In February I started watching 2 Bald Eagle eggs in a nest
in California where activity is streamed on YouTube 24/7. Those of you who’ve
been with me in my posts this year will know the story. For others, the eggs were
laid on February 24th and 27th, and hatched on April 4th
and 5th, and the two chicks, Luna and Sandy, fledged the nest on
June 28th and 29th.
So, here is an update on what’s still going on at the nest, some 2+
weeks later.
Here is a short video showing a July 16th dinner feed for Luna and Sandy. The little birds have continued to visit the nest daily and the parent birds, known as Shadow (the dad) and Jackie (the mom) have been bringing fish to the nest to feed the little ones. APPARENTLY (I capitalize as it is my assumption) the chicks have not learned how to hunt and fish for themselves and are still dependent on the parents. We shall see how long this continues to be the case … my hunch is they will be trained soon as all of the documentation I’ve read about Bald Eagles has said they abandon the nest after fledging and establish their own new territory so as not to be competitors to their parents. I would love your comments on the video. By the way, the YouTube stream is provided by Friends of Big Bear Valley, near Big Bear Lake, California.
Daylight Time and Ships
Have you heard? The US House of Representatives has passed a
bill to make Daylight Savings Time permanent. No more switching back and forth.
It now needs to pass the Senate and the experts say that is up-in-the-air. We
shall see. Personally, I don’t like switching back and forth but I would rather
see permanent Standard Time. Scientist say it is healthier and aligns best with
the human body's natural circadian rhythm. On the other hand, humans love to
tinker with things and they love to see if they can make the days last longer.
Of course, they can’t change daylight but they can change their clocks.
My reason for bringing up Daylight Time is early mornings
are darker. I’m an early riser and I enjoy seeing the cruise ships come in early like
the Virgin Brilliant Lady in the photo below. So, see … I do enjoy one aspect of
DST.
I have been fascinated by the comments I get on my cruise
ship photos. Well, some folks have said they are not too interested in
cruising, and OK, I get that, but if you’ve never tried it … how do you know
you won’t love it? Ok again, enough said on that. The photo below shows the Oceania Riviera
departing Seattle on a recent afternoon, Alki Beach (West Seattle) in the background, and Vashon Island in the distant background. Oceania
Cruises claims to be "The world’s leading culinary- and
destination-focused luxury cruise line.” I haven’t tried it, so I can’t confirm
that. 😊
Speaking of cruising, I’ve got to mention my voyage this
summer to Glacier Bay, Alaska. I sailed on the Holland America Eurodam.
(Incidentally they name all their ships somethingDAM … I guess it’s a Dutch
thing 😊) Anyway,
as a confirmed “clickernut” I wanted to share a couple of my photos. First,
Margarie Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park. You can read all about Margarie
and see some images better than mine HERE.
Sailing into Glacier Bay National Park makes the whole 7-day
voyage worth it, especially if you are lucky enough to get clear blue sunny
skies!
Thanks for stopping by John’s Island. Take good care and enjoy the rest of your summer (or winter if you’re way down South! 😊)
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Hello John,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed watching the eaglets on the big screen view, the first eaglet was lucky to be on the nest for the fish dinner . The second eaglet was late to arrive for dinner , it pays not to be late for dinner. Your cruise ships photos are beautiful. Hubby and I enjoyed each of the five cruises we took, our first cruise being the Alaska cruise out of Seattle back in 2004, hubby stayed out on the front of the ship during our whole time in Glacier Bay NP, I think he got sunburnt. It was a clear sunny and hot day in Alaska. Great memories. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
...there was a time when we stayed on TLST during the winter. It was horrible, I like having thge daylight into the evening in summer. It's amazing that they are wasting their time on this when there more pressing issue to work on. Be well John.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard about the time change...change! I hope they will keep in the same year round. It confuses me! lol And I love all of your ship photos and would love to take a cruise some day. Thank you my friend for my poem last week. You are the best and I treasure my poems! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteI'd rather we went with the Standard Time but will just like it if we don't have to change the clocks twice a year!!!
ReplyDeleteI went on one cruise and didn't care for it but the ships are beautiful.
What a privilege to watch the video, many thanks for sharing it here.
ReplyDeleteWishing you more happy July days ahead.
All the best Jan
You get a good tour when you visit John's Island.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos from your trip to Glacier Bay, John! You really lucked out with those clear blue skies. It's also incredible to follow the update on the Big Bear eagles.
ReplyDeleteLeaving the nest is a huge step for fledglings of any bird species. I do hope that we can once again view such private family time of bald eagles again in the future on your blog.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, John: It’s a pleasant start to my day when I can visit John’s Island! Your dedication to these Bald Eagles is impressive. I think that the Birdman of Alcatraz has been supplanted by the Eagle Dean of Seattle! Those youngsters will take a while before they perfect their hunting skills, but like all teenagers if they can mooch from mom and dad in the meantime they have no hesitation in doing so. Stay well, my friend. Very best wishes - David
ReplyDeleteI watch the FOBBV videos and read their reports, I always learn something! I wonder if that is Jackie that was injured then captured and now being cared for.
ReplyDeleteYour photos of Glacier Bay are lovely!