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Surely, intelligence will prevail . . .

Politics just seem to get in the way of everything. Thanks for the explanation Barb.

Thanks PattiO.

Beth the screencaps were...wow!

She moved to the nest for a while, then returned to the branch.

This is the latest update from the DGIF blog. This is not good news :(

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Updated Statement

Following the eagle airplane strikes last April at Norfolk International Airport, bald eagles were recognized as a serious strike hazard to aviation operations at the Airport. This conclusion was arrived at by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Wildlife Services (USDA-WS) program, which is responsible for resolving wildlife hazards to aviation, thus enhancing public safety. The USDA-WS was already in the process of conducting an ongoing comprehensive Wildlife Hazard Assessment at the request of the Airport and included these strikes as part of its overall evaluation. Individuals interested in learning more about the Wildlife Hazard Assessment, resulting Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, and/or bird/aircraft strike hazards should contact the USDA-WS office at (301) 734-5271 or (301) 734-6464.

The final assessment, prepared by the USDA-WS, identified the eagle nests at the Norfolk Botanical Garden as a threat to human safety, due to proximity of the nests and the history of airplane strikes involving breeding eagles from this territory. It recommended that the Airport work with the Garden and appropriate regulatory agencies to prevent eagles from nesting near the Airport. Over the past eight months, a variety of management options have been considered by federal wildlife and airport safety experts, the Norfolk Botanical Garden, and the Airport.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the federal agency responsible for the management of bald eagles, and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF), the state agency responsible for the management of wildlife in the Commonwealth, have reviewed the information collected by the USDA-WS and have participated in discussions held with the Airport Authority, Norfolk Botanical Garden, USDA-WS, and the Federal Aviation Administration. We concur with the findings resulting from the Wildlife Hazard Assessment and are working with the principal partners to implement a solution that protects public safety and the eagles.

As the state’s wildlife regulatory and permitting entity, the DGIF may have a role in permitting whatever actions are taken at the Garden. However, the DGIF does NOT have a role in implementing on-the-ground actions that may be taken at the Garden or at the Airport. We were surprised about the decision to go live with the camera on January 24, although we had advised the Garden previously that we would have to step back from the Eagle Cam partnership. It is important to us avoid any conflict of interest.

We have been proud to help bring this educational opportunity to the public for so many years and look forward to working with our partners on future endeavors.

I found this on facebook, and thought it was pretting interesting. Jim Deal is a photographer at NBG, and I believe is a member of this forum.

On the group "Fans of WVEC Eagle Cam" James Deal posted this information~~"Well I did some research on Wildlife events at Norfolk International Airport. The FAA keeps a record of all wildlife events at all airports in the USA. Since 1990 there have been only 4 American Bald Eagle events at the airport. Of these 4, only 2 were killed by contact with an aircraft. The other 2 stated "No Strike Reported". So out of the 505 wildlife events at Norfolk International Airport, only 2 American Bald Eagles were killed by being struck by an aircraft. Here are the dates, 4/26/11- Struck by aircraft, 4/12/11 - No Strike Reported, 6/16/05 - Struck by aircraft, and 12/25/02 - No Strike Reported."

Oh boy. This has the potential to be messy. Lots I don't understand...

They have been having lots of downtime with this new cam :(

obxbarb. I really appreciate the information that you have posted from Jim.

Beth those screenshots are beautiful.

Posted on Facebook by Andie Accipitridae. Andie is active in fund raising, petition support, wildlife rehab support.

SEND A REAL HANDWRITTEN LETTER. Mail it or fax it. It will make such an impact. ONLINE PETITIONS WILL NOT WORK IN THIS CASE. Don't delay, WRITE TODAY!

Scott C. Barras, Virginia
Wildlife Services State Director
P.O. Box 130
Moseley, VA 23120
Phone: (804) 739-7739
FAX: (804) 739-7738

Practicing my video making skills with my indispensable helper SGB. The pair were in the nest this morning!

your video skills are just fine Barb! They are just busy busy busy!

Thank you so much for this video Barbara.


I had a whole bunch more to say but I think I'll just enjoy seeing the pair on their nest together.

MOM #2 is back in the nest since 5pm today!! Reese is rechecking people's screen caps that they sent him, but it looks like Dad is a true casanova! This am with the female w/black spots on tail, (Mom #3) and this afternoon mom #2 is in the branch at 11:00 on the nest! And I believe one of the mods said he was on the love branch with her this afternoon too! She is the larger female. There are so many 5 yr old females vying for Dad, this is exciting!!

This is the same thing that happened to Pale Male the rth after he lost his mate Lola, of many years. He went to a new female, then another, then back with the first one, then to Lima he has now. Exciting!

To simplify:
Lady Legacy = Mom 1
Large female throughout the fall = Mom #2
Female w black spots on tail feathers = Mom #3 (she came on the scene after new years eve lol )

Here's a pic from tonight.