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Very exciting! I recorded this nest in 2011 - 2013.

first egg: February 18, 2015*

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*source of information here: http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015/02/ ... sensation/

First Egg: February 18
Second Egg: February 21

Mom and Dad switch places

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Beautiful pictures, Ferenz. Hope all goes well for this eagle family and that the owl and raccoon stay away.

First Egg: February 18
Second Egg: February 21

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Good catch, Sky!

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so sad

We are sorry to announce that Four, the single remaining bird from the 2014 Decorah alumni to remain in the wild, was electrocuted on Tuesday, March 2nd. This is the fourth eaglet from Decorah that we know of to die from electrocution. Bob and a good friend picked her carcass up on Thursday after the Eagle Valley team notified us that they received a mortality ping. They found her between Keota and Harper in rural Keokuk County, IA. Bob and Brett examined her on Saturday and verified the cause of death...........

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Some good news on the electrical front! ITC holdings, who owns the transmission line in Decorah where Indy was electrocuted this summer, placed swan diverters on the ground wires on that section of the line and a couple of others in the area to make it more visible to birds. They also plan to place covers on the insulators on the poles, so if a bird perches on the pole or the insulator, the bird wing won’t come into contact with an energized line. The guards have to be custom-made and haven't been placed yet, but ITC plans to put guards on 27 structures in the area. We are thrilled to know they are taking steps to safeguard the Decorah eagles and other local birds.
A big thanks to ITC for responding to the problem, to the Iowa DNR for their work in helping identify additional areas that could be an issue, and to friend and Decorah eagles follower Iver Burl for the photos. While Bob worked with ITC on the issue, Iver's photos brought the diverters to our attention. If you look closely at the line, you'll see the diverters attached to it. I've also included a photo of a diverter (thanks, Sherri Elliott) so everyone can get a better look at them.
Ever wonder how they get the swan diverters on? This looks like a ton of fun to me! Seriously, it's very impressive. http://youtu.be/nHVBJwniv8c
Bob is talking to Alliant about the pole that electrocuted Four. That pole is about 130 miles south of the nest. We will post news as we have it. Thanks again, ITC!

Thank you Priscilla.