 - There is a website with sound:
www.hornbyeagles.com/webcam.htm

I think the camera is better on the Hampton Roads, Virginia, website.

[Pturner]

Bare, have you been watching this evening? They've been so active, flapping and flapping, moving from branch to nest and back, flapping some more. Their wing spans are already amazing, as you said. They are still exciting to watch. It's amazing that they were those tiny little fluff balls such a short time ago. Wow!

Where's Cuz?

[Pturner]

I used to live in that area of Virginia where the eagles nest. There was a nest just across from my back yard. What you don't get to see on this webcam is how the parents encourage and "talk" to their babies. It is just facinating to watch the parents circle and circle around that nest, calling all the while to the babies. When the babies start answering back they all can raise quite a racket! I haven't been watching like you all have, but I am reliving my memories reading your comments.

K9, I like the sound of those memories!

[Barefoot]

Bare, have you been watching this evening? They've been so active, flapping and flapping, moving from branch to nest and back, flapping some more. Their wing spans are already amazing, as you said. They are still exciting to watch. It's amazing that they were those tiny little fluff balls such a short time ago. Wow! Where's Cuz?

They are getting braver with each passing hour. Now they're flying from branch to branch. Soon they'll be taking their first flights .. within a few days. Even when they start flying, they'll still return to the nest to be fed by the parents.

In a month or two they'll be gone for good. As much as I hate to see them leave, in a way I'll be glad ... so I can get my life back!

[Barefoot]

Two of the three eaglets have now fledged, which means they have taken their first flight. We're still waiting for the third eaglet to fledge. The eaglets will leave the nest for short flights but will return to the nest for a month or two to be fed by the parents.

It's hard to get kids to leave home when there is free food around! :icon_hungry:

http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

[bkcunningham1]

Barefoot, you made my day. Too funny!! Pturner, I've actually been at the home in TV for three weeks. I've not had time to watch the eagle cam and unfortunately missed the first flights...I nearly cried when I logged on tonight from NC and the stupid cam is down and I read that they had fledged. God bless you Barefoot for providing the link and so much enjoyment to everyone who you passed it along to. Especially me!!

[Pturner]

Now I'm in TV. Have had visitors since I've been here, until this afternoon. Finally had a chance to look and site was down. :cryin2:


Maybe I'll see some action from Eaglet #3 tomorrow.

[bkcunningham1]

Are you really in TV Pturner??!! I just got home tonight. We are like two ships passing in the night. I hope I get to meet you and Gracie sometime in the near future. I did meet Donna and a few others on one of my first days there at the Havana Club. Sorry for high jacking the eagles' time...I can't believe you are there and I didn't get to at least get to say hello to you before I left.

[Pturner]

Are you really in TV Pturner??!! I just got home tonight. We are like two ships passing in the night. I hope I get to meet you and Gracie sometime in the near future. I did meet Donna and a few others on one of my first days there at the Havana Club. Sorry for high jacking the eagles' time...I can't believe you are there and I didn't get to at least get to say hello to you before I left.

Hi Cuz, I was thinking the same darn thing when you posted previously that you had been here!! Would have been hard to make it work this time anyway. I came down with my brother Wednesday. He left Friday morning. DH got here Friday afternoon. His sister and brother-in-law got here Friday night and left today. Whew. Now I have some free time -- and YOU LEFT!

To un-hijack this thread, we're like two Eaglets fledging the nest. Hope to finally meet you in person next time!!!

[Barefoot]

Hi Cuz, I was thinking the same darn thing when you posted previously that you had been here!! Would have been hard to make it work this time anyway. I came down with my brother Wednesday. He left Friday morning. DH got here Friday afternoon. His sister and brother-in-law got here Friday night and left today. Whew. Now I have some free time -- and YOU LEFT!

To un-hijack this thread, we're like two Eaglets fledging the nest. Hope to finally meet you in person next time!!!

And I hope to meet you both sometime soon!

Back to the three eaglets ... they will be hanging around the nest for a while, so you'll have lots of time to view them. One made a bad landing a couple of days ago and hung upside down for two minutes on a branch.

I have now discovered links to bear cams, hummingbird nests, and owl boxes. It's as bad as when I first discovered TOTV. I spend my days with my nose glued to the screen. :Screen_of_Death: I need an intervention.

[bkcunningham1]

OMG, a bear cam? That now sounds really cool. It will prove, once and for all, the old question, 'does a bear sit in the woods!!' Sorry.
Maybe we can have live cams of ourselves so we can meet! Gracie has to be included. LOL Talk about needing an intervention. Seriously, the last few times I've checked on the eaglets, the cam has been down.

[Pturner]

Maybe we can have live cams of ourselves.

Everyone I told about the Eagle cam was excited, except for one person. He said, "you are invading their privacy. How would you like for them to spy on you?" To this I replied, "They have eagle eyes, remember. They probably do spy on us."

:beer3:

[Pturner]

Just saw one fo the eaglets fly away from a branch near the nest. The nest is empty. The other two of the eaglets are perched on adjacent branches higher up the tree. They appear to be talking to each other!

[Barefoot]

Just saw one fo the eaglets fly away from a branch near the nest. The nest is empty. The other two of the eaglets are perched on adjacent branches higher up the tree. They appear to be talking to each other!

The eaglets do seem to copy each other's behaviour. I guess that is how they learn. Soon they will be watching the parents hunt so they can learn to provide for themselves.

Sadly, there is a 50% mortality rate for eagles from one to five years of age. Some never learn how to provide for themselves.

This eagle cam has given me more of an appreciation for eagles and nature. The parenting skills and devotion of the mom and dad are incredible.

Now I'm also hooked on three more live cams: hummingbirds, barn owls, and black bears. The internet is truly an amazing place. :024:

[duffysmom]

Bare, please share the sites for the bears, etc. I'm loving this reality show, satisfies the voyeur in me.:thumbup:

[Pturner]

Bare, please share the sites for the bears, etc. I'm loving this reality show, satisfies the voyeur in me.:thumbup:

Yes, all three new sites! Yesterday DH and I played at Terre de Sol. On the 17th hole, we saw a nest sitting on brush in a marsh area with red-winged black bird babies that must not have been even a day old. They were smaller than my thumb! As luck would have it, we had to wait for the people on the green to finish. We watched the momma fly away for food and bring it back to them. It was so awesome!

[Barefoot]

Bare, please share the sites for the bears, etc. I'm loving this reality show, satisfies the voyeur in me.:thumbup:

Sure, I'll post the sites tomorrow. I'm at the cottage on the laptop and don't have the sites with me.

By the way, do you know that on the eagle cam, you can right click, hit zoom, and go full size. Or you can increase the size by using the control button plus - o +. Duh, I just learned this recently.

P.S. You probably know this, but if you click on the Cobb Island 4 line at the top of the eagle cam, you will find a falcom mum with four fuzzy babies. They hatched recently.

[duffysmom]

Is anyone looking at the nest right now. It appears that one of the eagles has his leg hanging over the branch and it looks damaged. Oh I hope I'm wrong.......

[duffysmom]

Furgetaboutit...... He's OK... apparently he was doing that thing males do, hang their foot out over the side of their carts, only his foot was hanging down over the branch. Very relaxed. Whew....

[Pturner]

Furgetaboutit...... He's OK... apparently he was doing that thing males do, hang their foot out over the side of their carts, only his foot was hanging down over the branch. Very relaxed. Whew....

Glad he's ok! Geez, those males. When their not hanging their foot over the side, their lifting their leg. :024:

[duffysmom]

Pturner, so true :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[FoPAA]

For those of you following the eaglets, yesterday was quite the day - one of the eaglets was in a canal, unable to get out - a photographer came to its aid, he couldn't fly and was taken to a vet's for overnight observation.
Keeping my fingers crossed for NE!

[FoPAA]

Anyone watching the eaglets? There was a lot of excitement on Sunday when a photographer found NE floating in a canal & unable to get out - fortunately the photographer fished him out, he spent the night in the "hospital" and returned under his own power to the nest yesterday - whew!
(I tried posting this yesterday and got a message "waiting for moderator review" - either I'm still in the great waiting room in the sky, or due to the mention of the eagles my message got posted in some golf thread!)

[Barefoot]

Anyone watching the eaglets? There was a lot of excitement on Sunday when a photographer found NE floating in a canal & unable to get out - fortunately the photographer fished him out, he spent the night in the "hospital" and returned under his own power to the nest yesterday - whew!

NE's unexpected swim caused a lot of excitement. Yikes! He was very lucky the photographer was watching. I guess he was diving for a fish and didn't realize he first had to learn how to take off in water. Apparently a lot of eaglets drown when learning how to hunt.

Here are some more interesting websites:

www.hornbyeagles.com/webcam.htm
www.IWS.org/bald_eagles/allnests.html
www.ustream.tv/discovery/live/animals

[Pturner]

Thanks for the update! I'm visiting my parents in Boca and haven't checked the site for two days. It figures. As soon as I miss it, things happen.

Anyway, thank goodness for the photographer. I've grown attached to the Eaglets. I'd be heartbroken if we lost one.

[bkcunningham1]

WOW! What an absolutely fantastic photo of the wet eaglet!!!


http://norfolkeagles.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=3232

Here's some more from another photog.


http://norfolkeagles.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=3223

Thanks again Barefoot. You are the best!
bk

[bkcunningham1]

Let me share this from the eagle cam site. There are some really talented photographers hanging out there.

www.pbase.com

http://norfolkeagles.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=3226

http://norfolkeagles.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=3223

[Barefoot]

I hope this link works. It is interesting to see the "live" action.

I think the babies are due to hatch around March 9, 2010.

http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

I really enjoyed watching the three eaglets in 2010 hatch to fluffy little midgets, grow huge, and eventually learn how to fly. What a great experience!

There are lots of eagle cams available on the internet. I like this WVEC one in particular.

The first 2011 eaglet just hatched! Your grandkids will love this site.

[novie2]

What an amazing site, just saw the hatchling when the mother repositioned herself......thank you barefoot for posting the site.

[novie2]

Mother is feeding the hatchling from the fish, beautiful

[duffysmom]

:BigApplause: Bare thanks for the head's up. I'm so excited to see another baby eaglet. Right now the baby is being fed. These cams are amazing and it's a privilege to watch them.:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[novie2]

I got to see the first feeding of the first eaglet.........I feel so honored.

:BigApplause:

I agree duffysmom, these cams are truly amazing as is mother nature.

[Pturner]

Mom and dad both on the nest now!

http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

[KathieI]

Is it my imagination, or does the cam seem to have better clarity than it did last year.

Oh dear, here goes another couple of weeks where NOTHING gets done around my house. Thanks Bare, I needed an excuse. :)

[Pturner]

Is it my imagination, or does the cam seem to have better clarity than it did last year.

Oh dear, here goes another couple of weeks where NOTHING gets done around my house. Thanks Bare, I needed an excuse. :)

Nah, you're just more sober. :D

[Barefoot]

Is it my imagination, or does the cam seem to have better clarity than it did last year.

Oh dear, here goes another couple of weeks where NOTHING gets done around my house. Thanks Bare, I needed an excuse. :)

Kathie, it is not your imagination. The whole set-up is different from last year.

These eagles have nested each year in a a particular tree, but this year they decided to build a new nest. Probably Mrs. Eagle has been nagging for a while about needing new accommodations. As a result of the new nest location, they had to move the camera and equipment and do some upgrading.

Same two eagles as last year, who raised three eaglets successfully. Just a different location and camera angle.


The eagles on this site already have three eaglets hatched. However I don't like the site nearly as much.

http://www.friendsofblackwater.org/camhtm2.html

[skyc6]

Loved seeing the bald eagle's nest! What a great opportunity! There is also a bear cam focused on a bear named Lily. I'll see if I can get the website.
Thanks!

[Barefoot]

I got to see the first feeding of the first eaglet.........I feel so honored. :BigApplause: I agree duffysmom, these cams are truly amazing as is mother nature.

Three eaglets have now hatched. It is really fun to see them grow and learn to fly.

[Pturner]

Cool! Mom's feeding them as we speak.

[Hawkwind]

Dad brought in a fish and now mom is feeding all three. The last one hatched on march 17 and already catching up to the others. You can write off a whole day just watching this cam. Totally amazing.

[Barefoot]

Dad brought in a fish and now mom is feeding all three. The last one hatched on march 17 and already catching up to the others. You can write off a whole day just watching this cam. Totally amazing.

I spent so much time last year watching the three eaglets grow and learn how to fly. It is beautiful and fascinating. I've learned a lot from the Blog beside the Cam which answers ongoing questions.

The mother eagle is a terrific mother. She pulls in her talons around the babies and always makes sure they all get enough to eat. The babies are never left unsupervised. The eagles take turns hunting for food, and sitting in the nest or in a nearby tree. They are both very good parents.

[FoPAA]

For those of you that watch the banding is going on RIGHT NOW.

[skyguy79]

Mom and dad both on the nest now!

http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html At the time of this post there's a man rigged up working on something! BTW, what is banding?

Update: Ah, think I've figured it out. A band is placed on the leg for tracking.

[Barefoot]

http://www.iws.org/bald_eagles/nestchat.html

This website lets you click on a bar that takes you to three different eagle sites at the same time with sound! The three sites are in California. All three eagle moms have eaglets in different stages of development.

[Pturner]

http://www.iws.org/bald_eagles/nestchat.html

This website lets you click on a bar that takes you to three different eagle sites at the same time with sound! The three sites are in California. All three eagle moms have eaglets in different stages of development.

OMG, they are awesome, as is the scenery!
:mademyday::BigApplause:

[Barefoot]

OMG, they are awesome, as is the scenery!
:mademyday::BigApplause:

And I love the sound on the Califormia sites and the Decorah site. But my overall favourite of all Eagle sites is still the WVEC site, even tho it doesn't have sound. Because you can ask questions of the "eagle experts". I've learned so much about eagles!

[Bonny]

And I love the sound on the Califormia sites and the Decorah site. But my overall favourite of all Eagle sites is still the WVEC site, even tho it doesn't have sound. Because you can ask questions of the "eagle experts". I've learned so much about eagles!

That is my favorite also. The cam is closer to the babies than the other ones. Makes it a little easier for these old eyes to see. LOL

[FoPAA]

I am so, so sorry to tell you this news:


Norfolk Botanical Garden:
This morning an adult bald eagle was struck and killed by an incoming airplane at Norfolk International Airport. It is believed that this bird was the female of the nesting pair from Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG). The strike occurred sometime between 8:30 and 8:50 a.m. These eagles were well known through the Norfolk Botanical Garden Eagle Cam provided by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF), Norfolk Botanical Garden, and WVEC, and have been at NBG since 2003.

According to Stephen Living, VDGIF biologist, and Reese Lukei, a research associate with the Center for Conservation Biology (CCB), “We are fairly certain that this is the Norfolk Botanical Garden female eagle due to her physical characteristics, size and the fact that she has not been seen at the nest since the strike.”
This year the pair of eagles has produced three chicks at that nest site. Biologists with the VDGIF, CCB, and the staff at NBG will continue to monitor the nest and are working to ensure the health of the eaglets.

[JAV0108]

I have been watching all afternoon and in tears. It is so emotional. I sure hope Dad comes back and takes over feeding these precious eaglets. It has been such a joy to watch and so I hope we can continue to do so. I will be on sight until dark. I am and have been hooked to the sight for two years. Nature is so wonderful and emotional.

[JAV0108]

Papa Eagle showed up with a fish and fed the babies. Hopefully this will continue.

[Barefoot]

I am so, so sorry to tell you this news:


Norfolk Botanical Garden:
This morning an adult bald eagle was struck and killed by an incoming airplane at Norfolk International Airport. It is believed that this bird was the female of the nesting pair from Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG). The strike occurred sometime between 8:30 and 8:50 a.m. These eagles were well known through the Norfolk Botanical Garden Eagle Cam provided by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF), Norfolk Botanical Garden, and WVEC, and have been at NBG since 2003.

According to Stephen Living, VDGIF biologist, and Reese Lukei, a research associate with the Center for Conservation Biology (CCB), “We are fairly certain that this is the Norfolk Botanical Garden female eagle due to her physical characteristics, size and the fact that she has not been seen at the nest since the strike.”
This year the pair of eagles has produced three chicks at that nest site. Biologists with the VDGIF, CCB, and the staff at NBG will continue to monitor the nest and are working to ensure the health of the eaglets.

I have been watching these eagles and their offspring for two seasons. I usually log on to the website every morning but missed it this morning because I'm very busy right now in Canada getting relocated to Lagoon City, Ontario.

What a shock. I cried when I read FoPAA's post. I feel very connected to this pair of eagles and their offspring. Sadly, the dad can't hunt and protect the nest at the same time. I have my fingers crossed that the eaglets will be safe. I wonder if the biologists will get involved if the eaglets aren't getting enough food.

This particular female eagle who is missing and presumed dead lost her first mate to a plane mishap. Then she remated with this male eagle, and they've been raising families together every year.

I know there are wars and other terrible things going on in the world, and atrocities being committed. But still, I'm sad that momma eagle won't be coming back to the nest.

[Barefoot]

The decision has been made to remove the three eaglets from the nest and relocate them to the Wildlife Centre of Virginia. It is supposed to happen around 10 AM this morning.

[KathieI]

RIP, Momma Eagle. I'm so sad to hear this news. :cry:

Admittedly I haven't been watching this cam much this year and 2 days ago, I logged onto it and was shocked how much the eaglets have grown. Such a beautiful sight.

Because of the education I have received about these eaglets for the past 2 years, I've been able to see things I would never have expected to see or know. Yesterday, around 3pm, I was driving in Fruitland Park on 441/27 near the Griffin Park, and I swear there was an eaglet walking amongst the trees on the side of the road. It was a large eaglet, much like the ones in the cam but you can almost tell from the shape of the head and body, that it was an eaglet. It was very exciting to see it and I watched to be sure it wasn't hurt or in jeopardy of being hit by a car. All was okay so I continued on my journey. But I was very excited to see this.

[Bonny]

I also have been watching this site for a few years. So sad this had to happen. At least they are able to get the babies. Poor little babies don't know what to make of this.

[bkcunningham1]

Oh Barefoot, I feel the same. So sad. I had just told another person about the cam yesterday morning. The eaglets are now gone from their nest. I wish them Godspeed in their new home and hope the father finds a new mate.

[jebartle]

There must be something that they can do to protect these eagles!
So so sad!

[Bonny]

Not much they can do. It's nature. Thank goodness, because of the web cam, they were able to take care of these guys.

[Barefoot]

Oh Barefoot, I feel the same. So sad. I had just told another person about the cam yesterday morning. The eaglets are now gone from their nest. I wish them Godspeed in their new home and hope the father finds a new mate.

I hope WVEC shows some pictures of the eaglets at their new home in the Wildlife Centre of Virginia. I wonder if the male eagle will mourn, like elephants do. I'm sure the male eagle will find a new mate. The female that was just killed lost her "husband" in 2002 to a plane. And she remated ... following instinct I guess.

Apparently she nurtured at least 19 eaglets to maturity. I do love the nature webcams. Now I'll have to satisfy myself with the Decorah Cam and the ones in California, Santa Catalina Island.

[bkcunningham1]

I don't know if he'll mourn in the human sense. But in my mind, he was all set to feed the eaglets and work with his mate and do what nature intended until the babies left the nest. He'd have to be confused and "lost" (I don't know a better word) for awhile. Then instinct will kick in and he'll go about his life. It still makes me feel sad.

I suppose his new mate will have her own nest and this nest may be abandoned. What a sad day. You are my hero for turning me on to that silly webcam Bare. I have had so many hours of enjoyment out of watching, sharing and talking about the eagles' nest. Thank you.

[Barefoot]

I don't know if he'll mourn in the human sense. But in my mind, he was all set to feed the eaglets and work with his mate and do what nature intended until the babies left the nest. He'd have to be confused and "lost" (I don't know a better word) for awhile. Then instinct will kick in and he'll go about his life. It still makes me feel sad.

I suppose his new mate will have her own nest and this nest may be abandoned. What a sad day. You are my hero for turning me on to that silly webcam Bare. I have had so many hours of enjoyment out of watching, sharing and talking about the eagles' nest. Thank you.

You are so welcome bk, it's nice to know that people care.

The father eagle returned to the empty nest at 2:14 with a fish. He spent 15minutes in the nest just looking around, trying to figure out where his wife and kids went. So sad. The male was with the female when she was killed, but he managed to get out of the way of the plane. The Admins said that the male spent some time this morning looking for the female. At least now we know that the three eaglets are safe from predators and will be sure of enough to eat.

The male eagle will probably find another mate, as the female did in 2002 when her male partner was killed by an airplane. Perhaps we'll see the male return next year to the same nest with a new mate. I hope so.

[Pturner]

I have been watching these eagles and their offspring for two seasons. I usually log on to the website every morning but missed it this morning because I'm very busy right now in Canada getting relocated to Lagoon City, Ontario.

What a shock. I cried when I read FoPAA's post. I feel very connected to this pair of eagles and their offspring. Sadly, the dad can't hunt and protect the nest at the same time. I have my fingers crossed that the eaglets will be safe. I wonder if the biologists will get involved if the eaglets aren't getting enough food.

This particular female eagle who is missing and presumed dead lost her first mate to a plane mishap. Then she remated with this male eagle, and they've been raising families together every year.

I know there are wars and other terrible things going on in the world, and atrocities being committed. But still, I'm sad that momma eagle won't be coming back to the nest.

Well said. I feel the same way.

[Barefoot]

You are so welcome bk, it's nice to know that people care.

The father eagle returned to the empty nest at 2:14 with a fish. He spent 15minutes in the nest just looking around, trying to figure out where his wife and kids went. So sad. The male was with the female when she was killed, but he managed to get out of the way of the plane. The Admins said that the male spent some time this morning looking for the female. At least now we know that the three eaglets are safe from predators and will be sure of enough to eat.

The male eagle will probably find another mate, as the female did in 2002 when her male partner was killed by an airplane. Perhaps we'll see the male return next year to the same nest with a new mate. I hope so.

The Norfolk Eagle Cam had an expert biologist on the website later this afternoon. They are receiving thousands of e-mails and questions on the blog. The expert was explaining the decision to move the three eaglets to the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Many people were criticizing the decision to remove the eaglets since the dad was still trying to feed them.

I found the explanation very interesting. Many people thought the biologists should have left one of the three eaglets to keep the dad company. However the expert explained that one eaglet would be very vulnerable to predators when the dad was out hunting. And that we think the eagles are feeling human emotions of loss and sadness and confusion. But in fact the dad will adjust to the situation in a few days, and before long, he will probably find a new mate. And possibly even return to the same nest next winter.

Other people thought the biologist should have left all three eaglets in the nest because the dad was still bringing them fish and trying to provide for them. The biologist explained that the eaglets will soon double in size and require huge amounts of food to stay healthy. It really takes two eagles to raise a brood, one to hunt, and the other to protect the nest. By himself, it would have been impossible for the dad to defend the nest against predators plus provide an adequate amount of food.

As the eaglets grow larger, if they aren't getting enough food, they woud become very aggressive and fight each other and possibly kill the weakest eaglet. They would become weak and malnourished. The biologists felt the most humane solution would be to take the eaglets to a sanctuary. They will be in a "simulated" natural situation, and will eventually fledge and learn to fly in a 200 foot enclosure. The biologists will even provide fish tanks to teach the eaglets how to fish.

I'm glad that today is over. I spent waaaaaay too much time on the Norfork website. It was so emotional seeing the eaglets removed from the nest. And also when the dad returned with a fish, and the kids were gone.

By the way, the plan is to get a webcam up and running of the eaglets at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. I'll post the link here when it happens.

[Barefoot]

The three eaglets were moved on April 27 to the Wildlife Center of Virginia after their mother was killed by an airplane. The Wildlife Center has managed to get a webcam operational so we can see the progress of the eaglets. Even tho they're in "captivity", the Wildlife Center will do as much as possible to simulate natural conditions.

The picture quality is very grainy now, but it will improve.

[tippyclubb]

Here's another link to a live eagle cams set up on islands off the coast of California. There are three nest with eaglet chicks and you can watch the parents feeding them. You can see the parents flying to and from the nest. Turn up your sound so you can hear the birds and the ocean.

http://www.iws.org/bald_eagles/nestchat.html

It's intersting but beware its addicting!

[duffysmom]

Great news! The male eagle who lost his mate has returned to the nest
with a new female. The eagle cam is now on and the two are rebuilding
the nest. Hopefully this season will be less painful for all concerned and the two eagles will thrive and produce healthy eaglets. Let the fun begin.:MOJE_whot:
http://eaglenest.blogs.wm.edu/

[Barefoot]

Great news! The male eagle who lost his mate has returned to the nest
with a new female. The eagle cam is now on and the two are rebuilding
the nest. Hopefully this season will be less painful for all concerned and the two eagles will thrive and produce healthy eaglets. Let the fun begin.:MOJE_whot:
http://eaglenest.blogs.wm.edu/

:mademyday: I am estatic to hear the good news. Thanks for posting!

[quirky3]

Awwww, I am so glad and relieved to hear that! I began following them even before I became active on TOTV.

[duffysmom]

More eagle news. One of the three eaglets NX a female was hit by a car is now back at the Virginia Wildlife Center. They are still evaluating the extent of her injuries but she is as fiesty as ever. Her father has found a new mate and they have been seen bringing sticks to the nest that was used last season. The eagle cam will be turned on when the two eagles begin to nest in earnest.
http://www.wildlifecenter.org/wp/2011/12/injured-nx/

[Pturner]

Duffysmom,
I was sad to read your post about her injury, but amazed to see the photos of the incredible care she is getting. We'll all rooting for her! Looking forward to watching the cam again.

[CaptJohn]

Great news! The male eagle who lost his mate has returned to the nest
with a new female. The eagle cam is now on and the two are rebuilding
the nest. Hopefully this season will be less painful for all concerned and the two eagles will thrive and produce healthy eaglets. Let the fun begin.:MOJE_whot:
http://eaglenest.blogs.wm.edu/

There was a program on PBS recently about the bald eagles and they mentioned that the male will return to the nest and find a new mate after the female dies. That apparently is normal. You might want to buy the program from PBS if you're interested. It also involved numerous webcams.

[Barefoot]

More eagle news. One of the three eaglets NX a female was hit by a car is now back at the Virginia Wildlife Center. They are still evaluating the extent of her injuries but she is as fiesty as ever. Her father has found a new mate and they have been seen bringing sticks to the nest that was used last season. The eagle cam will be turned on when the two eagles begin to nest in earnest.
http://www.wildlifecenter.org/wp/2011/12/injured-nx/

Thanks for the update DM. I guess I'm happy that the widowed eagle found a new mate. It's nature's way.

[Barefoot]

More eagle news. One of the three eaglets NX a female was hit by a car is now back at the Virginia Wildlife Center. They are still evaluating the extent of her injuries but she is as fiesty as ever. Her father has found a new mate and they have been seen bringing sticks to the nest that was used last season. The eagle cam will be turned on when the two eagles begin to nest in earnest.
http://www.wildlifecenter.org/wp/2011/12/injured-nx/

http://www.wvec.com/news/local/New-year-new-start-for-Norfolk-bald-eagles-136538598.html

And so a new year begins for the newlywed eagles.

[duffysmom]

Lots of action at the eagle nest. Last year the female eagle was killed by an airplane and 3 eaglets were left behind with only the male feeding them. They were removed and were raised at the Virginia Wildlife Center. The male kept coming back to the nest with food but was confused and appeared upset when he couldn't find his mate or eaglets. Well, now we have high drama at the nest. The male was recently courting a female but she disappeared and may have died as well. Now there are two new females who appear to be fighting over the male but this morning the male mated with one. It is the male who selects the female and they will they mate for life. The original female was this male's mate for many years before she was killed. The eagle cam is active so it's possible we will have some eggs soon and once again witness a reality show like no other. All this drama is played out before our eyes. Last year's was a heartbreak.:popcorn:

http://www.wvec.com/eaglecam

[cgalloway6]

There is also an eagle cam in Iowa near the Mississippi river. 3 hatched last year, still a little early for them this far north. There are several different cams listed for different birds - kestrels, owls, ospreys but most are still too early to have any birds.
Nest Cams (http://www.farmyou.com/falcon_cams/index.html)

[Villages PL]

I saw the nest but that was all. Isn't the mother supposed to be sitting on the eggs to keep them warm? Where is she? Out having her nails done?

[Barefoot]

Lots of action at the eagle nest. Last year the female eagle was killed by an airplane and 3 eaglets were left behind with only the male feeding them. They were removed and were raised at the Virginia Wildlife Center. The male kept coming back to the nest with food but was confused and appeared upset when he couldn't find his mate or eaglets. Well, now we have high drama at the nest. The male was recently courting a female but she disappeared and may have died as well. Now there are two new females who appear to be fighting over the male but this morning the male mated with one. It is the male who selects the female and they will they mate for life. The original female was this male's mate for many years before she was killed. The eagle cam is active so it's possible we will have some eggs soon and once again witness a reality show like no other. All this drama is played out before our eyes. Last year's was a heartbreak.:popcorn:

HAMPTON ROADS NEWS | WVEC.com | News for Hampton Roads, Virginia | Eagle Cam (http://www.wvec.com/eaglecam)

Thanks for the update D's Mom. I was so disheartened when last's year Mother Eagle was killed by a plane. It was so sad. But I was happy they relocated the three eaglets.

The widower Eagle now has ladies lined up vying for his attention. Much like Katie Belles. Also, the Management has added new cameras which will provide even better coverage of the area around the nest where the eagles often perch.

The "powers to be" are considering dismantling any nests built too close to the airport, because they can pose a threat not only to the eagles, but to plane safety as well. I somehow doubt this will happen, especially once eggs are laid.

I saw the nest but that wats all. Isn't the mother supposed to be sitting on the eggs to keep them warm? Where is she? Out having her nails done?

There are no eggs yet to keep warm. She is probably at the Spa, she has a lot of competition this year.

[bkcunningham1]

Just recently my husband asked if I'd checked on the eagle cam to see if the male eagle had found a new mate. When he asked me, I felt a swell of sadness thinking about the tragedy from last year's mother eagle. I just looked and read the update on the male. I thought I'd check to see if my friends at TOTV knew we may have a new mother eagle feathering the nest. It sounds like the male is doing fine!! I hope we get to watch the nest again this year. Thank you so much, Barefoot, for giving this site many moons ago.

Norfolk male eagle having no problem attracting mates | WVEC.com Norfolk - Hampton Roads (http://www.wvec.com/eaglecam/news/Male-eagle-at-NBG-having-no--138902119.html)

[CaptJohn]

Isn't the mother supposed to be sitting on the eggs to keep them warm? Where is she? Out having her nails done?

If I recall from the PBS show, the males also take turns sitting on the nest to keep the eggs warm.

[Barefoot]

Just recently my husband asked if I'd checked on the eagle cam to see if the male eagle had found a new mate. When he asked me, I felt a swell of sadness thinking about the tragedy from last year's mother eagle. I just looked and read the update on the male. I thought I'd check to see if my friends at TOTV knew we may have a new mother eagle feathering the nest. It sounds like the male is doing fine!! I hope we get to watch the nest again this year. Thank you so much, Barefoot, for giving this site many moons ago.

Norfolk male eagle having no problem attracting mates | WVEC.com Norfolk - Hampton Roads (http://www.wvec.com/eaglecam/news/Male-eagle-at-NBG-having-no--138902119.html)

You are welcome BK. This year, the widowed male eagle has mated with three different females! Female Number Three seems to have decided she should be "the chosen one"! He has spent a lot of time and love remodelling the nest to her satisfaction. Now viewers are eagerly waiting for an egg or two.

[Taltarzac725]

You are welcome BK. This year, the widowed male eagle has mated with three different females! Female Number Three seems to have decided she should be "the chosen one"! He has spent a lot of time and love remodelling the nest to her satisfaction. Now viewers are eagerly waiting for an egg or two.

This would probably be more interesting than The Bachelor. I will have to check it out, Barefoot.

[duffysmom]

Heart stopping drama at the nest this evening. The male was guarding the nest when an intruder attacked the male and it was caught on the cam.
Check out this site for a video of the event. There are no eggs or eaglets yet but if there were they would have been destroyed.

Norfolk Botanical Garden Eagles • View topic - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 (http://www.norfolkeagles.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=6725)

[CarGuys]

I hope this link works. It is interesting to see the "live" action.

I think the babies are due to hatch around March 9.



WVEC.com | WVEC.com Eagle Cam (http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html)

Thanks for the site very cool!:thumbup:

[duffysmom]

In my previous note about an intruder eagle and the male defending the nest I didn't mention that earlier in the day the intruder was chased by the female and she had an aerial fight where they locked talons in mid air. Spectacular
sight. These eagles are fierce in defending their nest and now that there are so many eagles the quest for territory is becoming a problem and the competition is increasing. Reminds me of the political arena. See pictures below of the encounter.

Eagles - Norfolk Botanical Garden eagles- make sure to view all pages and ENJOY!! - Shellyva's Photos (http://shellyva.smugmug.com/Animals/Eagles-NBG-and-others/17310822_BrmpzH#!i=1740578158&k=XGmv2sq)

[bkcunningham1]

WOW! Did you see it happen, duffysmom? Those photos are fantastic.

[Barefoot]

In my previous note about an intruder eagle and the male defending the nest I didn't mention that earlier in the day the intruder was chased by the female and she had an aerial fight where they locked talons in mid air. Spectacular
sight. These eagles are fierce in defending their nest and now that there are so many eagles the quest for territory is becoming a problem and the competition is increasing. Reminds me of the political arena. See pictures below of the encounter.

Eagles - Norfolk Botanical Garden eagles- make sure to view all pages and ENJOY!! - Shellyva's Photos (http://shellyva.smugmug.com/Animals/Eagles-NBG-and-others/17310822_BrmpzH#!i=1740578158&k=XGmv2sq)

There was another intruder this morning. The eagles are vigorously defending their territory.

[duffysmom]

bk I didn't see the confrotation; yesterday was the first day they had sound and it was amazing to hear the eagles calling out to each other. Evidentially the intruder (female) has made several attacks trying to take over the territory. The resident female hasn't been seen today. She defended the nest vigorously so I'm praying that she is OK. Lots of drama.

[bkcunningham1]

I checked in with our eagle this morning. It looks like there aren't any eggs yet and the male has found interest in a fourth female.

[Barefoot]

I checked in with our eagle this morning. It looks like there aren't any eggs yet and the male has found interest in a fourth female.

The Norfolk male eagle started mating with eagle #4 about three weeks ago. And they mate a lot, despite which there are no eggs yet. The female is only five years old though, so it may take another year before she produces eggs.

BK, did you see my post today on "eagles and Owls"? I found two other great cams that have either new babies or eggs about to be hatched. The Decorah Cam is an especially nice one.

[bkcunningham1]

No, Bare, I didn't see your other posts. I'll find them though. Thank you. My brother, his wife and my niece are visiting from Nashville, TN, this week. I showed them the Virginia eagle cam this morning. They loved watching. My niece is in seventh grade and her mom thinks it would be awesome for her school to follow the cam.

[duffysmom]

Today was the one year anniversary of the death of the female eagle while she had 3 eaglets in the nest. The male was lost without her and tried to feed the eagles but it takes two; they were rescued and placed in the Wildlife Center of Virginia and eventually released. The female and male were mates for many years and were loved by many. The female was an awesome mother and mate and she is missed. Eagles are monongamous and mate for life so this year there is a great deal of drama over who will mate with the male. Here is a tribute to the female Lady Legacy.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9skmrbtnEI]In memory of the Norfolk Eagle - YouTube

[jebartle]

What a great song!.....Sure hope male finds himself a woman!

[Barefoot]

Eagles are monongamous and mate for life so this year there is a great deal of drama over who will mate with the male. Here is a tribute to the female Lady Legacy.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9skmrbtnEI]In memory of the Norfolk Eagle - YouTube

Thanks DM. Lady Legacy was a beautiful eagle.

The male eagle chose a "new" mate last September. Sadly she was killed by a power line in January 2012. Since then he has been following his instincts to build a nest and produce offspring. He has been regularly mating with three different five-year old eagles, but no eggs have been produced, perhaps because they are too young. The three female eagles take turns coming to the nest for a couple of weeks, and then a new one appears and the other one disappears. I even registered for e-mail alerts and they e-mail me every time anything exciting happens. I think I'll submit an application for "My Weird Addiction".

[duffysmom]

Here's another tribute. Thanks Bare for starting my love affair with eagles.

Remembering Lady Legacy - Norfolk Botanical Garden Eagle - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sIAFrxFAo0&feature=player_embedded#)!

[Pturner]

Bare and Duffysmom,
Thanks for the tributes. Mr. and Mrs. Eagle and Family of Norfolk Botanical Gardens will never know how beloved they were by us people fans.

[duffysmom]

It appears that our beloved eagle nest at Norfolk Botanicle Gardens will be torn down. This is a debacle! The chance of an air strike is low and the Norfolk male will continue to build a nest there since they have nested there for many years.

Norfolk to remove bald eagle's nests near airport | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com (http://hamptonroads.com/2012/08/norfolk-will-move-eagles-nests-away-airport)

[Barefoot]

It appears that our beloved eagle nest at Norfolk Botanicle Gardens will be torn down. This is a debacle! The chance of an air strike is low and the Norfolk male will continue to build a nest there since they have nested there for many years.

Norfolk to remove bald eagle's nests near airport | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com (http://hamptonroads.com/2012/08/norfolk-will-move-eagles-nests-away-airport)

I've spent countless hours watching this Eagle Cam. As DM Has pointed out, the male eagle will continue to nest in the area he knows as home. It's a sad decision.

[Pturner]

:cry:

[JAV0108]

I agree that the decision is not a very thought out and intelligent one. Nature will do what nature does. I will miss the cam as I really enjoyed watching the Norfolk one especially.

[duffysmom]

Well, the eagle's nest has been removed. Sad, I'll miss them.....

Photos: Eagle nests removed from Norfolk Botanical Garden | WVEC.com Norfolk - Hampton Roads (http://www.wvec.com/eaglecam/news/Eagle-nests-coming-down-Thursday-172532661.html)

[Barefoot]

Well, the eagle's nest has been removed. Sad, I'll miss them.....

Photos: Eagle nests removed from Norfolk Botanical Garden | WVEC.com Norfolk - Hampton Roads (http://www.wvec.com/eaglecam/news/Eagle-nests-coming-down-Thursday-172532661.html)

Every year from January to May, I would be glued to the Norfolk website. The Site had excellent moderators explaining eagle behavior and educating the viewers. I will miss this excellent Eagle Cam. I've also enjoyed the Decorah Cam and the Hornby Island Cam. But the Norfolk was my favorite and I'm sad to see the nest removed.

[Pturner]

I'm sad to see it go, too. Thanks to Bare, I was glued to it as well. May the Eagle families there continue to soar.

[JAV0108]

I will miss the eagle cam also. I sincerely believe the eagles will stick around though, just no cam to watch them. I believe that removing a few nests is not going to make them go away. I was at the gardens last March and it is a most beautiful place, just too perfect for the eagles with the lakes and forests and gardens. I bet we hear of a new nest being built. There are so many other cams to watch, all you have to do is Google eagle cams and a lot of sites come up. Norfolk was my favorite also and I will truly miss it.

[Barefoot]

I will miss the eagle cam also. I sincerely believe the eagles will stick around though, just no cam to watch them. I believe that removing a few nests is not going to make them go away.

I think you're absolutely right ... the eagles will stick around, that is their territory, and they will build another nest. Hopefully this time it will be further from the airport, and the Norfolk Cam will be reinstalled.

Last year was fascinating because the male eagle, who had lost his mate, then proceeded to mate with four different young eagles, who seemed to take turns spending time with him in the nest. However none of them laid eggs. We were all hoping for eaglets this year. And I still haven't given up hope!

[marianne237]

Has anyone else seen a very large dark brown bird that we've seen eating along side the road on Buena Vista between 466 and El Camino and then again soaring over El Camino Dr.? Saw it last week and hope it is an eagle or at least an osprey.

Have seen several hawks, but this is not a hawk. Much larger.

[duffysmom]

Maybe a Buzzard. They are usually seen in flocks while feeding while Eagles are mostly solitary when feeding.

[Villager Dude]

On Christmas Day while passing the Amelia Pool I had a positive sighting of a beautiful Bald Eage soaring over the pool area. First one I have seen since moving here on November 1st.

[Barefoot]

Since the Norfolk nest closed, I've been looking for another Eagle Cam.
CFrance told me about this one.
Norfolk was top notch because of the on-going chat and Moderators answering questions.
But this site satisfies my eagle craving.

I apologize if it's already been discussed.
It's new to me, and I'm delighted. :posting:

Eagle fan.

Pittsburgh Bald Eagles | WildEarth (http://beta.wildearth.tv/cam/pittsburgh-bald-eagles)

[Mamaderby]

Raptor Resource Project.....Decorah Eagles. I have been watching this pair for the last few years. Three eggs currently and will be hatching anytime now. Target date is April 1 give or take a day. It's fascinating!

Google is your friend!

[Bonny]

I have 2 Eagle Cams I watch.

WATCH: Eaglet hatches on Berry College Eagle Cam - WFLA News Channel 8 (http://www.wfla.com/story/24807191/watch-eaglet-hatches-on-berry-college-eagle-cam)

Decorah Eagles, Ustream.TV: Want to comment on something about chat? Email us here Right click with your mouse and choose "Open in a new window" to keep ... (http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles?utm_source=crowd-live-backend&utm_medium=visit-channel&utm_campaign=notifications)

[tippyclubb]

This Eagle cam is awesome. Now I'm watching the hummingbird cam and this one, looks like I won't be getting much done.

Here's another eagle cam I use to watch a few years ago on Catalina Island. I like it because you can hear the ocean in the background.

A Live Peek Inside the Catalina Island Eagles' Nest - FOX 10 News | myfoxphoenix.com (http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/25072623/a-live-peek-inside-the-catalina-island-eagles-nest)

Now its 3 cams, oh my.

[duffysmom]

I was watching an eagle cam in Southwest Florida where the eaglet is now quite large and about to fledge. I stopped watching when the first born eaglet constantly pecked the second born, much smaller eagle until it died from starvation. This was the second time I witnessed the death of an eaglet after it was a few weeks old and finally I had to stop watching. Nature can be quite cruel. Somehow the Norfolk eagles managed to feed their young because the male was devoted to feeding along with the female and they made sure that each of the eaglets got fed. Evidentially that is not always the case for many reasons.
USTREAM - You're On - Broadcast Live Streaming Video, Watch Online Events, Chat Live, send a Tweet, follow on Facebook, MySpace, record your Live Shows (http://www.ustream.tv/SouthwestFloridaEagleCam)

[Indydealmaker]

I was watching an eagle cam in Southwest Florida where the eaglet is now quite large and about to fledge. I stopped watching when the first born eaglet constantly pecked the second born, much smaller eagle until it died from starvation. This was the second time I witnessed the death of an eaglet after it was a few months old and finally I had to stop watching. Nature can be quite cruel. Somehow the Norfolk eagles managed to feed their young because the male was devoted to feeding along with the female and they made sure that each of the eaglets got fed. Evidentially that is not always the case for many reasons.
USTREAM - You're On - Broadcast Live Streaming Video, Watch Online Events, Chat Live, send a Tweet, follow on Facebook, MySpace, record your Live Shows (http://www.ustream.tv/SouthwestFloridaEagleCam)

Your story kind of sounds like real life.