Hornby 2012-2013

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63309

The following information was originally posted on the HEGPS forum:

HEGPS is excited to announce we have been given the opportunity to install a cam on Gregg's tree to give us all a new view of our beloved Hornby Eagles. This will be very different from what we have seen in the past because the camera is 230' away from the nest. We have purchased a PTZ camera with 37x optical zoom so we hope to be able to show a good view of the nest.

Nothing like this has been done before, that we are aware of, and we don't know for sure what the view will show. We are hoping we can see into the nest reasonably well plus Mom and Dad flying, other eagles in the area, beautiful panoramic view of the area and maybe witness what happens with intruder alerts. We hope to be able to see Mom and Dad perched in the various trees close to the nest and also if there are fledging eaglets we hope to be able to see them flying. The equipment has been ordered - and we hope to begin installation within the next couple of weeks.

We feel it important to recognize the vision of Doug Carrick, who, in concert with the Hancock Wildlife Foundation (HWF), first brought us the Hornby Eagles. Without their vision, we would not have shared in the lives of Mom and Dad Hornby, learning so much along the way. We look forward to continuing to chronicle the lives of the Hornby Eagles.

We appreciate the generosity of the owner of “Gregg’s Tree” and the nest tree land owners, who gave us the opportunity to make our dream a reality. Most important, thank you to all of the fans of the Hornby Eagles, who have been hoping and waiting to see Mom and Dad Hornby again. We are delighted to be able to share this new view of them with you. Please join with us on this new adventure, as we all learn together what view we will have and as we learn to operate the PTZ camera.

We feel it important to recognize the vision of Doug Carrick, who, in concert with the Hancock Wildlife Foundation (HWF), first brought us the Hornby Eagles. Without their vision, we would not have shared in the lives of Mom and Dad Hornby, learning so much along the way. We look forward to continuing to chronicle the lives of the Hornby Eagles.

We appreciate the generosity of the owner of “Gregg’s Tree” and the nest tree land owners, who gave us the opportunity to make our dream a reality. Most important, thank you to all of the fans of the Hornby Eagles, who have been hoping and waiting to see Mom and Dad Hornby again. We are delighted to be able to share this new view of them with you. Please join with us on this new adventure, as we all learn together what view we will have and as we learn to operate the PTZ camera.

Cam link: To be Announced later

Mick · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:37 pm

Thank you for the news skygirlblue. I'll update the links page as soon as one is available.

beans · **Posted:** Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:13 pm

"HEGPS will be launching the new Hornby Eagles nest and territory cam on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we worked on the installation and testing. There are a few minor issues that will soon be resolved, but we have decided to begin streaming so that you can share in the fun.

We hope you will join us in the chat room for this happy event. See you at Hornby!"

http://www.hornbyeagles.com/HEGPSchat.htm

Suggest you arrive at 9:55 AM

beans · **Posted:** Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:38 pm

Hope you enjoyed the unveiling of the cam. The opening video is still on the site (for a few hours). Some viewers had to refresh their browsers several times. I had the best luck on FireFox. IE was cranky (or was I cranky?) Most of us were up well before 6 AM, PDT, making last minute checks.

You might enjoy these test videos. When you look at the first test video, keep in mind that was Day 1 of the cam streaming and it looks very rough, but this is what we saw. And were thrilled with it!

Some cam-testing videos:

Rainy Hornby Morning (recorded April 16)

Fly In & Fly Out on a Windy Day (Recorded April 15)

Hornby Island Dawn (recorded April 15)

Fly by the Hornby Nest (recorded April 14)

Hornby Shore & Nest – First Cam Test!! (recorded April 10)

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63309

beans · **Posted:** Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:33 pm

Dad loves to arrange the sticks in the nest. But this time it is Mom. It looks like she puts it right on top of Dad. He gets up and flies off, giving Mom her turn to incubate the eggs.

April 18, 2012 at 7:20 PM

1st egg laid: 3/19/2012
2nd egg laid: ?

beans · **Posted:** Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:59 am

A distant view of one of the eagle's flying from Niner's tree.

1:17 PM

beans · **Posted:** Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:04 am

Mom soars through the air, landing in the top of the nest tree. And then she gracefully glides down into the nest. Dad flies out.

4:20 PM

beans · 6:15 AM _________________ Jean

6:15 AM

beans · **Posted:** Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:04 pm

April 24: around 3:12 PM PDT

Dad arrives with something in his talons. By the action of his wings, it looks like she grabs it from him. Is it prey? Judging by her vocal response, it can't be a wad of grass. Watch Mom after Dad leaves. Is she eating the prey? Setting it aside? Has the first egg pipped, spurring Mom and Dad to fill the larder?

Best to view it on YouTube, using the large player window.

beans · **Posted:** Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:56 am

New Baby Eaglet on Hornby Island!

7:25 PM

1st hatch: 4/25/2012
1st egg laid: 3/19/2012
2nd egg laid: ?

kittenface · **Posted:** Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:11 am

Such great videos beans thank you so much, it is just fantastic that there is a Hornby cam again :egg5:

beans · **Posted:** Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:08 am

About four seconds into the video, we see Dad on the bottom right side of the video window, flying left to right over the water. He catches a fish and enters the nest on the left, landing on the prow.

4:56 PM PDT

1st hatch: 4/25/2012
1st egg laid: 3/19/2012
2nd egg laid: ?

kittenface · **Posted:** Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:42 am

It is really cool that you can see them out over the water like that, love the way he came in so gracefully

beans · **Posted:** Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:48 am

We won't know for sure until we see two little heads above the nest. Mom begins feeding a few minutes before this video begins.

6:15 PM PDT

1st hatch: 4/25/2012
2nd hatch: ?
1st egg laid: 3/19/2012
2nd egg laid: ?

Mick · **Posted:** Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:44 am

Thanks for all the Hornby videos beans!

Here are 2 links to the cam.

beans · **Posted:** Wed May 02, 2012 8:21 pm

3:50 PM

1st hatch: 4/25/2012
2nd hatch: ?
1st egg laid: 3/19/2012
2nd egg laid: ?

Mick · **Posted:** Fri May 04, 2012 9:48 am

Thank you beans. I am happy that you are able to continue your documentation of this nest.

beans · **Posted:** Sat May 19, 2012 12:40 am

8:55 AM PDT

2nd hatch: ?
1st hatch: 4/25/2012
1st egg laid: 3/19/2012
2nd egg laid: ?

beans · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2012 2:54 am

6:15 AM PDT (May 20)

She's up early, looking around. And then she settles down under Mom's warm feathers. Very windy this morning.

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