Good evening Maine,

What a TREAT!
Debs, I think this is Mom again - not sure. I have seven pictures; cam froze on the last one.


ETA: Color enhanced.

She (?) is so beautiful!

It's 6:12 pm and the cam is still showing 5:54 pm for me. Such a treat to see her!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

I just received the following email from Patrick at BioDiversity Research Institute:

A message from Patrick C. Keenan to all members of Eaglecam2 on BioDiversity Research Institute!

Friends of Eaglecam2,

I am writing with tragic news. On Sunday night sometime after 12:31 am the large white pine tree which held aloft the eagles nest at BRIeaglecam2 fell over. The strong winds and rain of the night caused the root ball of the tree to pull from the ground. Aside from placing the nest firmly on the ground, the nearest structure which housed our equipment was also damaged.

It is important to keep in perspective that while this is indeed a sad affair this nest was home to eagles since the late 60's (at least). I have been told that all good things must come to an end and, even with this knowledge, it is always sad when that time comes.

As you know I am amid a repair at Eaglecam1 later this week and will be assisting with cleanup on site of eaglecam2. This is an especially untimely departure for this nest as I learned last week that Fairpoint would be coming online with high speed internet within several months...probably before next breeding season. Who knows, maybe the eagles will choose to nest nearby.

As for the eagles, well, this is a hardship they are built to overcome and I hope that we can all have faith in that! I will keep you updated as I know more but wanted to let you know the status. I realize that this is sad news.

I'll keep in touch.

All the best,
Patrick Keenan
BioDiversity Research Institute

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At least it didn't happen during the nesting season - and the eagles will have plenty of time to build a new nest before spring.

Hugs to everyone who has been following this nest these past two years.

re: JudyB: forum/viewtopic.php?topic=122343#122343

Hugs also to you, JudyB, and Friends. We were not prepared for this news. JudyB, thank you for the "silver lining". Best of everything to the eagles and BRI.

I am going to archive this thread and open the 2011 thread for future developments.

If you have your bookmark set to come straight here - it will need to be changed.

Here is a link to the new thread