Another Cadence video posted by Betty!

http://youtu.be/IAZ9C1h1kG4

From FB..

And here we have it. Confirmation of two new eggs in the other pot plant on the balcony with a proud mom keeping watch.

Streaming will stop until...sigh...we get the experts back in....sigh...to move the camera to focus on this other pot plant nest...sigh.

They love playing games and keeping us on our toes.

Main Camera and Camera 4 at the Times Square nest box will be replaced Monday. All of the Times Square cameras will be turned off for a few hours while this work takes place.

Just a reminder that the cameras at TSB will be down later this morning and into the afternoon.

        Stay safe & warm!   

New update on Aria and Lucky and some great photos posted to CPF!

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1689719897759852&id=149280041803853

Great pics!

Bailey update..great news!   

Dear Friends of Bailey   

I am pleased to report that yesterday morning Bailey was transferred from Avian Haven in Maine to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Florida as their 799th raptor patient of the year. She continues to be in good hands as the Florida Center has treated more than 20,000 raptors.
Bailey was driven to Boston’s Logan Airport, placed aboard a direct Delta flight to Orlando and met by staff from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.  According to the Center staff she “looked fabulousâ€� on arrival.  She will be placed in a 55’ long flight pen with two other ospreys where her recovery will continue.  Bailey’s assisted migration to Florida was just ahead of an advancing Arctic cold front that dropped the first snow fall of the year in Maine.  This was great timing for Bailey as ospreys prefer warmer temperatures. It’s interesting to see the layers of clothing that Baileys holder in Maine is wearing and the contrasting t-shirt of her receiver in Florida!  The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey will post occasional updates about her progress on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AudubonCenterforBirdsofPrey/
It is with great pleasure that I thank the staff of Avian Haven for their great care for Bailey and for arranging the transport to Florida.  We are very pleased that her recovery will continue at this important Audubon facility that specializes in the recovery of birds of prey.  Somehow it seems appropriate that Bailey has found her way from one Audubon Sanctuary to a new Audubon home.  Both Hog Island and the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey are owned and managed by National Audubon Society. 
Many thanks to the many Bailey friends that made gifts to Hog Island for Bailey’s support.  More than $3,000 was received from 85 friends for Bailey’s care at Avian Haven and her transport to Florida. An additional $1,500 for Bailey was received by Friends of Hog Island and these funds will go to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey to help support Bailey while she continues to heal. She is one lucky osprey to have so many friends!

Steve Kress, Director Hog Island Audubon Campus

It'll be so good to have a new main cam!

It will be back to what it was in May before the old camera died.

Hey, that's cool! It was giving us beautiful stills in May. 

Is it a refurbished old main cam?

It's a replacement of the same model.

Ok, thanks!

Hard to say Kris without looking at bands- from the ground at first I sure thought it was her but I wouldn't think she would leave again - it would certainly not be in keeping with the O'Connor I know.  She certainly acted like she owned the place and seemed to know the ins and outs of the buildings and ledges - I just don't know - an offspring maybe?.  I don't what we missed that day but obviously something happened when all 3 were out of our sight as she hasn't been back since.

I do think we'll have to be vigilant as Aria being young will make her a beacon for an older, more dominant female thinking they can move in easily.  Hopefully once her hormones kick in for the first time in February, she'll emulate her sister and her mother.  I think she's a smart girl, she's strong, she's a great flier and hunter and the rest Lucky will teach her until she comes into her own as an adult.  That's my sincere hope anyway.

     

It'll be so good to have a new main cam!

It will be back to what it was in May before the old camera died.

Hey, that's cool! It was giving us beautiful stills in May. 

Is it a refurbished old main cam?

Another quiet, peaceful day at the site.  Aria has been on the nest ledge most of the day.  Snow on the way tonight.

I notice she's been very quiet since the 'visitor' the other day, a learning experience for her I expect.

        That intruder must not have been O’Connor then?

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/local/2017/11/08/mike-allen-bald-eagles-comeback/845295001/

It'll be so good to have a new main cam!

 

             

Very sad for the Osprey but they could possibly rebuild, when the time comes, if they don’t put in place something that would stop them.  We’ve watched Osprey nests get blown down by the wind, after nesting season has ended at Iroquois NWR, only to be rebuilt in the spring. They build on tree stumps, in trees, on high wire platforms..very innovative builders.

Close up video of Cadence by Betty!

http://youtu.be/VbW_1R7cFTo

Nice quiet day here today, saw both on and off today.  Happy to say 'nothing unusual to report' 

                               

Great news!  Thanks for sharing!