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Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

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NewMexiKen

Oct 20, 2015; 1:21am

Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

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Barry and I dropped by the eagle nest at about 4:00 this afternoon. The new female (Jewel) was on the nest and the male (Pride) was perched just to the right and above her. Her eyes appeared as if they may be red and swollen, possibly due to an injury or infection. This should be watched closely so let's stay informed. Maybe there is nothing wrong at all. In one shot her right eye looks OK.

Ken Schneider
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Blog: http://rosy-finch.blogspot.com
Photos: <http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch>

Lisa G

Oct 20, 2015; 2:40am

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

Hi Ken ,

I wonder if she was resting ? your last picture she seems fine .. If that is Jewel in the nest and Pride to the right . Great Pictures :)

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Maria Rosa Drake

Oct 20, 2015; 11:43am

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

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I hope she is OK and doesn't have anything in her eyes.

NewMexiKen

Oct 21, 2015; 10:21am

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

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In reply to this post by NewMexiKen

Phil Martin contacted me and said he believes it is the male (Pride) and not the female (Jewel) who has the eye problem. He has been watching them more often recently as I have been away. He says that the female still has some brown feathers and also got a good look at the mate roosting just above and is sure that was the female.

I would like to post some more photos to show the head and tail feather patterns to help us to better identify the members of the pair. Of course, try to get photos of their eyes.

Just need to keep some extra eyes on the pair and hope it is not anything serious.

Ken Schneider
Web site: http://rosyfinch.com
Blog: http://rosy-finch.blogspot.com
Photos: <http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch>

Liza

Oct 21, 2015; 2:03pm

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

I have to agree with Phil . Jewel still has brown on her tail . I just blew up one of the photos of the one on the branch and i can see the dark feathers . Pride is the one in the nest , regardless , like you said we still have to keep on eye on them to make sure he's ok . Thanks Ken !

Liza

Lisa G

Oct 21, 2015; 2:28pm

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

I agree also . The last pictures in this group of pictures shows he eyes wide open and nothing wrong . Hopefully someone can get another picture of Pride so know for sure his eyes are fine ..

Liza

Oct 21, 2015; 3:10pm

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

I just got back , no one at the nest when I got there ,. Al showed up . While we were talking I spotted Pride fly into the nest . He made his appearance for a few min. then took off and flew over to the east/south side then soared very very high up over the nest then finally took off to the East/South end . Photos to come in a few ... Eyes seemed to be fine :)

Liza

Oct 21, 2015; 3:22pm

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

Excuse the poor quality , I didn't have my camera at the time he flew in and I ran to the car to get it with not much time to set up , . the rest are very poor as he was flying extremely high .

Pride , Eyes seem fine

Liza

Oct 21, 2015; 3:23pm

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

Liza

Oct 21, 2015; 3:24pm

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

Liza

Oct 21, 2015; 3:36pm

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

This is Jewel , as you can see

the tips of her tail are dark

Liza

Lisa G

Oct 21, 2015; 4:05pm

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

Beautiful !!! we knew he was just resting :):)

NewMexiKen

Oct 21, 2015; 10:21pm

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

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In reply to this post by Liza

Wonderful observations and photos! We can relax! Thanks so much for the great photos, Liza!!

Ken Schneider
Web site: http://rosyfinch.com
Blog: http://rosy-finch.blogspot.com
Photos: <http://flickr.com/photos/rosyfinch>

Liza

Oct 22, 2015; 6:36pm

Re: Both eagles at nest 4:00 PM OCT 19 -- check Jewel's eyes

You're quite welcome Ken . I was so relieved to see he was doing well . Like I told Al ,. now I have a peace of mind and I can relax :)

Liza