Eagles4kids-2014

talon · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:55 pm

I wish I had better news, but no official sighting of Larry or Lucy. There were 2 eagles that flew right by the nest later in the day, and one kept going and the other went and perched downstream. My ground reporter said it looked like it was perched for the night, and it was a smaller eagle. Wishful thinking that it is Larry, but no conclusive report. Thanks for hanging in there today. It is a trying time for everyone, and this kind of event is not seen a lot but we do know it does happen. I stopped twice today and nothing.

Beth · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:59 pm

Oh thank you Talon for stopping in-we sure have everyone in our heartfelt prayers and wish only the
best for L&L ...thanks so very much for all you do!! :girlluv:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

Talon...thanks for taking the time to check in with all of us. It most definitely is a very trying and stressful time for all, especially for you, the kids, and all intimately involved with this nest.

I know these things happen, but I really can't recall personally watching a nest take over...displaced partners, yes, but not the resident pair!!

I'm still hoping for the best here...sending prayers and hugs to Lucy and Larry and all you guys!! :bughug:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

The new tenants...at least for today...but, I'm afraid its looking more and more like a done deal.. :sum7:

I wonder how quickly the L's will be able to build a new nest...or maybe they will get lucky and find an unoccupied one..egg lay for Lucy last year was 3/9.

Beth · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2014 10:05 am

gigi · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2014 10:10 am

I am heartbroken about this. I appreciate your updates Talon.

obxbarb · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:15 pm

What a sad time this is. I sure hope Lucy and Larry are spotted somewhere. Thanks Talon for stopping by with the update.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

I think I may go throw up now...

new update from Talon...Larry may be the male we are seeing on the nest..not an intruder male..

Update here:

Beth · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2014 5:46 pm

Oh

my

gosh!!

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:06 pm

I was at site a bit ago and Larry and new female landed on nest and a third eagle threatened nest and flew past. Female took off after it. Do not think it was Lucy.

Cannot be mad at Larry. I am sure Lucy is O.K.

Larry obviously chased off other male and it is natural; for him to hook up with this female.

Lucy , it seems, left , on her own , she probably knew she could not defend nest. I have faith in Lucy. she is a survivor. Larry looked after her and would still be with her if this new female had not threatened. We have much to be thankful for. Larry saved Lucy, Lucy can go on.

Look at San Jose, Ferdinand defeated EC and Ec remained in area not far away.
this I pray for Lucy.

I say all of this with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes, and a heavy heart. I tried stay away but I knew Talon would have news today.

Be safe Lucy, you gave me strength , and inspiration. forever in my heart

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

Bev...I do agree with you 100%. I think we tend to forget that the #1 goal for any of these creatures is to procreate and pass along their genes. I was just hoping that our "Ideal, 'loving' couple" would be immune to this.

I think Lucy is a survivor as well..she has proven that, but we can't rule out the possibility that she and this female "met". I am still sad for her, especially being so close to egg laying time. I just pray she didn't have one on its way. If she did, she'll just have to drop it and move on..

I hope, eventually, that someone will spot her so that at least we know she is ok...she has been through so much, she deserves to have a good life. I was hoping it would be with Larry....

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:34 pm

skygirlblue wrote:

Bev...I do agree with you 100%. I think we tend to forget that the #1 goal for any of these creatures is to procreate and pass along their genes. I was just hoping that our "Ideal, 'loving' couple" would be immune to this.

I think Lucy is a survivor as well..she has proven that, but we can't rule out the possibility that she and this female "met". I am still sad for her, especially being so close to egg laying time. I just pray she didn't have one on its way. If she did, she'll just have to drop it and move on..

I hope, eventually, that someone will spot her so that at least we know she is ok...she has been through so much, she deserves to have a good life. I was hoping it would be with Larry....

me too SGb. I sound tough but not. I am really sick about all of this but I have to remember , it is nature at hand. I was hoping for a fairy tale ending also. Talon parents live not far away so they will all keep checking for her. No news is good news sometimes

Hugs all around

Kris G. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2014 7:48 pm

I know this is nature but it makes me so sad. There's a YouTube video posted by crayj46 on
FB that shows an Eagle swooping on the 2 in the nest...there's speculation it could be Lucy.

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:09 pm

It was not Lucy. I was watching. this one had talons on both legs. It was slowed down and that part pulled out

Do not know who it was.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

Marge Gibson shared a wonderful experience on Eagle Friends as a way to support us all during this difficult time.

I hope this works since its a closed group: (If not, I'll copy/paste her words here)

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:17 pm

cannot find it
SAw page of group but...

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

The link should have taken you to Marge's post with pics (at least it did for me..)

anyway, here are her words:

She had also posted several pics of this eagle...OH MY...even today, its beak is unusual, to say the least!!!

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:52 pm

thanks SGb

Andthat is what gives me hope for Lucy. Larry nursed her back to health and gave her a chance at life. Maybe not the life we so hoped for, but then, maybe it will be a better one for her.

still tears in my eyes , and love in my heart, for I do believe in miracles

anniet · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 4:13 am

bev. wrote:

We have much to be thankful for. Larry saved Lucy, Lucy can go on.

Hope you are right Bev, and trust that Lucy will be able to go on on her own..

talon · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:23 am

With limited time I am simply going to post the link, but Larry and the new female mated this morning. This was not just "practice." I will have my eyes scanning constantly for Lucy, and no news is good news. Yes, my parents live right there and they too will be my eyes when I can't be there.

Lucy was simply a supervisor this season, and didn't really seemed interested in procreating. That is only from observation on cam and do not know what might have taken place off camera.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u50vefz ... e=youtu.be

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