Eagle On Alliance News, Bald Eagle Camellia's Location, 2014 Garden Of Eagles Calendar, Pam Monahan's Pictures of Bald Eagle HK, Training Update For Bald Eagle Buddy, Bald Eagle Pictures

Been spending my evenings trying to get one of my applications to work on my new computer. I had to go back three older versions to get it to work. What a pain trying to get back to where I was...

While I was without a computer, Eagle On Alliance (EOA) filed an emergency injunction to stop the destruction of Dad Norfolk and DT's nests. Very interesting reading. EOA is really doing some good things on behalf of our Norfolk Eagles!

Bald Eagle Camellia missed a check in when his battery went really low. But then he finally had a check-in on 11/6 and another right on time on 11/9. Azalea's transmitter worked for 1,397 days. So it's too soon for Cammy's to give out. He's only at 1,284 days...

I got my Garden Of Eagles 2014 Calendar in the mail. It is awesome! Debbi (Congowings) never takes any credit for the calendar, but she puts so much work into the calendar and she does such a great job and takes no credit. If you happen upon her, and if you appreciate the beautiful Garden Of Eagles Calendars, please take a moment and thank her!

Of course, Pam Monahan took some new pictures of Bald Eagle HK over the past couple of weeks. He is looking so handsome, just like his Dad!

There is a training update for Bald Eagle Buddy posted on 10/30. He is getting additional training for a couple of upcoming events.

Someone using the name "arbitrage" posted a series of pictures of Bald Eagles on a photography forum. They named the series "Arial Acrobatics". This is an incredible series, and for some reason, the last picture makes me smile. I guess it's just the success factor...

Here's a picture of a Bald Eagle I found on flickr. Posted by Brian Kushner. Beautiful detail! Finding this picture lead me to look at his other Bald Eagle pictures. Very nice set!

Garden of Eagles Calendar, Earthflight Part 3, Pam Monahan's 11 New Pictures of Bald Eagle HK, Locations of Bald Eagle Camellia and NX, CCB's New and Improved Eagle Nest Locator

Don't forget to order your Garden of Eagles Calendar. They are on sale until October 1st. I just ordered mine! See my previous blog entry for details.

Earthflight Part 3 was on last night. This episode covers Europe and mainly has Cranes, Geese and Starlings. I love the mating dances and the excitement when mated pairs find each other back at the nest after being apart. Their joy and enthusiasm is incredible. You can stream the episode here if you missed it. It will be available until October 16th.

Pam Monahan does not need a transmitter to find Bald Eagle HK! She has posted 11 new pictures! There are even a couple of 'shots' that Shelly would like! (Pun intended...) Bravo Pam!

Bald Eagle Camellia has checked in. No surprises here...

Bald Eagle NX has also checked in. She is still hanging around Rosier Creek.

The Center for Conservation Biology (CCB) has launched a new and improved Eagle Nest Locator for Virginia. This is a great site for discovering Bald Eagle nests in your area as well as notifying CCB about nests of which they are not currently aware. If you do look for local eagles, please be respectful and keep your distance! You can read about it on CCB's blog.

2014 Garden of Eagles Calendar Is On Sale Now, Chickens in Hampton

The 2014 Garden of Eagles Calendar is now on sale. This calendar supports The Wildlife Center of Virginia and The Center for Conservation Biology. If you haven't seen one of these calendars, let me tell you, they are awesome! We have got all of these fantastic photographers that contribute pictures. It really is a beautiful calendar. They sell out every year, so place your order soon!

The following is a Hampton, VA News Release:

For immediate release

Fred Gaskins | fgaskins@hampton.gov | 757-727-6191

22 Lincoln Street | Hampton, VA 23669

Chicken ordinance goes into effect later this year

Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 – Hampton’s new chicken-keeping ordinance – approved by City Council Wednesday night – doesn’t go into effect until later this year, giving the city time to establish the permit process.

Once that process is established, anybody who wants to keep up to four hens in their backyard – no roosters allowed – can apply for a permit from the Treasurer’s office at 1 Franklin St.

The permit/advance approval is to ensure that residents don’t spend money on a chicken coop that’s in the wrong place or doesn’t meet city standards. The fee will be $25.

The ordinance also says:

• No more than four chickens may be kept on lots with a single-family residence, and no chickens are allowed on townhomes, duplex, condominium, apartment or manufactured housing park properties.

• Chickens have to be kept for domestic purposes – no commercial activity, including selling eggs or chicken for meat - is permitted.

• Chickens must have a covered, predator-proof shelter that is ventilated, provides adequate sun, shade, and protection from the elements, and is easily cleaned. The shelters have to be located in the back yard and be at least 25 feet from any neighboring residences or businesses.

• Shelters must be kept in a sanitary condition and cleaned on a regular basis.

• All feed has to be kept in a secure container or location to keep from attracting rodents and other animals.

• Chicken litter and waste can’t be stored or stockpiled.

Hampton Animal Control will be responsible for investigating and either approving or denying applications. Violating any provision of the new ordinance could result in the revocation of a permit. Violation is also punishable by a fine of not less than $250.

I wish I had enough backyard to do this!