DC Eagle Cam

NoBozo · 03-29-2017, 06:24 PM

The first chick hatched this morning. The second chick looks like he will be soon.

http://www.dceaglecam.org/ NB

NoBozo · 04-12-2017, 05:45 PM

The Off Color (dark) patches on the chicks are the "Pinfeathers" coming in.

NB

Govnah · 04-18-2017, 07:32 AM

Very cool! I just saw an eagle this morning near my house. I forget just how big they really are when they come close to you!

NoBozo · 04-19-2017, 06:18 PM

I'm getting annoyed that these FAT chicks haven't figured out what those big feet are for. They can't even stand up properly.

NB

NoBozo · 04-20-2017, 07:23 PM

It looks like one of the chicks has got his right leg caught in the crotch of the tree and maybe some big sticks at the edge of the nest. Unable to extricate himself. Mother is attentive but unable to help. Cameras OFF. NB

hilltopper · 04-21-2017, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBozo

It looks like one of the chicks has got his right leg caught in the crotch of the tree and maybe some big sticks at the edge of the nest. Unable to extricate himself. Mother is attentive but unable to help. Cameras OFF. NB

Someone had to go up and free the chick...

http://www.wbir.com/news/local/eagle...glet/432891521

http://www.wbir.com/news/local/baby-...nest/432993535

Just Sold · 04-21-2017, 09:19 AM

http://www.dceaglecam.org/

Eaglet In DC Nest Rescued Before Rain Storm

During the early evening on April 20, DC 4’s leg became lodged in a Y-shaped stick (inside a hole) located on the outer perimeter of the nest near the tree trunk. The eaglet was unable to free itself after many attempts to do so over a considerable period of time, so the American Eagle Foundation, in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, arranged for the eaglet to be rescued. Initial examination of the eaglet on the ground by a USFWS eagle expert found that the leg did not appear to be seriously injured. The eaglet was removed from the nest before rain and thunder showers were predicted to take place. The eaglet will be taken to a veterinarian for a physical checkup on April 21, where a radiograph of the leg will be taken to absolutely confirm that the leg is generally OK. Hopefully, the eaglet will be returned to the nest in a few days to resume life with its sibling and parents.

– Al Cecere, American Eagle Foundation (DCEagleCam.Org and www.Eagles.Org).

NoBozo · 04-21-2017, 03:58 PM

Thanks guys for the links. Spent a good part of last night trying to figure how they would send someone up an 80 foot tree to do the rescue....

Tree Climber....Firehouse hook and ladder truck....Really tall bucket truck...etc.

OR a young "Rock Climber" with strap on lineman leg spikes, affectionately called "toenails" by the guys that use them to climb telephone poles.

Hopefully a happy ending.

NB)

NoBozo · 04-22-2017, 06:33 PM

http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/dc/b...n-dc/433134849

NB

NoBozo · 05-22-2017, 05:54 PM

They have been named by anonymous sources as Honor and Glory...or something. I prefer to call themHeckle and Jeckle...

NB

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckle_and_Jeckle

NoBozo · 06-18-2017, 06:43 PM

Heckle has flown away ("Fledged"). Heckle came back to the nest today to reunite with his sibling Jeckle. Parent came by with a Big fish..which is all gone.

NB

NoBozo · 07-06-2017, 06:03 PM

I think Heckle and Jeckle have their suitcases packed..

and are ready to leave. I have enjoyed watching them mature. Thanks for watching..and thanks to the Webmaster for allowing this thread to stand.

NB

SIKSUKR · 07-07-2017, 10:13 AM

Empty nest right now.

hilltopper · 07-07-2017, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Empty nest right now.

One adult in the nest now feeding with one of the juveniles hanging out on a branch.

SPT13 · 05-02-2018, 12:30 PM

A new egg hatched 4/30, and another egg is there

noreast · 05-02-2018, 01:16 PM

Looks like he/she got its beak snapped off and flex sealed back on.

03-29-2017, 06:24 PM	#1
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	DC Eagle Cam The first chick hatched this morning. The second chick looks like he will be soon. http://www.dceaglecam.org/ NB

04-20-2017, 07:23 PM	#5
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Time Sensitive Post It looks like one of the chicks has got his right leg caught in the crotch of the tree and maybe some big sticks at the edge of the nest. Unable to extricate himself. Mother is attentive but unable to help. Cameras OFF. NB

04-21-2017, 09:19 AM	#7
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	http://www.dceaglecam.org/ Eaglet In DC Nest Rescued Before Rain Storm During the early evening on April 20, DC 4’s leg became lodged in a Y-shaped stick (inside a hole) located on the outer perimeter of the nest near the tree trunk. The eaglet was unable to free itself after many attempts to do so over a considerable period of time, so the American Eagle Foundation, in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, arranged for the eaglet to be rescued. Initial examination of the eaglet on the ground by a USFWS eagle expert found that the leg did not appear to be seriously injured. The eaglet was removed from the nest before rain and thunder showers were predicted to take place. The eaglet will be taken to a veterinarian for a physical checkup on April 21, where a radiograph of the leg will be taken to absolutely confirm that the leg is generally OK. Hopefully, the eaglet will be returned to the nest in a few days to resume life with its sibling and parents. – Al Cecere, American Eagle Foundation (DCEagleCam.Org and www.Eagles.Org). __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

04-22-2017, 06:33 PM	#9
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	The Moment http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/dc/b...n-dc/433134849 NB

05-22-2017, 05:54 PM	#10
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	I Love These Birds They have been named by anonymous sources as Honor and Glory...or something. I prefer to call themHeckle and Jeckle... NB https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckle_and_Jeckle

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04-12-2017, 05:45 PM	#2
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	The Off Color (dark) patches on the chicks are the "Pinfeathers" coming in. NB

04-18-2017, 07:32 AM	#3
Govnah Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Very cool! I just saw an eagle this morning near my house. I forget just how big they really are when they come close to you!

04-19-2017, 06:18 PM	#4
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	I'm getting annoyed that these FAT chicks haven't figured out what those big feet are for. They can't even stand up properly. NB

04-21-2017, 03:58 PM	#8
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Thanks guys for the links. Spent a good part of last night trying to figure how they would send someone up an 80 foot tree to do the rescue.... Tree Climber....Firehouse hook and ladder truck....Really tall bucket truck...etc. OR a young "Rock Climber" with strap on lineman leg spikes, affectionately called "toenails" by the guys that use them to climb telephone poles. Hopefully a happy ending. NB)

06-18-2017, 06:43 PM	#11
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Heckle and Jeckle. Heckle has flown away ("Fledged"). Heckle came back to the nest today to reunite with his sibling Jeckle. Parent came by with a Big fish..which is all gone. NB

07-06-2017, 06:03 PM	#12
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Heckle and Jeckle I think Heckle and Jeckle have their suitcases packed.. and are ready to leave. I have enjoyed watching them mature. Thanks for watching..and thanks to the Webmaster for allowing this thread to stand. NB

07-07-2017, 10:13 AM	#13
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Empty nest right now. __________________ SIKSUKR

05-02-2018, 12:30 PM	#15
SPT13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma/Gilford when I can! Posts: 63 Thanks: 117 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	DC Eagle cam A new egg hatched 4/30, and another egg is there

05-02-2018, 01:16 PM	#16
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	Looks like he/she got its beak snapped off and flex sealed back on.

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