NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDENS~JAN-FEB 2010

PattiO · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 1:03 am

I didn't online too much today ... until tonight ... and there's been so much to catch up. When I have been on I've been glued to Norfolk. Even though it's late in the day (night!) I'd like to post a few of my pics from today. Congratulations to Mom and Dad Norfolk!!

PattiO · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 1:04 am

Dad did a chance to take over for a little while before sunset.

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:33 am

Thanks for all the great photos :sfthumbs:

Sunday, January 31, 2010
“1st Egg”

The first egg was laid in a snowy nest at about 2:15pm on Sunday January 31st. Eagles (and many other birds) will often delay incubation until all of the eggs are laid. This helps ensure that the young hatch more closely together - keeping the youngest hatchlings from being too disadvantaged.

Even in relatively cool whether the eggs remain viable for some time without incubation...a nest full if snow is another matter altogether. To keep the egg from being excessively chilled the female has begun incubation (see picture below). Hopefully the female's body heat will melt away the snow and keep the egg at an optimal temperature (105 degrees). The snowy weather represents a challenge that this pair doesn't often have to deal with but that bald eagles as a species are well adapted for. Some have asked if the female would wait until better weather conditions to lay her first egg - unfortunately once the procees has begun and an egg has entered the female's oviduct there is no stopping it.

posted by VDGIF Wildlife Biologist at 2:28 PM

SusanE · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:19 pm

Beautiful Mom:

Thanks for posting that update, Beth.

SusanE · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 1:26 pm

Up for a quick stretch:

Then a little housework:

Then an egg roll:

SusanE · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 2:52 pm

Mom flying in:

And right back on the egg:

Well . . . not sure if it is Mom or Dad . . .

Catbird · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:43 pm

Thanks for the great pictures! And thanks, Beth, for posting the VDGIF update!

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:09 pm

This cam-viewing is one of the best around...

obxbarb · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:02 pm

No question Beth!

Does anyone know how to create an avatar on the WVCE chat room? I see half of us are on there

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:04 pm

obxbarb wrote:

No question Beth!

Does anyone know how to create an avatar on the WVCE chat room? I see half of us are on there

Not sure Barb...
They had a (?) spammer on today so be careful Barb...
Had to shut down the chat...

SusanE · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:53 pm

obxbarb wrote:

Does anyone know how to create an avatar on the WVCE chat room? I see half of us are on there

obxbarb, I saw this posted by deejay today on how to place an avatar on your WVCE chat:

"You have to sign in with scribbleslive.com then go to options and if you have a picture on your computer you want to use you go to it and click save."

I'm not signed up so can't confirm these directions.

obxbarb · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:04 pm

SusanE wrote:

obxbarb wrote:

Does anyone know how to create an avatar on the WVCE chat room? I see half of us are on there

obxbarb, I saw this posted by deejay today on how to place an avatar on your WVCE chat:

"You have to sign in with scribbleslive.com then go to options and if you have a picture on your computer you want to use you go to it and click save."

I'm not signed up so can't confirm these directions.

Thanks Susan and Beth! That is correct, although when I tried to do it, I got an error. Perhaps I need to get my RIC falcon pic reduced to avatar size.

PattiO · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:29 pm

They have to be really tiny ... something like 50 X 50. I've been on ... haven't seen any of you ... or have I??

SusanE · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:10 pm

Mom having a snack:

obxbarb · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:16 pm

Patti, I have only posted a few. I can see you, Bev, and Beth. Gotta get a small pic to promote our falcons there!

SusanE · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:35 pm

Still just one egg:

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:41 pm

Steve from VDGIF is anwering questions this am :sfthumbs:

Dad brought mom a catfish :grin:

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:52 pm

Some interesting comments this am ...

1st mate killed and this male took his place.
They fledged one young at the airport and then moved here....
by VDGIF at 11:44

Trying to tell the difference between MoM and DaD...

Dad has a sleeker look, flatter head, more of square tail, darker feathers...

bev. · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:57 pm

Sorry I have neglected to post shots here. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed these days.
I only stop in the chat every once in awhile. It goes too fast for me and I miss if anyone has talked to me or not

I just used my avatar form here and it worked fine.

Here are some shots from the last few days

actually HERE IS A SLIDE SHOW FROMYESTERDAY

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:59 pm

Dad on right mom on left
by Reese at 11:53 AM

Taking a break from egg-sitting

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