Eagles on the nest
Well, what a weekend! Not only was the weather beautiful but the eagles were very active at the nest. Many thanks for posting the videos. I still find the breadth of eagle vocalizations amazing--each with a different meaning and circumstance for use. I must also comment on the value of being able to see the bird vocalize and observe its postures and gestures as it does so. Enjoy the evening and keep posted.
All the Best,
Patrick Keenan
BioDiversity Research Institute
All the Best,
Patrick Keenan
BioDiversity Research Institute
posted by Bald Eaglecam at 4:35 PM
25 Comments:
10/21 7:30 am
Saw an adult eagle on the nest this morning when I tuned in around 6:45. Sitting quietly on a branch closer to the camera & on our left, not a usual position but one I've seen the babes on before. I'm sure someone will have a video of it..with all the video being captured - you hardly need individual bloggers any more.
Good Morning everyone 10/21/08 8:25 AM
It was great to see both Eagles again this morning. They both entered and left the nest silently. Here is the video of the visit this morning. Have a wonderful day
Maine Bald Eagles visit 10/21/08 6:43 AM
Chris and I have started a blog page
We would love to see and hear about your adventures of Maine eagles
Sorry I didn't sign my post I submitted at 8:25 AM
Peggy
10/21 6:40 A.M.
What a wonderful way to start the day to see two eagles fussing with the nest this morning. Then one went to the branch closest to the camera and the other fussed for a little longer then flew out over the water. I hope to see them around more often.
Deb in Pa.
10-21-2008 10:10A (EDT)
Another visit this morning - 6:42AM.
I must ask the question Patrick, is there a reason why someday we see colour at the nest, and others, its merely black and white? Maybe a separate switch for colour?
Thank you for all you do Patrick, and thanks to BRI for bringing the keenest, most beautiful nest to the Internet.
GG
Hi Patrick
I have been following the Eagles for over a year now and really enjoy all of the action. I even have my brother-in-law linked. It is so wonderful to be able to see the Eagles and thankful that there is someone like you that does this.
How can I link to the latest video? I didn't see it in the blog.
Thanks
Rosalie
21 Oct 2008
Patrick,
The other day you said you hadn't reinstalled the IR bulb. It sure looks like we are getting an IR image right now and it's 11 AM
Bill in Conn
Hi Bill, the camera is supposed to switch automatically from IR to full spectrum color. It appears that there may be a problem with the automatic switch or the light sensor...we'll have to investigate at a later time. For now we should hope for good light to trigger the switch to color. Yes, This is a little bit annoying.
Best,
Patrick
GG, the post to Bill addresses your question.
Best,
Patrick
11:20
Rosalie, I think that you are inquiring about some (there are several) of the videos posted as comments under the "Cam is reconnected" post. Good Luck!
Best,
Patrick
10-21-2008 6:40pm (EDT)
Here's the evening video of the visit by Mom and Dad.
Mom 1st in - then Dad - Mom 1st out, then Dad.
Dad then Mom into nest
(6 mins)
GG
Good Morning everyone. 10/22/08 7:10 am
There was a visit last night at 5:18
Here is the video.
Maine Bald Eagle Couple 10/21/08 5:18
Also there were to quick visits this morning between 6:30 am and 6:35 am.
Have a good day … Peggy
10-22-2008 0858H (EDT)
Civil Twilight at 6:27
Sunrise at 6:54
Very windy but a lone eagle flies in at 6:34 and leaves at 6:44, returns at 6:46 and departs within a minute.
Here's a condensed 3min video:
Lone Eagle - Windy morning
GG
Good Morning everyone. 10/22/08 8:30 am
There was 2 visits this morning. The first visit was to early for good lighting for a video but here is a video of the second visit
Maine Bald Eagle Visit 10/22/08 6:45am
And for what its worth here is the first visit at 6:37am visit in the dark with 1 level of lighting added.. Not very good..
Have a good day … Peggy
10-22-2008 12:45P (EDT)
The 15 second cam isn't working. Usually we've no problem viewing that site, and it's better than live video when we are just keeping an eye on the coming/going of the eagles.
Is it a program or switch?
Thank you much,
GG
GG,
The updating image was working for me this afternoon. Could it be on your end. Thanks for checking in about it.
Best,
Patrick
GG,
The updating image was working for me this afternoon. Could it be on your end. Thanks for checking in about it.
Best,
Patrick
10-23-2008 0004H (EDT)
Here was an evening visit by our resident pair - Dad followed immediately by Mom into the nest.
I slowed down a couple of beautiful entry and departures - 5:41PM
Both Mom and Dad
Such a beautiful sight!
Enjoy - GG
I like the new format thanks Patrick
10-23-2008 6:30pm (EDT)
Dad made a solo flight into tidy up the nest and survey the surroundings.
A couple of little birds bravely flew into greet Dad.
Dad Visits Alone
Have a great day
GG
I have been watching the eagle cam for about three years now and was as disappointed as everyone else when the third chick died last season and our parents failed to mate successfully this season. But here's a reason for hope! In September we took our boat up river near our cottage in Maine and passed the location of what we expected to be an abandonned eagle nest; one which produced eaglets for about 10-12 years in succession before being abandonned and then subsequently blown down during the Patriot's day storm last year. Imagine our surprise when we observed the nest had been rebuilt - and a few seconds later we spotted a juvenile perched in the tree nearby. And then we heard and saw another juvenile overhead! So here's to our webcam couple for a successful breeding in 2009. I'll be watching along with you all.
smurfs
10/26 6:15am
Well we sure got pounded by wind & rain last night and it appears the nest cam took a little hit as I have blue screen this morning. I have audio, just in case I want to listen to the wind some more. A question Patrick....IF you knew the weather was going to be severe could you shut the cam off. Does it work that way? Turn off -turn on....Is it any help to the cam to be off when bad weather strikes?
Watching the nest in high wind is to me like being on a boat and being twisted and rocked to an uncomfortable state. But I HAVE to watch...if only for a minute.
Good luck with the cam
J in S.P.ME
26 Oct 2008
Both cameras down as of 7:20 AM
Bill in Conn.
10/27 7am
Does the blue screen mean you have to physically go to the area to fix something? (Patrick...bring snacks to eat along the way)
J in S.P.ME
11:00 a.m. eastern.
Chain saw noise in the area. Is that from you Wing?
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