Quote by: mjb

Maybe this is a silly question but I will ask it anyway. Why am I seeing such a dark picture here? It can't be dark in Maine yet and maybe this nest is in the shade so is a bit shadowed.?? Does any one know if there is a reason or is there something wrong? Darlene, I was hearing an eaglet too this morning when I checked and I am still hearing one near but there is no one in the nest or camera view (that I can see in the dark).

There is something wrong with the light filter on the cam. Staff were trying to reset it a couple of times a day but then it would get so bright you couldn't see anything so I think they are just leaving it now. Hopefully they can fix it or get a new cam for next year. They also had IR before but that has burned out and can't get up the dead tree it is in to replace it. I don't know what their plans are for that but sure hope they can get IR going for next year. I am sure even if we don't have IR for next year that we will at least be able to see the nest until it is dark there. It's been very frustrating this year. But I don't blame them for not doing anything with the cam the last few years because the nest hasn't been successful. Now that it has been, I sure hope they get everything in good working order for next season.

Thanks Darlene! I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me!

Friday - August 10 2012

Afternoon Maine

Darlene Thanks for the video and reports

Jean Great to see you here...thanks for your reports, scaps too . this is a beautiful nest you will love watching this family

155 pm
Eden was on the nest for awhile apparently she had something to eat.
When I tuned in she was perched on the Y....was so thrilled to see her.

I have a video to share too then I am out for the day (I am not suppose to be here...I have jelly to make )

Maine Bald Eagle Nest & Family - Aug 10 2012 - 155 pm - Beautiful Eden on the Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAoa8OIJ ... ature=plcp

Have a great day e1

Thanks for the pictures and reports, Debs, Darlene and Jean, and I'm looking forward to watching the videos!

According to kitcatldy on the Maine forum, one of the adults brought food for Eden around 12:55 pm. I think she was eating for 40-45 minutes, then spent some time perched on the Y branch at the back of the nest before flying off around 2 pm.

Here's a s'cap from the feeding



and a two minute video:
Lunch for Eden

- and it figures that the nest is looking beautiful now that Eden is out and about.



I can hear her at times, so think she's nearby still.

3:22pm...........Thanks for the warm welcome Debs and Judy! I liked your videos showing Eden eating and hanging out on the Y. I see that it is quite windy there today. Is it often windy there or is this something unusual? Eden does seem to have good flying skills and her take off from that branch was strong! Right now the nest is empty and I do not hear her at all.............just the occasional crow.

Sunday - August 12 2012

Evening Maine

Jean our pleasure and thanks for your reports

Judyb sounds like it was a nice meal so glad you captured the meal

I tried a couple of times today and could not get the cam.

Evening Maine



Calling on all our talented Screen Cappers

Do you have a favorite screen capture of our very own Ma & Pa's

Ma & Pa Delta2
Ma & Pa Lafarge
Ma & Pa White Rock



If you do.... and would like to share it with us please send it to my email no later than noon Sunday - August 26, 2012

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This Screen Capture Contest is for screen captures only no professional pictures this time around.

Although we would love to promote everyone's favorite screen capture ... as they are all "keepers" we can only select a few from this contest, which will then be used in an upcoming promotion so good luck to you all.

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Thanks for participating and we look forward to seeing your beautiful screen captures!