I heard that Oreo flew in the direction of the dumps, in what direction is the dumps to the nest, is it close to the nest, and is it near water with fish in water.?

catus

Beautiful pics everyone. It was so cool to see Oreo flying free like that. Thanks to everyone at O.W.L.

I was hoping Oreo would circle a few times to give us a show, but it was "I'm outta here" as soon as Ralph let her go.

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Hi Raining, Skyclan and Gr8lakes - here's another view of Oreo flying away and the other large bird who joined him. I don't think it's an eagle - my guess is a Harrier - they are very common in the area.



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Thanks very much Jewill. Your pictures bring a tear to my eyes and heart. To think that beautiful Oreo would probably not be flying today if it weren't for the cams and OWL to the rescue.

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I was hoping Oreo would circle a few times to give us a show, but it was "I'm outta here" as soon as Ralph let her go.

Magnificant photo, mmud. Thanks so much.

More great photos! Thank you jewill, and Scott!

BET - That is exactly what it looks like he is thinking!

Special THANKS to Bev, Ralph and all the great people at O.W.L. for all the hard work you do.

wooooooooohooooooooooo Scott!! I didn't think you were going! thank heavens you did look at those shots! love them BF

I don't see OWL's pink leg band?

Catus...the dump, or the Vancouver-Delta Landfill, is about 1 mile (as the eagle flies) north of the OWL property from where Oreo was released. It is home to several hundred eagles of all ages and while not the best does provide a somewhat viable habitat for them. On the other hand, Boundary Bay is only a couple of wing flaps away, in the opposite direction, and has lots of fish, waterfowl and other food sources. From the Delta 2 nest site the dump would be about 2 miles or so to the east. Hope this helps.