Eagle Fishing

Grant · 06-17-2009, 10:49 AM

On Saturday, my daughter and I fetched the boat from the marina and did our own little "shakedown" cruise. We stopped by to check on the eagles, and caught a glimpse of mom or dad up in a tree. The next day, Sunday, we went back with a camera when the rain had stopped, and were treated to a fishing expedition. I posted a few shots in the gallery. I liked this one...

Woodsy · 06-17-2009, 10:55 AM

Awesome!! Great pic!!

gravy boat · 06-17-2009, 11:35 AM

Thank you for sharing the shot, Woodsy! -- heading the gallery to see more. Love to see eagles on the lake.

GB

gravy boat · 06-17-2009, 11:41 AM

Sorry, Grant -- meant to thank you for the shot! Not that I don't care about Woodsy... ;-)

eillac@dow · 06-17-2009, 12:30 PM

That is so cool! Great picture and thanks for sharing. Where was it taken?

ApS · 06-17-2009, 06:37 PM

I overlooked the fish that Bald Eagle is carrying.

While you're out in your boat, stop by the vicinity of FL18 off Tuftonboro. I saw seven goslings with their parents there—for a total of nine Canada Geese!

I don't think we have any photos of Canada Geese in the gallery.

Grant · 06-18-2009, 08:12 AM

Speaking of the damn geese, just a few days after posting a rant here about the dangers of allowing geese to flourish on the Lake, I was standing on our porch when I thought I saw a large group of loons floating by the dock. I looked again, and was horrified to to see a pair of adults shepherding six goslings along the shore.

"Move along, nothing here for you!"

The offending foul made their way out, across the Lake toward #59 buoy and Camp Winnaukee.

The next day, I saw a long line of them flying overhead. This is not a good sign.

Perhaps we can hire eagles to take them out. Convince them that they taste just like lake fish, but are higher in essential vitamins and antioxidants.

More eagles; fewer geese!

ApS · 06-21-2009, 07:57 AM

The pair, with their seven huge (!) Goslings, just went by my place on Friday to visit the newest 2-acre lawn in our neighborhood: then back the other way on Saturday.

(I failed to get my camera in time, but never mind anyway.

)

Sunset Bob · 06-21-2009, 06:58 PM

The eagles need to do a lot of fishing to feed the baby(s)?

SteveA · 06-21-2009, 08:02 PM

Grant and Sunset Bob. Nice pictures!

Lin · 06-21-2009, 09:35 PM

just awesome photos, they are gorgeous!

Orion · 06-26-2009, 09:14 AM

Great pictures, thanks for posting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

Perhaps we can hire eagles to take them out. Convince them that they taste just like lake fish, but are higher in essential vitamins and antioxidants.

Fortunately, loons like goslings!....taste like fish I guess.

Sunset Bob · 06-29-2009, 07:11 PM

On Saturday morning 6/27/09 I took a trip up to see the eagles.When I arrived at the Island I could not see the eagles.Then I realized that the nest was gone.About that time a forum member The Eagle showed up and told me that the nest had been blown down in a storm last week.He also said that the baby eagle was on the ground and had been abandoned by the parents.

I was so hoping to watch the baby grow up this summer.
What a shame.

hilltopper · 06-30-2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunset Bob

On Saturday morning 6/27/09 I took a trip up to see the eagles.When I arrived at the Island I could not see the eagles.Then I realized that the nest was gone.About that time a forum member The Eagle showed up and told me that the nest had been blown down in a storm last week.He also said that the baby eagle was on the ground and had been abandoned by the parents.

I was so hoping to watch the baby grow up this summer.
What a shame.

I wonder if Fish and Game would step in if they knew this? Maybe get the bird and bring it to the Squam Lake Science Center? Of course I'm assuming the baby is still alive....

Senter Cove Guy · 06-30-2009, 07:44 AM

I called Chris Martin at the NH Audubon Society this morning.

Senter Cove Guy · 07-01-2009, 06:35 PM

Direct from Chris Martin, Senior Biologist, Conservation Department
Pictures by Chris Martin

On Tues 6/30/09, NH Audubon volunteers Hal Busch and Everett McLaughlin and I paddled out to Poplar Island in Moultonboro Bay to investigate the report of an active bald eagle nest that had "disappeared" from the nest tree. The nest was documented to have at least one eaglet as recently as 6/20. On 6/25, Charley Hugel first reported the nest "missing" from the tree, a fact reconfirmed by Donna Ulbricht on 6/26.

As we walked toward the nest tree, Everett McLaughlin was the first to spot the 8+ week old chick (see attached) sitting quietly on a large rock under the nest tree. When we approached the bird, it stood up, spread both wings for balance, and hopped/galloped away without hesitation. It was apparent to us that it had weathered its fall from the tree and the past 6+ days on the ground without much of a problem. We noted a number of consumed fish carcasses scattered on the ground around the site, further evidence that the chick was being fed below the nest by the adults. We also saw both adults nearby.

We decided not to pursue the chick further for fear of injuring it or displacing it from familiar territory. From a management perspective, what is MOST NEEDED for the next couple weeks is for people to remain OFF the island until the chick is able to flap climb up into a tree where it will be somewhat less vulnerable to predators. Water-based observation by volunteers through July should continue. If all goes well, this chick should be flying by the final week in July.

- Chris

Nice work Chris!!

SteveA · 07-01-2009, 07:18 PM

Thanks for the update!

Nice to see what looks,for now, like a good ending!

Jonas Pilot · 07-01-2009, 08:11 PM

It’s nice to know we have qualified and passionate folks out there trying to monitor and safeguard our natural resources. We must let nature takes it’s course though. Hopefully things will work out for the best.

SIKSUKR · 07-02-2009, 07:59 AM

Great update SCG.Score one for the wildlife vs nature.

Grant · 07-03-2009, 06:54 PM

I do hope the eagles return to nesting on that spot. Let's hope the youngster makes it through the summer okay. Must've been one hell of a storm to blow that nest down -- think of all the storms over the past year that it withstood!

Senter Cove Guy · 07-18-2009, 12:43 PM

I visited the island about noontime today on my Seadoo. Got in real close and shut off my engine. As I floated by, I had a great view of the eaglet sitting comfortably on a large rock away from the shore. Rocky II is BIG. He watched me for awhile then stood up, flexed his wings and hopped/floated down off the rock and into the brush. Looks like he's/she's being well fed. Can't wait to see him/her up in the tree.

06-17-2009, 10:49 AM	#1
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 369 Thanked 227 Times in 122 Posts	Eagle Fishing On Saturday, my daughter and I fetched the boat from the marina and did our own little "shakedown" cruise. We stopped by to check on the eagles, and caught a glimpse of mom or dad up in a tree. The next day, Sunday, we went back with a camera when the rain had stopped, and were treated to a fishing expedition. I posted a few shots in the gallery. I liked this one... __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

06-17-2009, 10:55 AM	#2
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 80 Thanked 976 Times in 437 Posts	Awesome!! Great pic!! __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

06-17-2009, 11:35 AM	#3
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 588 Thanks: 596 Thanked 195 Times in 99 Posts	Eagle Fishing Thank you for sharing the shot, Woodsy! -- heading the gallery to see more. Love to see eagles on the lake. GB

06-17-2009, 11:41 AM	#4
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 588 Thanks: 596 Thanked 195 Times in 99 Posts	Eagle Fishing Sorry, Grant -- meant to thank you for the shot! Not that I don't care about Woodsy... ;-)

06-17-2009, 06:37 PM	#6
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,918 Thanks: 2,185 Thanked 775 Times in 553 Posts	I overlooked the fish that Bald Eagle is carrying. While you're out in your boat, stop by the vicinity of FL18 off Tuftonboro. I saw seven goslings with their parents there—for a total of nine Canada Geese! I don't think we have any photos of Canada Geese in the gallery. __________________ Is it "Common Sense" isn't.

06-17-2009, 12:30 PM	#5
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	Wow That is so cool! Great picture and thanks for sharing. Where was it taken?

06-18-2009, 08:12 AM	#7
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 369 Thanked 227 Times in 122 Posts	Speaking of the damn geese, just a few days after posting a rant here about the dangers of allowing geese to flourish on the Lake, I was standing on our porch when I thought I saw a large group of loons floating by the dock. I looked again, and was horrified to to see a pair of adults shepherding six goslings along the shore. "Move along, nothing here for you!" The offending foul made their way out, across the Lake toward #59 buoy and Camp Winnaukee. The next day, I saw a long line of them flying overhead. This is not a good sign. Perhaps we can hire eagles to take them out. Convince them that they taste just like lake fish, but are higher in essential vitamins and antioxidants. *More eagles; fewer geese!* __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

06-21-2009, 07:57 AM	#8
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,918 Thanks: 2,185 Thanked 775 Times in 553 Posts	Disregard my last... The pair, with their seven huge (!) Goslings, just went by my place on Friday to visit the newest 2-acre lawn in our neighborhood: then back the other way on Saturday. (I failed to get my camera in time, but never mind anyway. ) __________________ Is it "Common Sense" isn't.

06-21-2009, 06:58 PM	#9
Sunset Bob Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 115 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	Had To Feed The Baby The eagles need to do a lot of fishing to feed the baby(s)? Attached Images

06-21-2009, 08:02 PM	#10
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Awesome Pictures guys! Grant and Sunset Bob. Nice pictures! __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

06-21-2009, 09:35 PM	#11
Lin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts & Moultonborough Posts: 673 Thanks: 41 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	just awesome photos, they are gorgeous! __________________ Lin

06-29-2009, 07:11 PM	#13
Sunset Bob Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 115 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	Some Bad News On Saturday morning 6/27/09 I took a trip up to see the eagles.When I arrived at the Island I could not see the eagles.Then I realized that the nest was gone.About that time a forum member The Eagle showed up and told me that the nest had been blown down in a storm last week.He also said that the baby eagle was on the ground and had been abandoned by the parents. I was so hoping to watch the baby grow up this summer. What a shame.

06-30-2009, 07:44 AM	#15
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 596 Thanks: 288 Thanked 429 Times in 140 Posts	Eagle Down I called Chris Martin at the NH Audubon Society this morning. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

07-01-2009, 06:35 PM	#16
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 596 Thanks: 288 Thanked 429 Times in 140 Posts	Eaglet Update Direct from Chris Martin, Senior Biologist, Conservation Department Pictures by Chris Martin On Tues 6/30/09, NH Audubon volunteers Hal Busch and Everett McLaughlin and I paddled out to Poplar Island in Moultonboro Bay to investigate the report of an active bald eagle nest that had "disappeared" from the nest tree. The nest was documented to have at least one eaglet as recently as 6/20. On 6/25, Charley Hugel first reported the nest "missing" from the tree, a fact reconfirmed by Donna Ulbricht on 6/26. As we walked toward the nest tree, Everett McLaughlin was the first to spot the 8+ week old chick (see attached) sitting quietly on a large rock under the nest tree. When we approached the bird, it stood up, spread both wings for balance, and hopped/galloped away without hesitation. It was apparent to us that it had weathered its fall from the tree and the past 6+ days on the ground without much of a problem. We noted a number of consumed fish carcasses scattered on the ground around the site, further evidence that the chick was being fed below the nest by the adults. We also saw both adults nearby. We decided not to pursue the chick further for fear of injuring it or displacing it from familiar territory. From a management perspective, what is MOST NEEDED for the next couple weeks is for people to remain OFF the island until the chick is able to flap climb up into a tree where it will be somewhat less vulnerable to predators. Water-based observation by volunteers through July should continue. If all goes well, this chick should be flying by the final week in July. - Chris Nice work Chris!! Attached Images __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

07-01-2009, 07:18 PM	#17
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Wonderful! Thanks for the update! Nice to see what looks,for now, like a good ending! __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

07-01-2009, 08:11 PM	#18
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Another thanks! It’s nice to know we have qualified and passionate folks out there trying to monitor and safeguard our natural resources. We must let nature takes it’s course though. Hopefully things will work out for the best.

07-02-2009, 07:59 AM	#19
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Great update SCG.Score one for the wildlife vs nature. __________________ SIKSUKR

07-03-2009, 06:54 PM	#20
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 369 Thanked 227 Times in 122 Posts	I do hope the eagles return to nesting on that spot. Let's hope the youngster makes it through the summer okay. Must've been one hell of a storm to blow that nest down -- think of all the storms over the past year that it withstood! __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

07-18-2009, 12:43 PM	#21
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 596 Thanks: 288 Thanked 429 Times in 140 Posts	Eaglet Update I visited the island about noontime today on my Seadoo. Got in real close and shut off my engine. As I floated by, I had a great view of the eaglet sitting comfortably on a large rock away from the shore. Rocky II is BIG. He watched me for awhile then stood up, flexed his wings and hopped/floated down off the rock and into the brush. Looks like he's/she's being well fed. Can't wait to see him/her up in the tree. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

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