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Last night was no doubt one of the most incredible moments we have ever been a part of. We did our best to keep our distance in hopes that we would not deter the parents from returning to the nest. Thankfully, it was the right move. Dr. Ponder, our eagle expert shares the spectacular moment with us. We hope you enjoy this video update...
Ftrom all of us at Minnesto Bound, thanks for watching. More updates to come!
It's not every day that something this incredible happens. This just goes to show the power of mother nature. Tens of thousands of lives have been touched by this eagle family and their impact has spread all around the world.
It was a moment of tears for many. Standing from a distance we were only minutes away from going back up to get Harmon. Jim, our tree climber saw the mother close by the nest. Harmon was screaming and it was clear that something was happening. Everyone stood silent and watched. Soon, the mother moved closer yet again. Then, out of nowhere dad flew down and landed in the nest. It was a reunion for the record books.
Hollywood aint got nothin' on this motion picture!
For the thousands of viewers it was a moment worth the hours of waiting. I think it's safe to say that a few tears landed on some computer screens.
We are thankful for another day. Another day for our family to give life to their eaglet named Harmon. What happens next? We can only wait and watch. We are just happy that it is out of our human hands.
We never meant for any of this to happen. The goal of this webcam was to bring you a unique view into the lives of Bald Eagles and to show it without any human interaction. Because of the incredible drama that unfolded before our very eyes we were forced to action. Thanks to the help of many, this young eaglet still has a chance to fly. It wasn't the plan, and we hope that we never have to interfere again. But for now, it's a moment to be proud of.
We have many people to thank and many details that we hope to share. The past 4 days have been a whirlwind. We will catch you up to speed on all that has happened behind the scenes, and all that we anticipate in the coming days, weeks and months. Stay tuned for more updates and video's as this incredible story continues to be told.
From all of us at Minnesota Bound, we want to say thank you.
What a great night tonight! We all have been patiently waiting and anxiously waiting for the parents to return, and THEY HAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hopefully from now on it will be smooth sailing.
The folks at the National Eagle Center look forward to continue blogging about this family of eagles. For now let's just relish in this reunion and take time to think about and Thank All who made this rescue and reunion possible!
We are getting a lot of questions and we want to do our best to keep you in the loop. First off, we are in continuous conversation with the experts at the Raptor Center and we are not going to leave the bird in the tree without care. Harmon is under great supervision at this time. Dr. Ponder and crew have been fantastic and deserve much respect for their efforts. Without them, this rescue and return attempt would not even be possible. With that said, here's what we know.
We placed Harmon back in the nest mid-afternoon on Sunday. The hope was that the parents would come back and take over their eaglet and their nest. This has been done before and it has been successful in the past. We should say, however, that there are no gaurantees.
When we were at the nest yesterday, both eagle parents were still there. They watched us put Harmon back in the nest. They haven't left. But, here's a tough fact to swallow. Dr. Ponder did say that Eagle Parents don't always come back. Some eagle parents will give up on the nest pretty easily. All we can do is remain hopeful that these parents aren't like that.
It seems logical to us that the birds would just go back and their paternal instincts would take over. Unfortunately, wild birds don't think like humans. They are not capable.
What is the fish in the nest for? We placed fish in the nest for the parents. This is common practice according to our eagle experts. Consider this incentive for the parents to return.
What can we do to help? The best thing for everyone to do at this time is to remain patient and let the experts do their job. Because this has been a national story in a hurry, everyone seems to want to call and ask questions. We cannot express how much attention we are giving this situation. Additional calls are only keeping everyone from being able to do their jobs. While we appreciate all of the support, this blog and our facebook page is the best way for us to keep everyone informed. Please refrain from calling the raptor center with questions. Please know that we are in constant communication with them and will update you with information as THEY deem necessary.
How long will we wait before we would make another rescue attempt? That is the big question. Again, we are working with the experts here and we value what they say to be the best advice. Generally, the eaglet can remain alone for several hours without food. When we put Harmon back into the tree, he was full. It is believed that he would be ok for up to 48 hours. The largest danger is that of predators. Harmon is not protected from danger without the parents around.
What will happen to Harmon if the parents don't come back? The experts at the Raptor Center will make that decision once we take him down. There are a couple of options. It has not yet been determined what that will be. It is important to note the decision will be made on "what is best for Harmon," not "what is best for the viewers." We will update you with those details when we are given the green light from them.
A special "thanks" to the Raptor Center and Broadband. Without their support and their boom truck, we would not be able to act so quickly.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available. We are still hopeful that we don't have to make any moves and that the parents return to the nest. Anything is possible.
Sunday was an exciting day. Dr. Ponder at the Raptor Center gave Harmon his check-up and found him in much better condition than expected. Several quick phone calls and we were back on our way to return Harmon to his nest. It wasn't a simple task, but we were able to safely returned him back to his perch, 75 feet in the air. Now its a waiting game to see if the parents return. We'll continue to give updates on the process and procedures that will transpire if they do not. Stay connected to this blog and our facebook page for further updates.
Ron Schara, and his trusted black lab, Raven, began sharing stories of the outdoor lifestyle back in 1995. Minnesota Bound is the show that started it all for Ron Schara and he quickly found a passion for putting his words onto the television screen. Today, it remains a trademark program and is now running over 600 episodes strong. We seek characters that have a story to tell. We seek out destinations and find out what makes them special. We share the love of outdoors and those that enjoy it. Yes, it's fishing and hunting, but it's also camping, hiking, canoeing, archery, bird watching, ice climbing and so much more. Minnesota Bound is a fan favorite winning several hundred OWAA awards during its lifespan, including 11 Emmy Awards.
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