I've had a feeling something was off there, but I couldn't put a finger on it.  They just seemed to be alone more often than they should be.  Very sad.  As they said on the blog, we've been spoiled at this nest by success year after year.

I have to laugh...waiting  for how long for a glimpse of her band...now it's like "Alright, peeps!  Here...look...it's me already!"

[Eagle Cam Web Log]

Sad news at Blackwater...

Nest Update

02/26/12:
Special News

We have some sad news at the nest. Please read our latest Eagle Cam Web Log entry for details.

...@ nestbox 11:33AM

Finally!  Clear shot of her band, 71/H...Unity! 

  must head to work...I'll be back in a while...

When I blew up the s'cap I can make out the '7' on her band quite clearly.

Yup!  At last!  Unity for sure!  I was just about to joke we'd read the USFWS band first!

...what a time for main cam to reset! 10:07am

While there are a number of other boxes north of downtown, Unity did not choose one.  She laid eggs on a metal sheet holding a chute away from a wall.  It's full of stuff, much of which seems to be pigeon poop.

Thank you, Dumpsterkitty! What would be the chances of providing a nest box for Unity somewhere close to the site she chose?

Those closer to the scene may know.

What a great update! Thank you, Carol! And thank you for checking on the possibility of photos. Much as I would like to see her, I totally understand how important it is not to stress Beauty while she is recovering.

I am very concerned about what may happen when she is released. What other nest boxes are available which might be usable by one of the falcons? I am not sure what type of nest box, if any, Unity has had.

While there are a number of other boxes north of downtown, Unity did not choose one.  She laid eggs on a metal sheet holding a chute away from a wall.  It's full of stuff, much of which seems to be pigeon poop.

Candles were down to 82 - lit three more. So glad to see today's great update on Beauty.

Beautiful new avatar, Carol!

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=RFC

Just bumping the link back up top.

very quick visit

     

Classic example of Main cam missing the action...the only evidence you can see is the talon prints on the edge. 

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Bumping the link back to the top-let's not get complacent!

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Looks like Unity likes tall perches.

February 20, 2012 - Jewel the Black Bear - Little Cubbie
Cute video!