NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDENS ~ January-April 2011

kittenface · **Posted:** Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:03 pm

Found this in my Eagle alerts I don't know if its old news
Banding Day April 21, 2011

gigi · **Posted:** Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:19 pm

Banding here is always fun to watch. I am always amazed at how big the nest is and of course, how big the eaglets are. I think last year they started before the appointed time, so be sure to tune in early so you don't miss a thing!!!

obxbarb, are you going to be there???

beans · **Posted:** Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:38 pm

Video: Relaxing Afternoon at Norfolk Eagle Nest

With so much drama at most of the eagle nests, a calm day is valued and welcomed.

Recorded at 2:37 PM local time

1st egg: 2/3
2nd egg: 2/6
3rd egg: 2/9
1st hatch: 3/13
2nd hatch: 3/15
3rd hatch: 3/17

beans · **Posted:** Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:49 pm

We've banded birds we've released at IBRRC in rescue. To band birds with a USFWS band, one must be licensed. And the bands have serial numbers, a unique one for each bird. Also, the bands are species specific. You cannot put a Brown Pelican band on a White Pelican. You can't put a Canada Goose band on a Brant Goose.

Here's a video of a Western Grebe getting a band:

When the eaglets are banded, you'll see the kind of bands used for them. Entirely different from the above.

The best part of wildlife rehabilitation is the banding, followed by the release. :)

SusanE · **Posted:** Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:57 pm

Thanks, KF, for the heads-up about the banding here tomorrow.

For timing if anyone wants to watch:

The banding of the three Norfolk Botanical Garden bald eagle chicks is planned to take place on April 21, 2011 beginning about 9:00am. The actual banding should take place about 9:30.

obxbarb · **Posted:** Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:04 am

I will be there!!

gigi wrote:

Banding here is always fun to watch. I am always amazed at how big the nest is and of course, how big the eaglets are. I think last year they started before the appointed time, so be sure to tune in early so you don't miss a thing!!!

obxbarb, are you going to be there???

gigi · **Posted:** Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:08 am

I'll watch for you!! And take pictures if you are able! :smile:

obxbarb wrote:

I will be there!!

gigi wrote:

Banding here is always fun to watch. I am always amazed at how big the nest is and of course, how big the eaglets are. I think last year they started before the appointed time, so be sure to tune in early so you don't miss a thing!!!

obxbarb, are you going to be there???

SusanE · **Posted:** Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:40 am

SusanE wrote:

Thanks, KF, for the heads-up about the banding here tomorrow.

For timing if anyone wants to watch:

The banding of the three Norfolk Botanical Garden bald eagle chicks is planned to take place on April 21, 2011 beginning about 9:00am. The actual banding should take place about 9:30.

Geez, it would help if I'd look at a calendar and see that today is the 18th, not the 21st. :duh:

Have a great time, obxbarb!

gigi · **Posted:** Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:41 pm

SusanE wrote:

Thanks, KF, for the heads-up about the banding here tomorrow.

For timing if anyone wants to watch:

The banding of the three Norfolk Botanical Garden bald eagle chicks is planned to take place on April 21, 2011 beginning about 9:00am. The actual banding should take place about 9:30.

Geez, it would help if I'd look at a calendar and see that today is the 18th, not the 21st. :duh:

Have a great time, obxbarb!

I knew you would figure it out at some point! :smile:

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:47 pm

You'll be alright Susan
After the season is all over with

gigi · **Posted:** Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:40 pm

kittenface wrote:

You'll be alright Susan
After the season is all over with

That is definitely the truth for all of us KF!!! :laugh

SusanE · **Posted:** Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:13 pm

kittenface wrote:

You'll be alright Susan
After the season is all over with

That is quite debatable.

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:29 pm

Thanks again Jim for the terrific photos-super!!

Yea for Barb - our own Norfolk Eagles banding-day reportor!!

obxbarb · **Posted:** Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:39 pm

The eaglets are mostly sleeping in this warm weather. Dad is continuing to build his fortress :egg6:

bev. · **Posted:** Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:45 pm

It is such a privilege to be able to watch this site. I am always in awe

gigi · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:43 pm

And if they are not sleeping, they are eating and pooping!!! The three things they do best!!! :egg11:

SusanE · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:23 pm

REMINDER: (Now that I know what day it is... :egg9:

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Banding Day -- Tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.

SusanE · **Posted:** Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:46 am

Lowering first eaglet in bag

1st eaglet arrives on the ground

SusanE · **Posted:** Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:47 am

Reaching for 2nd eaglet

2nd eaglet going down in the bag

SusanE · **Posted:** Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:50 am

3rd eaglet arrives on the ground

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