I'm saddened that Cadence and her mate lost both of their offspring. It's hard to not be emotional, but I am grateful I got see her become a mom. Cadence is a survivor, and will soar the skies of NJ with pride. I will think of Cadence and remember her as a juvie when I fledge watch our 3 eyases this year.

This pic of Cadence and her eyas resting against her was taken yesterday.

 

She's inside now n her scrape.  And back out.

Poor Cadence seems quite upset, she's going back and forth outside.  Hopefully she calms down soon and can move forward.

I wonder if they keep the cam on all year round?  or just during nesting?  I have gotten used to seeing her beautiful face and would miss her if they turned it off plus I'd like to keep track of her so we know she is safe.

Both cams just went down, maybe they have arrived on site.

Good lord, Dad is dragging the baby again. Oh my god he's removing him!!!!

Oh my Lord!  What just happened!?  That baby was still alive!  

the male took him off, my cam froze.   No sign of  baby, he's likely dropped him to his death to end his suffering.  Cadence is on eggs, poor girl... 

Part of me is angry but maybe he's done what the humans wouldn't which is end the poor baby's suffering.  I don't think the baby would have lived at this point - they waited too long.  They need to remove these eggs.

Good lord, Dad is dragging the baby again. Oh my god he's removing him!!!!  The baby was still alive, suffering obviously but he's taken him off.  All is lost 

I need to leave my desk for a bit, please post if anything happens. 

The baby fought back and dad stopped.  His head is bent and he's still struggling, it's like he's drowning.  Dad just standing there not moving .  God that freaked me out, came back to desk and saw that happening.

Oh my god, what is dad doing!  He's taking him out to dump him???  He's still alive for crying out loud@

Dad trying to get on eggs now... *sigh*  Not much else he can do I guess, can't knock him for that today.  I need to step away for a bit..

Oh god, it's almost too late.  Baby is on his side now,dad is now and is trying to help him     Dad seems to be picking at him, mites maybe?  He's not trying to hurt him just to clarify.

Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University

We have been conferring with the wildlife biologist. She feels the eyas may have a neurological problem. The biologist is on her way but coming from a distance. When she arrives, the chick will be removed for testing and if it is possible, rehabilitation.

7.52 am and I see a blood spot on the baby.  He also has a lump on his back.  Apologies, not posting this to upset anyone just want us to have a record in case we see it again in the future somewhere.

7.45 am and Cadence just left and she came right back 2 minutes later.  The baby can't lift it's head at all, it's talons are moving as if it's trying but it can't.  She's going to brood the baby now, can see her vocalizing 

7.40 am and just arrived at work.  Cam is up, I have no words really...I think we all see what is happening.  

Cadence is still there with that little food packet in her talon, poor sweet girl...