This nest site in downtown Phoenix is not new, but the webcam is new this year.

The birds are both unbanded. Last year, they raised three chicks. One chick disappeared before fledging, but the other two fledged successfully. Later, one of the juvies was found injured and taken to rehab.

The resident female:







https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/viewing/webcamlist/peregrine/peregrinecam/

This nest is located on top of the Briess grain elevator in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The webcam was added this year.

The resident male at this site is Patriot, born in 2007 at Green Bay, Wisconsin, banded black/green E/36. His mate is Valcor, born at the Wrigleyville nest in Chicago in 2013. She is banded black/green N/22.







http://blog.brewingwithbriess.com/new-live-falcon-cam-atop-the-briess-manitowoc-grain-elevator/

Last year, the peregrines raised four chicks at this power plant site. The webcam is new this year.

On March 20, the first egg was laid:





On March 21, a raccoon came and took the egg during the night. 



http://www.earthcam.com/usa/illinois/falcon/?cam=falcon_ro

The Seattle pair have their first egg:







http://1201thirdtenants.com/falconcam.aspx

Last year, they raised four chicks in this small box. I would love to see them with a full nest box, especially in such a wet climate.

Rhea Mae made several visits to the nest during the day, and returned again after dark.









Still there now, fast asleep. This is the fourth time recently I have seen her at the nest late in the evening; she has usually left around 3 or 4 a.m.

Beauty relaxing at the nest:

         

Dixie and Yankee have their first egg! Just caught a glimpse of part of the egg, which was immediately covered again.

At the same nest box, briefly:

     

Interesting videos, Shaky. Thank you!

EAGLE UPDATE: Week 12

The injured adult Bald Eagle known as "Lily", shot in Hunterdon County in December, remains in our care.

This week our amazing vet, Dr. Jennifer Norton, was able to remove one of the remaining lead fragments from the eagle's leg. We had hoped we would not need to subject the bird to any more surgery as the leg is already compromised and traumatized from the not just the gunshot, bur from multiple surgeries to set and align the bone as well as to remove other lead fragments. However, neurological issues continue and the bird is still not using its leg as it should.

In consultation with other surgeons we decided to make one final attempt to remove the last large lead fragment. Other fragments remain, but are too small to consider removing. This last large fragment, seen circled in red in the photo, was lodged in the bird's leg above the fracture. After speaking with several other medical professionals, it was determined that it is possible that this pellet may have been pressing against the sciatic nerve in the leg. So we made the decision to attempt one final surgery.

Using live ultrasound imaging, Dr. Norton was able to remove the pellet. Truly well done, Doctor, and we applaud you!

Will this be the fix for this eagle? We still don't know. Now he must recover from a 4th surgery. Are the nerves in his leg still too damaged to heal? Will the removal of this pellet help him regain use of his leg? We have to wait and see for the answers to all of these questions. Fingers crossed.

We appreciate so much the interest and public support we have received around this story. The weather is warming up. Please come visit to see our facility and the dozens of other resident hawks, falcons, eagles and owls who live here.

God bless. The Raptor Trust staff...

The Bothell eagle is continuing to improve. The foot looks much improved, and the eagle looks brighter and more comfortable.

As of March 13:

The rescued Bothell Tree eagle is doing well. There is also a video posted showing our vet examining the hip joint and checking range of motion. The hip was dislocated, but it has improved and now we just need to wait for her foot to heal fully. She is eating everything we give her and continuing on cage rest.

And also on March 13:

Today our veterinary, Dr. Lesanna Lahner checked on the progress of the Bothell eagle. This poor eagle was stuck in a tree and hanging from one foot and leg. Her hip was dislocated and the hallux on the foot broken. The hip joint is no longer popping and seems to be healed. We will continue to monitor the foot, but it is improving as well. She is on cage rest and eating everything we give her. Thank you to everyone who has been asking about her and pulling for her recovery.

 

This is very sad. Whoever is doing this needs to be caught and charged. I wonder if the two incidents are related; if, for instance, the same toxin was used.

 

That was very interesting, Donna. Thank you!

Congratulations to Miep (VV) and Spikkel (VM) on their first egg!

Great pic, Donna! I was watching Miep prepare to lay the egg, but of course missed the moment.

It is so sad to lose E2 so suddenly and unexpectedly. Poor little guy. From his injuries, it sounds to me as if he was hit by a vehicle.     

E2 was a great tiercel. He was loyal, faithful and completely supportive of Dorothy during his years at the nest. No falcon could ask for a better mate.

I feel bad for Hope, too. She spent last night on the eggs, and left a few minutes ago.