SHEPHERDSTOWN (NCTC) ~ January-March 2011

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:26 pm

Susan, I don't think the eaglet is strong enough to eat. I hope I am wrong.

kittenface · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:30 pm

I finally got the guts to look and read and over at the blog they are saying joy might be to weak if not worse to eat now and that she hasn't moved for awhile, this just can't be fair finally food is there and

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:32 pm

Yes, kitten. I saw the back legs twitch repeatedly just after my last post and the eaglet has not moved since.

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:34 pm

I have a recording of the fish and Belle eating it but I haven't loaded it and don't know why I should. It seems too sad to post.

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

Oh dear....maybe if Belle would just warm up the little thing...I did see it move earlier when I posted...This is just the saddest thing...

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:37 pm

Thank you for being here everyone.

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

I need for Belle to do something, anything at this point..

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

I would like for her to just warm it up...it is cold there...come on Belle...warm Paddy up...

kittenface · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:43 pm

I had to turn it off I can't see thru the tears anyway I swore I wasn't going to do this this year and here I sit bawling like a baby again

SusanE · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:44 pm

My sense is that Intruder is still up in the tree, and Belle is trying to figure out the next Chess move. There's a lot at stake here. No doubt Belle's instinct is at work.

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

I've turned the cam off too, KF...I think the cold plus the lack of food has been too overwhelming..

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:46 pm

I'm sorry everyone.

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

You are probably right, Susan...but, that's not helping out the little one right now...Plus, we've learned that parents respond to those bobbing beaks...there is no bobbing beak right now..

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

I'm really sorry too....I'm afraid its too late...I certainly hope I am wrong...such tragic irony

SusanE · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:55 pm

Maybe Belle knew the last time she flew off. I don't know, but she's a Super Mom as LeeLee reminded us this morning with the pics from last year. Belle's not giving up though; she's not handing over her nest.

kittenface · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:58 pm

Paula just posted that Belle is the only eagle in sight just some small hawks

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:58 pm

I just went to confirm last movement, because I happened by chance to record it. It was at 1:32 nest time, so an hour and a half ago.

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

I wish I had some consoling words...but I don't...This pair has endured so much..and I'm sure there are other nests out there where such conflict and stress is a daily occurrence. The blizzard last year...and what lousy timing for an intruder to come on the scene..right after a hatch. They've probably lost little Paddy and the other egg. What an investment in time, loyalty and dedication...But, Belle is tough. She will do whatever it takes to hold onto her home. This just really, really stinks... :sosad2

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

Mick wrote:

I just went to confirm last movement, because I happened by chance to record it. It was at 1:32 nest time, so an hour and a half ago.

If I had to make an educated guess, I would say that the cold played a role in all of this...

kittenface · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:01 pm

Mick wrote:

I just went to confirm last movement, because I happened by chance to record it. It was at 1:32 nest time, so an hour and a half ago.

They were just saying about 55 to60 minutes ago there are still some holding out hope

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