Decorah Eagles 2011 - Tribute: A Season To Remember

[sprevuznak]

Thank you for presenting this work of art.

[Harma4J]

Thank you so much for making this tribute. Thinking of how it all begun with Dad and Mum Eagle. I have seen the eggs hatched.. and i have seen them fly... From the beginning till the end i have been following them!! Love this vid!! Thanks for making this!! Really AWESOME!!!

[skjelsmark]

Tak for alle de dejlig mange timer vores pc har kørt i døgndrift vi vil glæde os til i starter igen

venlig hilsen fra danmark s.kjelsmark

[pharmerdave23]

@skjelsmark Thank you very much! Hope things are great in Denmark, and I too can't wait for next season!

[989razzle]

Thank you pharmerdave for this wonderful collection of moments and memories. It was good to have gotten to know you Dave :) Many thanks to Raptor Resource Project for the unique opportunity to witness this family. I wish them long, safe and productive lives.

[Mrshebb1]

Bob..Thank you so much for such an entertaining winter and spring. These eagles are so beautiful and we have learned so much from watching them. Can't tell you how much we have enjoyed all their antics and E3 screaching. Loved watching them grow and the care they got from the parents. We learned so much and can't thank you enough. Looking forward to next season. Thanks again. Kay and Paul Hebb

[TheTutumary]

Thank you so much for a wonderful experience! We have loved it all from beginning to end!!

[lucycatism]

Beautiful tribute and the music is most fitting. Thank you for posting.

[JustAnUpTownGirl]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[pharmerdave23]

Just so everyone is aware, there is an extended version of this video now loaded on my channel. It is called "Decorah Eagles Tribute - The Final Cut" and includes the end of the nest season that was not captured in the original video. I hope you all enjoy it. Thanks for all of the wonderful comments, they are much appreciated!

[sbrooksh11]

I love this video the best. Thank you pharmerdave23. You did a fantastic job. What memories to share. I laughed, cried and felt great pride just watching.  Thank you again

[AliceSeaAnn]

This was just phenomenal. The pictures brought back all the fantastic memories of the last three months. Tears filled my eyes and with your choice of music it made it all grow deep in my soul. Thank you so much for the experience again.

[adiosharry]

Thank so much for sharing this wonderful video. You have a true talent. It has been quite a ride and I am looking forward to next year. Greenapple57

[JILL0704USA1]

I have so enjoyed watching these beautiful, magnificent creatures; I will miss tuning in....hope they fly free with no harm coming to them.

[kimiannie1]

So neat! Thanks for your work gathering all these stills to make such a great tribute to these amazing birds!

[slicked25]

I love the picture at 1:58.  It's like their posing for the family photo. I'll check back next season after these icons finally leave for good. Thanks.

[ginger4bailey]

Thank you very much. You are very talented.  This is a great video and I'm a picky and critical person. I love these eagles like they were my babies and I'm crying my eyes out. I'm so going to miss them.

[thebbbrowns]

Absolutely perfect! A very nice collection of memories and some extra special shots I hadn't seen. I laughed out loud at some, A splendid presentation and a great tribute to a wonderful ,spectacular event that has been so heartfelt to watch.

[tochaseadream]

Awesome Thank you for sharing!!

[keithp1ful]

Thank You, for sharing all this with the FB friends. God is Good! Its been an amazing experience.

[ppearson14]

You have captured the tender sentimentality of all of us viewers who have watched this family grow since the eaglets were eggs. What a touching and beautiful tribute! God has given you an artistic eye and big heart, pharmerdave. Thank you for sharing. I just wish I could save this on my hard drive. God bless your talent.

[1947Sierra]

Thank you so much for creating this collection of pictures. I watched the eaglets for so long and will miss seeing them.

[JusticePetitioner]

This is an AWESOME collection of pictures!!

[Murphypaws]

I can't get the lump out of my throat. What a wonderful and moving tribute to our sweet American Family. Thanks so much Dave for your labor of love in compiling this for all to see and save. See you all next year when our pair returns to the nest to raise their next generation. So far, eleven babies in four years. Yea!

[Dokgoth]

i love this - followed them and posted screen shots on facebook - your pics are very good - nice work

[rlohman1010]

Beautiful!

[bosworthjan]

Watched this again and I still cry. Excellent job and thank you for sharing the memories with us. This will be a special year to remember for a lot of us and I now can go back and look again to remind me of all the fun, worry, tears, laughter over the past 5 months. Jan Bosworth

[Guguliu]

How did you manage to take these georgious pictures? Each one is really perfect! Your video is so wonderful that I'm looking forward to see it again an again during the eagle-less time until December. And so do all my friends.

Thank you so much for your GREAT job!

[jrg1948]

Absolutely stunning album of photos. Thank you, Pharmerdave! I've been watching this family grow since February, and this brings back such great memories. Your choice of music couldn't have been more perfect. What a privilege it's been to observe these previously secret works of Almighty God. May your video cause many Americans to refect upon Him, our Creator and Keeper.

[EpiscoCrucifer]

Deep thanks for this gift, pharmerdave23. The images and music go together perfectly. You beautifully captured some of the most moving *and* amusing moments we have shared with the little Es over these 3 months.

[ladywillowkeepe]

bravo! This is so moving. To have watched from the beginning, and remember all these moments, brought down to just 6 minutes, completely undid me. My biggest mistake was watching this at work...tears are streaming down my face. What an incredible testiment to life, survival...and all the moments in between that make us humans relate to each other in a way that goes beyond words. THANK YOU SO MUCH for doing this video. See you next year. (grohlove).

[pharmerdave23]

10,000 views...Who would have guessed. Thank you everybody, it is much appreciated

[tmky66]

@pharmerdave23 From Montana, I thank you for this heart felt tribute. Not much brings me to tears, but this tribute did for sure. It has been an inspiration to watch this Decorah family of eagles. Thank you.

[martymouse1]

@pharmerdave23 Absolutely well done sir! Without hopefully delving too far into the overly-dramatic sentimentalism, this montage along with the musical score captures not only this particular eagle family success story but to me kind of symbolizes the whole 'birth (or hatch as the case may be) through adulthood' journey that every parent experiences... Great job! Just a really enjoyable 6+ minutes...

[dmd98004]

June 27th ... Thank you for capturing these moments of the hundreds that we have spent with this precious eagle family. So many lessons for us to learn as we watch in awe and wonder. Thank YOu PharmerDave and YOU Raptor Resource. We will be back next year. With respect and gratitude, Daria & John (Seattle)

[vlbridges]

Well done.

[RosemaryS46]

Very very nice - thank you for sharing it!!

[pharmerdave23]

It's been a busy couple of days, but I wanted all of you to know that I have read every comment and I cannot express to you how much I appreciate your words and thoughts. Thank you all very much for being a part of the inspiration that moved me to make this tribute. Thank you all very much!!!!!! :)

[Riley1831]

@pharmerdave23 ..In my 51 yrs of life I had never experienced anything like this...The Eagles captured my heart from the start and added something to my life when I needed it most...Thankyou for sharing this!

[parkrangerFL]

Thank You!

[spinfarm1]

Absolutely wonderful - what great memories. And your music accompanying the video is just stunning.

[missunshinejaq]

Thank you xx to the BeaUtiful Eagles and all involved at ~ The Raptor Resource Project x I spent some of the best seconds, minuets, hours, days, weeks, months of my life whatching these AMAZING Eagles x And LoVeD Every single Moment of it!! .... So looking forward to seeing them start their new family again soon. x ManY Sunshine Smiles ;))))

[TheOriole8]

pharmerdave...is there anyway that I could get a dvd of the Decorah Eagle Final Tribute

[HugoSickmind]

Muito bom

[pharmerdave23]

@HugoSickmind I'm Irish, but I will give it a try - - - Muito Obrigado!! (I hope that means thank you very much!)

[nwlacairn]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL & ABSOLUTELY PERFECT MUSIC! THANK YOU!

nwlacairn

[crittercraz]

thank you Bob for such a wonderful tribute to a beautiful family

[TheOriole8]

This is just beautiful and amazing how you captured the most heart rendering moments of our jouney with the Decorah Eagles.

Thank you very much.

[brendasorensen41]

A heart rendering and most magnificent, comprehensive photo chronicle of "our" eagle family. Thank you so much for creating this keepsake video. Farewell for now... Blessings on you.

[marshahenner]

WONDERFUL !!!  Happy Fourth Of July to you and those mighty American Eagles.

[damnedlioness]

pharmerdave23, thank you for the lovely tribute. And thank you to the entire raptor resource project for your wonderful work. I hope that you ultimate legacy will be that people all over the world understand that we are not the masters of the planet, and that we don't own the air, the land and the water. We must share.

[wsbohannon]

This was so heart warming, majestic and one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed in my LIFE!! God's majesty is amazing in His masterpieces of nature..... THANK YOU BOB and Moderators for all your wonderful and amazing gift to us!! Words just can't express what's in my heart right now. Thank you Thank you Thank you... and God Bless you ALL!!!

[TheSteveanna]

Oh dear. Well, I didn't shed a tear until watching this. So beautifully captured - thank you for summing up such an incredible experience for all of us.

Thank you to Bob, and the mods, and everyone at RRP - and you, pharmerdave23!!

[whatbirdwhere]

This was definitely a video done with love. The music was so appropriate...the soundtrack from "The Patriot". Bravo for a job well done...and thank you for sharing it with all of us, it was beautiful

[bonerfortuna]

Bravo, Thank you !

[dhutts2]

Thank you for this beautiful video. I appreciate the time taken from all of the RRP staff, and the Mods for this wonderful experience. This video had me sobbing, as I have been for the past week... waiting for the magical moment of flight. I am happy yet sad that we are losing our babies, but the parents will be back in 2012 and it gives us something to look forward to! Thank you again! Take good care...

[cdbnc519]

This was beautiful. Made me smile and yes, even cry. This has been amazing to follow. It is like watching family grow and then leave. Thank you for all you did to make this poassible. I can't wait until nesting begins next year!.

[cdbnc519]

This was beautiful. Made me smile and yes, even cry. This has been amazing to follow. It is like watching family grow and then leave. Thank you for all you did to make this poassible. I can't wait until nesting begins next year!.

[JRemaklus1]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[KMelKang]

wow what an amazing Trek.... We will simply call this Eagle Trek. The next installment of the Star Trek series. What a wonderfiled journey they the Eaglets guided us on. Thank you for this Tribute. Go boldly where all Eagles have gone before! Engage!

[kt49erfan]

Beautiful.

[beckyscybermail]

Simply awesome!

[Jomelda54]

thank you so much--it was so beautiful--hope we are watching our eagle family again next year but this brood will always hold special memories for all of us I think!

[HRosebud]

That was completely wonderful...! I was deeply moved, reliving all these beautiful moments we witnessed together It took 2 kleenex to get through it. Thank you so much for putting it together.

[terpsii]

a spectacularly touching tribute. Thank you for sharing this. So many viewers have fallen in love here together with these magnificent creatures. Amazing how we all know a tree next to a hatchery that none of us ever heard about before. We will all be back next year to watch and share again. Thank you, pharmerdave23, mods and all the cool chatroom pals at SPO and at FB. donna-eaglefever-p

[Bailairma]

Moved me to tears ! Beautiful ! To God be the Glory !

[MDDeb1]

Outstanding Thank you so so much for the wonderful tribute. What magnificent creatures our "North American Bald Eagle" is and fitting as our national bird. MDDeb

[kilgorene]

A beautiful tribute. Great screen shots and the perfect music. Thank you!

[happycampr1]

Wow. Awesome photos. Wow. Thank you for putting this together. I laughed and smiled and teared up and smiled again. Wonderful job!

[voygal]

What can I say that hasn't been said already about this brilliant, breathtaking compilation of RRP pictures? I've viewed it four times already (each time with tears of joy flowing shamelessly) and have it bookmarked so I can watch it whenever I need some uplifting inspiration. Also, the music you picked couldn't be more perfect.

Thank you so much, pharmerdave (and Bob, RRP and mods)

[moonhusky]

This journey we have all shared with the Decorah family has brought together so many people of all ages & backgrounds. Nature once again has reminded us the value of patience, vigilance and partnership.

The mods (Thank you all!) also steadfastly ensured us with an experience full of valuable information & input as Bob maneuvered day in & day out all the glorious moments.

What a befitting tribute to all pharmerdave23, thank you!

See you all back at the nest in due time ♥

[daiblo112744]

thank you so much, this is absolutely beautiful...I am in tears...love the music too

[jimmiew]

Excellent. Great production techniques.

[1115nks]

What a wonderful tribute that we all can watch over and over again through the coming months until we have a new family again next winter. You did a masterful job!

[TikleAnna]

WOW! I have never been so proud of a video as I am of this one. I want to thank you pharmerdave from the bottom of my heart. I will cherish this forever.

[MKHDiehard]

I have never seen anything more moving or beautiful in my entire life! Amazing Grace!

JLDragoo aka Tigerlilly1122

[gooddogmac]

Love the photos - they just say it all - thank you

[gooddogmac]

Love the photos - they just say it all - thank you

[boogerdude]

That was so excellent!

[MegaGrandma08]

Just beautiful.

Thank you so much!

[dannyandsandy1]

This was amazing - so well done! Thank you! I have posted it on Facebook for all my friends to see what I have been tuned in to since April 4th. The music, the pictures - everything was perfect, and it brought back such wonderful memories. I cried at first, but then I smiled. So beautiful - thanks!

[coffmanclan]

Excellent tribute of the Decorah Eagle family.. Thank you so much for making this. I will treasure the memories. :)

[Riverdales3]

beautiful footage within the time span of such a  few short months will forever be remembered as the year the world met this Decorah family ... Thank you for sharing them with us !

[willhughes924]

Things just get better what a really stunning tribute to every one the mods and of course the work and patience of bob and the RRP team We are buzzing here in UK and this is undoubtedly the best I have every seen on nature and cannot wait for next year thanks pharmerdave simply the best

[ms007fanforever]

Beautiful tribute pharmerdave23! Brought back so many memories from the past 3 months and thank you for sharing with us. May our little Decorah E's always have blue skies and tail winds!

[pwharoldson]

Thank you, pharmerdave, for this fabulous video! You captured these three little guys perfectly ~ what an incredible and extraordinary experience we have all shared! Thank you to Bob for making it possible and the mods for making it fun and educational. This was my first ~ and will undoubtedly stand out as the best ~ just amazing. Thanks again for a magnificent job!

[simmom3]

This is so beautifully done...thank you for capturing a few amazing months in this video tribute!

[townierider]

That was a beautiful tribute to our "First Family"! What a wonderful journey we have all shared these past few months. Words escape me. Thanks to everyone who made this all possible. We have been blessed and are forever changed!

[callemlikeyouseethem]

Thank you pharmerdave23! The whole experience was magnificent and that it was shared with millions thanks to the RRP team is nothing short of phenomenal!!! Please know just how much all of you mean to all of us EAs. A million thanks would not be out of order...:) Seriously!...:)

[merrerly44]

A million thanks to all those that blessed us with pictures, videos and facts about these amazing eagles! We left our computers on for days when the eggs hatched and the babies joined their loving and caring "mom and dad". My husband and I fell in love with eagles after visiting Alaska and are thrilled to have many here in Iowa. The eaglets have grown so fast....it's sad we can not follow their daily adventures.....surely they all have left a huge void in our daily lives. Thanks again!!!!

[merrerly44]

A million thanks to all those that blessed us with pictures, videos and facts about these amazing eagles! We left our computers on for days when the eggs hatched and the babies joined their loving and caring "mom and dad". My husband and I fell in love with eagles after visiting Alaska and are thrilled to have many here in Iowa. The eaglets have grown so fast....it's sad we can not follow their daily adventures.....surely they all have left a huge void in our daily lives. Thanks again!!!!

[NaiAlai55]

That was so beautiful! It made me cry. One of the scenes made me recall me saying, 'Mom, they are too big for you to sit on now.' [sob] I am going to so miss these eagles.

[epm2397]

Wow, what a tribute and thank you!

[Fidkis]

Captured their story wonderfully. Thank you for this beautiful montage.

[raycyn1]

Wow, how beautiful is that! Thanks so much - see you next year hopefully.

[HPNweirdsis]

Beautiful. Amazing still shots and the music perfectly illustrates the majesty of our babies.

[carolewalshgraphics]

Beautiful pharmerdave. I'm crying like a baby.

[7judyb]

I never realized until tonight how attached I had become to the little ones. This tribute is beyond belief, magnificent. I thank you for this experience. I worried about them, cried when I didn't count three, worried about them getting enough food....you have heard it all I am sure. Blessing to you for this experience. My tears tonight are those of happiness and joy.

[ginpep12]

That was wonderful. Thank you!

[taumee]

WOW~ Breathtaking, and beautiful! Wonderful and Majestic! No words can really describe the beauty of the eagle and how much these guys got into our/my heart(s). Thank you for the tribute! You got some fantastic photos of them!

[sando02]

WOW! This is a wonderful video. I am tearing up! Our Little E's are gone, but free to fly the skies. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful video.

[MrSeagypsy40]

What a wonderful tribute to Bob Anderson! I would like to thank Bob and all the moderators for educating us on Eagles! I will never forget this experience! What a wonderful journey from beginning (eggs) to fledgelings! I will forever be grateful to RRP, Bob and the mods! I enjoyed our journey together. Thank you so much for this tribute!

[pharmerdave23]

Thank you all for the wonderful comments. Hopefully we will all be watching again next year.

[bellenurse123]

What a wonderful tribute. Thank you very much. Many good memories. I have had great pleasure leaning about the bald eagles and meeting some wonderful people here; many have become good friends. Bellenruse1

[eggplantsurprise]

What a great slide show! Thank you!

[EagleGolden4444]

A stunning, magnificent tribute, pharmerdave23. It was an honor to be selected as a Moderator for the 2011 RRP chat room and your moving tribute brings back many very fond memories. My sincere thanks for a beautiful, professional presentation of that which makes America great - the North American Bald Eagle.

[pharmerdave23]

@EagleGolden4444 - Thank you very much. You, and all of the moderators, did a wonderful job.

[dragondebra]

Thank you for creating this tribute. I will return to watch the wonder of the eaglets again and again. Already looking forward to the 2012 family. It was a wonderful priviledge to be allowed this experience.

[pamschmam]

Thanks for this wonderful tribute! You've truly captured the entire experience at the nest! I love the music you selected.