BREAKING NEWS~JANUARY-MARCH 2013

PattiO · **Posted:** Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:16 pm

Both the eggs at the Two Harbors nest were taken by Ravens this morning ... as A27 (female) is still missing and A40 had to take a break.

This is not a good at all ...........

Beth · **Posted:** Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:05 pm

Gosh-sad eagle news today...Thanks Kris and Patti for letting us know.
I just took some cute pics of baby (Derek and Savannah) on Tuesday and
didn't have time to post. :((

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 26309

PattiO wrote:

Both the eggs at the Two Harbors nest were taken by Ravens this morning ... as A27 (female) is still missing and A40 had to take a break.

This is not a good at all ...........

So very sad....I hope they can find A27!!!

PattiO...I think it was the Sauces nest on Santa Cruz

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 26309

Kris G. wrote:

Savannah Eagle
I am sad to report that the eaglet was killed by a predator overnight. More information to come.

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- Early Thursday morning, staff members of Carolina Raptor Center entered the eagle aviary and found the remains of the eaglet hatched on February 9.
It appears that the almost four-week-old chick was attacked overnight by an unknown predator.

Enhanced predator protection is in place at the eagle aviary, and there were no obvious breaches in the enclosure, providing little evidence as to the identity of the predator. There are numerous carnivorous predators that are naturally found in Latta Plantation Nature Preserve.

“We are particularly saddened by the death of the eaglet in this way, because we put forth tremendous effort to protect our birds,” said Executive Director Jim Warren. “The predator protection includes chain link fencing that is dug into the ground to prevent predators from digging under barricades.”

Savannah and Derek have produced chicks since 2006, and this is the first predator attack in the eagle aviary since the aviary was opened. There is no evidence that any of the resident bald eagles were involved or injured in the incident.

It is common practice at Carolina Raptor Center to investigate all predator attacks and aviary breaches. The center has informed the appropriate officials at US Fish and Wildlife. Center leadership will provide additional information to the Carolina Raptor Center community of staff, volunteers and friends as it becomes available.

Carolina Raptor Center extends sympathies to the thousands of EagleCam watchers and supporters who mourn the death of the eaglet.
The EagleCam is the one of the most popular features on WCNC.com, with thousands of people tuning in every day to watch Savannah, Derek and their family.
We at NBC Charlotte are deeply saddened to learn of the eaglet's death, and we would like to join the Carolina Raptor Center in extending our sympathies to each of you who love and adore Derek and Savannah the way we do.

Fly free, little one. :sorrow:

OMG...this is just horrible!!! I can barely accept something like this in the wild, but at the Raptor Center...in an enclosure...Poor baby...and poor Savannah and Derek..You know they did their best to protect it...

:tissue:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 26309

Egg #2 at Axel Tower, NL~peregrine Falcons!!!

Thanks Yvonne!!!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 26309

Egg #3 for Alice and Virgilio in Italy..

Thanks M.margaret!!!

kittenface · **Posted:** Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:57 pm

I just wonder what kind of a predator was there at the center that took the eaglet I was always under the assumption it was an inclosed area where the eagles were, it makes me wonder if it could have been one of the other eagles
and poor sweet A40 doing everything he could :sorrow:

Dutch Eagle Fan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:29 pm

I'm pretty sure there is second egg in Osaka Japan. Laid between 1800 and 22 hours local time on March 7.

obxbarb · **Posted:** Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:47 pm

kittenface wrote:

I just wonder what kind of a predator was there at the center that took the eaglet I was always under the assumption it was an inclosed area where the eagles were, it makes me wonder if it could have been one of the other eagles
and poor sweet A40 doing everything he could :sorrow:

It is strange. Rehabbers always have to build in serious protection from predators, especially when it is a bird aviary with young fledglings. You know every predator in the area is trying to figure out a way in (usually racoons). Predators can find the weakness if there is one, which I'll bet there is in a big aviary like this. Ugh.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 26309

International Peregrine falcon nesting calendar has been updated...

viewforum.php?f=202

bev. · **Posted:** Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:12 pm

so sad of rthe eagles today :tissue:

And good on axel tower :loveshow:

gigi · **Posted:** Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:53 pm

obxbarb wrote:

kittenface wrote:

I just wonder what kind of a predator was there at the center that took the eaglet I was always under the assumption it was an inclosed area where the eagles were, it makes me wonder if it could have been one of the other eagles
and poor sweet A40 doing everything he could :sorrow:

It is strange. Rehabbers always have to build in serious protection from predators, especially when it is a bird aviary with young fledglings. You know every predator in the area is trying to figure out a way in (usually racoons). Predators can find the weakness if there is one, which I'll bet there is in a big aviary like this. Ugh.

Even though we think our cages are impenetrable, once in a while [not often at all] we will have something get into the outside aviary during the night and it is heart breaking. I have seen nails and staples ripped right out by predators, as if they have tools. Heartbreaking when it happens.

Dutch Eagle Fan · **Posted:** Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:49 am

Brussel (Belgium):
On March 5 two eggs were observed in the nest at the cathedral:

PattiO · **Posted:** Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:54 am

My mistake!!!! I'm so sorry everyone!! Thank you for the pm Gigi!

Yes, it was Sauces Canyon nest ... A27 is missing - both eggs taken by ravens. I was so upset I typed the wrong nest!! :tantrum2:

Two Harbors nest still has one egg!

kittenface · **Posted:** Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:22 pm

PattiO wrote:

My mistake!!!! I'm so sorry everyone!! Thank you for the pm Gigi!

Yes, it was Sauces Canyon nest ... A27 is missing - both eggs taken by ravens. I was so upset I typed the wrong nest!! :tantrum2:

Two Harbors nest still has one egg!

Yesterday was not a good day for anyone Patti it was understandable

Hope everyone is feeling better today (mentally)

kittenface · **Posted:** Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:03 pm

GEORGIA CAM IS LIVE :hapdance:

There is sound and a Falcon laying down what a great picture

http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/615

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 26309

Yep...And there's actually sound!!! such an improvement over several years ago..Thanks KF (even if you did beat me to the post!!!)

AND...there are 2 eggs..

March 5 and March 7

kittenface · **Posted:** Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:26 pm

skygirlblue wrote:

:sum9:

Yep...And there's actually sound!!! such an improvement over several years ago..Thanks KF (even if you did beat me to the post!!!)

AND...there are 2 eggs..

March 5 and March 7

SWEET!!!!!!!!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 26309

USA and International Peregrine Falcon Nesting Calendars have been updated!!!

viewforum.php?f=202

The calendars are a good way to see which nests are active and to anticipate hatch dates..

Matrix · **Posted:** Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:49 pm

kittenface wrote:

skygirlblue wrote:

Yep...And there's actually sound!!! such an improvement over several years ago..Thanks KF (even if you did beat me to the post!!!)

AND...there are 2 eggs..

March 5 and March 7

SWEET!!!!!!!!

THAT IS WONDERFUL!!
You deserve it SGB!! :bow

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