DC9 Banding Day! 💕 😊 DC National Arboretum EagleCam 5.2.22

Today the eaglet DC9 from the National Arboretum DC nest was banded. This was part of a planned study to evaluate the effects of pollutants in the Anacosta River. National Geographic is doing a special on DC9, the pollutants of the Anacosta River and how this may effect the eagles. They banded DC9 and took blood samples. It is suspected that DC9 is a male - we are waiting for the blood sample to confirm the gender. Mr P returned back to the nest to check on DC9. Thank you for watching!
Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
Washington D.C. is the home of Mr President and Lotus and their one chick DC9.
Courtesy of American Eagle Foundation and DC National Arboretum for the live cams on this amazing eagle family. 2022 American Eagle Foundation Eagles.org

[@bonnieleelee9936]

Wow, amazing. The little one says wait till I tell mom.

[@kimdahlquist5480]

This guy was awesome with the eaglet. I enjoyed hearing him express his observations and explanations. Thank you for posting this. Wonderful! 😊

[@lindaheinig155]

Interesting to see ,he was so great with the birds

[@izzij3599]

Extraordinary to watch. I was a little nervous for the chick at first but I could tell he was in good hands. The guy was so gentle and calming with his voice and taking his time. Tremendous work being done.

[@dennisbrooks8566]

The wing slaps from the little guy sounded pretty solid ,"touch me and see what you get" . Even at that young age it ried to defend itself . Reminded me of Foghorn Leghorn , I'm a chicken hawk you a chicken ? And seeing mom or dad's shadow several times was cool , they were close by and keeping an eye on things .

[@tvulture3648]

Thanks you Lady Hawk. Great video and great guy with the eagle.

[@ingaallan1345]

You were very brave to climb the tree and view the eaglet. Thank heavens there are people like you who care about nature.

[@meadow2501]

Thank you so much!! What a sweetie!! Didn't freak out at all, and the guy was great!! Awwwwwww! 💕

[@carolynkepler2826]

I followed this nest for a couple of years. I’ve seen it with a foot of snow on it and watched the progression of spring. There was a lot of drama and then I lost track of it. I can’t imagine being able to climb up there so this is a real treat! It’s always been an amazing vantage point. I’ll be excited to see him fledge.

[@maleecharoensuk8721]

👍🌟🌟🌟

[@MsLH208]

The baby eaglets like:" what are you doing in here"?😂😂❤❤

[@edithnz8395]

Chick looks like it’s expecting a takeaway lunch to appear, cute as 🍗

[@colecolettecole]

yah wheres the treat after all that you put me thru

[@janetrobbins5452]

Incredible footage! The eaglet was so calm. I loved hearing the man talk to him. Brave guy!

[@debinthewheelchair7781]

I like that the tree-climber opened the bag and let the little E get out himself, without lifting him or coercing him.

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@debinthewheelchair7781 The whole operation was a lot more zen than I expected. 😊

[@Regina-sd7hm]

Eumgaviao

[@user-eg1oz2bw4g]

ๆฟฟ

[@jeangrissom1071]

I kept hearing wood cracking and groaning, and I was afraid that that branch was going to break. DC9 seems to have tolerated his adventure without any issues. 🥰

[@carolynkepler2826]

You should hear it when there’s a wind storm. And yet, this nest has been here for many years.

[@jeangrissom1071]

@@carolynkepler2826 Amazing!

[@lindakontol6154]

Amazing coverage Lady Hawk! Thank you for this! I’m very impressed with this nice tree climber’s handling and having a conversation with the eaglet. ❤️🦅

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Linda and thank you!! I was really impressed at the handler too and loved that little convo he had with DC9!!

[@lindakontol6154]

@@ladyhawk yes I liked that too! I believe by talking easy and handling easy and slow calms them. ❤️

[@geraldogeraldo1092]

Fantástic !

[@samanthadove5395]

Great job in not spooking DC9. He did amazing. Thank you for sharing a beautiful video Lady Hawk ❤️

[@mukulsharma2413]

That's so adorable 🥰. Sweet eaglet sitting quietly watching, conversing and patiently waiting to get work done 😂. The person is so gentle towards the eaglet 🥰. Love the video ❤️.

[@sallyrunt]

Listen to all the chatter all around. Beautiful ❤

[@shawna7681]

Extraordinary!! Seeing a full grown man in the nest gives you more of an appreciation for the size of the nest and the birds. Just spectacular.

[@kcloveonaleash]

Oh MY! I can't stop looking at that opening shot either!! One in a million😍💓👍🏻🦅

[@martanovakova1610]

Moc krásný záběr a odvaha člověka děkuji.❤

[@iedatopanottiteixeira9171]

Parabéns pela determinação e coragem. A bravura em benefício da natureza emocionante!🥰

[@shermarie2876]

Glad for the available translation, so I could read your good comment.

[@ulrikefeller2611]

Wonderful, this Guy was so gentle with the little Eagle😀😇thank you so much🇩🇪😘💞

[@ALPARSLAN789]

Thanks Lady Hawk, you always do a great job..........🦅

[@TPishek]

Omg when it switches views at 10:30 and DC9 is just sat there like a little Buddha ❤️❤️❤️

[@katydid1014]

That's cute ~ "little Buddha" ❤ I think that will be my nickname for him!

[@mortalclown3812]

TP great description.

[@Regina-sd7hm]

Leva comtigo icuidadela

[@Regina-sd7hm]

Muito coidadocomuito trabalho maiz cosigiu

[@Regina-sd7hm]

Tiradedentro dusaco irecoli tudo beimumaseufim

[@judymcdougall]

This was incredible footage. Thank you Lady Hawk❤

[@janiceplace7519]

I'd forgotten about this nest . Look at the Eaglet , all big and bad with it's wing's out. lol It is scary when a man with a funny hat show's up at your nest !! 👀👀 awww , what a good baby . I love the way he talk's to the baby : )

[@debinthewheelchair7781]

already learning to protect the nest!

[@squee5658]

At the very beginning those 2 look like having a conversation & the eaglet is sitting indian style & listening intently! LOL

[@CosmicShieldMaiden]

@@squee5658 * cross cross apple sauce

[@jarmila7228]

Stresuje zbytečně!!!?ll

[@barnowlwatcher]

That is hilarious watching the eaglet just study him! I had to take a screenshot. What a day job, huh?

[@ladyhawk]

All in a day's work!! HA!! You can't have a fear of heights!!

[@mirtafagundez5136]

Es.muy hermoso ver actos de valor y amor hacia la naturaleza es muy sabio somos parte de ella !!!.Un ejemplo a seguir !!! ❤❤❤

[@kirsi-terttupasanen9117]

❤🎉

[@miladinrankovic3655]

Čovek radoznao snima da zaradi, a uništava prirodni razvoj ptica i životinja.

[@baryl22]

天哪，寶寶好淡定，完全沒有要攻擊研究員的意思，溫和的寶寶

[@aprilb2499]

Lady Hawk you are everywhere. Thank you for all you do!

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you so much April :)

[@fortmorganmom]

I am amazed by this! This young man is well-suited for this job. I am very impressed with his demeanor and patience. He seems to enjoy his job. I have watched this a few times, and it doesn't cease to amaze me. I think DC9 did a great job too, showing how big he is by spreading his wings. That makes me smile every time. Thank you for this video and for watching out for these beautiful eagles.

[@lovebertierose]

How did I miss this live I wonder. I watch this little family forever it seems. It is amazing to me how big he is - he looks so small. It wasn't until he put him to his lap how big. I love him. Thanks for the video.

[@animallover5935]

Oh my goodness. I had to pause just past the four minute mark to post that I love this. Thank God for all involved in this process, from these eagles to the making of this video. Listening to him talking to him/her melts my heart.

[@evonnehartline1420]

What the heck are you doing in my nest? What a precious picture. 🦅❤️. Thank you LH 🌹❤️. Thank you to these fellas that climb up onto the nests to band our babies. I would love to have a job like this, but so so so afraid of heights. Thank you again. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@birutal4511]

Eagle ringing, beautiful ❤️😊Thank you

[@EagleViewing]

10:22 oh my goodness that’s just way too cute to handle 😭💗

[@oomumaisah9019]

aduh jangandicolongnanti induknyakilangan coy

[@16MedicRN]

So beautiful... 💞 I love how he sits and stares for a second. Take it alll in 🙏 I wish we banded all over the country. Why don't we?

[@Anajournals]

I wish the same ❤

[@janiceplace7519]

They don't band here in Fl. where I 'am because they say the band's can get caught on thing's or cut into the leg . Every where is different ....

[@16MedicRN]

@@janiceplace7519 well, that is how Ozzie ultimately died. How do these other eagles avoid same fate.? I wanna see the data.

[@eaglelove00]

No need as the population is doing so well. Banding only needs to happen when a study group is studying them and environmental changes. Best to leave them alone if at all possible so a smaller group is used to study. Bless the scientists who continue to monitor the populations and study how we can help them populate more again.

[@16MedicRN]

@@eaglelove00 great explanation. Thank you 🙏 ❤️ 🦅

[@sarahwright4104]

Oh my gosh! This has to be one of the best you've done Lady Hawk. DC9 just sat at his feet and looked at him. When he went to pick him up he got a few wing slaps. Stayed a lot calmer then I thought.

[@ladyhawk]

Thanks Sarah - I loved how DC9 looked at him too - priceless!!!!!!

[@janetcollazo8500]

He stay soon calm. Just paying attention to him or just wondering where is my fish. Thanks for sharing this Beautiful video Lady Hawk ❤ 💕

[@ananamous8867]

What a beautiful, brave little eaglet, spreading it's wings and looking the intruder directly in the face as if to say this is MY home!! Kudos to the gentleman and his handling of this baby!! Thank you Lady Hawk for bringing another fabulous video into our home!!

[@ladyhawk]

You are very welcome! I am glad I had time to record and edit this video with DC9!! The bander did a great job too!!

[@ananamous8867]

@Lady Hawk Everything about this video was superb: the precious eaglet, the gentleman handler, and your dedication and skill putting it all together for us. This will always be a favorite video for me!!🥰

[@carolynbarbery8176]

I agree totally Ananamous One. Well said!

[@ananamous8867]

Thank you @Carolyn Barbery! I have fallen in love with this little guy. Hope we get to see him fledge!!

[@lilianarodriguez1928]

@@ladyhawk I have a ? Is there a way that the banding & measurements can be done up in the baby’s nest? And I know all of the people that work there with them are big time experts & I’m no expert! Just want to point that out. But wouldn’t it cause less stress & fear to the eaglet if it’s not put in a bag & taken for idk how long. I was just wondering.

[@krisneuenschwander6789]

Just had to get up there didn’t you, just can’t let them alone. Every time man sticks his nose in natures business he destroys it.

[@fasco2]

I can’t imagine how this could have gone any better. Beautiful day for a banding. 🥰

[@EagleViewing]

They’re so cute when they’re angry 💗💗🤣

[@shirley9240]

Lady Hawk, your opening pic is the cutest! They look like they are having a nice conversation. The arborist did a fantastic job, so brave. This was a very efficiently and quick process. Well done, all! Thank you, Lady Hawk!! Can’t wait to hear if DC9 is confirmed a male!

[@dianestiner8602]

Fabuleous !! I never saw such an experience 😮. Heart pounding. Souch softness in this young man's handling of the Eagles. Amazing ! Thank you for sharing 👍👏👏👏👏

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you Shirley!! ♥ If I were this bander I would have that one framed! I hope he saw it and took at scap of it!! I am looking forward to seeing the Nat Geo documentary of this was well - take care!! I think DC9 is a male!!

[@shirley9240]

@@ladyhawk oh, me too! Can’t wait to see it! Thank you for reminding me!!

[@sobennymariablandonromana9093]

Su instinto de supervivencia se impone y le hace tener una aptitud amenazante con el intruso pero luego se ve tranquilo. Que lindo como le pone cuidado.😃

[@serapmehmet3346]

Such a fascinating insight to an Eagles nest.. Lovely ❤ to see the Beautiful eaglets size against a human.. I thought this lovely man handled the Eagalet so well with Patience and Presision .. The Eagalet was mostly calm which was good!.. Such an experience to be able the eagalets and bring so close to one is a great Wonder.. I loved watching this .. Thankyou for bringing this beautiful experience 💗 Lady Hawk ❤ 💖 💕.. I wish this Precious Special Eagalet A Fabulous life ahead and God Bless and Protect 🙏❤🦅

[@nicinoz]

I love your comments, Serap Mehmet, they are so kind and show genuine interest and care.

[@serapmehmet3346]

@@nicinoz . Such lovely words to hear!.. Thankyou so much Dear Friend . Sending you Hugs ❤🙏🤗🦅💕

[@ananamous8867]

Hi Serap. Well said. We seem to share a common interest in several nests and a genuine love for these babies and their parents.

[@serapmehmet3346]

@@ananamous8867 Thankyou so much.. Yes we do!!.. I have Genuine Passion for these Fabulous Birds.. They never cease to Amaze me.. tc my friend 🙂

[@ladyhawk]

You are welcome Serap!! Thank you for your wonderful words and comment! ♥

[@irenehaugen6143]

WOW, incredible footage. Just climbing up that tree takes some amazing skill and strength. LOVE the way DC9 was curious and relatively calm. Wonderful job everyone!

[@paradisperdus]

this guy is so sweet! Great job!

[@jagriggle1662]

Love how DC9 just watches him. Really different

[@obh_westobh_west9388]

Where's the Mother

[@umbertotomassi9200]

Dentro quel nido mancava il terzo incomodo Lasciate in pace gli animali .😡😡😡

[@daniellebg4617]

Qué hermoso y qué atento está 😍 cómo si entendiera lo que dicen 😆😉♥️🐥♥️

[@user-ny4hr5yf2v]

Смысл помучить птицу ничего не поняла зачем было лазить теперь птица может погибнуть от его съёмок даже еды не дал

[@lordbyron3603]

Wonderful scene …. a human having a delightful conversation with an eaglet!

[@barbarap5278]

I see he answered both questions... That was some climb...

[@stephver]

Awwww. Look at our sweet Takoda ❤️ Just rewatching this year’s babies. Thank you, Lady Hawk! Appreciate you!

[@nadia9235]

thanks you master 🙌lady thanks you will

[@alexnet8943]

Смелый парень ! А птица хочет пить. Жарко.

[@monikd278]

Best one LH....what a wonderful coverage...Glad to see..👍🙏🙏

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you Moni!! ♥

[@monikd278]

@@ladyhawk My pleasure!

[@TheSunflowerGalaxy]

Glad to see DC9 eventually relaxed around Mr P. 😎 I looked away and didn't realize Mr P was talking to a mic until halfway through (I thought he was talking to the eaglet, and the eaglet was being polite) 😂

[@judywirhanawski3420]

this man did a caring & very responsible & respectful job in removing & placing this baby in nest, He was so careful with evry move of his body. Would hav felt even better if we saw one of the parents around . Thank you Lady Hawk, you always do a wonderful job, we lov you for it, so thank you 🦅❤

[@cordyg4306]

BS It's IMPRINTING on the eaglet. He should be in jail.

[@karendegeyter2937]

Videos like this is really very interesting to me. I just wished I could here him better. How gentle he is with DC9 is incredible. Wish more live cameras would band there babies. I love watching this Lind of stuff.

[@jankow8163]

Very wise and prudent approach, because in practice ringing looks very different, often due to inattention or chaos it leads to tragic results. You deserve a big applause! A beautiful baby will remember it:)

[@wandae9906]

Thank you LH. -Hugs 🤗

[@ladyhawk]

My pleasure my friend ♥

[@wandae9906]

@@ladyhawk It's now Aug. 10th 2022 and this showed up in my recommends & I noticed it now has almost 2 millions views, WOW!!! I just wanted to comment again to say congrats on the views! It certainly is deserving of those & more! I truly enjoyed watching this banding---Takoda was so adorable! TY again LH. 🤗

[@ladyhawk]

@@wandae9906 Hi Wanda thank you! I can't believe how this banding video just exploded on the internet with 2 M views and almost 600 comments!! Maybe YT highlighted it and it just took off? Anyway I am happy that people are seeing the work that conservation groups do to help the raptors survive. Take care!! I miss Takoda too!!

[@mariaparra8025]

Amazing job 🙏👏👏👏✨✨✨🌟🌟

[@jagriggle1662]

How you made it in the nest is pure muscle and knowledge ⚘⚘

[@LeaXOXO17]

I was nervous. Good job.

[@michaeldiehl2458]

So beautiful gives me a tear 😢

[@janeknight5070]

This is a nice nest. Very clean. Ty for posting Lady Hawk

[@celiamachado460]

Q lindo parabéns pela sua atitude parabéns homem de Deus

[@ntt-animalrescue7704]

*Astonishing how massive these nests can be, they always appear much smaller on camera.*

[@user-dj6cn4ln4z]

Вторгся, понимаешь, в чужую собственность, и читает мораль охреневшей птичке. А орленок , сидящий на жопоньке, просто прелесть.

[@user-iz5mv1wp5m]

Не говорите! Для чего это надо было делать, бедная птица, дышит тяжело, может пить хочет. Вот как вся Америка, надо нос совать не в свои дела.

[@kleideja]

Lindo, obrigada por postar 🤩

[@FlBirdLover]

Great footage! DC9 was a very good sport! I will be checking in to see the results. Thanks, Lady Hawk, Mr. P and National Arboretum DC!

[@user-ii8mx2cj1g]

Как он доверяет человеку, слушает .Спасибо вам хороший человек за ваш труд , и любовь к животным !!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@cindyhelton8810]

Thank you very much for posting this video. I was so upset that I missed it and was so very happy I found this and got to see it.😁❤🦅

[@suzieqtify]

That man is so brave and gentle with the baby eagle I was surprised the parents didn’t attack him

[@yogagin9884]

I am fascinated by all of this. I love it.

[@user-ux6lg4ou8g]

Какой прелестный малыш! Он чувствует опасность и защищается.

[@may-lynn]

Can't resist: What a nestraterrestrial experience for cute baby DC9!! Thanks for posting and the effort to help improve its environment!!

[@xiomaraperez7544]

Maravilloso video😍😍😍😍😍

[@magorzatailukowicz8282]

How fantastic it is! Be so close to these wonderful birds!

[@drea0903]

I’m always amazed how big these nest are . They look tiny on camera

[@Andijt]

I know, right?! And the 'little' eaglets are the size of full-grown chickens!

[@eos5336]

@@Andijt ...am still getting used to the thought! )))

[@drea0903]

@@Andijt yes . Bigger than the grown man’s head on the nest lol

[@colecolettecole]

this one is small ~ you should have a look at the west end catalina nest ~ good wide shots of it during the banding videos

[@mikehalahan104]

This is called Nest Perspective--and we see it on Nests of Cam Mon sites. Cam pickup makes birds and growing Chicks look smaller than they are-- because we have no reliable measure of Size to judge by(here we have the banders hands and body as a ref point) When we see the Female Eagle in this nest beside Eaglet--She is standing about 3 ' tall--Head to feet.--or fills up an av size guy's Chest from Chin to Belt. Eagles are " Massive " Birds

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

Phenomenal job.. So much patience, and tlc.. Such a delightful video to watch 🥰🦅

[@vernettelloyd-hembd4093]

What a cool job that would be!! Loved watching this, great footage.

[@familymajor]

So gentle and loving while learning all he can and risking his life climbing the tree. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@suzanne4991]

Thank you for posting this Lady Hawk - hope you are doing well

[@ladyhawk]

You are welcome! I am doing okay thanks for asking!!! I think that the bander did a remarkable job keeping the stress level to a minimum here for DC9 ♥

[@77MsHelen]

What an awesome video! Amazing how he has such a calm demeanor, which then transfers to the eaglet.

[@celiafernandez7037]

Gran trabajo de riesgo, paciencia y cuidado del águila para la protección e investigación.

[@bgmrelaxation2664]

As always, utterly fantastic. Thank you again.. 🙂 Haven't even got to the end and felt a need to comment. Thank you for this 🙂

[@B55]

Thank you, Lady, I wish I had one like him, and he is very cute

[@donnaj6426]

ow wow! This was so amazing. I never seen an eagle get banded. I just assumed it was done in the nest. The baby seemed interested and I kept wondering what was going through his thoughts. And can I say what an amazing job the man did. It takes great skills to climb and not jeopardize the tree and nest. Who could have a bad day at work climbing trees, petting baby eagles and hanging out in the nest?? LOL Great video!!

[@ryokokirchhoff782]

The bird is like "No you are not to come up here! No, you can't come in here...oh No, you didn't!"...this is too cute!!!!! :))

[@robertosequoia]

Gracias por cuidar de esas bellas aves 👍👍👍👍👍😉😉 por que se cambian de los nidos

[@DucatiQueen]

Can we all just be quiet for a moment and enjoy that phenomenal view 😁

[@kaenjajiampornrat9235]

ขอบคุณ​ค่ะ​

[@4winds773]

Baby looks like a little eagle Buddha

[@user-ji4dd3mc7t]

Забытое слово МИЛОСЕРДИЕ. Помоги живому существу, кто бы это ни был.

[@linareyes6107]

Adorable 🦅😍🥰

[@brandio2826]

I love the eaglets wings out and mouth open ... like who the heck are you and where's the fish ... :)

[@janiceplace7519]

lol 🤣

[@Darknlovelyone85]

😂😂

[@janetthompson9221]

It's doing that cause it's stressed 😥

[@user-ry3zr1mk5l]

Орлёнок спрашивает айфон подрожал?

[@ignaciapeixinho8275]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@iedatopanottiteixeira9171]

Quanta sonoridade! Magia da natureza sincronizado com uma cena magnífica de recuperação de ave jovem em abandono . Águia nas alturas. Parabéns ao técnico que escalou essa árvore gigante.🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷💚

[@shelleykostner3172]

What exactly is he doing

[@bluebirdsnature5551]

Wow amazing 👍👍👍👍👍❤❤😥😥

[@Fzx78]

Какой отважный паренёк💫🤯💫 у меня на диване голова пошла кругом

[@richardtes6078]

A BIG THUMBS UP TO THAT GUY 👍 2 things , one for that climb , and it seems you love the wild life. That climb is no joke . Theres a difference of just getting a pay check and doing a job , but seems to me you love what you do . Stay safe and again a big thumbs up 👍