Norfolk Eagles in their new nest

[Dumpsterkitty]

After the female left last night, a GHO stopped for a visit...video by Rhoda at the link...

https://picasaweb.google.com/106076466575367436243/NBG2012#5705281532073037202

[Donna]

From BCAW and Kris G!


 OK Norfolk Dad, pick ONE! The mods were talking last night about Dad and this situation. I think it may be like goldilocks and the three bears LOL?? One too cold, one too hot, and finally one just right? LOL the only bad thing is they said Dad may not have had a strong bond with ANY of them since that takes time, and he went from one to another. It could play out that he does not create a big enough bond with any of these females, and has to find a new one altogether. Hopefully if that happens, he can do it before egg laying time is up. They said we could end up with NO eggs this season if he cant choose in time. Also, with so many 5 yr olds around the garden right now, there will be more fighting between eagles and nests happening. This situation has thrown us a real curve ball, anything can happen including what happened at the West End nest a few years back - 2 females on the same nest! So expect anything to happen, and yet it is all very exciting.

I saw a news article saying that WVEC/DGIF commented that with the original pair, being territorial, they kept other eagles AWAY from the garden and airport, and the present situation seemed to be drawing MORE eagles to the area. In light of the present DGIF and airport discussions regarding the hazards of eagles/plane strikes, this is of concern to them...but their article as before, kind of says there is nothing they will do about it, i.e. push for nest to be removed, or eagles. So why do they even have to put all this out there, the DGIF/Airport people? Just to stir the brew and cause drama?

Anyway, lets hope Dad finds his true love. This is so much a flashback to Pale Male after Lola's death, it is shocking/amazing? to see it happen to Dad.

[Donna]

Eagles at Norfolk Botanical Garden
‎'As the Nest Turns' continues! According to Reese Lukei, 'This female with the black in her tail, known as #3, was last seen in the nest with the male on Jan. 30th. She was first in the NBG nest on Jan. 20th. Since Jan. 31st, another female, likely #2 (with the male Jan. 8th-19th), has been with the male and mating with him. #3 was seen Feb. 6th soaring above NBG. Yesterday, at 3:33pm she returned to the NBG current nest tree.'

Here's the breakdown of the females you may have seen in the nest and the dates:
Female #1 - Sept. 2011 - Jan. 6, 2012
Female #2 - Jan. 8 - 19, 2012
Female #3 - Jan. 20 - Jan. 30, 2012
Female #2 - Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2012 (Either #2 or a 4th female!)
Female #3 -- Feb. 7

*Whew*

Dad better find 2 more nests!!

[Kris G.]

Eagles at Norfolk Botanical Garden
‎'As the Nest Turns' continues! According to Reese Lukei, 'This female with the black in her tail, known as #3, was last seen in the nest with the male on Jan. 30th. She was first in the NBG nest on Jan. 20th. Since Jan. 31st, another female, likely #2 (with the male Jan. 8th-19th), has been with the male and mating with him. #3 was seen Feb. 6th soaring above NBG. Yesterday, at 3:33pm she returned to the NBG current nest tree.'

Here's the breakdown of the females you may have seen in the nest and the dates:
Female #1 - Sept. 2011 - Jan. 6, 2012
Female #2 - Jan. 8 - 19, 2012
Female #3 - Jan. 20 - Jan. 30, 2012
Female #2 - Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2012 (Either #2 or a 4th female!)
Female #3 -- Feb. 7

*Whew*

Dad better find 2 more nests!!

Wonder whatever happened to #1?  Doesn't sound like he's going to settle anytime soon!

[valhalla]

Speculation, but based on the dates, I'm guessing female # 1 was a transient who is now heading north...

[Dumpsterkitty]

According to the reports on the ground, #2 was skittish with all the human activity just like #1 was.  #3, Dirty Tail, seemed to not be bothered at all by the people around, so it will be interesting to see if she's the one that winds up staying.

Certainly is being a learning opportunity!

[Donna]

http://eaglenest.blogs.wm.edu/

Photo 1 is a red-tailed hawk with abnormal plumage known as leucistic or partial albinism.

[Dumpsterkitty]

Meanwhile, no eggs yet in Norfolk.  Female #2 made a brief re-appearance yesterday at the nest, Female #3 (Dirty Tail) is back today. 



Closeup of Dad Norfolk in the nest today.

[Donna]

They said maybe egg soon plus SOUND!!! 

http://www.wvec.com/eaglecam

[Dumpsterkitty]

Yowza!   

Dad Norfolk fought off an intruder IN the nest today!  Pics on the Norfolk forum

http://norfolkeagles.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=6725

AND Shelly (one of the local photographers) caught the #3 female (AKA Dirty Tail) locking talons with the intruder!

Photos here

[MAK]

Yowza!   

Dad Norfolk fought off an intruder IN the nest today!  Pics on the Norfolk forum

http://norfolkeagles.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=6725

AND Shelly (one of the local photographers) caught the #3 female (AKA Dirty Tail) locking talons with the intruder!

Photos here

Some fantastic pics! 

[Kris G.]

Yowza!   

Dad Norfolk fought off an intruder IN the nest today!  Pics on the Norfolk forum

http://norfolkeagles.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=6725

AND Shelly (one of the local photographers) caught the #3 female (AKA Dirty Tail) locking talons with the intruder!

Photos here

Wow! Looks like this drama isn't going to end anytime soon. Great pics!

[Donna]

Not Happy! 

[Donna]

One of the eaglets tagged in 2007 ID'd May 16, 2012, still in Norfolk.

http://eaglenest.blogs.wm.edu/2012/05/28/2007-norfolk-botanical-garden-eagle-identified/ 

[MAK]