Bird Cams Around the World

Nov 12th
One of the chicks backed up onto the ledge and nearly lost their balance. Great they
have been doing the wing exercise and was able to regain their balance
and tumble inside. I wasn't quick enough to get a picture...the one in the middle.

FLEDGE WATCH!
Vim scopes the grove
November 13, 2016 shepnotes
Sleek n ready Vim is bobbing his head, calculating his flight to the grove of trees.
6 am in Oz – I am thinking Vim may fledge today.
Oh sweet, did Vim just kiss his sister goodbye?
The way he is eyeing the grove of trees – calculating –
he is VERY READY to make his flight!
WATCH CLOSE TODAY


First flight day looms
November 12, 2016 By Cilla Kinross
Another large, white bird prey was brought in this afternoon. The youngsters seem to be well fed. A young starling (I think) was offered by Diamond this morning and was taken by one of the females, whilst Vim and other sister stayed huddled at the back. If they had been really hungry, surely there would have been a bit of a tussle.

Vim always seems to miss out, but I’ve noticed that he usually gets a reasonable feed in the end. A large prey, like a galah, seems to be enough for all three eyasses.

I think there is a good chance at least one bird, probably Vim, will be out of the box by Monday-Wednesday, followed by the sisters, if last year’s fledgling was anything to go by. Actually he nearly gets the push this evening by his loving siblings. Last year, one of the females was really late to go (44 days approximately). And all flew really strongly, no gliding to the ground like previous years. Claws crossed!
http://www.gumtreecs.com.au/wordpress/f ... -day-looms

If we miss Vim's flight, Arjen will get it! :)

Nov 13th 5:43am earlier than this time.
Prey came in?

All fluffed up nearly tumbled backwards...will this be a common sight till they fledge?

Chick under webcam has some prey 8:50am

It is amazing how much they advance in a day :)

Sheperd thank you for the alert.
I was also wondering what the bobbing of their heads meant


Arjen thank you for that particular video plus all the latest ones.

Omg Arjen that was very cool to watch, there was even lightning

males usually fledge between 37 to 40 days . the longer the better

Females usually fledge between 42-46 days . the longer the better, especially for the females, because e of the weight and size difference

I still maintain a perch would be nice attached to box as they could go out and flap. And of course, less chance of falling out.

oldest is 40 days old so male is at least 39 days old , so he could go at any time. WE like to see them stay to around 40 days or later. ( males)

I would not be surprised if he goes tomorrow. they like to perch backwards. just as long as one of siblings does not accidentally knock one out( but positive thoughts here) I would hope that a female not go to at least Wednesday ,our time, but they have their own minds

the female chicks always eat more as they are bigger. I have seen none go hungry. Diamond always makes sure they all get a good share during the day.
there is more than enough food at this site.
thanks for all the pictures and videos

Xavier came too fast it looked like and missed his mark. happens sometimes

FLEDGE WATCH!
November 13, 2016 Sonday shepnotes
7 pm in Oz
Today that zany Xavier has been zooming in n out, as if shot from a rubber band! I have absolutely NO guesses why - unless he REALLY wants the tenants to move out! I suspect he does. He doesnt like Bula's babies, but they are Diamond's babies too, and will likely be gone from the box before next weekend. If Oz leaves the cam on, they may return to the box after a few days. I wonder if Diamond will keep him as her mate after her 3 young leave home.


Windy in the eyrie
Published 13 November, 2016 | By Cilla Kinross in Oz
Horrible windy day in Orange, with rain threatening. I agree that this is not the best exit time, and the chicks seem to sense this. Tomorrow showers are forecast, but the rest of the week looks reasonably fine.

Parents have been largely absent, with little feeding happening, just a drop-off service. If they turn up empty handed, they get nagged. Food provision has gone down a bit, a normal ploy to encourage some independence in the youngsters. But there was a large white bird prey with pink feet that puzzled me for a bit, but I think it was a white pigeon (hopefully not someone’s loved racing bird). Other bird prey included starling, an eastern rosella and a green bird, probably a young crimson rosella.

All birds have been very busy flapping and braving the ledge, but still like to cuddle up for a snooze together, especially after a good feed.
http://www.gumtreecs.com.au/wordpress/w ... -the-eyrie


bev, I posted your notes on Oz and RRP - thank you