Decorah eagle has sleepless night after attack from owl

[blackovermind]

And just as suddenly, bill has a change of heart, and the videos have been removed.

[lmturmenne]

Thank you for your response, Bill. I misjudged your intention. I'd assumed we'd suddenly been ushered into a restrictive state. That got my hackles up. These beautiful birds mean so much to all of us. We've invested time keeping a vigil on these nests. In that respect, we share their devotion to their family unit. We feel their emotions as though they were our own. We'd like it to stay that way. Particularly since these majestic birds are symbols of the freedom we enjoy here in America.

[theophilus71]

We should install lasers on the cameras

[theophilus71]

We love youh eaglez !!

[lmturmenne]

The Video of the Owl Attack was removed!!! Why? If it's for the safety and concern of children... the is the natural way of things. Bad things sometimes happen in life. It's a good opportunity for children to learn about animals. Let the parents do some real parenting for a change and monitor what their kids are doing and allow us adults to have our opportunity to view this for ourselves as well. That's not fair to everyone!!!

[billlaughlin]

@lmturmenne Sorry it was removed and put back because I didn't know how to shut off the embedding button and I was so wrapped up in taking the video and posting it I wasn't paying attention what was happening to th video on the web it was a hot topic and a lot of sites were making money off it so I pulled the plug. So everything is alright , videos of the attacks on the eagle by an owl are up and running.

[EPSigafoos]

What owl attack? Since no one ever saw an owl, why are you calling it an "owl attack"? "dislike" on the basis of fals information in the name.

[levarfan]

If you have been watching her for a while you will see that she does get spooked at night frequently. That's okay -- she has to be a light sleeper in order to be able to wake up on a moment's notice. Of course you will hear owls and other animals in the background, they live in that area too. The "attack" mentioned was from a stick that fell from above and startled her -- she flapped her wings vigorously so you saw motion blur, not another eagle!

[iCandiS]

Clearly it was an intruder and not the father eagle. She wouldn't still be acting this way had it been the father who startled her. I believe it was a great-horned owl who attacked the nest, whose vision at night surpasses the eagles'. I'm impressed with the mother's hearing and devotion to protecting her young. Hopefully she can rest easier tonight.

[savageblue67]

Pattie, yes, it was. It spooked mum around 2am Iowa time

[EPSigafoos]

There was NO owl attack.  I watched that video. It is the male eagle, not an owl. I don't know why you post such stuff.

[givernysgarden]

@EPSigafoos You could hear the owl and both eagles began to be vigilante and upset. The male went after him.

[EPSigafoos]

@givernysgarden You are aware that owls fly silently aren't you? Hopefully you're also aware that eagles do not see well at night so it's doubtful Dad "went after him" in the dark.

[givernysgarden]

@EPSigafoos The owl was hooting. The wings were flapping and the male began it's alert sound as it's wings flapped at the intruding owl. He then flew off the nest. There was the sound of two large birds off camera. So, yes, the male went after him to attempt intimidation. If the owl is close enough for the camera to pick up his hoots, then the male could definitely see him, they aren't blind just not as able as the owl is in night sight.

[monster10854]

yes there was another last night



[pattie1203]

Was the owl around last night (Tuesday) again?