| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Love-in-a-Mist |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 11:48:45 AM
A BALD EAGLE!!!!!
http://diaryofafarmerswife.blogspot.com/ |
| 15 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Mnhorsemom |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 08:11:35 AM
We have quite a number of eagles around our area, we also have a nesting pair of Osprey. It's great that they are off the endangered list. Minnesota has the largest eagle population in the lower 48, I never get tired of watching the soar.
Farm House Formulas Battle Lake, MN |
| emsmommy5 |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 7:33:31 PM
We have them nesting in the area around where we live. It is fun to go sit on the side of the road and watch them. Out at the pond, they will swoop in and eat the fish we plant there for a little kids fishing derby in the spring. They are so cool. Lucky you. Except for the small children and young animal hazard. =)
Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth! |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 3:53:07 PM
like your blog tracey!!
good luck with the eagles...+/-!! |
| Tracey |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 10:55:01 AM
Michel.e, yes, they do return year after year.
Shannon, it's unfortunate from a farming standpoint that you've got these birds in your backyard. Dogs who chase birds may help. Scarecrows are sometimes effective, but for short periods of time. Young livestock, such as goats or lambs, should be kept indoors until they're large enough for the eagles to no longer consider them.
Chickens can be a problem; I've got friends who use flashing tape over their large outdoor pens, but not sure how effective it is. Anywhere you can, netting is best. In fact, if you can get some fish net and put it over a lamb pen that would be a good way to allow the young animals outdoors while keeping them safe.
Please Vote For Me!
http://www.blogforayear.com/profiles/desperate-horsewife
http://carpentercreek.wordpress.com |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jun 30 2007 : 10:50:00 AM
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My DH and son will be sooooo jealous! Take pictures for us as time goes on!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~
est. 1971 |
| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jun 30 2007 : 09:51:23 AM
Fantastic! Hope all goes well. Do I remember correctly that once they really like a "homesite" that the happy couple will return and use it year after year? What a long time of enjoyment you have ahead of you. Keep us updated. Hope your critters adapt. Lots of cover?
We make a difference. |
| ACountryGirl |
Posted - Jun 30 2007 : 09:25:53 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Love-in-a-Mist
A BALD EAGLE!!!!!
http://diaryofafarmerswife.blogspot.com/
Oh That is amazing~~~
Nannie
http://acountrywoman.blogspot.com/ www.homesteadblogger.com/AStitchinTime
Live Laugh Love much! |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 2:55:32 PM
We have a pair in the woods and down the road in Conway right out in the open in a dying tree is a pair that has been there for 6 years that I know of. I have taken pictures and posted them but I am really too far away to really see anything interesting. The Skagit Valley here is also a wintering place for Bald Eagles and there are bunches from October to early April. Really neat to observe.
Shannon what a neat deal for you. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Alee |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 2:35:07 PM
Yes, they just got delisted and there are about 10,000 breeding pairs in the US now!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
| junkjunkie |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 2:17:04 PM
I heard on the news that the bald eagle is now off the endangered list. That's very cool! |
| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 1:59:51 PM
How cool is that! I saw my first bald eagle a few years ago in Yellowstone! They are really neat!
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowartist.etsy.com
www.willowtreecreek.com |
| Love-in-a-Mist |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 1:46:45 PM
I tried to get a pic of her earlier, but my camera doesn't take good pictures from far away. About an hour ago she flew behind our house, I watched from the dining room window. I'll keep trying.
http://diaryofafarmerswife.blogspot.com/ |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 11:59:53 AM
cool!can you get photos to document the process?
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
visit me at:
http://gardengoose.blogspot.com/
and at www.stliving.net
you can also check out my etsy shops at:http://GardenGooseGifts.etsy.com |
| Love-in-a-Mist |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 11:55:07 AM
It would be great, but I hope I never see one of my cats flying through the air yowling!!!
http://diaryofafarmerswife.blogspot.com/ |
| Alee |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 11:50:33 AM
Shannon-
Aren't they specatcular?! I love bald Eagles! I was lucky enough to see them all the time when I was growing up. We had a pair nesting in a tree by our cabin for the longest time. I hope you let us know how the Eagle is doing from time to time! Wouldn't it be neat if it laid eggs and you had little eaglets in your back yard?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
