Sorry .I am so late getting back here ....

Updates

Dec 12, 6:45 PM
gretchen_AEF (Admin): How sweet it is to see our little darlings line up to eat. Those that are veterans to live eagle cams are oh so familiar with sibling rivalry (bonking). NE18 & NE19 are in the "bonking" stage now. No worries, as sibling rivalry is very common early on. They will both be fed and well taken care of, as R&J are very experienced parents and provide abundantly. NE18 has the advantage over NE19 by being the earliest hatch contributing to increased size and strength. (continued)

Dec 12, 6:46 PM
gretchen_AEF (Admin): https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/loc ... fa4c91356a
Two baby bald eagles show sibling rivalry at National Arboretum - The Washington Post
Two baby bald eagles show sibling rivalry at National Arboretum - The Washington Pos

Dec 12, 9:02 PM
debistl_AEF (Moderator): A peek at just some of the food in the pantry today, the squirrel delivered later didn't make it in time for the photo shoot https://www.flickr.com/photos/94664847@ ... ateposted/
NEFL Pantry December 12, 2017 | AEF Mods | Flickr
NEFL Pantry December 12, 2017 | AEF Mods | Flickr

Picture of the food in the pantry with thanks to the AEF Mods



Added
Windy......Mom is brooding the babies
8:11pm


8:29pm...
Mom had her head tucked in her wings brooding the babies ..... keeping them warm and cozy .....


It was a good day on this nest ....the babies ate well and both are strong wee ones ..... Mom & Dad ate well also and that is great.... they need to stay healthy to bring up their babies !

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Goodnight NEFL Eagle family and all who watch this nest .

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Good late afternoon NEFL eagle family and all who watch this nest ..... Sorry I am so late getting here ....my IP was working on the lines today !

5:33pm'
Juliet is brooding the babies




From the Cam chat

Dec 13, 5:43 PM
debistl_AEF (Moderator): Juliet returned with a squirrel at 4:03 pm and is currently on the nest. Romeo flew off to do whatever he does. ♦The eaglets are growing by the minute and have been fed at 7:00, 8:30, 9:30, 10:50, am 12:14, 1:14, 2:19, 4:32 pm. Romeo and Juliet make sure that each one is getting all they need. Both have food in their crops and are resting comfortably.

From the DVR

Mom feeding the babies squirrel





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Three more




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From Earlier today

Dec 13, 12:35 PM
aka_AEF (Moderator): Enjoy this video of the early morning visitor today! https://youtu.be/q8ItVeA-nWo
12-13-2017 AN EARLY MORNING VISITOR - YouTube
12-13-2017 AN EARLY MORNING VISITOR - YouTube


Dec 13, 3:46 PM
tweetie_AEF (Moderator): 2:19, Juliet fed the eaglets again, but only one taker, the other still in a food coma from last time! Juliet flew off for a break, Romeo did some fluffing, had some fish & coot for his lunch. When the eaglets saw him eating, he shared some coot with them, too! He then took over nest duty, & everyone was full and happy. We have seen many tiny crop drops today from our bobbles!

Dec 13, 8:51 PM
gretchen_AEF (Admin): WEDNESDAY Tuck-In: Scouting out the Hamlet in pursuit of our boy Romeo, he wasn't to be seen. Parked at the Sleeping Tree, the nest was in view from afar. Camera Operator, Debistl_AEF, informed us he arrived back at the nest. Yes, with binocs he was perched right where he is now. At this time both Romeo and Juliet (and likely the little ones) are totally tucked. NE18 & NE19 are being well fed and growing like weeds! SED to the Hamlets and to all !


The eaglets are growing by the minute and have, at minimun, been fed at 7:00, 8:30, 9:30, 10:50, am 12:14, 1:14, 2:19, 4:32, 5:09, 5:47 pm.
Deliveries today: Romeo ½ Coot, Juliet small Channel Catfish & Squirrel
Dec 13, 10:23 PM
LisaS_AEF (Moderator): Good Evening, It won't be long when Juliet can't keep the little ones covered. They have been wiggling from 6-9 pm. Romeo has been sleeping on the Wallenda branch. Cam 1.

9:23pm
Dad is sleeping above the nest./Mom is awake and doing her best to tuck the babies under her.


Goodnight NEFL eagle family and al who watch this nest .
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ADDED
Dec 14, 12:32 AM
LisaS_AEF (Moderator): finally getting some sleep, cam 2. The little ones have settled in finally. Here is pick from tonight, they thought they were going to escape. Romeo is sleeping on cam 1.
SED's everyone. https://flic.kr/p/22u5a1i
Juliet 12.13.17 10_30 pm | Little one trying to do a late ni… | Flickr
Juliet 12.13.17 10_30 pm | Little one trying to do a late ni… | Flickr

This nest has been my favorite to watch. These eagles have made me realize how simple life is.

Romeo and Juliet return like clockwork every year to meet up and shore up the nest. Juliet conceives, lays her eggs and then naturally incubates them as if they're in her womb. They hatch and R & J go into overdrive, feeding them equally and abundantly. Attending to their every need for months until they can survive by themselves. Their instinct commands them - to me it's like watching God in action. I really love them, they are such stellar, experienced parents.

Sorry for the novel - lol- shouldn't human couples be this way.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017

Good Morning NEFL family and everyone and thanks Mitamatt for your post and observations ..
From Cam chat

Dec 14, 6:30 AM
squee_AEF (Moderator): Good morning everybirdy! our temps now are in the mid 40's; Thursday's Hamlet forecast is going to have partly cloudy skies today with temps in the low 70's, winds will be 5-10 mph. Enjoy the day and keep your eyes to the skies!


Dec 14, 7:29 AM
jd_AEF (Moderator): Good morning! Our first morning peek at the eaglets 6:27 am..Juliet visits with Romeo at nestside for a few minutes and then returns to her cuties.
Dec 14, 7:57 AM
jd_AEF (Moderator): Juliet feeds the eaglets 6:50 am and flies off for her break after a beautiful family scene in the nest. Romeo takes over keeping the eaglets warm and cozy.

Dec 14, 9:05 AM
jd_AEF (Moderator): Romeo feeds again 8 am sharp! Both eaglets getting good bites now\\\

A few pictures of the babies from the DVR .Romeo is feeding them




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