HARRISBURG, 2023

Jane · **Posted:** Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:16 pm

These two look like they have their act together. Niner (female 09/BS) is on eggs and 85 at the end of the ledge keeping an eye on things. I must say he seems to be a good male, but filling Little Dad's talons is next to impossible, at least for me. BTW, Niner has sort of like a white half halo on the back of her head. Makes her easy to ID.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

No pip seen this view of eggs, Dad just came in and settled.

heida · **Joined:** Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:24 am **Posts:** 2872

Just saw a pip in one of the eggs at 10:45

heida · **Joined:** Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:24 am **Posts:** 2872

He or she was panting like crazy and did a complete circle with the eggs and one rolled over and there was a pip in it.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

In the middle of the night you could tell the process had started from her reactions. I really hope they have a successful season. He came to the point a few minutes ago and she was lightly vocal, but he has since flown.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

No progress in the pip this view. Mom is shielding from the direct sun and Dad is lying and scooting on the ledge between the nest and column.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

I just went in and see there are 2 eggs pipped... Getting pretty good looks as she rotates and shuffles and the pips are on the 2 front eggs showing.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

Just caught a quick view of 1 of the pipped eggs and the pip is larger and you could see a beak. She did a light peck at the opening. Dad was standing in the nest and soon left as she is not interested in any breaks at this time it seems.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

CHICK!!

heida · **Joined:** Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:24 am **Posts:** 2872

Looks like we have 2 babies maybe even 3 :hatchegg:

I saw them at 6:05 She didin't stay off very long

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

You could be right about 3 Heida as Beth reported 3 on Breaking News but unfortunately didn't stop by the site to report and I can't see any chicks right now. Will go out to see if anything on FB.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

Heida, I found this from Pa DEP: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDE ... 9998354074

heida · **Joined:** Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:24 am **Posts:** 2872

Nice feeding going on :loveshow:

Terka · **Posted:** Thu May 11, 2023 9:52 am

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

Mom is shielding the chicks and capped egg from the direct sun right now.

Jane · **Posted:** Thu May 11, 2023 6:26 pm

Watched a feeding about 15 minutes ago. I must say I am impressed (and pleased) with how Niner is doing with her little trio. Still missing Niecey terribly.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64367

Thanks so much for the coverage and pics!!

So glad to hear that Niner is doing well...and I agree, Jane...still hard to believe that Niecey is not here.

I miss being able to get this cam....except on my phone.

heida · **Joined:** Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:24 am **Posts:** 2872

Can't believe how much they are moving around already Mom and dad are going to have their
talons full LOL

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

Just coming in and without the benefit of a DVR, it looks as if the capped egg has been cast aside and it has a huge hole in the end of it as it lies on the floor facing us. Dad (I think) with his back to us is guarding the cuddled chicks from the doorway area.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

Feed in progress by Mom!

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