
7.02 Baro Floru ar zivi, kura jau bija ligzdā izskatās

Dulles Greenway Eagles
We're thrilled to announce that Flora fledged at 10:52 am! Way to go Flora!
Dulles Greenway Eagles
In the photo, Pat is on the right, Pi is on the left, tired after the mishap
Pi released back to the wetlands / Dulles Greenway Eagle camDulles Greenway Eagles
We are happy to announce we will be releasing Pi this afternoon back in the Wetlands near the nest tree. Pi was flying well in the flight cage and will be able to fly branch to branch and be visible to Rosa and Martin. We look forward to hopefully seeing both Pi and Flora on cams in the Wetlands as Martin and Rosa continue to care for them. Those opportunities will become less frequent as the fledglings move farther from the nest tree and explore the wetlands on their way to independence. Pat still needs more time to develop flight skills as it is not flying well enough to be able to get from branch to branch in the Wetlands. For now, Pat will remain in rehabilitation for further monitoring, time in the flight Cage , and live prey testing. It is hoped Pat can be returned to the Wetlands in late summer or early fall as a self-sufficient, independent juvenile. Neither eaglet has been DNA tested or banded at this time. Thank you to all our nest fans for your support and live of this eagle family.
Pi was released shortly after 3:00 PM. When left, Pi was at the base of the nest tree. A parent was on the snag when Pi was out of the carrier.
It is normal for young fledglings to stay on the ground for some time. Pi had demonstrated the ability to fly to get on branches, and likely after getting acclimated again to the area, has gotten on one of the many low branches of the nest tree.
Although Pat was not injured in the fall, Pat has not been able to fly well enough to reach low branches. Even though we understand that it is always best for wildlife to be raised in the wild, it would be unsafe to return Pat to the wetlands at this time. On Friday, Pat will be transferred to the Wildlife Center of Virginia where it will be able to associate with other eagles, develop flying skills, and learn to capture prey. Pat is making progress and we hope that, with time, Pat will gain the strength and skills needed to be released back to the wetlands in late summer.
Dulles Greenway Eagles
Pat relaxing in the pool. Life is good nest fans!
Dulles Greenway Eagles
The arrows point to the different marks on Pi and Flora’s beaks. If they ever slow down long enough for us to get a good look at them we might be able to identify who they are.
Gracie Shepard
Doug and Nick lay in the rails and soon the Dulles nest is complete. Now we wait and see if they try it out!