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By: urdognu (offline) on Monday, July 03 2017 @ 09:49 AM EDT
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https://youtu.be/TogAEvZ1cx8
C8 Fledges At 8:09am While Dad Watches, 2nd Flight At 3:00pm~7-2-17
Video & Photos by Judy/UrDogNu
Because C8 was showing obvious signs that it was time to fly, we were ready to capture the maiden flight. C8 launched from the upper right branch above the nest, attempting to land in the nearest dead tree (the old nest tree) while dad was in an adjacent tree watching. This landing was aborted as C8 just couldn't get a good grip, which sent him flying beautifully, ending up landing on the backside of the tree to the right of the nest tree, where Mom and Dad frequently perch. C8 spent the next 7 hours happily perched. Both adults brought food to the nest but ended up eating it. (When I arrived to the nest at 5:45am, Dad was in the nest feeding C8...so we know he was not real hungry.) The second flight didn't occur until 3:00pm​, flying marvelously over head, ending up somewhere across Santa Ana Road. Both adults were perched in the old nest tree proudly watching their fledgling soar the sky. Shortly after, both adults took off, circling around...Mom flew in the direction of C8 and dad made his way back to the nesting area. When I left at 8:00 pm, Mom and C8 still had not returned. I am sure Mom was with C8 overnight.
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By: urdognu (offline) on Monday, July 03 2017 @ 09:51 AM EDT
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By: urdognu (offline) on Monday, July 03 2017 @ 09:52 AM EDT
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By: urdognu (offline) on Wednesday, July 05 2017 @ 04:54 PM EDT
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By: urdognu (offline) on Wednesday, July 05 2017 @ 05:42 PM EDT
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By: urdognu (offline) on Thursday, July 06 2017 @ 05:11 PM EDT
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By: urdognu (offline) on Thursday, July 06 2017 @ 05:12 PM EDT
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By: urdognu (offline) on Friday, July 07 2017 @ 03:30 PM EDT
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