Catalina update, May 9th 2007

Yet another week has passed and all the eagles keep on growing and looking more and more like their parents, the West End and Pinnacle chicks in particular, who stand almost as big as their parents. Here are a couple of pictures of the Pinnacle nest. It was quite windy that day so both parents preferred to stay in the nest for most of the day.

And this was today after the fog cleared out.

I visited Twin Rocks nest yesterday, K-17 was providing some shade while both chicks slept but I could not get a good picture due to the heat wave so here’s last weeks pictures.


It’s admirable how the parents endure the heat to provide comfort and protection to their babies.

We’ve continued to work on Hyde’s new home by placing the net over both enclosures, waterproofing the wall diving the cages, placing display windows and shaving off some of the gravel from Pimu’s into Hyde’s enclosure.
Here's to show you other Pete's great skills.



I have not gone fishing and probably won't until after banding season since the Americorps group fished over a month’s worth of food for Pimu.


All ten of them also worked on Hyde’s cage for a whole day, which means we will finish the job that much sooner.
Until next week

Thank you.

Great pics!

Wow great photos and info Steffani! Thank you so much for the update - the enclosure looks super and it will be great for Pimu and of course for her new neighbor - Hyde - when he can be moved. I was leaning on that wall last week - it wasn't wet was it ! - only kidding!
That was great that you guys got some help with the fishing duties. The chicks just grow and grow! Again, thanks!

Steffani - I think you got some really good pics of the Twin Rocks especially and Peter up in high places - wonder if he was one of those tree climbing kids and always seeking new adventures?

Great info Steffani and pics too. I wonder about Dr Sharpe and climbing up to those high places......I think he is part eagle The enclosure is looking great. Should be a vast improvement for Pimu and her new neighbor, Hyde.

What is the AmeriCorps group?

http://www.americorps.org/


AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.

AmeriCorps members serve with more than 2,000 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based and community organizations. Since 1994, more than 400,000 men and women have provided needed assistance to millions of Americans across the nation through their AmeriCorps service. ............

I wanted to know the same thing Patti. Thanks for doing the research, Denny, to provide us the information. I love what I learn through this forum.

Great pictures, Steffani. Thanks for keeping us updated on all this great stuff.

I'd like to add my thanks to you, Steffani, for your great photos and information on Hyde's enclosure and the fishing adventure. Sounds like you had terrific help with AmeriCorps.

Thanks, Denny, for your information. I had never heard of them either.

The photos Steffani thinks are not "too good" are priceless! Thank you, again!

thanks Steffani for all the info on our eagles. I look so forward to news about the ones we can't see each day. You all do so much I am amazed. Bless you all for what you do for our wildlife. Frances

Steffani - Thanks for your update and photos. I don't know where you find the time but it is so appreciated.

Fantastic pictures, but I was / am very DISMAYED at Dr Sharpe so high
WITHOUT A HELMET or safety line. REALLY Dr Sharpe.... My next door neighbor fell 4 feet and hit his head. His wife had to take care of him after that, he had to learn to walk again. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE wear a helmet or a safety line.

(sorry for being such a worry wart)

Ozzie

Kath, you took the words right out of my mouth!!! And with the drill, he really needs safety googles. A personal friend lost an eye. He was hammering nails at the time. I also have experience with friends (2) who have relatives in vegetative state from "minor" head injuries.

Peter, it's only cause we lurve ya!!