Title: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 30-Sep-13, 06:43:48 AM
http://www.africam.com/wildlife/black_eagle_webcam (http://www.africam.com/wildlife/black_eagle_webcam)
Black Eagle Beats The Odds As Eaglet Hatches From Second Clutch of Eggs
After a long breeding season, and her first two eggs being unviable, Emoyeni the Black Eagle of Roodekrans has beaten the odds and produced a baby eaglet from her second clutch of eggs.
When the incubation period for Emoyeni's eggs ended nearly 4 months after her first clutch was meant to hatch, her chances of bringing a healthy eaglet into the world in 2013 did not look good. Her advanced age, the rising heat of summer and the fact that her first 2 eggs were not viable led many to believe that this second attempt would also be unsuccesful.
It turns out the mother nature had a different outcome in mind.
On Saturday September 28, we all got our first glimpse of Emoyeni's new baby eaglet. Popping its head up from inside its new home to grasp a first meal from its mother. This case of will overcoming nature is cause for celebration, but Emoyeni and her newborn are not out of the woods yet.
The first hurdle for the wild eagles is finding food for the chick in an area where escalating urban development has taken much of their hunting territory. You can read more about that issue and sign the petition to help protect the bird's environment HERE. In addition, Black Eagles breed in winter so that the eaglets do not have to deal with the intense heat of summer, but Emoyeni's offspring will be forced to tackle that challenge head on.
For now all we can do is continue to watch and root for the chick to beat the odds just as its mother did.
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/1Blackeaglet_zps9b5ce17d.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/1Blackeaglet_zps9b5ce17d.jpg.html)
Black Eagle Beats The Odds As Eaglet Hatches From Second Clutch of Eggs
After a long breeding season, and her first two eggs being unviable, Emoyeni the Black Eagle of Roodekrans has beaten the odds and produced a baby eaglet from her second clutch of eggs.
When the incubation period for Emoyeni's eggs ended nearly 4 months after her first clutch was meant to hatch, her chances of bringing a healthy eaglet into the world in 2013 did not look good. Her advanced age, the rising heat of summer and the fact that her first 2 eggs were not viable led many to believe that this second attempt would also be unsuccesful.
It turns out the mother nature had a different outcome in mind.
On Saturday September 28, we all got our first glimpse of Emoyeni's new baby eaglet. Popping its head up from inside its new home to grasp a first meal from its mother. This case of will overcoming nature is cause for celebration, but Emoyeni and her newborn are not out of the woods yet.
The first hurdle for the wild eagles is finding food for the chick in an area where escalating urban development has taken much of their hunting territory. You can read more about that issue and sign the petition to help protect the bird's environment HERE. In addition, Black Eagles breed in winter so that the eaglets do not have to deal with the intense heat of summer, but Emoyeni's offspring will be forced to tackle that challenge head on.
For now all we can do is continue to watch and root for the chick to beat the odds just as its mother did.
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/1Blackeaglet_zps9b5ce17d.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/1Blackeaglet_zps9b5ce17d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Kris G. on 30-Sep-13, 12:20:43 PM
:2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 30-Sep-13, 12:45:44 PM
I like their cam setup...
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Kris G. on 08-Oct-13, 05:43:13 PM
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 09-Oct-13, 11:30:58 AM
Black Eagle Emoyeni a bit too greedy with food. 9 October 2013
http://www.africam.com/wildlife/be_09_oct_2013_06_10_90flv (http://www.africam.com/wildlife/be_09_oct_2013_06_10_90flv)
http://www.africam.com/wildlife/be_09_oct_2013_06_10_90flv (http://www.africam.com/wildlife/be_09_oct_2013_06_10_90flv)
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: MAK on 09-Oct-13, 05:50:55 PM
How do they not gag when having such big chunks in their throat!? Gulp!! :pumpkinEyes: :spaghetti:
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 15-Oct-13, 11:02:07 AM
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/1blackeagle_zps97fc55b4.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/1blackeagle_zps97fc55b4.jpg.html) baby getting big and well fed!
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/1BEfed_zps5c04f248.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/1BEfed_zps5c04f248.jpg.html)
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/1BEfed_zps5c04f248.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/1BEfed_zps5c04f248.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 06-Nov-13, 01:45:35 PM
Look how big nameless is getting! 33 days
36 days oldTitle: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Annette on 06-Nov-13, 03:25:35 PM
Look how big nameless is getting! 33 days 36 days oldTitle: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 12-Nov-13, 07:02:49 AM
Whole family
Mom got poohed on bad!Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Kris G. on 12-Nov-13, 09:49:59 AM
Whole family Mom got poohed on bad!Wow! Mom really got plastered! :surprise: Beautiful birds!
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: MAK on 12-Nov-13, 07:18:49 PM
That's a lot of pooh!!! :yes:
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 02-Dec-13, 01:14:09 PM
Beautiful raptor chick
HEY!!!! :devil:Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: MAK on 02-Dec-13, 07:18:53 PM
:wow: What a poop shot!!!! :whistle:
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 09-Dec-13, 09:28:06 AM
Nessi 66 days old!Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: carla on 09-Dec-13, 11:02:02 AM
Nessi 66 days old!Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Dec-13, 12:58:09 PM
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Post by: Donna on 31-Dec-13, 06:32:08 AM
Bye Nessi, be well, fly hard! :heart:Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Annette on 31-Dec-13, 08:29:59 AM
Great snapshot! :hawk:
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Kris G. on 31-Dec-13, 09:18:47 AM
Nessi's fledge video: :2thumbsup:
Africam Black eagles,NESSI Fledges at 7:09am Tuesday 31/2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFL6keM830Y#ws)
Africam Black eagles,NESSI Fledges at 7:09am Tuesday 31/2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFL6keM830Y#ws)
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: patsy6 on 31-Dec-13, 02:26:42 PM
Go Nessi! :thumbsup: YAY! :clap:
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 04-Jan-14, 06:26:36 AM
Hi All,
I arrived at the Gardens on New Year’s day round about 10 and started scanning the area in search of Nessi. No luck. At 10:30 I saw the parents disappearing over the Western Ridge. I have no idea where they were coming from, as I was glued to my binocs.
Monique arrived at about 11:00, and said that she was at the Gardens the previous day, and found both parents at the Butchers Rock looking down, so we concentrated on that area. Low and behold, not long after that, Monique found Nessi. By now Bill and Christine had arrived, and while Bill was setting up the Scope, we were keeping tabs on Nessi so as not to loose sight of him. Things happened so fast after that, that I cannot remember what happened. I remember that he spent some time at the Three White Rocks. It was “Showtime”. There was a wonderful display of stretching wings, jumping into the tree and quite a bit of flapping around. There were no sign of the parents, so we concluded that they decided it was time to leave Nessi “Home Alone”
Monique and I went to fetch some beers, (it was after all New Year’s day), and we continued to watch Nessi getting up to his tricks, gradually gaining height to the top of the ridge. In the late afternoon he took a beautiful flight over the ridge, and at that stage Monique and I left Bill and Chris, so they might have more to add to this rather special day.
I am not a good story teller, but I hope this will give some insight into the day, and sorry that you all could not make it to have experienced a wonderful day.
Kind regards,
Johann.
Go Nessi!!
I arrived at the Gardens on New Year’s day round about 10 and started scanning the area in search of Nessi. No luck. At 10:30 I saw the parents disappearing over the Western Ridge. I have no idea where they were coming from, as I was glued to my binocs.
Monique arrived at about 11:00, and said that she was at the Gardens the previous day, and found both parents at the Butchers Rock looking down, so we concentrated on that area. Low and behold, not long after that, Monique found Nessi. By now Bill and Christine had arrived, and while Bill was setting up the Scope, we were keeping tabs on Nessi so as not to loose sight of him. Things happened so fast after that, that I cannot remember what happened. I remember that he spent some time at the Three White Rocks. It was “Showtime”. There was a wonderful display of stretching wings, jumping into the tree and quite a bit of flapping around. There were no sign of the parents, so we concluded that they decided it was time to leave Nessi “Home Alone”
Monique and I went to fetch some beers, (it was after all New Year’s day), and we continued to watch Nessi getting up to his tricks, gradually gaining height to the top of the ridge. In the late afternoon he took a beautiful flight over the ridge, and at that stage Monique and I left Bill and Chris, so they might have more to add to this rather special day.
I am not a good story teller, but I hope this will give some insight into the day, and sorry that you all could not make it to have experienced a wonderful day.
Kind regards,
Johann.
Go Nessi!!
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 22-Jan-14, 11:37:09 AM
Nessie!!
Doing well! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Kris G. on 22-Jan-14, 12:04:51 PM
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Post by: MAK on 22-Jan-14, 12:48:56 PM
:clap:
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Post by: Annette on 22-Jan-14, 12:56:15 PM
Nessie!!Doing well! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 18-May-14, 07:59:21 AM
Black Eagle monitoring with new volunteer, Marinda Vermaak, chilly and windy, eagles doing fine, male went hunting. Peregrine Falcon already had its breakfast on the lawn.
They have 2 eggs!
They have 2 eggs!
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: MAK on 18-May-14, 09:48:46 AM
Black Eagle monitoring with new volunteer, Marinda Vermaak, chilly and windy, eagles doing fine, male went hunting. Peregrine Falcon already had its breakfast on the lawn.
They have 2 eggs!
They have 2 eggs!:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 19-Jun-14, 07:56:19 AM
Feeding the eaglet
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Donna on 26-Jun-14, 04:40:29 PM
Black Eagle 6-24-14 8:37am
Em is seen feeding Her remaining Young. I guess the other didnt make it seeing it isnt seen here. Rest in peace Little One. Life was hard for you but the pain & abuse from your Sibling is over.......
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Em is seen feeding Her remaining Young. I guess the other didnt make it seeing it isnt seen here. Rest in peace Little One. Life was hard for you but the pain & abuse from your Sibling is over.......
from fb
Title: Re: Africam: Black Eagle
Post by: Kris G. on 26-Jun-14, 05:49:33 PM
Black Eagle 6-24-14 8:37am
Em is seen feeding Her remaining Young. I guess the other didnt make it seeing it isnt seen here. Rest in peace Little One. Life was hard for you but the pain & abuse from your Sibling is over.......
from fb
Em is seen feeding Her remaining Young. I guess the other didnt make it seeing it isnt seen here. Rest in peace Little One. Life was hard for you but the pain & abuse from your Sibling is over.......
from fb
I asked a couple times on there where the other was..never saw it at all but heard there was a lot of abuse. So sad.. :(