Off Topic.....Anyone else watching the Eagle cam??

40 · May 29, 2006, 12:23:04 AM

Just wondering if anyone else has been keeping track of the pair of nesting eagles in Vancouver,B.C. on the net ? I found it pretty interesting as they sat up their household and sat on the eggs but have been fascinated watching the Eaglets hatch and am amazed at how fast they are growing! My grandkids are as mesmerized as I am....It's the first thing we check in the morning and the last thing we look at before bed.....not counting the incredible amount of time we waste in between

river1 · May 29, 2006, 01:09:47 AM

link?

Rayvyn · May 29, 2006, 07:57:48 AM

Quote from: "river1"link?

www.hancockwildlife.org

EMSjunkie · May 29, 2006, 09:19:03 AM

WOW!!!

that is waaay too cool.

I appreciate you sharing that, and Thanks Bry for posting the link.

I didn't realize you had a kind, caring side to ya.

I'll be a daily lurker now.

Thanks again fellers.

Vance

40 · May 29, 2006, 10:29:24 AM

Bryan,Thanks for posting the link! Sorry fellas.....I really meant to include it in the post

.....must be the OldTimers kicking in! I can still remember my name without looking at my drivers license but I'm sure that day is coming! I watched her feed the youngsters a pigeon last night....it was amazing how mom plucked the feathers and ripped the meat into small pieces for the eaglets.....then,as the sun began to set,she positioned her body on the upwind side of them,covered them with a wing and everyone went to sleep.It would be interesting to know how many people are following this worldwide.....I bet it's a bunch!

slocrow · May 29, 2006, 10:46:31 AM

Thanks, Frank

Arnold · May 29, 2006, 01:41:37 PM

Quote from: "40"Bryan,Thanks for posting the link! Sorry fellas.....I really meant to include it in the post .....must be the OldTimers kicking in! I can still remember my name without looking at my drivers license but I'm sure that day is coming! I watched her feed the youngsters a pigeon last night....it was amazing how mom plucked the feathers and ripped the meat into small pieces for the eaglets.....then,as the sun began to set,she positioned her body on the upwind side of them,covered them with a wing and everyone went to sleep.It would be interesting to know how many people are following this worldwide.....I bet it's a bunch!

The site kept crashing awhile ago..because of traffic..it got stoopid crazy..with miliions and millions of hits..
40.. I have a good Golden Eagle story(personal)..if a few people want to read it I'll post it..or email me Arnoldtheskier1@aol and I'll send it..

40 · May 29, 2006, 02:21:52 PM

I say post it here for all to enjoy! You can also email it to me at PepperTaker@aol.com if you like.I used to have a friend that hunted upland game,mostly pheasant and quail,with a Falcon.....It was amazing to watch! He has since moved to the West coast and has given up falconry.

Rayvyn · May 29, 2006, 05:39:51 PM

Quote from: "EMSjunkie"WOW!!!

Bry
I didn't realize you had a kind, caring side to ya.

Vance

Just don't go telling everyone. I have low standards to maintain...

I've been known to support a noble cause or 2 in my day...

I actually used to see them frequently when I lived in Alaska, and even here in Florida we have a few pairs here and there, but it's neat to see the young ones up close like that.

A small town not far from here has had a couple of Redtailed Hawks build a nest in a small tree on one of the towns main sidewalks. People were getting pecked and clawed so much they had to shut down the sidewalk. They'll get even more protective when the babies are born. It won't be safe to walk on the street there soon.

EMSjunkie · May 30, 2006, 04:49:56 PM

I love Bald Eagles..............they taste just like Spotted Owl.

that'll get the PETA folks stirred up.

Vance

Bob K · May 30, 2006, 05:37:55 PM

I've been watching since the hatching, it is amazing how big they have gotten in just about 3 weeks. I thought that the littlest one was gonna get starved out by the big one, I see the adults didn't let that happen.

The grandkids love it as much as me and Muggs.

B

B

40 · May 30, 2006, 07:46:42 PM

There is still quite a difference in size but the little guy is scrappy! Looks like they are having trout for dinner tonight! Mom's quite a fisherperson!

slocrow · May 30, 2006, 07:50:51 PM

Quote from: "EMSjunkie"that'll get the PETA folks stirred up.Vance

PETA=People Eating Tasty Animals.............or am I confused

EMSjunkie · May 30, 2006, 08:48:42 PM

Quote from: "slocrow"
Quote from: "EMSjunkie"that'll get the PETA folks stirred up.Vance

PETA=People Eating Tasty Animals.............or am I confused

I said that to one of them down here protesting outside the local mall, you'd a thought I slapped one of her kids

I agree with you Frank. if the Good Lord didn't want us to eat them, he wouldn't have made them so tasty.

Vance