Busy eagles building their nest: Decorah

[nwfloridafalconfan]

Break is over!

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[NoraH]

There was a great shot someone caught today of dad looking up at mom flying in.  Man the way his head is twisted around and her feet are right at the top of the picture......

[Donna]

Check out this video. A night intruder but momma was right there. Hope the intruder survived. Sound up also. The 3 eaglets didn't even stir.

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[Patti from Kentucky]

Check out this video. A night intruder but momma was right there. Hope the intruder survived. Sound up also. The 3 eaglets didn't even stir.

That was pretty exciting -- and what's up with those eaglets...they have a serious case of the laid-backs.

[Donna]

http://www.kwwl.com/story/18581518/decorah-eagles-featured-on-jeopardy Decorah Eagles featured on Jeopardy. What is-

[Donna]

What's for breakfast? Raccoon. Not the one from the video but maybe her baby! 

http://youtu.be/77DhojUZCUk

[Donna]

 http://youtu.be/kvnP3eFjh5o 1st fledge 6/13 morning [estimated @ 7:50a ct] @ 7 min vid; RRP confirms D12 First fledge!!! Read the story line below by videographer Elfenruler. Much took place off cam, but sightings were confirmed by ground and they match the timeline. - Congrats D12!

[MAK]

  That was most excellent to see!!! Thank you much! 

[Donna]

http://youtu.be/PIsJlLbMMyM  A very nice farewell video to the Decorah Eaglets.  By Marion Blossem Van Geene-Pluijm

Another great season has come to an end. The eaglets are big enough to fly into the big world and start their own story.

[Kris G.]

Sad news-

We are very sorry to announce that D12 is dead. D12 was found electrocuted at the base of a power pole on a Sunday morning. We notified the power company, who modified the top of that pole on Sunday and several other poles in the area on Monday. As of this morning, they are continuing to identify and modify poles to make them raptor safe. If you find an electrocuted raptor or other bird by a pole, take it to the nearest wildlife center (if it is still alive) and contact your state DNR or local game warden and the utility company that owns the pole. You will need to:

1. Provide information about the dead or injured bird.
2. Identify the nearest pole to the electrocuted raptor by the pole identification number (on the pole itself) and local landmarks such as cross streets or street addresses (if applicable).
 
Include as many specifics as you can regarding the species and the incident. If possible, take photographs of the raptor and the pole to submit with your reports and notes.

Power lines themselves are not an electrocution hazard for birds (birds can and do sit on wires), but unshielded poles can be dangerous. The Avian Protection Plan Guidelines include information on raptor safe poles and modification of existing poles. New structures are fairly safe, but older poles may not be. Older poles may have been installed either before people were aware of electrocution hazards to wildlife, or during the decline of raptor populations in America, when interaction was less likely.

Again, we are very sorry to announce the death of D12. This pole and others like it in the area have been modified to prevent future electrocutions.

[Donna]

That is very sad, poor baby! Darn electric poles!   

[MAK]

Ugh! 

[Donna]

"Hi all, I just returned from a week at the nest, and although the news right now is rather tough to deal with, I would like to add my observations from the past week. I would like all those to know who cannot visit the nest that D13 and D14 are thriving, flying free, and enjoying their eagle life. Mom and Dad continue to teach them every minute and provide the tools to allow them to be as successful as possible. I was able to witness, in a private show of sorts, D13 and D14 spend hours together by the falls at the back of the hatchery, preening and gazing at each other while the sun rose over Decorah, looking healthy and very strong. Mom and Dad are as beautiful as ever and more skilled than you would believe, providing food when needed and continued life lessons.

I just wanted to reassure everyone that this family will continue, and I am happy that they are now better protected from events like this in the future. Please do what you can in your own locale to make a difference

Here is a shot of D13 and D14 as the sun rose on Monday July 2 for you to enjoy - Dave"



From FB

[Kris G.]

"Hi all, I just returned from a week at the nest, and although the news right now is rather tough to deal with, I would like to add my observations from the past week. I would like all those to know who cannot visit the nest that D13 and D14 are thriving, flying free, and enjoying their eagle life. Mom and Dad continue to teach them every minute and provide the tools to allow them to be as successful as possible. I was able to witness, in a private show of sorts, D13 and D14 spend hours together by the falls at the back of the hatchery, preening and gazing at each other while the sun rose over Decorah, looking healthy and very strong. Mom and Dad are as beautiful as ever and more skilled than you would believe, providing food when needed and continued life lessons.

I just wanted to reassure everyone that this family will continue, and I am happy that they are now better protected from events like this in the future. Please do what you can in your own locale to make a difference

Here is a shot of D13 and D14 as the sun rose on Monday July 2 for you to enjoy - Dave"



From FB

Beautiful pic of the 2 remaining Eaglets.

[MAK]

These 2 are gorgeous!