FORT ST. VRAIN, CO ~ 2012

SusanE · **Posted:** Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:09 pm

golden1 wrote:

. . . Both parents were on the nest and the rain was very heavy and the winds were blowing mom and dad off balance. . . . the parents were on the nest. It just rained hard and turned cold so fast.

Don't know it that helps or not, but I liked knowing that dad was there to help and these eagles tried very hard to keep these eaglets protected.

With tears streaming down my face reading this, I can say, "Yes" it helps to know the parents fought so hard to keep these kids safe. You think once you're past all the snow, all is good, but . . . Mother Nature had other plans, I guess.

Thank you, golden1.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 26126

This just really breaks my heart and how all this can happen in just one very bad night. makes you realize how fragile their little lives are. .

I am just so, so sorry. . .

PattiO · **Posted:** Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:18 pm

This was part of Bluebird1's post on HWF ... poor Mom must have tried so hard. Makes me cry even harder. What an awful night those poor babies must have had... :egg10:

Quote:

What I saw was a horror story unfolding yet again. Both Mom and Dad were on the nest trying to keep the lets warm and dry but with a wicked crosswind and driving precipitation it looked very dire indeed. The last time this happened Dad stayed
no more than an hour and we all know the sad ending to that night.

When I checked back at 12:23 am Mom was alone and she did try to do the Mumbrella thing and her wings were nearly whipped off her body. She then continued to try and lean over both babies and it looked dreadfully uncomfortable. I wondered how long she would be able to stay in that awkward position, but I am sure that she gave it her all.

kittenface · **Posted:** Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:33 pm

They really are great parents but mother nature dealt them another bad year I'm still numb but I am glad to read that they tried with all they had I'm sorry I just don't know what to say I am just rambling now so I'll quit trying now

Mick · **Posted:** Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:34 pm

It's best to post and let us know how you feel kitten

Mick · **Posted:** Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:45 pm

Thank you for the additional information golden1. I posted kittenface's video on my wall at FB and some friends were asking questions which I didn't quite know how to answer. This helps me answer them.

PattiO · **Posted:** Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:29 pm

(((((((((((((((Kitten)))))))))))))))) just wanted to give you a hug. :egg10:

kittenface · **Posted:** Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:13 am

PattiO wrote:

(((((((((((((((Kitten)))))))))))))))) just wanted to give you a hug. :egg10:

Thank you Patti it sure helps having you all here and all you kind words :egg9:

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:42 pm

Joe emailed me yesterday and said he was going to try and get the camera back up and well camera is back on, I don't know if the chicks were removed or what but I have asked Joe he also has seen the adults there so maybe we can at least see them for a little bit yet

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:00 pm

I heard one of them a bit ago and the dogs/coyotes and the geese but it is just to quiet oh yea and the crickets are out in full force

PattiO · **Posted:** Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:40 am

priscilla posted this on WOW from this evening...

golden1 · **Joined:** Wed Feb 22, 2012 2:09 pm **Posts:** 102

I need to tell you I sure want the cam to come up here soon. We have been sooo good and we just want that for a :presents3:

this Christmas.

And Merry Christmas to all of you who love this nest.

kittenface · **Posted:** Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:50 am

Oh golden it is so nice to see you again and I'm with you it is SOOOO TIME to have our cam back
Here is wiswhing you and your a very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year

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