West End ~ Ain't No Stopping Me Now❗❗ Ahote Has The Flying Bug! 😊 Takes Flight Again ✈️ 6.6.22
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Ahote just returned to the nest this morning after being gone 4 days since his accidental fledge on June 2nd. He spends 7 hours on the nest with his siblings waiting on a delivery that never came so he decided to go on another flyabout and takes off for another flight!
Watch Ahote's beautiful hover up high and he clears the tor before coming back down on the side of the hill. Ahote then returned to the nest 15 minutes later as if it was a piece of cake! His siblings were excited and were flapping wildly when he first took off - I thought we might see another fledge! Ain't no stopping Ahote now - he has the flying bug! Thank you for watching!
Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
Eaglets hatched 3/8; 3/10 & 3/12/22.
Banded on 4/24/22 ~ Male 23/D Sky; Male 24/D Ahote and Female 25/D (Kana' Kini)
Adult Male A-61 (aka Akecheta) hatched at the Los Pinos nest on Santa Cruz Island in 2016. Has silver band on left leg and orange band on right leg.
Adult Female K-91 (aka Thunder) hatched at the Two Harbors nest on Catalina Island in 2009. Has silver band on left leg.
Full nest history here: www.iws.org/we...
The Channel Islands Catalina CA are part of a restoration project by the IWS Institute for Wildlife Studies.
Courtesy of explore.org and the IWS: / watch
It was like the siblings were "clapping" their wings for Ahote telling him , " You got this!"
“I’m next! No IM NEXT”
He must be so hungry
Thank you Lady Hawk. when the world seems so troubled it's you who I turn too. Mr Rogers " look for the helpers ". You are definitely one of mine. ❤️❤️❤️
You are very welcome!!! ♥
@debra Hange. So true! We need this escape. Cudos to LH!🌷
Alright you other two - let’s get flying !!!!
Ahote is the leader here. He’s like, “C’mon if I can do it so can you. The wind helps here.” I get so happy seeing these triplets. Thanks to Thunder & Aketcheta this season was a great one. TY Lady Hawk for sharing this vid. Awesome!
My pleasure and hi Juanita!! Nice to see you again!
@@ladyhawk likewise. Get so happy to see your vid’s you share. TY for everything you do. ❤️🦅
For Pete"s sake!! I see these Vids posted and I'm like OH NO! Ahote is driving me to drink!! He's an adventurous one and oh so resourceful! Love him🥰🤣💘 AND a huge Thank you to Lady Hawk for the thrills
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LOL it has been a wild last few days hasn't it?? And we have two more eaglets to fledge!!! Hang on!
@@ladyhawkAs always, many, many thank yous for posting these!! Why watch t.v.or Netflix? Be still my heart😂👍🏻🦅😳
Karen Cohen - Lol!!!- Stephanie
Yeah, it's a real rollercoaster ride with Ahote providing all the thrills and chills!!😁😳🦅💜
Wow! I guess Ahote showed all of us worry warts. 😁 He's a survivor! 💞🎉
Yup. People said he need to be rescued, but no! We shouldnt interfere with nature too soon until we REALLY know how bad the situation is, in some cases.. Like in this case, there was no need to interfere, and hes doing fine.. Its amazing that the youngest one is flying when its usually the oldest first to fly😮
@@dewbow134 👍
I love watching eaglets. They can’t talk & don’t have real facial expressions but they show so much expression in their stares, head movements & wing flapping. They crack me up! 🦅🦅🦅
That is a very good observation Teri! Those nonverbal cues are important communication tools that the eagles all use and read!
Wow.. Alohe is one brave eaglet and showing his siblings how to enjoy life!
He is daring and will absolutey survive in the wild.. This will make his parents proud!
Thankyou for sharing Lady Hawk and we love these vids! 🙏🦅👍💕
He might be taking after Akecheta!! I bet he was a brave and fearless young eagle too!! You are most welcome on the videos - I am glad you are enjoying them!!
@@ladyhawk 🙏💕🦅
Magnificent…spectacular…impressive!
I was more surprised he wasnt receiving fish deliveries from his fledge spot! Poor thing is probably hungry! Hopefully he gets a whole meal to himself soon!
Hi Sarah!
Hungry he is! But, the parents use withholding food to motivate them and get them off the couch 🛋 in the basement! Lol!
When Ahote was out on his fledge, they fed the two in the nest, but, not him. He could see the food coming to them.
They do things like that to encourage their kids to grow up.
Ahote had to have the courage to get back. Once he could do that, he would have more confidence that he could do it again and again, until he was doing what comes naturally.
It would not surprise me if they reversed that and gave him an out of the nest feeding to encourage the other two, to feel their wings, as well.
Trust the eagles! They know how to raise their kids for life in the wild! 😻
Hi Sarah - Ahote did get a fish today - AK delivered one - Sky claimed it and Ahote stole it right from under him and ate it. Check out my latest video on it!!
@@CuriousCat787 I understand and completely agree! I was more hoping go see Ahote get fed off the nest because he wouldnt have to fight anyone for it, and.. just as you said it would motivate the others to fledge as well! So it surprised me that they brought fish to the nest instead! I trust they know how to raise their kiddos, it's just wishful thinking to reward Ahote with his own fish off the nest! Haha
@@ladyhawk Thank you for the update video! Glad to see he likes to fly around despite his big sisters staying home! Ha!
@@SJane3
Yes, I feel what you feel, too.😥
It took me a few years observing these nests to even be able to begin to accept nature's way and to accept that we are all just "junior scientists" fortunate enough to be able to be looking into their world. I don't think I will ever not have feelings and not struggle through some of the rough spots. But, that's normal. I'd be worried if I didn't get those pangs in my heart! ❤️
"Survival of the fittest" can be very brutal as we recently observed in the MN nest where E1 unrelentingly attacked E2. 😳 That was a very difficult thing to see! Especially, since we still look at them as babies. But, they function with a very strong instinct to survive. Without adequate food, that's what inevitably will happen. But, even knowing all that, it still doesn't completely eliminate placing my human perspective on the situation.
We get so attached to the birds and animals we watch, and love, and it is not easy to realize that as much "tough love" that we see exhibited by the parents, the world will be ever so more unkind.
They have to develop strength or they won't survive very long on their journey.
On a positive note, I read the other day that eagles who migrate to the Chesapeake Bay area, have the best survival rate to make it to adulthood. Nearly 100% as compared to an average 50% who will not survive their first year of life in other locations.There is plenty of food there. So, that cuts out a lot of the fighting.
I was happy to read that because for those who follow the SWFL nest, that's one spot where the juvies go to hang out and hone their hunting/fishing skills. 🥰
So, I pictured E19 and E20, the most recent fledglings, having a great time! ❤🦅❤
Hope you have a blessed day! 😇
Wow😲
Wow. All 3 will be flying around like crazy before we know it. All the concern for Ahote was for nought.
He needs food now...
Holy moly, that was totally unexpected!!! I loved the excited reaction by the other two flapping
their wings--bless their hearts!! That quick return this time was quite impressive--what a little
star Ahote's become!! Come on Mom and/or Dad, this baby needs a big ol' fat fish!! TY LH 🤗
I know at first I thought it was Sky that fledged. It wasn't until Ahote returned and the cam operator zoomed in his 24/D band that I knew it was him!!
Wonderful
Little bugger and away I go lol
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Hunger can be a big incentive.
Ahote... (taking off) "Hey, watch this!!"
Siblings ... (flapping and hopping)
"I know how he did it!"
"Yeah! Me too! He just did this!"
"Wrong! That got you nowhere! It was like this!"
"Ha! Really? Well, I'm waiting!"
"He, he, he seems to have strength. Someone must have given him a fish!"
"Yeah! That's it! We are just too hungry to fly!"
Keep on wowing them, Ahote! 🦅❤🦅❤🦅
Thanks, Lady Hawk! 😻
Let the fun begin!! 🤩
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LOL The siblings were awestruck by Ahote these past few days! They will be fledging soon - they don't want to miss out on the fun.
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Amazing! 👍💚🦅💚👍
I had to LOL when the siblings were tracking and then started to flap their wings (!) @ TS 1:42. TY for another great recap LH
You are very welcome! I loved seeing the siblings flapping their wings - like wait whoa what about us???
Impressive! I'm so relieved that he took his his first real flight this time back to the nest. Hope he manages to grab the the next delivery. He deserves it! 🧡
He did manage to get the only delivery and he stole it from Sky!!!
Such terrific news! I arrived home from work to see this fabulous post. Trust the eagles. Thank you Lady Hawk💖
You are welcome Michele!! It was wonderful news and Ahote got a fish to eat too! Be sure to check my latest video on it!
That one on the right scares me!!😬 so close to the edge!
How wonderful! Getting back to the nest must've been a real confidence booster for him. Hopefully he gets a fish soon.
He did get a fish! AK delivered one and Sky claimed it - Ahote stole it right out from under him! Be sure to check my latest video on it!!
I l❤️Ve wonderful eagles ❤️❤️❤️
I love the way his nest mates watched him take off. So cute!. Be careful, Ahote!
Love it ... Let's all join in .. 10 for the landing 💙
LOL. Love it!!
He sure has a lot of energy for not having ate in 4 days.
Boy isn't that the truth!!
LH, thanks for following all of these amazing birds and sharing their stories with compassion and humor.
You are very welcome Tricia!!! It has been exciting here lately hasn't it??
Siblings are looking astonished! It was amazing when they were moving their wings simultaneously trying to fly!
Thank you Lady Hawk 💓💓 how fantastic is this! 😘
You are very welcome!! It is great news!
Exciting times, a new world awaits them.. their baby days are coming to an end, hunting for their own food is another challenge. 🤲.
Sending you a beautiful smile and sunshine.....so happy to see this wonderful video...Many thanks to you LH 👍
Yaaay!! I am so glad he made it home!! I'll be even happier when he gets a delivery!! Now calm down Ahote, and save your energy until you eat!! 🙏💙😃
Thank you Lady Hawk 💐 💝 🦅
You are welcome Michelle he did get a fish today - stole it from Sky!
Pretty soon all 3 of them will be doing this. 😃🦅❤
Good job, Ahote finding your confidence and enjoying flying!! What an exceptional eaglet! Thank you, Lady Hawk!
You are welcome Shirley!! Ahote found his courage and confidence and now the world is his oyster!! Amazing to see isn't it? TC
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Have both parents been seen lately
😆😆 Don't underestimate Ahote!! He figured out the route to the nest. It's time to fly confidently and back home. Nothing holds this little eaglet!! Way to go, my little sweetheart. 🙏🦅🙏 I trust Ahote!! 💕🦅💕 Thanks Lady Hawk. 🥰🙏💕💘🦅Ahote🦅Kana'Kini🦅Sky💕🙏⛰️
Ahote is one brave and smart juvie!!! He is going to be a fierce raptor!!! TC
@@ladyhawk You are absolutely right as always, Lady Hawk. I'm sure Ahote is hoping be a fierce kidnapper. Take care and have a good evening.
Oh, Boy! Just look at you, Ahote! Like you, Lady Hawk, I thought for sure one of his siblings was about to take off too. They won't be able to just observe much longer after watching Ahote have all the fun. Here we go, Eaglets!! 🦅🦅🦅😍 Thank you, Lady Hawk, for another exciting adventure at the West End!💖😁
Beautiful watch the three precious young eagles 🌹💜🌹💜🌹💖
Hey Lady❗️Ahote es el machito más joven o sea el último que nació⁉️ Thank 😊
Hola Danielle sí Ahote es la más joven de las tres aguiluchos. ¡Él es el primero en volar!
Muchas Gracias por responder y por los videos❗️😃 Siempre fue el más despierto 😉 y qué maduro es 😁 ♥️🦅🦅🦅♥️
Love the way the others start flapping after he takes off! Thank you lady hawk!!
As soon as they seen him do it the other two were Like wait, so we just flap these things? But why aren't we going anywhere like him?!! They don't quite have th3 courage like brother does yet...soon it's going to be pure chaos in this neighborhood for a bit.
It will be chaos in the nest and area with these triplets all on the loose!!
Brother and sister waiting for right time to flight 🙏🌸🙏💜
Has Akecheta been seen lately?🤔
He delivered a fish later on - Sky claimed it and Ahote stole it! Check out my latest video on it!
@@ladyhawk Thank you LH! I did see that video and commented that it was good to see Akecheta 🤗🦅👍
So he hasn't eaten for 5 days..🦅I hope he gets fed soon. And the others too.. 💔💖
Hey you! 👋🙌.. cool birds.
Any thing you can do l can do better I can’ do better better than you.no you can’t yes I can no you can’t.yes I can yes I can.😘❣️🙏🏻
Just hang out a bit ahote and get some food.
Hi Pepper nice to see you!! Yes he needs to build up his reserves!! Glad he got a little fish today!
@@ladyhawk good to see you Lady Hawk! Thats good to hear, I'm glad he was able to get something down today. He was probably pretty hungry!
Where’s mom and dad?
I was wrong