Watching the eagles

[Biggie]

A brave Starling dared to encroach on the nest, but after being given the 'death stare' by Guy it soon flew off ..

So Guy doesn't suffer fools. Maybe the other Starlings set this one up as the patsy.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Liberty on the wet nest at 2-22-22 at 2:22.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Freedom looks literally 'on top of the world'. What a fantastic view from this nest...

Great shot!

I noticed an egg turning too.

A wet day on the nest.

I'm always struck by how serene the Eagles look as they sit on the eggs, complete contentment.

I wonder that they are thinking about.

Meanwhile over in the other nest. (Guy and Lipstick)


A brave Starling dared to encroach on the nest, but after being given the 'death stare' by Guy it soon flew off ..

Brave indeed! The Starlings are too fast to be in any danger and Eagles don't eat small birds so all is safe for our cleaners.

Ooo yes! The first season Michelle and I watched we called Liberty and Freedoms two eagles SOAP and CHAT (our old forum name) ... at that time we were just watching the one nest.
The following year (from what I remember) sadly Liberty and Freedom didn't have any eggs, but we had also started watching Lipstick and Guy who had two eaglets which we named PEACHES and HERB.
Last year we named Liberty and Freedoms eaglet FLUFF ... the name just came naturally as he was like a little ball of fluff for a few weeks. Meanwhile Lipstick and Guy had three eagles which we named CURLY, LARRY and MO.

So I wonder what we will call this years eaglets? all suggestions will be more than welcome

BTW, Liberty and Freedom were already named by the time we start watching. On the web cam community they don't name Guy and Lipstick, we did as well as all of the eaglets. We named the female Lipstick as she had some red on her beak whenever we saw a close-up. Guy is just a guy I assume. Both were named by our dear @Long Lashes.

I do like your gif shots of the Eagles 'Lashes!

 

[Long Lashes]

Just so I know, are there any rules or similar as to what names go through for consideration? Last night I conjured up names that next level genius!

Oh that sounds interesting and I don't think we have any strict rules on here . I guess if everyone is in agreement and happy with what we call the new eaglets then that's fine.

So Guy doesn't suffer fools. Maybe the other Starlings set this one up as the patsy.

Those Starlings are really getting on Guys nerves, he was dishing out more death stares yesterday ...

 

[Long Lashes]

Liberty on the wet nest at 2-22-22 at 2:22.

All the 2's ,,, how clever! :bravo1: beautiful shot too Michelle, she's just dropping off asleep.

Great shot!

:ty:

I noticed an egg turning too.

Its so special seeing these egg-rolls. Those big ferocious eagles are especially gentle as they tend them.

Brave indeed! The Starlings are too fast to be in any danger and Eagles don't eat small birds so all is safe for our cleaners.

This is good news indeed for our brave little cleaners

I do like your gif shots of the Eagles 'Lashes!

I can't take the credit for these, I've .. erm ... borrowed them off someone else . I'd really love to learn how to make my own.

 

[Long Lashes]

I can't stop taking photos of these eagles, they're so beautiful and naturally photogenic.



Here are Guy and Lipstick in profile ...

And here's Freedom taking off and leaving Liberty in the nest ...

... how powerful an eagle looks as it hovers in the air.




A bit of stick-play going on here with Freedom and Libby ...

And here's a few gifs I 'borrowed'

This is a very clever Lipstick taking off backwards ...

Guy wanting his turn at egg- sitting ....

"come on, its my turn now" .. ..."no, go away!"



Guy and Lipstick sharing some food ...

I dread to think what it is they're eating :fp:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

The wait will not be much longer for the hatching of eaglets. Maybe a week or two.

A rolling of the eggs by Liberty.

Meanwhile on the Lipstick/Guy nest. A hawk makes an appearance near the nest.

Windy days too.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Snow comes to the nest.

 

[Long Lashes]

The wait will not be much longer for the hatching of eaglets. Maybe a week or two.

The time has gone so fast . I can't wait to see those little balls of fluff.

A rolling of the eggs by Liberty.

Liberty and Freedom seem to have a much deeper nest this year, those eggs are well protected.

Meanwhile on the Lipstick/Guy nest. A hawk makes an appearance near the nest.

Oh wow! that looks spectacular and scary all at the same time.


Another visitor to the nest was this little brave starling who wanted to cuddle up to Lipstick the other night, but she was having none of it ...

Snow comes to the nest.

The snow has certainly arrived. This was our mothers-to-be this afternoon.....

Liberty.

She looks like she's perched on top of a cake





Lipstick.

It's only occurred to me during this season how its always the female eagles who sit on the eggs overnight, I think the males stay close by but are never on the nest at night.

 

[Biggie]

time has gone so fast . I can't wait to see those little balls of fluff.

Have any names been put forward for consideration?

How long does it take for the babies to fly? Will Freedom and Liberty have to teach them or is the ability innate?

 

[Long Lashes]

Have any names been put forward for consideration?

I haven't heard of any yet.

How long does it take for the babies to fly? Will Freedom and Liberty have to teach them or is the ability innate?

I don't think the eaglets even realise they have wings for the first couple of weeks or so, they usually have huge yellow/orange feet though, which make me laugh because the feet are out of proportion to their tiny bodies .

As they gain weight and strength they gradually start to become more mobile and start trying out their wings by jumping on the spot whilst flapping. Its fascinating watching them over time as they attempt to fly and from what I've observed its something they do instinctively and naturally without any need for lessons.

 

[Long Lashes]

No babies yet today.



Here's Guy on egg sitting duties this morning ...

"woah! what the heck was that?"

The snow seems to be melting which hit him on the back, at least I hope it was the snow





And this was Liberty and Freedom a moment ago,. Big strong Freedom arrived with another sick to keep his family safe, I love how he fusses about the nest

So I think we're on hatch-watch from now on. Guy and Lipstick are likely to be first to crack (sorry, I couldn't resist..Lol) because they're a day or so ahead of Liberty and Freedom.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

There seems to be a hatching on Lipstick/Guy's nest today.

One can't see much from the image above but the fuzzy little head.

Tomorrow, Saturday, should be the first day in the window of time for Liberty and Freedom's eggs.

 

[Long Lashes]

There seems to be a hatching on Lipstick/Guy's nest today.

Yes!! :hats:

Here is the very first baby of the season ...

Isn't this the cutest little thing you've ever seen?



BUT!


We have more!



Another hatchling for Lipstick and Guy today ....



Two baby Eaglets

So now Lipstick and Guy are just waiting for one more egg to crack

Tomorrow, Saturday, should be the first day in the window of time for Liberty and Freedom's eggs.

Nothing has happened yet. Freedom and Liberty are still keeping those two eggs warm. Here is Liberty patiently waiting ....

Do you think we should tell her about the feather on her nose? :laughing:

 

[Biggie]

Pleased to see that the hatchlings have arrived.

I'd like to throw into the naming hat, for consideration "Lunar" and "Celeste"

My thinking goes something like.... The Eagle has landed, Armstrong said when they landed on the moon. Lunar is another word for moon.
The moon is a celestial body, so hey.... Celeste.

 

[Long Lashes]

I'd like to throw into the naming hat, for consideration "Lunar" and "Celeste"

Those are lovely names! If everyone else is happy then so am I.

We might (if all goes well), need a third name for Lipstick and Guys family as they still have an unhatched egg, hope it hatches soon ray:

My thinking goes something like.... The Eagle has landed, Armstrong said when they landed on the moon. Lunar is another word for moon.
The moon is a celestial body, so hey.... Celeste.

Very, very clever!

 

[Long Lashes]

Something has finally started happening in Freedom and Liberty's nest

If you look carefully one of the eggs is starting to break...

I'm so pleased because I still remember the sad year when nothing happened for them.

Hopefully they should have a chick later today

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Meanwhile over in Lipstick and Guys nest...

Lunar and Celeste were beating the heck out of each other

It looks extreme, but we had this last year, I guess the eaglets are born with a natural survival instinct so this competing with each other for food makes sense, its just a bit alarming to see.



This was them first thing this morning ..

Still bashing each other and they look like a couple of tiny aliens



If egg number 3 hatches then that eaglet will be quite a bit smaller than these two and will need to be tough.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

It seems like Liberty and Freedom have their first eaglet of 2022.

Something has finally started happening in Freedom and Liberty's nest

If you look carefully one of the eggs is starting to break...

I'm so pleased because I still remember the sad year when nothing happened for them.

Hopefully they should have a chick later today

I have to admit I've become concerned with this nest because of their recent history of bad eggs. 2018, no hatching due to cold weather on eggs, 2019, successful with Soap and Chat, 2020, soft, bad eggs, 2021, only one hatched, Fluff.

I so hope egg #2 hatches as well. At least we have one.

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Meanwhile over in Lipstick and Guys nest...

Lunar and Celeste were beating the heck out of each other

It looks extreme, but we had this last year, I guess the eaglets are born with a natural survival instinct so this competing with each other for food makes sense, its just a bit alarming to see.

They look like 'Lashes and myself fighting for the crown of who is the hottest in the Last Post thread.

This was them first thing this morning ..

Still bashing each other and they look like a couple of tiny aliens

They will not be this cute for too long. I do like how the light brightens this little fellow up.

If egg number 3 hatches then that eaglet will be quite a bit smaller than these two and will need to be tough.

It seems #3 has hatched. Lipstick and Guy have a great success rate. They must be young.

Lunar and Celeste are a violent duo. I hope #3 will be safe.

 

[Long Lashes]

It seems like Liberty and Freedom have their first eaglet of 2022.

Yes! :gidd:


I tuned in this morning and was watching Liberty sleeping, I was just thinking how beautiful her feathers where and took a screen shot ...

and then she woke up and I was surprised to see this little ball of fluff and then it moved ...

I am so happy for Freedom and Liberty

I have to admit I've become concerned with this nest because of their recent history of bad eggs. 2018, no hatching due to cold weather on eggs, 2019, successful with Soap and Chat, 2020, soft, bad eggs, 2021, only one hatched, Fluff.

Me too, which is why I'm extra thrilled for these two.




"hello Telly-Talkers"

How fantastic these wings look and how small the new baby looks ..

^^ aw that poor fish lying there



First meal for our new arrival..

More good news! Liberty and Freedoms second egg has started to crack...

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They look like 'Lashes and myself fighting for the crown of who is the hottest in the Last Post thread.

They do! :laughing:

Lipstick and Guy have their hands full with these lively little fighters ...

Gorgeous little feet :love7:

It seems #3 has hatched. Lipstick and Guy have a great success rate. They must be young.

Has it? Ooo I didn't know number 3 had arrived. So its like last year for Lipstick and Guy, 3 babies

Lunar and Celeste are a violent duo. I hope #3 will be safe.

They're quite vicious with each other, but I can't help smiling too, they remind me of The Muppets

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Well we have two eaglets for Liberty and Freedom. The second egg did hatch overnight.

The first time for this nest, to have two eaglets, since 2019. I'm glad we have a set to watch this year.

Yes! :gidd:


I tuned in this morning and was watching Liberty sleeping, I was just thinking how beautiful her feathers where and took a screen shot ...

and then she woke up and I was surprised to see this little ball of fluff and then it moved ...

I am so happy for Freedom and Liberty

It's so nice they are only a day apart as well. Hopefully the little one will catch-up to the older one in short order. I do feel bad when only one gets most of the food when mom/dad arrive.

Me too, which is why I'm extra thrilled for these two.

Indeed! I was so hoping for two as well after some of the setbacks this nest has had. Let's hope the hawks and owls stay away.

"hello Telly-Talkers"

What a face. We'll have to remember this look six weeks from how when they are in the ugly, teenage faze.

How fantastic these wings look and how small the new baby looks ..

^^ aw that poor fish lying there

Poor headless fish indeed. Great image!

First meal for our new arrival..

More good news! Liberty and Freedoms second egg has started to crack...

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Right on time, at least for egg #2, egg #1 was a day or two late but in the 34-37 day window.

They do! :laughing:

Lipstick and Guy have their hands full with these lively little fighters ...

Gorgeous little feet :love7:

LOL! :floor:

Has it? Ooo I didn't know number 3 had arrived. So its like last year for Lipstick and Guy, 3 babies

Lipstick and Guy are great producers. This is the third year that I know they have had three eaglets.

They're quite vicious with each other, but I can't help smiling too, they remind me of The Muppets

I hope the viciousness eases over time. As long as mom/dad keep them well fed they should be okay ... I hope.