4 Comments

1. Linda says:

   June 9, 2011 at 11:21 am

   Thanks you so much for these updates.
   This just adds so much, to be able to see the
   patterns of flight they have. You all are wonderful LInda Neyland

2. Carole J in MN says:

   June 9, 2011 at 1:09 pm

   Thanks Reese… a couple of questions… 1. All those rectangles are the fish ponds, correct? 2. When we see the red marks is this just where he(eagle) happens to be at the time the data is sent/received… could he be in flight then? I guess I’m wondering where the eagle is roosting when he’s near those ponds… doesn’t seem to be much in the way of trees to land in– but obviously, looks can be deceiving. These trackings are really interesting to watch… sorta puts you in their ‘shoes’. Have a great day!
   and Thanks again.
   Response – Carole – Good questions. The red dots are hourly daytime readings from the satellite and one at 1am to tell us where the eagle is roosting at night. The data point does not tell if the bird is sitting or flying. There are only a couple trees in the open area. Perhaps I will do a posting giving a detailed description of the TRS/Catfish areas. The NC Tidewater Research Station does several types of research other than fish research. The private catfish farm is the 18 rectangle and triangle shaped ponds in the upper part of the area (no red dots this time). There are 12 more catfish ponds below them that are long skinnier rectangles (several red dots there). The rest of the rectangles are fields for cattle to graze or growing various test crops. The red roof barn and white roof buildings on left are for cattle. TRS has several small fish ponds and a small white building between the red barn and 12 catfish ponds. Hope that helps.

3. Pat J in NC says:

   June 12, 2011 at 5:27 am

   Very interesting! Two questions: Do you know if there are any eagle nests in the TRS/Catfish area? Also, is the catfish farm business accepting of eagles taking some fish? I ask because I was reading about cattle ranchers not being very accepting of wolves. I would like to think they are pleased to have such guests.
   Response – I do not know if there are eagle nests in that area. I do not know how accepting the owner of the catfish farm is of the eagles, but have been told that the manager is aware that the eagles are protected by various wildlife laws.

4. Carole J in MN says:

   June 15, 2011 at 9:13 am

   That’s a great clarification of the area for me, Reese… Thanks so much… You must be very personally familiar with the area… I never even noticed the red and white roofed buildings!! now I know they are part of the facility!! Take care and say Hi to Azalea & Camellia for me.