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Post by timberdoodle on Mar 30, 2015 19:07:30 GMT -5
BTW- the shad cam is up and running as well if you have kids or adult kids who are into such things... www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/shadcam/so far I've counted three definite oak leaves and one unknown blob... Eaglets or leaves...it's all good!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2015 6:04:11 GMT -5
Don't seem to be touchin that skunk!! Maybe can return it for a refund!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 6:46:51 GMT -5
Skunk still looks untouched! Last eve Mom took a peck at it but just shook her head! lol
Also last eve Pop landed to relieve her of duties for a lil while.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 18:48:59 GMT -5
Man, this nest must smell awesome! Eaglets seem noticeably larger.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 19:43:47 GMT -5
Sorta thinkin the skunk may take an unexpectant fall from the nest before too long!! |
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Post by bushmaster on Apr 2, 2015 10:24:41 GMT -5
Both nests have failed this season in the Pittsburgh area. Eagles have reportedly left the nest in Hays.
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 2, 2015 20:14:04 GMT -5
skunks shmunks Haven't these eagles heard of creel limits?
and saw my first two fish on the shad cam tonight... shhhhh don't tell the eagles.... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2015 18:40:05 GMT -5
Eaglets getting big quick. Not sure mom or dad sits on them anymore, or just in front? Skunk seems to be moving to the rear more and more?! I think I can smell that nest from here...?!?!
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Post by Dutch on Apr 4, 2015 5:58:13 GMT -5
Both nests have failed this season in the Pittsburgh area. Eagles have reportedly left the nest in Hays. Wonder what the overall failure rate is for nests? |
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Post by bawanajim on Apr 5, 2015 8:58:07 GMT -5
She is feed ing the little ones now!
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Post by bushmaster on Apr 5, 2015 15:18:21 GMT -5
Both nests have failed this season in the Pittsburgh area. Eagles have reportedly left the nest in Hays. Wonder what the overall failure rate is for nests? I would think it's pretty high. Last year the Hays Eagles fledged 3 little ones, which I hear is very rare. This year no luck for them. |
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 7, 2015 5:35:39 GMT -5
Looks like they are doing great fishing...except for the day they got skunked  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2015 9:27:07 GMT -5
They are getting big now! Great view of them this morning.
Looks like plenty of flies in nest now too... Oooooooo doggie, must smell faaaaaann-tastic!
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Post by bawanajim on Apr 8, 2015 15:55:21 GMT -5
The eagles are all over Pymatuning, this one sat and watched us fish.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2015 7:36:39 GMT -5
They are getting big now! Great view of them this morning. Looks like plenty of flies in nest now too... Oooooooo doggie, must smell faaaaaann-tastic! WOW!!! Your right...really growing!! I didnt see the skunk this morn...likely they kicked it out of the nest!! |
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 15, 2015 16:29:17 GMT -5
one of the eaglets not looking good at the moment  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2015 16:40:27 GMT -5
one of the eaglets not looking good at the moment Which one? They both look big and floppy...?! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2015 16:47:59 GMT -5
Yeah,,,,,per a few minutes ago both looked extremely healthy and gobbling food down !! Amazing how huge their feet are getting already!! Won't be too long till they put dem feet to good use!! |
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 15, 2015 16:57:38 GMT -5
ok when I wrote that the one was flat out head down and rapid breathing, mama was not there the other chick was up and alert
Now mama is back and all is well
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Post by acorn20 on Apr 15, 2015 20:09:53 GMT -5
I think it's just phenomenal how fast a raptor grows. They hatch when there's still snow and frigid temps and will fledge when all other creatures are having their young.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2015 7:50:21 GMT -5
Couple of "headless" fish in the nest!! Funny....we humans normally cut the head off and eat the body!! Mebbie we're missing out on sumpin!! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 13:12:50 GMT -5
If you notice, the camera is a bit fogged up today. According to PGC the Eagles likely peed or poo'd or both on the cam! Potty training! We have the same problem at my house these days with the 2 year old. I get it.
They are hoping for a good rain to clear it up.
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Post by acorn20 on Apr 30, 2015 18:24:03 GMT -5
My wife and I had dinner last night with a couple of friends and our conversation turned to the "eagle watch" both at Hanover and Sheperdstown WV. I told Denny that I was sure that I counted three eaglets in the nest at Sheperdstown a few weeks ago but I only saw two when I checked in on them a couple days ago. I told him I must have miscounted. He assured me that there were three eaglets born but the one died from a mishap.
As sometimes happens in a normal asynchronous hatch, the last eaglet is at a huge disadvantage in terms of obtaining food and protecting itself. The youngest and smallest eaglet died, appearing to be crushed by the carcass of a large fish brought to the nest by one of the adults during feeding time. While sadness is a very human response to death, it is important to remember that the nesting death is part of the natural selection process.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 10:32:05 GMT -5
You can kind of see better now. I guess no hard rains yet. The young are up walking around nest with a parent. They are big. Looks like it's greening up fast there too.
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Post by bawanajim on May 6, 2015 14:30:37 GMT -5
The shear number of eagles around Pymatuning is incredible, if your bored its worth a ride around the lake.
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