This is Peg's video of Larry and his new female mating early this morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeW6Z7R2jzU&feature=youtu.be

As I was looking through FB today, there were older pictures of Lucy and Larry's nest with their eaglets from 2012 and then some pictures of Lucy coming in with her foot from Feb 2013. This morning I was looking at a video posted by Darrin of the Fly-By at the nest yesterday (3/8/14). The image stuck in my head of the feet from the "fly-by" eagle, so I took some snippy's and just wonder if it was indeed Lucy doing the fly over at the nest. The feet look similar to me.... Y'all tell me what you think. Since we have no proof that anything has happened to Lucy, besides being ousted out of her nest, I want to think that this was her flying over for a last look of her home for the past few years.

Here is the video from Darrin. You can see the 3rd eagle flying over at the 10 second mark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgx28I9PyTc

Here is a clip of Lucy coming into the nest in Feb 2013 and then a blown up version of the flyover eagle.
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I did not see much of E4K cam back in 2012, but I found a couple pics posted of L & L both on their nest from a FB post. The description says Larry was relieving Lucy but she didnt want to leave, so they have His & Hers nest bowls. I guess I'm just missing seeing Lucy around. She was such an inspiration to see a majestic raptor overcome her misfortune of being trapped, lose a foot, defy the odds by laying an egg and, with strong perseverance, conquer her handicap. I'm grateful Larry stood by her for a year and a half during her recovery and I believe she is a strong healthy eagle that can still exist in the wild for many years to come, even though she might not be fertile anymore. May God watch over you and keep you safe .... Fly high and free Lucy .... you are the best!

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A picture of Lucy from my E4K library of pics Lucy resting 4-29-13.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

Thanks for the memories, SC. Great pictures and very well said!!

Larry and his Lady had a discussion at the nest today. Larry brought a coot and tried to be a gentleman. He was trying to defeather it as she was just about climbing on him to get to it. Lots of wing flappin', screeeeing, mantling, and feathers flying in this great video by keith. Thanks E4Kids for this awesome adventure!!

I loved all the squeeeing going on in the video. But the one with the coot looks a lot bigger and I first thought it was the female instead of Larry. I can't tell these two apart anymore yet unless they are sitting side by side on their branch. It was easy for me to tell when Lucy was there because of their feet. I'll have to work on this a little more. Thanks for posting. It's good to see that there is plenty of food available without the roadkill placed in the field.....just in case Lucy is still in the area.

A young adult showed up at the nest today, walked around a few minutes rearranging the nest.... until Larry spotted it and came in squeeing, still holding his prey. Here's the video from Kelli Rooney. I also got a snippy before I knew there was a video out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxPGHYITMXw&feature=youtu.be

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I think that might have been Lucy's new BFF spying in on the nest to see what the decor looks like. Mess things up a bit and fly really fast if Larry comes back.

Here's an update from Darrin at E4K nest. It seems they are not expecting eggs this season, which surprised me after all the mating that's been going on.

"I know many still question whether this is Larry. All I can say is, I know Larry and Lucy as well as anyone. I have posted before and after pics that I feel are indisputable. So, if some want to believe it isn't, I will simply agree to disagree. That's fine.

Since the New Female's arrival, she and Larry have mated almost everyday. Just because we see this, doesn't mean there will be an egg(s). In fact, I am told that this would be the first of its kind on a LIVE cam if it did happen. Yes, eagles can switch mates. We hold on to the statement "Eagles mate for life." Yes, unless there is something that would cause a mate to leave. Nests are the coveted prize. The New Female is strong and Lucy more than likely knew she had no chance to defend her nest. She probably saw this coming long before we ever did.

The New Female (estimated age 5-6 years old) and Larry continue to bond and carry on. Where did she come from? It is likely she is a Wisconsin eagle. I saw her this winter myself. Many think because she is large that she could be from Alaska. She is not from Alaska as this is not a migration route.

Will she stay or will she go? That is the next question in this saga. We wait and see. As for Lucy, it is my belief that she is out there somewhere. She has left the area. No sightings of her have been reported. Could she come back? Maybe, and wouldn't that be something?"



As always thank you for your time,



Darrin Briggs ~ Eagles4kids

Although there won't be a little family on this nest, Larry and his new Lady are still very close. They eat on the nest, they bring grasses and sticks, and they perch on the branches of the big cottonwood tree. They make it known that this nest is 'taken'!! Across the creek are towering twin oak trees that they hunt from and there's the fishing branch above the creek. I find it interesting to watch the beginning of a new relationship in the Bald Eagle world. Before this, I've only seen the "Forever Pair" activities of nestorations and little eaglets growing to be great soaring beauties. still own the nest.PNG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

Soon the cams will be shut off at E4Kids because there is no 'nesting' activity. I certainly don't want to wish Summer away, but I'm anxious to see what next season brings with this pair.

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Larry and his new Lady seldom visit. Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day so they came to say "HEY" to Talon4. The picture of them on the branch is a snippy I took from Keith's morning highlight video.

The new Lady stayed for a while to enjoy the breeze.


(I'll try again later with the pictures. ) Take my word for it, they are really cool pictures. I give up!!

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Larry and his new Lady seldom visit. Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day so they came to say "HEY" to Talon4. The picture of them on the branch is a snippy I took from Keith's morning highlight video.

The new Lady stayed for a while to enjoy the breeze.


(I'll try again later with the pictures. ) Take my word for it, they are really cool pictures. I give up!!

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I figure you're all at the edge of your seats waiting and hoping to see the snippies that Hiker got!! Well if you really want to see them, they're in the picture gallery!! Don't be too disappointed.