"Africam"...For those needing a quick fix!
Apr 12th, 2007, 03:18 PM
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Confession time.
I had a panic attack today with the eagle cam. Earlier today I saw all three eaglets doing their thing.
Around 5 or so, I could only see two of them and it remained that way for a long while.
I felt this rush of sadness come over me and got very flustered as I thought one had fallen from the nest or something else terrible had happened.
Even the mother eagle had me concerned because she was standing very alert and upright and didn't look like her relaxed self.
Finally after about an hour the third moved back into view from behind the branch on the left of the screen. (Whew!)
I realize I've become *pathetically* attached to the eaglets, having the cam on daily to watch them feed and get stronger.
Guess I'll be flying up to Norfolk soon to make sure they know who their surrogate mother is and to make sure they all survive.
(sigh)
I had a panic attack today with the eagle cam. Earlier today I saw all three eaglets doing their thing.
Around 5 or so, I could only see two of them and it remained that way for a long while.
I felt this rush of sadness come over me and got very flustered as I thought one had fallen from the nest or something else terrible had happened.
Even the mother eagle had me concerned because she was standing very alert and upright and didn't look like her relaxed self.
Finally after about an hour the third moved back into view from behind the branch on the left of the screen. (Whew!)
I realize I've become *pathetically* attached to the eaglets, having the cam on daily to watch them feed and get stronger.
Guess I'll be flying up to Norfolk soon to make sure they know who their surrogate mother is and to make sure they all survive.
(sigh)
Apr 15th, 2007, 03:19 PM
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Eagle Cam Update: Tuesday morning, a biologist from the College of William and Mary will be banding the eagle chicks in this nest. Log on between 8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT to watch.
I'm in Colorado until Thursday so someone on the east coast has to watch it. It's a longshot but maybe I'll wake up at 6:30 to see it.
Is that getting a little too attached?
I'm in Colorado until Thursday so someone on the east coast has to watch it. It's a longshot but maybe I'll wake up at 6:30 to see it.
Is that getting a little too attached?
Apr 19th, 2007, 03:57 PM
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Good news for the eaglets.
Reported April 17th by the AP
The triplets at the Norfolk Botanical Garden are getting a clean bill of health.
"Officials from the Center for Conservation Biology at William and Mary say the two males and one female are growing nicely, are free of parasites and disease and appear "in really good condition."
The eaglets received a thorough examination yesterday. They had their beaks, feet and talons measured and blood sampled. The eagles were also weighed and banded to keep tabs on the eagles.
This is the fourth year that a pair of bald eagles has mated in an 800-pound nest of sticks and twigs about 80 feet in the air in a huge pine tree at the city garden.
Officials say it is also the second straight year that the parents have bred triplets -- a rarity for the federally protected species.
The youngsters will likely attempt their first flight around Memorial Day."
It's cool that:
A) the nest weighed over 800 lbs.
B) it's the second year in a row
the parents have successfully bred
triplets.
Now back to Africam...;-)
Reported April 17th by the AP
The triplets at the Norfolk Botanical Garden are getting a clean bill of health.
"Officials from the Center for Conservation Biology at William and Mary say the two males and one female are growing nicely, are free of parasites and disease and appear "in really good condition."
The eaglets received a thorough examination yesterday. They had their beaks, feet and talons measured and blood sampled. The eagles were also weighed and banded to keep tabs on the eagles.
This is the fourth year that a pair of bald eagles has mated in an 800-pound nest of sticks and twigs about 80 feet in the air in a huge pine tree at the city garden.
Officials say it is also the second straight year that the parents have bred triplets -- a rarity for the federally protected species.
The youngsters will likely attempt their first flight around Memorial Day."
It's cool that:
A) the nest weighed over 800 lbs.
B) it's the second year in a row
the parents have successfully bred
triplets.
Now back to Africam...;-)
Apr 29th, 2007, 05:38 AM
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Hi - I just saw this and got so excited at the possibility of viewing animals on screen BUT when I went to the website all I got was a blue screen. Is there a special plug I need or something else I don't seem to have? I have been to Zambia and will forever remember the animals. Please help! I'm jealous that everyone is having a great time viewing. Thanks in advance.
Apr 29th, 2007, 06:05 AM
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Are you on a Mac? If so, there is a thread about what to do: http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4 If for some reason that link doesn't work, search for Africam and Mac and you'll find the link.
I actually use a different link than the one divewop posted and it works so you may also want to try this one: http://www.wavelit.com/index.asp?ch=Wildlife&sh=africam If nothing is on the screen, scroll down and click "back to live screen".
If neither of these help, I'm not sure what else to do but maybe someone else will chip in.
It is very cool. Good luck!
I actually use a different link than the one divewop posted and it works so you may also want to try this one: http://www.wavelit.com/index.asp?ch=Wildlife&sh=africam If nothing is on the screen, scroll down and click "back to live screen".
If neither of these help, I'm not sure what else to do but maybe someone else will chip in.
It is very cool. Good luck!
May 4th, 2007, 06:31 PM
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May 4th, 2007, 06:48 PM
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LOL...I was kind of wondering how it was broad daylight in Botswana at 4:45 a.m. and then I noticed this...
"This season's live broadcast from Pete's Pond has ended. Enjoy these highlights or visit our live Seal Cam."
"This season's live broadcast from Pete's Pond has ended. Enjoy these highlights or visit our live Seal Cam."
May 4th, 2007, 07:01 PM
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going 2 Africa, So your are scoping out Botswana on the webcam for Trip #2!
JazzDrew, any trip #2 for you and your family? As I recall, another trip might also mean another vehicle purchase. A Land Rover, wasn't it?
JazzDrew, any trip #2 for you and your family? As I recall, another trip might also mean another vehicle purchase. A Land Rover, wasn't it?
May 16th, 2007, 08:52 AM
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The Eaglets are getting big!
http://www.wvec.com/cams/eagle1.html
I read they should be ready for their first flight around Memorial Day. (And that nest weighs 800 lbs, WOW!)
http://www.wvec.com/cams/eagle1.html
I read they should be ready for their first flight around Memorial Day. (And that nest weighs 800 lbs, WOW!)
May 16th, 2007, 09:51 AM
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Aren't the eaglets adorable now?!
I've been watching faithfully every day as they've shed their down and grown feathers and are eating on their own when Mom brings in the food.
When they're stretching and flapping their wings, exercising them against the air, it's pretty cool to watch.
I hope all three survive their first flight.
I've been watching faithfully every day as they've shed their down and grown feathers and are eating on their own when Mom brings in the food.
When they're stretching and flapping their wings, exercising them against the air, it's pretty cool to watch.
I hope all three survive their first flight.
May 16th, 2007, 08:47 PM
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I think Alfred Hitchcock must be directing today. There are birds everywhere. hehe ;-) I'm sure they're going to pick the eyes out of all of the impalas. Run, Tippi, Run!!! Ok, it's really time for me to go to bed. lol
