THE DECORAH EAGLES…JOIN THE FAN CLUB!
The eagles landed some time ago and have carefully rebuilt and replenished their nest. I am referring to the now famous Deborah Eagles out in Iowa. For several years now, I’ve been one of their fans watching the live camera feed. The first egg has been laid, and the camera is showing mom sitting on it as the wild winds blow past here high up in a cottonwood tree.
Watch it, if you dare. You just might get hooked on this fascinating bit of eavesdropping.
Raptor Resource Project Decorah Eagle Cam, Decorah, IA
***LIVE CAMERA LINK: http://www.raptorresource.org/falcon_cams/decorah_eagle_xcel.html
[All citations from: http://www.thedecoraheagles.com]
I first watched them in 2011 and was fascinated by the eagles but also by the avid eagle watchers. I learned more about eagles and raptors than I thought I would. For instance, this first egg that was just laid will hatch in 35-39 days. These particular nesting eagles have been very successful, very attentive parents. If you have children or grandchildren, nieces or nephews or if you teach, I can’t recommend this more highly. Technology gives us a beautiful glimpse into the world of these powerful, beautiful birds.
And, since this is my poetry blog, here’s my poem that I wrote for the first eagles I watched learning to fly. Hard to imagine that they need to “learn” but they do indeed. My poem is dedicated to the eagles.
Mary, lovely poem. As I sit writing these words my window looks out on a bay and every morning I scan the tops of the tall firs in search for our pair of bald eagles. Now, at this moment, one sits alone in the misty day of the Pacific Northwest. I am never quite relaxed until its mate returns and they are sitting together, scanning the coast line, unaware of my concern.
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Oh Carey, you really are blessed to be where you are. How wonderful!
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This touches the soul…
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Thank you, Jennifer.
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You are so talented!
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Why, thank you so much for your kind words, Jennifer. I’m glad you are enjoying some of my poems. Best wishes, Mary
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