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Nest name
*
OB is fine for Old Buzzardville
Did you observe a new milestone behavior for the first time at the nest during this visit?
*
Please only check a box below if this is the first time you've observed this behavior.
No
Yes: Copulation
Yes: Incubation (eggs)
Yes: Brooding (chicks)
Yes: View of chick(s)!
Yes: Fledging!
Yes: Nest Failed
Date of observation
*
MM
DD
YYYY
Start time of observation
*
Hour
Minute
Second
AM
PM
End time of observation
*
Hour
Minute
Second
AM
PM
Sky conditions (check all that apply during your visit)
*
Clear
Partly Cloudy
Overcast
Drizzle
Rain
Snow
Sleet or hail
Fog or haze
Wind conditions (check all that apply during your visit)
*
0: Smoke rises vertically
1-3 mph: Wind direction visible in smoke
4-7 mph: Wind felt on skin; leaves rustle
8-12 mph: Leaves or small twigs in trees in constant motion
13-18 mph: Small branches sway
19-24 mph: Small trees sway
25-31 mph: Large branches in motion
32+ mph: Whole trees in motion
Air temperature
*
Is nearby water frozen?
*
Yes
No
Partially
Bald eagles present during your visit?
*
Yes
No
Number of adults BEs belonging to your nest did you observe during your visit
Number of nestlings
Number of fledglings
What were the adult eagles associated with the nest doing? (Check all that apply to either/both adults)
Nest construction
Flying to/from nest
Copulation
Perched in nest, tree, or nearby
Incubation
Feeding young
Vocalizing
Hunting
Defending territory or nest
What were the chicks in the nest doing? (Check all that apply to any/all chicks)
Self feeding
Flapping wings
Branching
Vocalizing
Flying to/from/near nest tree
Perched in/near nest tree
If there were subadults nearby, describe their behavior
Narrative or comments about behaviors observed
Describe any evidence that the eagles seemed disturbed by human activity.
Describe any other raptors seen in the area, including species, approximate age, and any other pertinent behavior.
Provide a brief summary of highlights from observation period.
Additional notes/comments
Thank you!