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Two Nests: 2013 Eagle Cam Season Uncertain

   On October 26th. the Raptor Resource Project (RRP) discovered that the Decorah eagle pair were in the process constructing a second nest. This would be their third nest. The first fell during a windstorm a few years ago when a supporting branch broke off of the nest tree....
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Both Eagles in Nest Captured in Screenshot

TONIGHT- Tonight at 7:24 PM both the male and femal Bald Eagles of the Decorah, Iowa, eagle nest were seen together in the nest. The female sat in the nest for a little while while the male was arranging the sticks in the nest; it appeared that the male had brought a large stick with...
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Nuthatch Vs. Creeper

Having been seeing alot of nuthatches around recently, and having seen my first brown creeper recently, I have naturaly taken a liking to Brown Creepers. This article lists the similarities and differences between the two tree-climbing birds.      White-Breasted Nuthatches...
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The White Sparrows

   Many sparrow species in the United States, and there are even over 11 in Ohio alone. Two, however have white in the name: the White-Throated Sparrow and the White-Crowned Sparrow.   These both birds are only residents to Ohio during the winter months, but are quite...
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2013 Eagle Cam Officially Begins!

   Yesterday the 2013 eagle cam season officially began! To watch it, you'll find it @: www.birdsofohio.webnode.com/eaglecam/ New equipment has been installed, and the cam is LIVE and running! Moderation will not begin until at least mid November. View the cam...
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Winter Birds Have Moved In!

   Last week I saw many white-throated sparrows, but I still wasn't quite convinced that winter birds were here, even though white-throated sparrows are indeed winter birds. But today I was thoroughly convinced. I saw white-throated sparrows, white-crowned sparrows, and pine siskins! My...
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Help Us Gather Bird Photos for Bird ID's!

   Birds of Ohio.webnode.com greatly needs your help! Each bird ID created needs a high-quality, crisp photo of the bird species being written about. If the male and female do not look alike, then a photo for both the male and female of that species is needed. Even a photo of nests,...
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"The Best Day of Birdwatching in My Life" Webmaster...

Life List Goes Up 4 In One Day Birding In The Woods Behind His House.      Today was the best birdwatching day of my life. This is a big claim, but it truly was. I added four new species to my life list, and all of the birds were seen right in the woods. Didn't have to travel...
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Wonderful Fall Birdwatching is Just Beginning!

   Wonerful fall birdwatching is just beginning! I usually don't put up my feeders until mid October, because it saves money (less seed to be purchased), and birds don't need free handouts until then, but this year I have had a great temptation that I cannot resist. Putting up my bird...
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2nd eaglet hatches

   Today (4/4) the second eaglet, D19, hatched. There is now one egg left to hatch, which should do so in just a few days.
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First egg hatches

   At 10:22 EST, the first eaglet of the season, D18 hatched. Pictured below is a screen shot of the first glimpse of the newly-hatched eaglet.    The next eggs should hatch 3-4 days apart, and three days after this egg.
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