Eagle cams are difficult to watch and probably should come with a warning. We need to remember that the purpose of the cam is to learn how eagles behave in the wild. It is not meant to save every eagle chick that hatches. It is wrong to meddle with their lives unless, like this time with fishing line entanglement, the problem is man-made. Unfortunately the second chick is little more than insurance and often does not survive. I don't like it, but that's what eagles do. We watch to learn, not to interfere. Putting pressure on cam operators to meddle with eagle lives does not show respect for nature.

Dot in PA

I couldn't have said it better Dot! 

Oh, wouldn't that be fun to do!? 

Thank you for the well wishes for my sister ladies! Things have been hectic since I arrived at the ranch with appointments yesterday, today, tomorrow and Monday she starts chemotherapy. I saw my first Bald Eagle yesterday in a tree on the ranch. My camera will arrive later today as I shipped that and my clothes separate to make traveling easier-so I will be taking some nature pics soon! Catch ya later!   

 

Hmm, kinda strange about the lead level. Glad he's got a friend-they're important! 

“Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all.�

 Emily Dickinson


All the best to your family during this difficult time MAK. 

Thanks Carly! Emily Dickinson is my favorite poet. 

Thanks Lynn and Ei! All prayers and positive thoughts are greatly needed and appreciated! 

Hi folks!
It's time for a trip to Arkansas but this time isn't going to be all fun. My sister, Mary Ellen has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer and I will be flying there tomorrow morning to support her as she fights this disease. I have no idea when I will be back but I will be popping in and out when I can to keep track of things back here. I'm sure I'll be taking some pics of wildlife while I'm gone to share with y'all. 


                                                                               

Neat! 

[MAKfalcon (MAK):]

MAKfalcon (MAK): This is my last watch for a long time as I fly to Arkansas tomorrow morning to support my sis as she fights breast cancer. See ya!

Link:
http://twitter.com/MAKfalcon/statuses/699241894392389632

So much love and luck are following you to Arkansas, MAK! Your happy and generous heart will make all the difference to your sister's recovery. Remember: we are there for you at the click of a mouse!

Thanks for your kind words Bobbie! I'll be clicking!!! 

We'll really miss you, MAK. Best of luck to your sister, and to you too. Thanks for telling all the falcons what to do while you're away.

Dot in PA

Thanks a bunch Dot! I'll really miss our beloved falcons and my falcon friends as well! 

And one other question...

Would you guess that Bith & Sellie hatched about 2 weeks after the Times Square bunch?

I'd say that's a safe bet Ei. 

 

Should be lifetime suspension of hunting license! 

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/31202426/men-rescue-injured-bald-eagle-from-freezing-river-in-missouri  Eulinger took the eagle - nicknamed “Lynyrd,â€� in honor of the Lynyrd Skynyrd hit song, “Free Birdâ€� -  to the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, where it is recovering.

So many Eagle tragedies this season! 

I wonder how it lost its eye.