SO GOOD TO SEE MOM AND DAD DECORAH !!! MUCHO THANKS MICK!

www.youtube.com/user/989razzle?feature=watch

WINDY DAY AT DECORAH --- GOOD FOR PRACTICING LIFT-OFF. THESE 3 KIDS ARE ALMOST READY TO FLEDGE.

THIS WAS POSTED ON DECORAH'S FB BY BOB.



Raptor Resource Project
6 hours ago
~ June 5th, Bob Tracks Down D1 in the Rain ~

Note: This image is of the Upper Iowa River

Bob writes:

D1 has surprised me once again by returning to Decorah, IA. This morning when the transmitter turned on she was only a few miles from my home on the Upper Iowa River. I set off around 7:00am CT so excited to track her down that I did not pay attention to the rain. I was able to get a strong beep from the Omni antennae on the car roof, but decided to not break out on foot fearing that the radio and camera equipment would get wet. I returned home took on some email issues and then a few hours later the rain ceased. I set off once again and got a strong signal pointing up river from a bridge (the image posted is of the Iowa River from the bridge) that crosses a very swollen Upper Iowa River. I set off on foot and immediately became soaked from my waist down owing to tall wet grass. After about a one mile hike it became apparent that she was on the opposite side of the river up on the wooded bluff. I made my way back to the road and entered the woods on the other side of the river. The foliage was most dense and I was concerned that I would have to almost step on her before seeing her. As the transmitter signal strength began to increase, I made my way very slowly searching the trees for the perched eagle. However, just as I feared, she took flight and only offered me a brief glimpse. I decided to call it a day as I was drenched from head to toe. I do hope she remains in the Decorah area for a while so I can attempt to track her down once again. Last year at this time she was well on her way to the high arctic. Will she set off once again? ~ Bob

We sure hope Bob is able to find her again, and in much better weather! ~ RR Mod

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A COUPLE OF SHOTS FROM THEIR FB SHOWING DECORAH MOM, DAD AND KIDS.

DECORAH PARENT ON "Y" BRANCH. PROBABLY DAD NEEDING SOME QUIET TIME.

VID FROM RRP SHOWING DECORAH MOM, DAD AND KIDS & FISH.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TbCkyMQhYQ&feature=youtu.be

ORIGINAL DECORAH NEST AS IT LOOKS TODAY.

AND THIS IS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN FOR SOO MANY OF US ! MISSED SEEING MOM & DAD DECORAH'S 2013 FAMILY AND THE DAY TO DAY INTERACTION OF THE EAGLETS. WISH THEM ALL A LONG & HEALTHY LIFE.