The eaglets are on their own right now

[malaise]

They sure are growing fast

http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles

[malaise]

1. Oops one parent just returned

:D

[GKirk]

2. Any idea

how long they were alone for?

[malaise]

3. No but I've noticed for the past week

that the parents do leave them alone more now

[GKirk]

4. Are all three of them

in that huddle?

[malaise]

5. Yes and you should see their wingspans

Gorgeous!!

[malaise]

6. Both parents are in the nest

Dad just brought another guard rail :D

[GKirk]

7. That brings up a question...

Any idea if eagles in general are able to return an eaglet that has fallen from the nest?

[dmr]

12. They were real busy yesterday adding on to their nest

I guess because the babies are getting so big that they need a taller bowl to keep them from accidentally wandering off. Both of them brought huge packets of weeds or straw or whatever you call it & kept themselves pretty busy.

I watch this family all the time, have a monitor set up just for them.
:hi:

[GKirk]

8. Alone again...

...naturally. :)

(I'm reporting them to child welfare)

[sasha031]

9. are there still 3, I only see two

[GKirk]

11. I saw all three not too long ago n/t

[Le Taz Hot]

10. Kick

[virgogal]

13. I have been following them for weeks,even on their Facebook page.

I am still concerned about E3.

What a wonderful experience this has been.

[AngryOldDem]

14. Wow. Getting bigger by the day.

And is that the remains of breakfast, I see?

[nolabear]

15. I haven't seen them for a couple of days. They're EAGLES!

Man, even the little one is getting that eagle schnozz and that "You and what army?" look. Of course, when the wind blows hard they run and try to hide under Mommy but ain't that the way? Teenagers, sheesh.

[QED]

16. Feeding time - but I only see two eaglets.

Where is the third? This would be the smaller (youngest?) one. I've been watching and can't figure out if it's just younger or if it's sick as it seems less vigorous than the other two.

[sabrina 1]

17. I see three heads now. They are alone again, but I think

the mom and dad are always nearby.

The little one ~ E3, still has some white fuzz on his head.

So cute. It snowed on them a few days ago and both mom and dad were busy keeping them safe and warm.

[QED]

18. I lied. The third one is there.

But I sure didn't see the parent feeding it along with the other two.

[malaise]

19. Pops just brought a nice fish for dinner

Momma eagle is sharing it right now

Wow he went for another one...that was quick

[eowyn_of_rohan]

20. They're all 3 being fed well now

I think it is the moma who'e feeding the youngest, and the dad is feeding the other 2. A beautiful sight :)

[malaise]

21. I was amazed to see pops bring two fish

one behind the other

[QED]

22. Smart birds - building their nest over a fish hatchery

Although I've seen a rabbit, squirrel, and smaller bird for supper also.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

24. I'm sorry to have missed that!

It was all just a mess by the time I tuned in.

[Cleita]

23. She's covering one of them with straw.

Is it like a blanket to keep it warm?

[malaise]

26. Smart parents

We're really enjoying this lesson because we were clueless about eagles and their young.

[Keith Bee]

25. K&R

[Autumn Colors]

27. Amusing E3 story over here

in this thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9672894

So are we allowed to stay in GD now or do we have to go the DU Lounge? I keep seeing threads in both places.