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June 15, 2010

More NE Release Photos

NE was alert and ready to go. He jumped out of the arms of Lisa Barlow up onto the perch. After a few seconds to look […]
June 14, 2010

NE Takes a Swim June 13

For Chapter One of this story refer to Virginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) web page http://eaglecam.tumblr.com. At 9:55am June 13 I received an […]
June 3, 2010

ND and NE Also Pose for Camera

All three of the NBG fledglings have located the camera tree. There are several branches that they can sit on and in the first two photos […]
June 3, 2010

NC – Camellia Poses for the Camera

Camellia – banded NC – is testing his wings and learning what flying is all about. But eagles must also rest and in the shade on […]
June 1, 2010

NE Fledges May 31 12:30pm

Do I fall or fly??? NE had to make a very quick decision at 12:30pm May 31 as he attempted to change his position on an […]
May 31, 2010

Camellia's Adventure Begins

The journey and adventures of Camellia – wearing purple band NC – has begun. He fledged from the confines of his nest tree at 8:09pm May 27. […]
May 31, 2010

Camellia’s Adventure Begins

The journey and adventures of Camellia – wearing purple band NC – has begun. He fledged from the confines of his nest tree at 8:09pm May 27. […]
May 29, 2010

ND Fledges May 29

At 6:52am the morning of May 29 the middle eaglet ND flew from the nest tree for the first time. A search with the web cam […]
May 27, 2010

Camellia (NC) Makes Maiden Flight

The evening of May 27, 2010 was VERY eventful. All three of the eaglets in the Norfolk Botanical Garden nest were quite active, but the prize […]
May 24, 2010

Menu Change May 24

One of the most frequently asked questions on the WVEC eagle cam at Norfolk Botanical Garden is what do the eagles eat or do they only […]
May 15, 2010

Camellia on Branch May 15

At nine weeks of age Camellia (NC) has taken a giant step toward fledging and independence. The first photo above by photographer Duane Noblick taken at […]
May 7, 2010

Are the Eaglets Male or Female?

Photo above- left to right NE (youngest), NC (oldest- Camellia), ND (middle) – waiting to be returned to their nest – Photo Reese F Lukei Jr […]
May 5, 2010

All Three Eaglets Are Now Banded

The three eaglets at Norfolk Botanical Garden were removed from their nest today by Dr Bryan Watts, Director of  The Center for Conservation Biology, with assistance from Tim […]
May 5, 2010

Hi – My Name is Camellia

Today, May 5, 2010, the oldest of the three eaglets at Norfolk Botanical Garden was fitted with a satellite transmitter by Libby Mojica, Raptor Biologist at […]
April 30, 2010

Feather Care

A couple of weeks ago a WVEC eagle cam viewer asked if the eaglets were itching since they kept pulling at their feathers. The moderator on duty […]
April 30, 2010

Eaglets Eating Catfish

This morning, April 30, after 10am the male delivered a catfish to the nest. The oldest eaglet (NC) was first in line to get his share of […]
April 26, 2010

Feeding Myself

This is the middle eaglet feeding itself this afternoon (April 26). Still not quite sure how to use its feet to hold on while it pulls, […]
April 19, 2010

Self Feeding

April 19 marks a major milestone for two of the three eaglets. For the first time NC and #2 fed themselves. Between 7:05 and 7:24 this evening NC first stood […]