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Santa Rosa Island Update; February 10-February 17, 2009
Topic Started: Feb 18 2009, 11:57 AM (2,145 Views)
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This past week, myself, Amanda, and Rosanne all headed to Santa Rosa Island to search for eagles on that island. Despite all the rain, we were able to get out to survey some areas of the island; however the weather i.e. fog and rain did not make it easy for us to confirm tag numbers on the eagles.

We made it to China Camp on the southwestern side of Santa Rosa Island, just in time to get a glimpse of two eagles. One was an adult, and the other a juvenile, A-64. Of course the skies opened up right as we saw those two birds, and we had to leave before the rain prevented us from driving back on the roads. I was able to get a picture of where A-64 has been hanging out when we went back another day, but of course he wasn't there that day.

Cluster Point at China Camp (A-64's Recent Location)
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Amanda, Rosanne, and I also headed out to Carrington Point and Lobo Canyon to search for eagles. Several of our bald eagles have been spotted out there so we were hoping to find someone perched out there. Although we didn't see any eagles, we did locate a peregrine falcon pair and found several nesting cormorants.

Looking from mouth of Lobo Canyon towards Carrington bluffs
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Nesting Cormorants
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Peregrine Falcons
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We hiked out to the Trap Canyon Nest on Valentine's Day and were lucky enough to have that be the best day on the island with visuals of both adults in the nest and great weather. We built a blind out there also, so that we could sit in it when we return to monitor the status of the nest.

Blind where we will be observing nest from:
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A-08 in nest
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A-22 perched nearby the nest
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Rosanne and Amanda watching A-08 fly above the nest
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A-08 flying above nest ridge
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This week, Cedrick, Dave, and Suzanne are all on Santa Cruz, so hopefully they're able to get out in the field since the weather forecast seems much better, and try and find out what some of those eagles are up to.

Stephanie




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harpo516
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great to see that the pair are at the nest - sorry about the weather for you guys though! wonderful photos - helps us visualize - thank you all so much for all the hard work and effort you put in. can't wait to hear about eggs and hatches!
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ojailala
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Thanks Stephanie, loved your pictures, especially the nest with A-08 perched... Good for them...Nice Valentine's Day you had <3 <3 We appreciate all your effort... :clk: :)^
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Artsy Mom
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Stephanie, it looks like all the birds enjoy using the cliff walls for their respective nests. Is that because there are no really high trees for the eagles to use?

Great pics of the area. Thanks for keeping us posted and I hope the weather clears up for all of you out there in the field :)^
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Naturegal
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Stephanie - Thanks to you and the crew for your update and photos. So nice to see A-08 and A-22. Hope the weather improves for all of you.
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Lauri
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Dear Stephanie,

Oh, thanks for the great update... nice to know where A-64 is hanging out, too! You guys must have got a bit wet out there this past week! At least you're back in the sun, for a bit, anyway.

It's very exciting to know the birds are spreading out among the islands! Makes your job a bit tougher but.... :D

Lauri

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Stephanie---Enjoyed your UPDATE :><: A08 and A22 nest is so pretty and a neat location tucked onthat cliff. Great news you got another reading on A64!!!

Looks like the weather will co-operate with all of you out there for quite awhile now. Thank you so much for the Update and great photos! :)^
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summer818
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Stephanie:

Fabulous news about A64, Spirit. :^: He and K83 (Star) are my favorite kids. Thank you for all you and your staff's work in the wild, rainy windy weather. You guys are the best.
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Holly
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Thanks so much for the great update Stephanie. I was so pleased to know that A-64 is still hanging around..........kinda partial to him! That was great to see the nesting Cormorants and Peregrine falcons too. You guys must have had a real time of it with all that rain and wind. Take care and enjoy some sunny days!
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Thank you Stephanie for the exciting update on A64 (Spirit) :><: I am always glad to hear news of him! It sounds like you've had a pretty busy week. Be safe!
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Bea
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So sorry the weather wasn't playing nice during your week on the island, but it sure made for some dramatic pictures. Really beautiful. Thanks for a great report!
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Thank you for the updates ladies. Posted ImagePosted Image
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Stephanie and team, thank you for the super update and photos! Love the one of A-08 in the nest!
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Thank you Stephani and team, what great pictures considering the weather. Glad to hear A64 is doing well. That looks like a very impressive nest A08 is sitting on. :D Have a safe week hope the weather is better for you.
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davetheagle
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great to hear a64 is out and about. i hope to see pictures of him soon.

love is in the air

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