Live Nest Cams
Remember last year we had an eagle cam and got to watch the bald eagles nest and hatch babies and feed them, etc. This would be a good place for someone to post the link for that cam again this year. In the meantime here is a VERY different kind of bird and its nest cam. The nest is in the San Fernando Valley, CA. There are two babies just hatched. Enjoy
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/allen-s-hummingbird-nest-cam
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/allen-s-hummingbird-nest-cam
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Peregrine Cam
Downtown Phoenix Peregrine Falcons
This live feed is brought to you through a cooperative agreement between Maricopa County and the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/viewing/webcamlist/peregrine/peregrinecam/
PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) - May 10 2016
In the ultimate reality show, a unique Phoenix couple are raising their new baby -- and waiting for baby No. 2 -- while a live camera streams 24/7 video and audio of their every move for all to see
http://www.azfamily.com/story/31941236/peregrine-family-photos
It amazed me how they adapt to city living.
It's been horrible! I know it's nature, but that sweet baby suffered and this morning the father fed the baby's body to the other eaglets. Sigh....nature sucks. It really ruined the experience for me. Yes, I know I'm weak, but it was horrible. Now the largest is beating on the #2 eaglet. I don't think I can watch it anymore.
"Nature raw in tooth and claw." Don't remember who said that. "Survival of the fittest," or in the eagle's case, of the firstborn. Just think of it this way, if the deceased bird had hatched first, it would have attacked its siblings, too. Luck of the draw, I guess. But, I'm glad I didn't have to watch that.
I hope you have been following the story of Quartz on the Worthy Horse Rescues thread. It goes back to the previous page. Quite a wonderful story. He's an OTTB, probably, and I know that's an interest of yours, Louise. There's another one over at Mea Ola's on the most recent page. Both he (Captain) and Quartz were saved at auction. Both were saved by Hi Caliber, which is beginning to receive some pretty widespread recognition, and well-deserved. Captain went to Mea Ola's Place back on Feb. 16th.
Scott Craven, The Republic | azcentral.com 3:10 p.m. MST May 16, 2016
Health issues involving the peregrine falcon chick roosting in downtown Phoenix led Arizona Game and Fish officials on Monday to take the webcam offline temporarily.
It was in the best interests of the audience rather than the chick, said Randy Babb, wildlife viewing program manager.
“We don’t want people on a roller coaster, wondering from one day to the next what’s going to happen,” Babb said. “In a couple of days, as long as the chick is recovering well, we’ll bring everything back up.”
While Game and Fish is loath to interfere with Mother Nature, Babb said the chick was suffering from splayed legs, a common condition that is easily corrected.
“We don’t like to interfere, but we’ve become as attached to the chick as the public,” Babb said. “That’s our fault.”
Once the chick was removed, it was put through a thorough examination including X-rays. Vets also managed to attach tiny splints to each leg, assisting the healing process.
While the chick was out, Game and Fish officials changed the flooring of the roosting box at the top of the Maricopa County administration building. The new surface will allow the chick to get a better grip.
The chick may not be out of the woods yet, Babb said. Officials noticed it was falling on its back, a possible sign of a congenital problem. If it persists, the chick may be removed again for further examination. If conditions warrant, the chick could be raised in captivity.
“We’re in contact with experts across Arizona and the country,” Babb said. “We’re investing a lot of time and effort in this little guy. We want the best possible outcome.”
The chick’s hatching on Mother’s Day, May 8, was just one of the events recorded by webcam, which has been capturing the life and times of a falcon couple roosting downtown. A second egg was recently removed as officials determined it was not viable.
The webcam will be turned back on once the chick’s health stabilizes, Babb said.
“We want everybody to see how the birds are doing,” he said. “But we don’t want to be in a position to turn the camera off and on as we adjust to circumstances. It’s just best to leave it off for now.”
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2016/05/16/peregrine-chicks-health-knocks-falcon-cam-downtown-phoenix-off-air/84459814/
Peregrine falcon chick no longer needs splints
By Jennifer Thomas Posted: May 23, 2016
PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) -
A peregrine falcon chick that was fitted with splints to correct its splayed legs last week has shown so much improvement that they are no longer needed.
Read more: http://www.cbs5az.com/story/32042812/peregrine-falcon-chick-no-longer-needs-splints#
http://www.decorahnewspapers.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Second-eaglet-dies-at-Decorah-North-Nest-/2/10/40165