AKP 2017 cams discussion

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Submitted by TerriFla on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 18:03

Some bad weather for our little family right now. Thursday looks even worse. :(

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Submitted by Delorahilleary on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 12:45

I created a video for anyone who missed the first egg glimpse. Check it out here: 

https://youtu.be/MBI_VmV1rnM

It's also viewable on the video archive sidebar under the livestream itself, under the starling and flicker videos. Enjoy! :)

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Submitted by TerriFla on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 12:13

Just knew it would happen as soon as I had to go back to work.

Darn!

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Submitted by Jill from MN on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 11:10

How TOTALLY mega exciting!   I am so glad that things will start to perk up in the nest box soon.   BTW that is the brownest egg I have ever seen on the KestrelCam.   How does diet, water source, etc., affect the color of an eggshell?

Absolutely delighted here.

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Submitted by Delorahilleary on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 10:29

Alright guys, the first egg is here! I'm pretty thrilled. Check out the news update tab for more details :D
-D

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Submitted by Delorahilleary on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 09:31

I noticed the female sat around in the nest box more than usual yesterday. No egg yet...but I have a feeling it's incoming!

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Submitted by TerriFla on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 04:22

Thanks I know you sometimes use our reports for big events like egg laying and fledging!

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Submitted by Delorahilleary on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 17:16

I did a test report and it matched up to me - just about 30 seconds behind, which is fine with the video delay.

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Submitted by Delorahilleary on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 17:13

This is because the stream video is a bit delayed in time - this is to have a buffer up on the video to ensure smooth streaming. It also keeps the streams up and running over minor network interruptions. It shouldn't impact data collection, however, as we can easily offset the data to match the streams at the end of the year. :)

3 minutes is rather far behind, though - I'll see what's up there.
-D

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Submitted by Delorahilleary on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 17:11

I put in the same amount as last year, it seems these two like to dig deep! It's re-covered often, though, like now it's all covered again. I'll be keeping an eye on it.

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Submitted by TerriFla on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 14:57

Oh man! It's windy out there right now!

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Submitted by TerriFla on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 07:25

I noticed that the time stamp on reports seems to be off the clock on the screen by 3 minutes.

it matches up ok in the comments.

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Submitted by TerriFla on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 18:52

I thought so! Any danger to our couple?

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Submitted by TerriFla on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 18:46

Is there enough bedding? I am seeing the wood on the bottom of the box.

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Submitted by Delorahilleary on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 12:40

Sounds like a magpie :) We have tons of those. Fiesty and smart corvids!

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Submitted by TerriFla on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 12:32

Rain! No one home.

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Submitted by TerriFla on Thu, 03/23/2017 - 17:44

a large black and white bird flew by the box 2 times.

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Submitted by TerriFla on Thu, 03/23/2017 - 13:35

oh shoot! I missed the chat again. Darn east coast time.

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Submitted by Delorahilleary on Thu, 03/23/2017 - 11:02

Nope! It's the same box as last year. There is only the one hole - the entrance. The side panel is covered with a plastic strip, and it's there mostly to let light in for the camera during the day. It has been a windy and stormy spring for us, however! :)
-D

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Submitted by TerriFla on Thu, 03/23/2017 - 06:34

Are there extra holes cut in the box this year? It seems more wind is getting in.

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Submitted by Delorahilleary on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 17:45

I saw the male perch in the entrance once, but indeed, I haven't seen anyone since the female left this morning. I couldn't really blame them, however...it's sunny and warm out. I wanted to leave the office and wander myself!

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Submitted by TerriFla on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 17:15

No one has been home all day  :(

 

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Submitted by TerriFla on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 15:10

Windy out there. Thanks for the link for newest posts!

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Submitted by Delorahilleary on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 15:03

Hiya everyone!
We have added the link to the intro of this thread that lets you view the newest comments on top!

You can click here also.

Cheers!

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Submitted by Jill from MN on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 09:57

Hi, Delora!   Always nice to see something from you.  Thanks for the reassuring details on how the bedding gets broken in!   It truly adds more to nest box watching this year to start earlier, during mating season.   I look forward to seeing the mom-to-be getting broody... 

Wish I had lunch time during chat!  : ....(