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Here is the link to the Surrey Reserve cam: hancockwildlife.org/surrey-reserve-cams/

And here is the link to the other Hancock cams. hancockwildlife.org/project/live-cams/

@@sandywilliams9419 thank you so much!

Ma returned on October 7, 2021 and Trooper returned on October 8, 2021. However, we have sad news as Trooper disappeared on the morning of February 8, 2022. At that time, there were several eagles passing through the Delta. We hope Trooper left for a new life and nothing happened to him. There have been several males courting Ma. Right now, it is past Ma's typical time to lay eggs but we are hoping she will lay eggs with her new suitor who we refer to as stranger eagle (SE). We will have to wait and see.

You can keep up with with Ma's story on the Handcock Wildlife Foundation forum by using this link: forum.hancockwildlife.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=574&sid=1704ac43eb82bec6832af911b29abd6c

Hi Jennifer. That last time we can confirm we saw Trooper was Tuesday morning, February 8th. Both he and Ma were in the nest early and last seen together Tuesday morning on one of the poles at 9:48 am. Of course watching from afar on the poles, we have watched their behavior of perching on the poles together. Hoping to much to see him again soon.

Ma was thought to return on October 7th and Trooper on the 8th. Both were in the nest on October 8th. Here is a video of that visit. Was great to see: ruclips.net/video/KC8O5s1p0_o/видео.html

@@sandywilliams9419 Thank you for posting that, it was just lovely! I don't know how I missed it. Gosh it doesn't seem that long ago that they left. They look great! Wishing them a successful season💖

There is always that chance but the observers for the cam followed both Chase and Hope all over the area. With the typical daily behavior of the fledglings watching them come and go almost on an hourly basis, it was evident Chase left the area for his/her journey to the salmon runs. The last sighting of Chase was in the morning of 7-16th. Both Hope and Chase were in the field, either on a pole or the fence. Hope returned to the nest that day for a meal and Chase did not. That was unusual as Chase was just as aggressive as Hope about their meals. If Chase has been around those couple of days after the 16th, he/she would have been to nest to eat. And he/she didn't. It was pretty evident Chase had left on his/her journey. Hope this makes sense.

Also want to add something about this particular morning with Hope on the middle field tree. I know I began watching Hope when he/she came to the nest after spending the night at the stick tree. I followed her/him to the fence area in the field and watched as Hope played around the field and as a parent flew down to check on Hope. Another person came on after me and continued to follow Hope all around the field area and then to the evergreen. Another person came on with Hope at the middle field tree. So we are pretty confident that this is Hope. If you wish to read the story about Hope and Chase, please check out the HWF forum. So much information about this nesting season is all in one place. Thank you for asking. forum.hancockwildlife.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=499&p=370582#top

@@sandywilliams9419 Yes Sandy that makes sense....I did not know any of that so I thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to let me know. :-) May they both be safe always & grow up to be the big beautiful bald eagles they were meant to be! -Hugs

@@sandywilliams9419 Wow, thank you for this link Sandy--I really appreciate it. :-)

@@wandae9906 Think about joining us next nesting season when Ma and Trooper arrive back. Let's hope for them safe travels as they too will soon move on to the salmon runs. We love for people to join in the discussions as the nesting season moves on. Have a great summer until we can watch our eagles again in the fall.

It is unknown where all the food sources are for the eagles in the area as they are hard-wired to search for food. Yes, crazy.

@@sandywilliams9419 Thank you for weighing in! Have you seen when they haul in these fish? The most recent was yesterday. Always seems to be around 7 p.m. Five fish yesterday in under 3 minutes! On the second delivery Ma had one in each foot! It's something to see. I suspect someone leaves fish out for them occasionally. The time before yesterday this happened was 5/21. Thanks again for responding!

@@jennifera3874 They are something to watch. I got tickled when Trooper brought in what looked like small pond fish and the eaglets were quick to steal. If you are interested in the observations, please join us on the HWf Delta forum.

@@sandywilliams9419 I've heard wonderful things about the HWF forum. Thank you very much!

It is a guess but based on history, the babies should be due to hatch this week. Because of the limited view of the nest, we will have to rely on the ground observers when the eaglets may appear above the nest rails. The Hancock Wildlife Trio forum posts the ground observer photos as they are great to share with us. Looking forward to next year when the Stewards will provide a closer view inside the nest.

@@sandywilliams9419 me too but I watch I love the trios

You can follow the Trio eagles on the Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge Facebook page or on the Hancock Wildlife Foundation forum page.