Catalina Update, Wednesday, August 1, 2012

[eaglegal]

Hi everybody,

Not much has happened since the last update. We have looked for the Seal Rocks eaglets all over the island and we re pretty sure they are no longer here. Wherever they are, we wish they manage to survive this rough, first year and hope to see them soaring the Catalina skies some day.
On Friday, I headed out to the west end hoping to see the triplets, especially K24. After a while of searching, I found both adults fishing on the southern coast of their territory


Here’s a short video too


I also spotted K27, who was perching just feet away from the wide-angle cam and the solar panels




I watched how K27 took off after Wray and eventually watched K24 follow K01. I wasn’t close enough to see if they were carrying food but even if they didn’t, they are at least getting their parents’ attention!

After the chase both parents decided to perch on the opposite side of their territory, facing the mainland




All three youngsters made an appearance at the nest over the weekend so we haven’t made
any recent trips out west since Friday.

The island fox population is doing really well this year. I see them everywhere and at all times of the day!




Pete has been keeping busy distributing NAC benefits, which includes 120 certificates with respective photos, raffle items and island tours among many others! I have been keeping busy getting this place ready for Maria Dominguez, who will start her two-week training today and I think we will start with a trip to visit the triplets at the west end!

And as promised, here is a video of our lovely Pimu enjoying her meal!
Pimu’s first course, quail!


Second course, fish!


Until next week,
Steffani

[vickih]

Steffai great update. Looks like our fledglings are doing well. Maybe the Seal Rocks eaglets are exploring other islands. I hope they haven't gone to the mainland yet. But, this is a great time for exploration.

Pimu looks good.

Maria will be learning from the best. I know you will be a great teacher. You have so much valuable information to impart to her.

Have a great week. I look forward to hearing about the triplets nest week.

Vickih

[EarthMuffin]

Steffani, thank you for the update.

As Vicki said, Maria will be learning from the best as I am sure you are a great teacher.

[debs]

Steffani Thanks for the great report, amazing captures and videos no news is good news or so they say.... so talons crossed the Seal Rocks eaglets are soaring the skies and enjoying their new lives as young juvies...we wish them all the very best. Hope you, Maria and Pete have a great two weeks with lots of adventure and a wee bit of fun tucked inside too ... hugs to you all you are the very best

We are going to miss your sunshine Steffani

[klemon]

Great update Steffi. Looks like alls well in the eagles world this week. Maria will have the best trainer in the world in you Steffi. Thanks for all you and the rest of the iws crew do as well. Take care.

[elgan]

Thanks Steffi for another wonderful update, you will surely be missed. All best wishes to you & your family, hope you keep in touch


Welcome Maria - you are in good hands!

[SoCal Lady]

STEFFANI--Loved the Video of K01 and WRAY!! and seeing K27 perched there by the water.

You and Maria will have great time together the next two weeks...We welcome her from Northern Islands! You both have so much knowledge to share with each other. You certainly have taught us all so much these many years! Maria'slove of the eagles and her work shines thru in her updates from there. I hope Pimu and Hydi give her a chance and warm up to her. Pimu can be quite the independant, pouting Eagle.

Oh how we will miss you dear Mommy-To-Be and what a wonderful Mommy you will be.

[marshaz]

Thanks Stef, you are wonderful at taking those great pics and sharing with us.
That was good news about WE nest triplets. Also more good news about the fox island populations being strong this year.
And a thanks to the whole IWS crew, too.

[summer818]

Mommy to Be Steffani, what a great upate, the video's were incredible, and Pimu sure likes her goodies. Maria is in good hands with you as a teacher of Catalina and our girls Pimu & Hydi.

[sunnyland7]

Hi Steffani,
I'm late catching up. Good report of our eagles!
Pimu and Hydi are really going to miss you.
Maria has a good teacher!
I appreciate all you, Dr. Sharpe and the crew does!
Keep safe and well
"Grandma" Southerland (eaglelady)