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parting truly is sweet sorrow / Bye Bye MadMaven
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Yesterday { April 2}, I visited my eagle family. One baby has flown the nest, and I even witnessed him "hunting" with Dad! I am so amazed at the teamwork of this regal pair of parents. The mother stayed near the reluctant baby...and made vocal callings to coax him from nest. Almost ready, yet still very scared, or unsure....but he would hop from nest to limbs. I will include links to show Mother watching and coaxing, and then as I was about to leave, Father eagle swooped to nest and gave baby a squirming meal....{too fast to nab that shot/ must have had something in my eye....but in my {linked} shots, note the difference in the father from the mother eagle. He is much more slender/sleek headed. The mother is a bit fluffier...{poofy? I guess}. I know all will find me ridiculously silly....but I am devastated. Yes...of course I am happy to see this healthy, successful family and know all has gone well. But I cannot stop crying. Empty nest syndrome? I'm afraid I have become totally attached to them all and I stood there crying and I am crying even now. I know they will more than likely fly/migrate today or tomorrow.../ I said my farewells and I hope to see them all again someday. The parents will return in October.....{and I will be waiting}. fatherandson

momandbaby

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fogz
04/03/07 11:59 AM GMT
awwwww hugssss Terri - you are a softie! Wonderful story and it is what comes natural - don't be sad! This is an amazing capture - it's as if he is saying "don't come one step further - I am OK you know!"
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::100k_xle
04/03/07 12:14 AM GMT
I am losing several in my area also Terri. Sorry, I'm not quite the softie as you. Got a shot one yesterday spreading it's wings and doing a few test flights. Will post soon. Great shot on this one also. Good Work.

E J
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::phasmid
04/03/07 12:40 AM GMT
They grow up so fast... I can remember when it was but a mere egg needing the warmth of the poofy mother and/or the sleek father. Lovely shots, all of them, but cheer up!! You'll get to go through the whole process again next year, as I'm sure they won't leave this fine nesting place with the lady who takes their pictures. *hands you a hand-embroidered hankie with your initials on it* :)PJ
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"If it makes you cry, it goes in the show." Annie Leibovitz (photographer 1949 - )
::Dunstickin
04/03/07 12:45 AM GMT

Nice picture too ! ! !

More will come your way again!
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::scorpie
04/03/07 1:06 PM GMT
Another great capture, and the story is wonderful, and October will be here again before you know it.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::LynEve
04/03/07 1:12 PM GMT
Goodbye to a wonderful family - fare thee well.

A most spectacular shot Terri, excellent work and a fine story too .
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karma29
04/03/07 1:12 PM GMT
Wow, what a wonderful ending in nature. Also wonderful that you captured this and kind of documented it in a way. This was a great series and yep, October will be here before you know it.
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::jswgpb
04/03/07 3:34 PM GMT
Awwww your babies flew the coop........or tree I should say. :-) Great job Terri, they'll be back they usually do.
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::egggray
04/03/07 5:08 PM GMT
Touching Terri, you brought a tear to my eye, I will miss this series of yours, great story and they will be back. Great photo here of the little one Love it.
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::kidder
04/03/07 6:23 PM GMT
Well, how awesome to be able to watch them grow and learn day in and day out! You have seen what 99% of us will never be able to witness I'm sure! Very nice post and series Terri! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us! C):-)
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.Inkeri
04/03/07 7:15 PM GMT
Another Fantastic shot,Terri..Wonderful story..
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::wheedance
04/03/07 7:25 PM GMT
You've taken quite a journey with this family so I can see why you are sad to see them go! Wish I could give you a big hug. Thanks for sharing this with us - it's such a rare thing to witness and be a part of!
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::Hottrockin
04/03/07 11:33 PM GMT
Whoa!! Nice close-up Terri!! You're VERY lucky as you've taken a journey most of us will never have an opportunity to take, you should be extremely proud of your majestic feathery friends as you've done them justice in this series!!

We send hugz 'n' kisses to you and them and know that they'll fly high 'n' free and always remember the gal on the ground taking pictures of them...you're family now with them...a forever bond!!
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Picture Purrrfect .
::JQ
04/04/07 6:52 PM GMT
aww, i agree with everyone you are lucky to have seen this lovely family grow up! they'll be back! hugs and i hope you feel more cheerful soon! you never know what you will find in the spring!
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.dougieg
04/05/07 5:43 PM GMT
I'm envious. Great shot!
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.frenger
04/09/07 8:30 AM GMT
Beautiful animals, that they are. Nice angle.
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