SWFL Eagles_Yonder Pond~A Bath For H~Drinks & Dips For E9~A Game Of Keep Away 04-01-17

[@jbishop8626]

Such a joy to watch and hear your comments! I didn’t discover live eagle nests until a few years ago (after I retired and COVID started). Now I follow many nests but a few have become very special. Last year at my local nest in Minnesota was tragic for our sweet E2. Watching nests is not always easy but still a privilege to watch. Still hoping Harriet is found. M is doing a great job with the beautiful E’s.

[@gayle6932]

I have watched from the day E9 was born and I am teary eyed and sort of lump in my throat at the thought of coming one day and never seeing him/her again! God Bless and keep him/her safe and give a great life I fell in love with these Eagles

[@roscoebat]

My smile was as so big when Harriet flapped her wings and spewed water all over E9. The look on his face, priceless. Vickie, thank you for sharing this world with us.

[@birdm5282]

It's like a mother trying to have a nice relaxing soak in the tub but it gets cut short when her lil boy comes knocking 😝 Mom!!! when's dinner?? Mommmmmmm

[@catsonly4805]

Love the pond lesson. Watching mom take a bath, then E9 gets the feet wet and walks around 'drying it's wings'...lol

[@psdavenport]

Best video yet. Thanks for following E9 and Mom to Yonder Pond. Your reactions are priceless Vickie!

[@WeighinInHealthyHappyLife]

I so love your videos!! That baby sure loves his momma, and I so love watching Harriett and her baths...nothing better!!! Love this family and am getting all I can out of them before little one flys away. It's a long time to wait until end of the year, but I will be front and center. What wonderful parents Harriett and M15 are, not to mention our little character E9!! Thank you again!!!!

[@auroracarignan1914]

I really enjoyed watching this video. I loved the interaction between mon and my baby E!😍❤

[@wskrsnwings]

You are welcome, Weighin' In.

[@wskrsnwings]

Weighin' In...Healthy . Happy . Life! Thank you for watching.

[@terrywoods2988]

I'm still watching your videos. I'm in love with little E9 now! He's so observant and doesn't miss a thing that's going on. Still loving him watching the Jays and other birds and the way he turns his head sideways to look at them. He watches what mom does and is learning the ropes of being a big eagle. After watching these videos for the first time this season, I will really miss him when he flys off to make his own life. I hope he stays awhile longer because I do love watching him hopping about, taking a bath in the pond, playing in that tree, jumping from limb to limb. Like other viewers have commented, I love watching all the other eagle nests, but we get to view things that you don't get to see in other nests/cams. And as you wrote, it's very educational to witness the interactions between these two eagles. Thank you and appreciate your narration and sharing these videos with all of us. I guess it has to come to an end soon. We get so attached and I know that you will really miss him too. Have a great day wskrsnwings and as other's have also said, I'll miss you too.

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi Terry. Thank you for your kind words. Glad you are watching! ... still. :)

[@terrywoods2988]

You are so welcome. I'm just happy that you are still making the videos and E9 is still with us.

[@debbie995]

This was the first time I saw E9 go that far into the water and drink as well!! This video made me so happy! Wonderful to see after a hard day. Thank you so much!!!

[@sararosati4130]

This has to be the cutest Harriet taking a bath. E9 watching. Thanks for sharing.

[@kittymick]

Just love this pair with which I have seen a bond like no other. Love the way Harriet bathes & that tail.....so cute.

[@shirleyshipman-johnson4592]

Hello again from South Mississippi. It just amazes me to watch Harriet teach her baby. I couldn't help but laugh when she got out of the water E9 was mimicked everything his mom was doing. Thank you again for bringing me so much joy.

[@mrst7831]

When you can't see birds, this is a very special event. Seeing Harriet taking a bath and it looked like she was looking around to see if anyone was peeking. I feel as if I'm sitting on shore with them. Thanks for being my eyes, literally!!

[@wskrsnwings]

Mrs T, eagles are very vulnerable when wet. They are ever watchful to what is going on around them. You will see them look around while eating also. Did you notice that E9 instinctively looks around also? :)

[@annegorzki2605]

Loved watching Harriet take a bath. Was hoping E9 was going to join her but I guess he is not ready for that yet. Thank you again for a very enjoyable video watch this beautiful family.

[@jorgieg1]

What a sweetie-pie. I just love him!!! And Mom and Pop too! I just love your videos, and your commentary is just so gentle and loving!

[@maryandmichaelstewart147]

What a wonderful video of Harriett and E9. Thank you for doing such a great job of bringing that to us.

[@Renee29forever]

This is so heartwarming! I could watch them all day! Its fun to watch E9 mantle...but I have no clue why he acted that way! Is he supposed to do that for some reason? (there was no food) I've always wondered if mom and dad realize he fledged a little early...and are taking the lessons a little slower since he's so young. Vicky you outdid yourself with this marvelous video! You are eyes for all of us! Cant begin to thank you enough for all the time you put into this so we can see this beautiful family! I look forward each day to your darling narrative and video...your the best!! Bless your heart for doing this! :)

[@debberoonians]

I absolutely agree!

[@dunkinsperson]

I agree, as well. I enjoy your videos more than any other.

[@pattyrhodenizer4716]

I agree, you take such great videos it allows us to see what's going on when the cameras on the trees can't pick them up. I love all your videos and I love all these precious moments that you capture for all of us. What a beautiful time they are spending together!!!! I'm praying he doesn't leave his parents for a while yet. ❤❤❤❤ love all three of them so much!!!

[@katned1234]

Good job Vicki! Good job Niner and Mom.

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi Renee, mantling is done to cover/protect food/prey and also makes one look bigger to the other bird.

[@Nana91171]

Beautiful .. as always!!! ❤ 🦅 ❤ 🦅 ❤ 🦅 ❤

[@kathyrobertson9518]

Vickie, this was the best video. Thanks so much for going to yonder pond today otherwise we would have missed out on the heartwarming interaction between mom and E9. I just love this family and you have certainly made this whole eagle experience so super-enjoyable because of what you bring to all we viewers. Thanks again for being such a special human. :-)

[@wskrsnwings]

You are welcome, Kathy Robertson.

[@ritabarry8405]

Oh my, this so far is my favorite video!! Thank you, Vicky!! Your videos including your narrative make my day brighter!!

[@CandeeKis]

This was one of the best videos. The teaching with these eagles is just mind blowing. You could see the wheels turning as E9 watched Harriet bathe. He wasn't real sure about it and hung back. Then after mom flys off he decides to give it a try. Even his ground hopping afterward like he saw mom do. Then to see him fly to the pine and mama joining him was beyond precious. It's all so incredible and amazing. I love this little family so much.

[@lwfaine]

wskrsnwings - thank YOU for sharing all this "up-close-and-in-person" with us. Your love, commitment and dedication are obvious and much appreciated. You give us all the amazing experience of witnessing these majestic birds in their habitat. Incredible and wonderful. Thank YOU again!

[@wskrsnwings]

Lianne Faine, you are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@woodyaan]

Thank you so much- my heart just melts when watching this...

[@breadandcircus1]

Your video is so extraordinary, so loving, so wonderful ! The images are priceless. Boy learning how to take a shower by observing Mom eagle in the pond. Such a joy in the interaction of boy and Mom eagle. I love this outstanding video to pieces. Really a gem

[@annekitko2440]

I only wish more humans could appreciate how special these guys are!!! Thank u wskrsnwings for all your videos!!!

[@cheongyei]

What a sweet video! I love your commentaries, you are such a great narrator!

[@nancyj5562]

What WONDERFUL video coverage!!! Thank you so much. I learn so much from you guys. It seems like Harriett is really trying to almost detach from E9 so that he learns to survive on his own more. It's sad but necessary and great parenting. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE watching E9 walk and waddle around (ha ha ha) he/she's ADORABLE!!! I LOVE these beautiful creatures. After reading so much literature about the DDT and rat poisons, etc., it's such a shame that humans have destroyed so many of the bald eagles. I saw that they are now off the endangered list but they are still considered "threatened" as far as I know. It's wonderful to see people like yourselves care for and follow these magnificent creatures. Much love to you ALL! I PRAY E9 has a SAFE and WONDERFUL life and that H + M produce even more amazing babies for all of us to follow in the future.

[@wskrsnwings]

You are correct, NJH. The eagles are protected under the Migratory Bird Act of 1929.

[@debberoonians]

Thank you so much wskrsnwings. That was so lovely and sweet. It's wonderful to see E9 follow mom around. I love it!!

[@Kate-fi8oh]

Great video. Thank you, wskernwings.

[@annecubley2676]

What an opportunity to watch this. I did not see E8 going to the pond. Thank you for your patience in making these movies. We love you.

[@wskrsnwings]

Anne Cubley, you are welcome. I love sharing what I see.

[@jennifermacnicholl3072]

E9 you have grown so fast and so big !! 😍😍

[@lingshurtz8673]

I love this video of E9 yonder activities with Harriet. Vicki , you did a such wonderful job. Thank you.

[@wskrsnwings]

Ling Shurtz, you are welcome.

[@ezrabrooks12]

Beautiful Bird!BABY HAS GROWN!

[@pattyrhodenizer4716]

Love the precious moments he spends with mom. Hope E9 hangs around for a few weeks yet because you capture special moments that we don't get to see all the time. Another beautiful video, thank you so much wskrsnwings!!!!

[@chamed27]

They look so funny when they walk! they're not very graceful when they waddle-walk, but in flight they are perfection!

[@chrisweatherly728]

Such a sweet video of Harriet and E9 at the pond

[@pattyrhodenizer4716]

This is so adorable, love watching it again! Really miss E9!!!

[@riebug]

It's awesome to see them like this. Ty for all you do!

[@sandywilliams4007]

Thank you for all you do for this eagle family. I agree with another, this video was heartwarming. Feel privileged to watch E9 grow through your eyes, camera, and narration of what's happening. I look forward to them every day.

[@alinaj6181]

So beautiful, wonderful video!!

[@jagswim]

Thank you so much. Your videos so enhance the live streams we are all watching.

[@LilMissPatriot]

Vicky, this is such a wonderful video and you are such a wonderful lady. I love all your videos and commentaries. I love this family so much and I thoroughly appreciate all the thought and care that goes into your videos. I'll miss E9 when the time comes to leave. what a joy s(he) is. ❤❤

[@jennyswords5645]

thanks again Vicky....awesome as usual!

[@gemigalak6898]

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@Jelly-wo3so]

Hi there. Just a big thank you for all of your wonderful videos . Your love and compassion for these creatures is so evident in your narratives. I look forward every day to see what you've been able to capture. I've also fallen in love with this family!

[@wskrsnwings]

You are welcome, Sue Dumas. Thank you for watching.

[@happygirl864]

Great video I learn something new every day. 😉

[@jeanfrench6559]

This is simply adorable.

[@tawnymacon9036]

Thank you so much. Not knowing what their environment is except for all the great videos, I wondered. California doesn't have all those ponds. Lol. Thanks for all that you and others do to bring this wonderful experience for our viewing pleasure. ❤️

[@philippejosse8470]

Excellent as always Thanks a lot wskrsnwings

[@tarabryan7513]

Great video Vicki!!! so interesting and engaging. what a wonderful bond

[@Snoops510]

Great video! Thanks for posting.

[@pascale_eagles]

Hi Wskrsnwings, this video is wonderful and so funny in the same time ! I still wonder if E9 is not afraid with his reflect in water :). Thanks so much for sharing... as always. I love your narration as well, one can hear so much tenderness towards this family

[@marlenejacobs8032]

Great video work.

[@DeafJana64]

Love this video! amazing to see their interactions and E9 learning from its mom. thanks for recording this.

[@dianedmw50]

I wasn’t following the nest back then. I try and catch up on your videos… just watched this one today. I thought it was the cutest thing! You do really great videos, Vicki! 😀

[@wskrsnwings]

Thank you, Diane Dmw.

[@PsYcoPink]

lovely just lovely, ty 😄 i kno ive said this b4,. but it ur amazing 4 doing this, and sharing with us! peace and eag fam light! 🐤 🐥 🐤

[@schen5425]

Love this. Don't recall ever seeing this.

[@wskrsnwings]

S Chen, thank you.

[@truettroofing1877]

Love your videos! Thank you for sharing!!

[@carolwooten2458]

At yonder pond: E9 trying to copy mom how to bathe ! Oh, how cute! This could be an award winning "documentary" of an eaglet growing up. l've never seen an eagle cam show such amazing scenes as the ones in this video..I thank the owners for letting Lady Hawk take these pix.

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi Carol Wooten, Lady Hawk and Wskrsnwings are two different video graphers. Lady Hawk does videos and photos from the live cam feed with no narration. I, Wskrsnwings, do narrated ground videos and photos. Thank you for your kind words. I enjoy sharing what I see with everyone.

[@annekitko2440]

Mom's teaching him so well... If only more moms were as great as H !!!!

[@annekitko2440]

Such a great video... !!! OK, sorry for all my comments... but so special !!! Thank u!!!

[@wskrsnwings]

All comments are welcome, Anne Kitko.

[@Planet_Shel]

I am a fan of your videos, thank you for what you do!

[@wskrsnwings]

Planet Shel, thank you for watching.

[@carolwooten2458]

mom and E9 were.so happy together today at the pond you can see how close they are, always keeping an eye out for each other.

[@johoult4293]

sorry didn't to send it pressed wrong button but I thank you for doing this I have never these birds as I'm from Australia n to see e9 from the egg to now n what your doing thank you so much your doing a great job n I'm sure so many people love you for doing it so thank you xx

[@wskrsnwings]

You are welcome, Jo Hoult.

[@charzpak7173]

Harriet is a great mom and teaches her Eagles as much as they need to know because she knows they will be on their own soon

[@rob3160]

Thank you for sharing

[@marlenesistrunk5300]

Thanks so much..I follow DC & NE Eagles but I've never seen this..

[@9Trudikk]

LOVE LOVE THIS THANK U

[@johoult4293]

this soooo funny watching e9 trying to take bath like mum still not too sure lol love Australia

[@Jelly-wo3so]

Happy New Year Vicki here s hoping 2018 is a better year for you . Since its E9s bday I went looking for videos of him to reminice on his adventures and learning from Mom. I hope he is healthy and happy and as a good new year too! Miss him a lot ! 🎈🎈🎈bday balloons lol

[@Guess-ev3bv]

He is so so so CUTE

[@sherikirby3354]

If Harriet and M15 stay at the tree nest through the summer, why do the cameras come down? I don't know what I will do with myself when I can't watch the eagles :( this is my first time watching and it has been so rewarding. Thank you wskrsnwings for these wonderful videos!

[@wskrsnwings]

Sheri Kirby, the cameras are taken down to protect them from being damaged during the height of hurricane and rainy season in FL. Camera maintenance is also performed while they are down. Harriet and M15 use this nest for eggs and eaglets. When it is not nesting season, it is not unusual to not see them at the nest for days at a time.

[@sherikirby3354]

Thank you for explaining. Being from New York that never even dawned on me. Hurricans aren't our thing up here. Snow though...now that's a different story. Again thank you for your videos. I'm going to miss E9 when he leaves. Maybe he will make it up my way. You never know!!

[@wskrsnwings]

Sheri Kirby, perhaps E9 could swing by your place. You never know, it would be nice to see E9 again after he leaves the area.

[@virginiaorru6848]

Really GREAT video. Can you tell me if this pond has as many ducks as the pond on the farm?Stay well and God bless. You and your talents are a treasure to us! gigi/v orru

[@wskrsnwings]

virginia orru, yonder pond does also have ducks there. Actually, there are more ducks in the pasture pond than I have ever seen in the time I have been following the eagle family (since October 2012).

[@frantucker608]

Ty. and Happy April Fools!

[@SamtheMan0508]

I know E9 is a boy because he takes a pretend bath. He was so cute, following mom's example when she was drying her wings and his wings barely got wet in his pretend bath.

[@lori5455]

Just a little quiet time for my bath please!! E9 would be constantly hungry I am guessing. Still Mama's boy!!

[@tawnymacon9036]

Is this the pond that the parents fish in?

[@wskrsnwings]

Tawny Macon, the parents have fished in this pond, yes. But there are many other ponds they fish from too on all sides of their nest area.

[@susanraines454]

I love your videos,,,I know I say that every day,,,,I think our baby is a girl,,,,I guess time will tell But thank you for your talent and your time Vicky,,may I call you that??

[@wskrsnwings]

Yes, you can call me Vicky, Susan.

[@patriciamason5412]

This is my first year watching an eagle family. They could teach us humans a thing or two about bonds between mom and dad and sharing responsibility of raising the babies! Thank you for your videos. I have learnt so much from your comments and just observing them. I wish we could know where E9 sets up his/her family. I did have a question if someone could answer. I know the head and tail feathers turn solid white by 5 yrs old, but will his other markings change or his coloring? He seems to be darker than the mom and dad. Thanks.

[@wskrsnwings]

So glad you are watching and learning, Patricia Mason. Yes, the beak and eyes change color with 'ageing' too. Here is a good link to see the changes over five years: www.swbemc.org/plummage.html

[@charzpak7173]

e9 said his feet got dirty again so back to the pond 😂

[@peterandmacintyre9037]

You're a very sweet lady♡

[@jaeshasway]

E9 loves him mom. I don't think he wants to leave. If he tries to stay, will they let him stay a little longer than the norm? At some nests I have seen them fledge and leave the area then parents stay awhile longer and leave for migration. But here in FL do Harriet and M stay Year around or do they migrate to lower temp area in the summer?

[@jaeshasway]

Steel Magnolia Thank you! I'm really going to miss E9. I wish they'd let him stay in the area. I'm not sure how broad their territories are though. But would love to see E9 continue to grow into adulthood and mate. That's the downside to watching these videos. They leave. 😞 Glad mom and dad will stay. I'll be interested to watch how the prep the nest.

[@wskrsnwings]

Terri Boyd, good questions. Harriet and M15 will care for E9 as long as he/she stays around. Harriet and M15 do not migrate. They are in the nest tree area year round.

[@jaeshasway]

wskrsnwings Hopefully our little E9 will take his time moving on. Thanks for your videos. I look forward to them everyday.

[@happygirl864]

Terri Boyd Good question my mom and I wondered the same thing. 😃

[@annekitko2440]

E9 is like "Say WHAT Mom ??"

[@johoult4293]

i thank you for giving me the expie

[@soak785]

mom you're not a fish...what are you doing?

[@rochellefox3534]

I finally get it! Harriet is giving the baby wings of Independence! E9 still wants nurturing and looks lost and alone! Surprised they did not fight! It is bevause there's no food. My heart breaks to see him alone! I love them all!

[@jaeshasway]

Harriet's feet are still super dirty. Do you know what she's been getting into? I hope it's not grease based. Maybe a few more baths and it will come off altogether.

[@wskrsnwings]

The ponds are very low due to our lack of rain, Terri Boyd, so they are most likely getting muddy feet fishing in the ponds.

[@jaeshasway]

wskrsnwings Yep I figured that after noticing they were cleaner as of late. Thanks for replying Vicki.

[@jaeshasway]

Or rather figured all was well at any rate.

[@patriciaknizek2758]

has E9 even had a bath yet ?

[@wskrsnwings]

Yes, E9 has been seen taking a bath.

[@Stacie1961]

Do we know if #9 is a male or female?

[@wskrsnwings]

No, we do not, Stacie.

[@oneitaburchell3115]

I 'd like to ask about the nest. It is looking a little nasty with bugs & garbage. Do they ever clean the nest? Thx you.

[@wskrsnwings]

Oneita Burchell, the eagles aerate the nest and keep it clean for their use that way. You will see them doing this almost constantly when there are eggs and eaglets in the nest. Aerating/fluffing the nest : The pine straw also gets packed downfrom them laying on it. The adults pick and rearrange nest materials to help debrisfall down deeper into the nest and aerate it. By keeping the nest material frombecoming packed down it provides better insulation. The nest cup (where theeggs are nestled) provides good insulation. Bugs are a natural occurrence in all nests.

[@wvsky]

For everyone interested in another great Eagle cam, (as E9 will depart soon I figure) these parents have just hatched 3 babies. www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles

[@wskrsnwings]

Thank you for sharing. There are many cams to watch, for sure, wvsky.

[@totalmimisweethey6542]

Stop Mom!!!! I don't wanna get wet. I am warning you! Stop it!!! Stop it!!!

[@johoult4293]

sometimes its hard to understand what you are saying its like your just talking to yourself you know how you mummble but still I love what your doing thank you much love from Australia x please don't take that the wrong way but it is hard to hear what ur saying

[@wskrsnwings]

Hello Jo Hoult, no offense taken. I try to talk softly so I do not disturb anyone, human or wildlife. I understand how I may not be as clear at times. I will try to pay more attention to talking. Thank you for letting me know.

[@gotthenumber]

I think E9 is a female.

[@wskrsnwings]

gotthenumber, you can think whatever you want. :)

[@charzpak7173]

e9s hungry annoying mom for food lol. e9 walks like an old man.