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Title: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Kris G. on 30-Jul-16, 09:29:03 AM
SE17 hatched yesterday AM!

http://youtu.be/gCsdRGEr1WQ (http://youtu.be/gCsdRGEr1WQ)

SE17 this AM..pip in progress on second egg!

http://youtu.be/zwHe3d6mzcM (http://youtu.be/zwHe3d6mzcM)



Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Kris G. on 31-Jul-16, 10:00:04 AM
Welcome, SE18!

http://youtu.be/l0L61Kc_rtY (http://youtu.be/l0L61Kc_rtY)


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Kris G. on 31-Jul-16, 02:34:00 PM
Lunchtime!  SE18's first meal

http://youtu.be/fIS20AEiYqs (http://youtu.be/fIS20AEiYqs)


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: AlisonL on 18-Oct-16, 08:43:16 PM
Eaglet SE17 began branching yesterday. Today he was out on a branch when he lost his footing, and slipped down to a lower branch. From there he went lower again, and then was divebombed by curras. This startled him, and he ended up on the ground, not a safe place for an eaglet. Among other hazards, there is a fox in the area.

Rescuers were able to reach him. They captured him and placed him in a cage. He is believed to be okay, but has been taken to be checked out at the wildlife hospital. I hope he is not injured. I am not sure what the next step is, but apparently it is unlikely that he will be returned to the nest.

Both parents are currently in the nest tree.


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Kris G. on 19-Oct-16, 04:32:55 AM
Eaglet SE17 began branching yesterday. Today he was out on a branch when he lost his footing, and slipped down to a lower branch. From there he went lower again, and then was divebombed by curras. This startled him, and he ended up on the ground, not a safe place for an eaglet. Among other hazards, there is a fox in the area.

Rescuers were able to reach him. They captured him and placed him in a cage. He is believed to be okay, but has been taken to be checked out at the wildlife hospital. I hope he is not injured. I am not sure what the next step is, but apparently it is unlikely that he will be returned to the nest.

Both parents are currently in the nest tree.


This same thing happened another year and the Eaglet couldn't be returned to the nest.  Reading comments, it's a very difficult nest to access and people would need an appropriate license and insurance to be able to place him back in the nest.  After examination, they'll determine when and where to release SE17.  I also hope he's ok..been watching this site all season!


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Carol P. on 19-Oct-16, 10:11:39 AM
Hope he's OK.  :pray:


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Kris G. on 21-Oct-16, 09:19:35 AM
Posted on the sea-Eagle Cam FB page: 

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Sydney Olympic Park Authority and BirdLife Australia successfully returned the fledgling White-bellied Sea-Eagle to a safe place near its original nest today. We will continue to monitor its progress over coming days.

https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/ (https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/)


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Carol P. on 21-Oct-16, 01:10:49 PM
Posted on the sea-Eagle Cam FB page: 

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Sydney Olympic Park Authority and BirdLife Australia successfully returned the fledgling White-bellied Sea-Eagle to a safe place near its original nest today. We will continue to monitor its progress over coming days.

https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/ (https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/)

Good news!  :clap:


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: AlisonL on 23-Oct-16, 10:57:54 AM
Sea eaglet SE17 has been found in the salt marsh area outside the reserve. Posted five hours ago:

Narrative from our lead researcher, Judy Harrington

This morning we received a report of a juvenile Sea-Eagle near the river.

Going to check a short while later, I heard lots of birds making a fuss over Main Lagoon -something's happening!

Going to check I saw SE17 standing in the saltmarsh. Over a couple of hours, Steve, Shirley and I watched him being swooped and seriously pecked by ravens. An adult landed beside him twice, though we saw no feeding.

To our great surprise another juvenile eagle flew over. No longer about though.

We were very concerned at the submissive posture and apparent poor condition of 17. We circled around and approached by a different direction. Again to our surprise, he took off and flew a short distance.  We left him safe (I hope) apparently in a tree. Still being swooped. I am unsure that he has been fed.

Hopefully tomorrow the parents will bring food and he stays in this safe area.


There are photos with the post. I hope SE17 is going to be okay; it is not good to see him on the ground and being attacked by ravens.

https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1189835334386783 (https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1189835334386783)


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Donna on 23-Oct-16, 11:29:55 AM
This is just so sad! What is going on over there??  :(


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Carol P. on 23-Oct-16, 02:23:19 PM
 :(


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: AlisonL on 26-Oct-16, 09:24:20 AM
SE17 had not been seen for several days, but this morning there is a short post about a possible sighting.

10:50am, 26th October

Report from rangers they saw juvie fly from saltmarsh to forest. It was probably SE17 because (based on previous young) that is the likely area he may frequent, but they weren't close enough to see a band. *A first year WBSE was seen on Sunday, so there is a small possibility it had returned. A one year old wouldn't have the dark fringing on tail feathers (like the picture we have of S3 at the top of this page).


I hope that this is SE17, and that he is being fed by his parents. His Mom was seen with him in the salt marsh several days ago, so his parents know where he has been.


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: MAK on 26-Oct-16, 01:05:27 PM
SE17 had not been seen for several days, but this morning there is a short post about a possible sighting.

10:50am, 26th October

Report from rangers they saw juvie fly from saltmarsh to forest. It was probably SE17 because (based on previous young) that is the likely area he may frequent, but they weren't close enough to see a band. *A first year WBSE was seen on Sunday, so there is a small possibility it had returned. A one year old wouldn't have the dark fringing on tail feathers (like the picture we have of S3 at the top of this page).


It hope that this is SE17, and that he is being fed by his parents. His Mom was seen with him in the salt marsh several days ago, so his parents know where he has been.


Fingers crossed!  :yes:


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: AlisonL on 28-Oct-16, 10:38:01 AM
No new sightings of SE17 so far, but some people have been hearing him on cam from time to time.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/October%202016/sea-eagle-SE17-1a_zpsw63xvflx.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/October%202016/sea-eagle-SE17-1a_zpsw63xvflx.jpg.html)

An article on this beautiful fledgling, with several photos:

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news/sydney-sea-eagle-fledgling-returned-after-failed-first-flight (http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news/sydney-sea-eagle-fledgling-returned-after-failed-first-flight)


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Kris G. on 30-Oct-16, 08:29:36 PM
 goodnews: posted on FB!

After hearing him for several days, SE17 has been located in the reserve, this morning.  Judy has seen him being harassed currawongs.  Appears to be in good health.

                    :bow:


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Carol P. on 30-Oct-16, 09:58:03 PM
Wonderful news!  :clap:


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: AlisonL on 30-Oct-16, 10:49:58 PM
That really is wonderful news! So glad he has been seen!

Several great photos of SE17 have been posted, including a gorgeous close-up.

https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1196801823690134 (https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1196801823690134)


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: MAK on 31-Oct-16, 12:42:16 AM
That really is wonderful news! So glad he has been seen!

Several great photos of SE17 have been posted, including a gorgeous close-up.

https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1196801823690134 (https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1196801823690134)


 :yahoo:


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Donna on 31-Oct-16, 06:23:22 AM
 :phew: goodnews: Thanks!!


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: AlisonL on 04-Nov-16, 06:50:43 PM
A new update on SE17, posted on November 2, with several photos:

SE17 - Found again during the lastest survey in the forest area. (Annual surveys in Spring at many sites at Sydney Olympic Park), looking a little forlorn behind wire fence.

He seems to be able to fly, but low as we have not seen him perched on any high branches.

Other pictures are from Monday - showing how hard he is to see. He was reported a few days earlier failing to land with dignity on a flimsy branch - settled for the salt marsh again.


https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1199277090109274 (https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1199277090109274)

Also posted on November 2, there are some beautiful photos of Lady, and a really good one of both parents.

https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1199314546772195 (https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1199314546772195)


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: MAK on 04-Nov-16, 10:29:22 PM
A new update on SE17, posted on November 2, with several photos:

SE17 - Found again during the lastest survey in the forest area. (Annual surveys in Spring at many sites at Sydney Olympic Park), looking a little forlorn behind wire fence.

He seems to be able to fly, but low as we have not seen him perched on any high branches.

Other pictures are from Monday - showing how hard he is to see. He was reported a few days earlier failing to land with dignity on a flimsy branch - settled for the salt marsh again.


https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1199277090109274 (https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1199277090109274)

Also posted on November 2, there are some beautiful photos of Lady, and a really good one of both parents.

https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1199314546772195 (https://www.facebook.com/Sea.EagleCAM/posts/1199314546772195)


Glad to hear that SE17 is hanging in there! Thanks Alison!!  :wave:


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: AlisonL on 18-Dec-16, 12:06:58 PM
The most recent update:

Today's update 14th December, 2016 with huge thanks again to Cathy Cook for her report and for making her way through the rugged terrain in this hot steamy Sydney day.

"Another hot day down by the river. I spotted SE17 in same area Judy saw him yesterday. I was on a high vantage point, too far for a good pic, but something is better than nothing ;) He was sitting out in the open and I'm delighted to say, he was not being harassed by any other birds! He was intently watching other birds as they were flying around the salt marsh. Dad & Lady were at RR trying to stay cool."


Good news; sounds as if SE17 is doing well.  :happy:


Title: Re: Australian White-bellied Sea Eagle Cam 2016
Post by: Kris G. on 18-Dec-16, 12:35:34 PM
The most recent update:

Today's update 14th December, 2016 with huge thanks again to Cathy Cook for her report and for making her way through the rugged terrain in this hot steamy Sydney day.

"Another hot day down by the river. I spotted SE17 in same area Judy saw him yesterday. I was on a high vantage point, too far for a good pic, but something is better than nothing ;) He was sitting out in the open and I'm delighted to say, he was not being harassed by any other birds! He was intently watching other birds as they were flying around the salt marsh. Dad & Lady were at RR trying to stay cool."


Good news; sounds as if SE17 is doing well.  :happy:


I read reports he was flying well and that someone saw his parents drop off food for him.