Richmond, VA~2012

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon May 28, 2012 11:21 pm

Are they really that old already it seems like a couple weeks at the most

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 27819

Another milestone today.. ..branching to the other side of the tree. . a first. .

This is R2, who was a "crazy man" this afternoon!!!

jreagle · **Joined:** Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:34 am **Posts:** 122

Need a like button sky. R2 is just the greatest eaglet ever! :egg17:

obxbarb · **Posted:** Tue May 29, 2012 10:52 pm

It won't be long now. He is really testing his wings today!

Mick · **Posted:** Wed May 30, 2012 6:51 pm

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 27819

Thanks Mick..

More firsts this morning. . R2 trying out new branches for the first time this morning. .

And right after lunch.. Dad on the right, and R2 on the left. . first time this has happened. .

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 27819

The kids have been a little more subdued today (so far). .but, R2 has discovered a new branch. .

He's also flying instead of using the nest to "trampoline" to the next branch

R2's silhouette on the lower branch. .

Assorted other pics from today. .

Most of these are of R2. . R1 is a lounge lizard today. .

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:33 pm

R2 & R1 have fledged. Calendar updated.

R1 (as per CCB) on 6-1

R2 (as per CCB) on 6-2

jreagle · **Joined:** Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:34 am **Posts:** 122

Great captures Mick. And great captions.
I still think r2 is the only e that has "hit" the skys.
As I smile with pride.....he's my fav! :loveshow:

kittenface · **Posted:** Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:52 pm

Oh Mick great videos but bittersweet to see them take off the fiirst time :girlsad3:

bev. · **Posted:** Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:50 pm

wow. you guys have worked really hard here and I am so glad that everything has turned out so well.
Kudos to those of you that have spent many hours behind the cams and on the chats. :eggthumbs:

obxbarb · **Posted:** Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:06 pm

I took a few at the nest when I was over there Saturday, and then a few assorted from the cam:

bev. · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:51 pm

just stunning :egg17:

jreagle · **Joined:** Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:34 am **Posts:** 122

shhhsshh. don't tell. i keep forgetting about this tread. some pxs taken on the 8th. Both R1 and R2 are on the wing. R1 needs more practice "landing". She pretty much literally bounces into the tree. :biggrin:

R2 is rather graceful for a guy--even a eagle guy!! :ohyes:

IMO R2 is on the left in both captures (little inside joke there :teehee:

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bev. · **Posted:** Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:36 pm

nice shots

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 27819

Just letting everyone know that Friday (6/15) will be the end of the 2012 season for the cam. .Last day for chat and the cam will be turned off.

Both kids are flying great and aren't spending alot of time in the nest at this point. I will try to get back here and post videos/pics I have amassed over the past few days. .

golden1 · **Joined:** Wed Feb 22, 2012 2:09 pm **Posts:** 103

It has been a great ride with the Richmond eagle family. What a wonder to watch them grow and fledge. Soar high and roam free R1 and R2.

bev. · **Posted:** Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:58 am

Once again, thank-you to all who made this journey possible. It was well worth the ride and I am so glad that it all turned out for this family.

when you dare to care, all is a better place :egg17:

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kittenface · **Posted:** Fri Nov 16, 2012 1:57 pm

Facebook update
We've confirmed there is a new nest being built on the river within the breeding territory of the Richmond Eagles. This is a location they where they bred in the 1990s and is close to their main foraging areas. It's natural for eagles to move between nest trees over time. During the annual Virginia eagle nest survey we document many pairs that have established new nests. We'll continue to keep an eye on this new nest (and the old one) and see where the pair settle for the upcoming breeding season. Thank you to Clinton Small for sharing this photo of the nest.

CCB Richmond Eagle Nest Camera::: Regarding the new Richmond nest, it is on an island and we will not be able to film if they settle there for the season. Just not technically feasible

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:17 pm

Among the eagles: deadbeat dads, nest intrusions and cheating wives
by Lillian Stevens | November 19, 2012
Researchers from the Center for Conservation Biology (CCB) are studying the Richmond nest—and others—via strategically placed video cameras. They are observing the birds’ interactions and behaviors, and an interesting story unfolds as the eagles star in their own reality show.

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