• Information about birds and their nesting habits! (nestwatch.org)
  • The aviary contains a replica creek for the birds to learn how to fish for food, and houses multiple eagles in the process of rehabilitation for the young birds to socialize with. (inspiremore.com)
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park has become a safe haven for these magnificent birds, offering them a prime habitat for nesting and raising their young. (proppedproductions.com)
  • Taking is described to include their parts, nests, or eggs, molesting or disturbing the birds. (wikipedia.org)
  • That nest, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, was constructed by eagles in St. Petersburg, Fla. The lab's " All About Birds " website states: "Another famous nest - in Vermilion, Ohio - was shaped like a wine glass and weighed almost two metric tons. (bomboh.com)
  • Black bears sometimes raid the nests of bald eagles and expel birds too young to fly from them, which can threaten the local population of raptors. (livescience.com)
  • The American Eagle Foundation (AEF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to care for and protect the USA' s living symbol of freedom, the Bald Eagle, and other birds of prey through the four pillars of Education, Re-population, Conservation and Rehabilitation. (live-production.tv)
  • Piksel's vast experience in live streaming video, including its proactive support and monitoring capabilities, ensure uninterrupted, live broadcasts of these birds for American Eagle Foundation supporters in HD quality. (live-production.tv)
  • Chris strives to connect people to birds through Bird City Maryland, the Maryland Bald Eagle Nest Monitoring Program, and the Farmland Raptor Program. (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • The status of each nesting territory is defined as 'occupied' or 'unoccupied' A territory is deemed 'occupied' if it contains a nest that was recently built or maintained by eagles, adult birds are seen at a nest, or there is evidence of reproduction (incubation, eggs or chicks observed) during the breeding season. (ky.gov)
  • The birds at the Richmond eagle cam are reliable breeders, having produced 18 chicks. (wm.edu)
  • Affected bird species include mainly waterfowl and colonial nesting marine birds, as well as scavenger birds, such as gulls, eagles, vultures, and corvids ( 2 , 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • COVID-19-related restrictions led to a pause in Kentucky's Bald Eagle nest survey in 2020, and monitoring objectives were reevaluated that year. (ky.gov)
  • Considering limitations in staff time and funding, monitoring objectives were revised in 2020 to reduce the amount of time and effort spent monitoring Bald Eagles, while still maintaining a high-quality dataset for the species. (ky.gov)
  • Numbers of bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) nesting along the lower Columbia River have doubled in the last six years. (systemanaturae.org)
  • Very little pre-settlement information exists for Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) populations in Kentucky. (ky.gov)
  • Hanover Eagle Live Cam Launches for 2021 Nesting Season! (biotradepharma.com)
  • Starting in 2021, a rotating regional subset of nests is monitored each year instead of monitoring all nests statewide. (ky.gov)
  • This is a Bald Eagle nest from February in 2022. (nestwatch.org)
  • The 2022 bald eagle breeding season in the Greater Vancouver area was decimated with dying eaglets - and this following the "heat dome year of death. (hancockwildlife.org)
  • We never followed back up on the nest after a couple of visits so I'm not sure what happened to the eggs or babies. (nestwatch.org)
  • Everyone waited and watched as Mabel and Angus readied their Osprey nest and we just knew that we were going to have eggs for Valentine's. (maryannsteggles.com)
  • And it is definitely not certain that there will be any eggs on this brand new nest platform this year unless Angus leaves and a bonded pair come to the nest right ready for their eggs to be laid. (maryannsteggles.com)
  • The eggs are painted to look like they have been tossed and turned around in a Bald Eagle's eyrie (nest). (puzzleheads.ca)
  • Although fairly uniformly pale cream or dull white coloured in the overall shell appearance, the eggs may be stained or marked from moving around in the nest materials. (puzzleheads.ca)
  • This replica nest represents the softer lining materials on which the eggs would be found, and is made of sphagnum moss. (puzzleheads.ca)
  • Eggs are in the nest, but not visible. (nabble.com)
  • The pair of bald eagles, M15 and F23, can be seen on the eagle cam live stream incubating and protecting the eggs. (winknews.com)
  • In Kentucky, Bald Eagles usually lay eggs during January-March but will begin nest building and repair as early as October. (ky.gov)
  • The stream was launched on 8 February 2016 and will continue after the bald eaglets have hatched. (live-production.tv)
  • Rare video footage from Maine shows how resurging bald eagles prey on other species. (npr.org)
  • As Maine Public Radio's Fred Bever reports , as the eagle population in his state recovers, the powerful predators are an increasing threat to other bird species, such as cormorants and blue herons. (npr.org)
  • Call it conservation blowback: Since the 1970s, when the pesticide DDT was banned and the Endangered Species Act took effect, the emblematic American bald eagle's population has roared back from near-extinction. (npr.org)
  • But more eagles need more food, and for some other struggling bird species - here in Maine and around the country - the eagle's success story has a menacing side. (npr.org)
  • Bald Eagles were removed from the endangered species list in August 2007 because their populations recovered sufficiently at that time. (radnorlake.org)
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park, along with its dedicated staff and volunteers, play a crucial role in protecting and preserving habitats for bald eagles and countless other species. (proppedproductions.com)
  • The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668-668d) is a United States federal statute that protects two species of eagle. (wikipedia.org)
  • On June 28, 2007, the Department of the Interior took the bald eagle off the endangered and threatened species list. (wikipedia.org)
  • This act prohibited selling, killing, or possessing the species 1950: The bald eagle was beginning to recover from human persecution 1952: Bald eagle protection extended to include Alaska 1962: Congress amended the act, extending the ban to the golden eagle and the law became the Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BEPA). (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2007, The Bald Eagle was removed from the federal threatened and endangered species list and annual surveys of Maryland's Bald Eagle population were discontinued. (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • The B​ald Eagle was removed from the federal list of threatened and endangered species in August of 2007. (ky.gov)
  • To ensure the species continues to succeed, National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines and a Post-delisting Monitoring Plan have been developed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). (ky.gov)
  • The adult in the tree then flew to the nest and I managed to catch a very tender moment where the adults touched their heads together. (nestwatch.org)
  • Two adult bald eagles guard their nest in a tree. (freestockphotos.biz)
  • I first spotted an adult Bald Eagle on top of this tower in September 2019 incidentally while looking for Mercury just after sunset with the 88 mm spotter from a nearby baseball field. (wasociety.us)
  • In the spring of 2023, I spotted a pair of adult eagles simultaneously and have been paying closer attention since then, ultimately spotting the heads of a couple chicks protruding from the nest being fed by an adult in the middle of May See photo below). (wasociety.us)
  • This is a snapshot taken on May 10, 2023, showing a pair of adult Bald Eagles, one of which is feeding a chick in the nest atop the cell phone tower. (wasociety.us)
  • Adult Bald Eagles with fish in bill feeding eaglets? (lawrenceperegrines.com)
  • Counties with known Bald Eagle nests during 2000-2023 (gray). (ky.gov)
  • An unusual decline (13%) in nest numbers in western Kentucky was observed in 2023. (ky.gov)
  • Count of occupied Bald Eagle nests recorded in the Kentucky eagle monitoring regions during 2007-2023. (ky.gov)
  • June 20, 2023 I was recently queried about the movements of our two distinct western populations of bald eagles. (hancockwildlife.org)
  • We urge all nature enthusiasts to visit this remarkable site and bear witness to the wonders of the bald eagle's habitat. (proppedproductions.com)
  • 1963: Due to shooting, DDT poisoning, and loss of habitat, the bald eagle was in danger of extinction. (wikipedia.org)
  • By Sherri Elliott As the nesting season comes to a close we tally up all the prey deliveries we've caught on camera at Decorah Eagles and Decorah North Nest to provide an overview of the level of partnership between a bonded pair as well as the variety of food sources available in the nest territory and individual protein preferences within a habitat. (raptorresource.org)
  • Th​e creation of large reservoirs statewide has provided a habitat unavailable to eagles historically. (ky.gov)
  • Good nesting wood warbler habitat and strong spring/fall migration follow the mountain ridges. (birdingpal.org)
  • We want to give a huge THANK YOU to FONA for helping us establish a new internet connection for our eagle cams! (naeaglecam.org)
  • Bald eagles around the country are raising young this spring and people watching them, in person or via live-cams, might wonder just how large are those nests? (bomboh.com)
  • It was one of the first organizations to use cams over a Bald Eagle nest more than a decade ago - albeit the technology was nothing like it is today. (live-production.tv)
  • Our first live eagle nest cams reached and taught more people in a 4 month period than I had in all my years of lectures combined. (hancockwildlife.org)
  • HWF introduced popular Live Streaming EAGLE Wildlife CAMS to the public. (hancockwildlife.org)
  • Bald and Golden Eagles are still protected under state and federal laws, specifically under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Act. (radnorlake.org)
  • However, Bald Eagles still remain protected by the ​Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. (ky.gov)
  • Luckily, the nesting pair worked well together and defended the nest and the eaglets from harm. (blogspot.com)
  • This nest has 3 healthy eaglets. (pasty.com)
  • The male and female at this nest were busy finding food and feeding their two growing eaglets. (blogspot.com)
  • At first, I thought it was the male returning with some more food for the eaglets but the female was visibly upset and was blocking the eagle from landing on the nest. (blogspot.com)
  • Due to the high concentration of suitable habitats, eagle nests are more numerous in western Kentucky. (ky.gov)
  • Established by DAVID HANCOCK in 2006 to broaden his at that time more than 60 years of lecturing and teaching about wildlife and conservation, especially bald eagles , to include the web, the Foundation's mandate is to use the Internet in general and live streaming wildlife video in particular to promote the conservation of wildlife and its habitats through science, education, and stewardship. (hancockwildlife.org)
  • When a storm pulled their nest to the ground, these two bald eagle chicks were lucky to even survive the fall. (inspiremore.com)
  • This is why they were chosen as the perfect destination for the rehabilitation of the two bald eagle chicks, which they've named Merry and Pippin. (inspiremore.com)
  • But beginning in 2015, eight of the 13 chicks that hatched have been taken by Great Horned Owls or Bald Eagles. (audubon.org)
  • In the nest were two chicks about 35 days old that appeared to be in good condition. (ccbbirds.org)
  • A follow up aerial survey was conducted on May 9 and the eagle chicks, now about 7 weeks old, appear to be doing well. (ccbbirds.org)
  • Pair of chicks Bald eagles most often have a pair of offspring, such as this duo from a previous year and a different nest. (wm.edu)
  • To monitor Kentucky's nesting population, KDFWR conducts regional aerial surveys of eagle nests in March. (ky.gov)
  • The Center conducts a series of census flights each year during eagle breeding season . (wm.edu)
  • Biographical note: David Hancock, eagle biologist, & Director of the Hancock Wildlife Foundation. (hancockwildlife.org)
  • It's one of the best videos I've ever seen of eagle predation," said Steve Kress, vice president for bird conservation at the National Audubon Society and director of the Audubon Camp on Hog Island. (npr.org)
  • While flying a shorebird survey over the Virginia barrier islands on April 26, 2013, Dr Bryan Watts, Director of The Center for Conservation Biology, and Barry Truitt, Chief Conservation Scientist for The Nature Conservancy, discovered that a bald eagle pair had built a nest on the ground in the sand dunes on one of the barrier islands. (ccbbirds.org)
  • Our journey to document the bald eagle nest at Station Road Trailhead served as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts. (proppedproductions.com)
  • The nest in D.C. is a crucial part of our awareness campaign to further our conservation message, so being able to share this view of nesting behavior with the public is really important to us. (live-production.tv)
  • The recovery of our national symbol, the Bald Eagle, is considered one of the greatest conservation successes of the 20th century. (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • The Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership's citizen-science monitoring program will document the nesting success and productivity of Maryland's Bald Eagle population to help us to identify what conservation actions may be needed in the future. (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • The Center for Conservation Biology is offering the public a 24-7 view of the domestic life of a pair of eagles in Richmond. (wm.edu)
  • The Richmond eagle cam is part of ongoing research on eagle family dynamics by the Center for Conservation Biology. (wm.edu)
  • Overall Prey Deliveries Mr. North and DNF delivered 523 meals to the nest. (raptorresource.org)
  • Kike collected prey remains from the Decorah North nest when we were working on cameras in the fall of 2017. (raptorresource.org)
  • Written by Sherri Elliott A plethora of prey was procured, dispatched and delivered at Decorah North Nest this season, and while Mr & Mrs North do not have the convenience of a fish hatchery directly out their door as their eagle neighbors to the south, the quantity of fish and other prey was substantial and varied. (raptorresource.org)
  • In our virtual training workshop, you will learn about Bald Eagles as well as how to monitor them, collect data, and submit your observations. (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • Thanks to funding from the Barbara J Mapp foundation, Friends of Radnor Lake and donors from Giving Tuesday, we will be installing Bald Eagle Nesting signage on the Lake Trail as recommended by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in coming days. (radnorlake.org)
  • They do not tolerate any disturbances so we are taking these additional steps as recommended by the US Fish and Wildlife Service Guidelines for nesting bald eagles. (radnorlake.org)
  • These nests and range from 4-5 feet wide and 2-4 feet deep, but the US Fish and Wildlife Service says an eagle's nest could be as big as 10 feet wide a weigh a thousand pounds. (q985online.com)
  • Today, Paul Kolnik posted a memory of the day that Little Bit fell off this nest…we waited, we pleaded, we wrote letters…and then, really just in time to save him, the Humane Indiana Wildlife came to his rescue. (maryannsteggles.com)
  • Photographing wildlife demands patience, and capturing the essence of bald eagles was no exception. (proppedproductions.com)
  • To monitor Kentucky's nesting Bald Eagle population, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) conducted aerial and ground surveys of all known nests, statewide from 1986-2019 (Figure 1). (ky.gov)
  • This is the view from directly behind the spotting scope, which is pointed at the distant cell tower (vertical arrow) with the eagle nest. (wasociety.us)
  • This is a clip of a Google Map, satellite view, of the cell tower with the eagle nest and my viewing spot about 1,400 ft away at the parking lot on Collins Lane in Maple Shade, NJ. (wasociety.us)
  • With the Bald Eagle being such an important icon in American life, symbolizing the pride of the nation, giving the public an up-close, real-time view of its behavior and activity is key for its future care and protection. (live-production.tv)
  • A view of a bald eagle nest from the helicopter during an annual nesting survey. (ky.gov)
  • CCB Director Bryan Watts says the Richmond eagle cam is set to go live on Jan. 15 and will give raptor fans a live-streaming view of the nesting activity of the eagles. (wm.edu)
  • The eagle cam will offer a bird's eye view, he said. (wm.edu)
  • Hundreds of thousands of followers from over 100 different countries have been keeping an eye on a fledgling Southwest Florida family via a webcam that provides a 24-hour live view of their private love nest. (activerain.com)
  • A female intruder has been landing on the nest. (maryannsteggles.com)
  • There was an intruder attack on the NCTC nest of Bella and Smitty. (maryannsteggles.com)
  • The intruder was a subadult Bald Eagle and was probably around three years old. (blogspot.com)
  • Number of known eagle nesting territories in Kentucky from 1986-2019, documented through statewide surveys. (ky.gov)
  • In fact, the number of occupied Bald Eagle territories jumped more than 400% from 43 in 2006, to 187 in 2019. (ky.gov)
  • Mama bald eagle lays in the nest, incubation underway! (tonystakes.com)
  • Incubation most likely began around February 16th so that would put the first hatch about March 23rd (35 day incubation for bald eagles). (tonystakes.com)
  • According to Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge ( Stewards UMRR ), eagles in Illinois tend to begin nest building in November and/or December. (q985online.com)
  • After learning that a pair of eagles may have made their way to nest near Folsom, Skinner, who recently became an American citizen from New Zealand - Set out to find and photograph them. (abc10.com)
  • But Spirit is less fortunate as the eagle snatches the young osprey and flies away in a single motion. (npr.org)
  • Bald eagles are especially sensitive during this time of year when they are building nest and raising their young. (radnorlake.org)
  • The Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation Bald Eagle Flight Training Center is the perfect place for a young bird to learn how to be an eagle. (inspiremore.com)
  • The female continued to call for the male and defend her young in the nest. (blogspot.com)
  • We marveled at the sight of the bald eagle parents fiercely protecting their young, feeding them with delicate precision, and teaching them essential survival skills. (proppedproductions.com)
  • Young usually fledge (leave the nest) April-July. (ky.gov)
  • Courtney Turrin, a William & Mary graduate student, is investigating the eagle equivalent of home invasions: nest intrusions by young male eagles. (wm.edu)
  • Here is my response: We, here in southern British Columbia, are about to lose ALL of our breeding eagles and their young. (hancockwildlife.org)
  • In some regions less than 25% of the active nests fledged young, down by nearly a half to some one-third in other areas. (hancockwildlife.org)
  • In my 69 years of following bald eagles I have studied how this adaptable fish eagle and scavenger has, once not persecuted by humans, adapted from wilderness living to living very successfully in cities and among humans. (hancockwildlife.org)
  • Our journey to photograph the nest was an unforgettable experience filled with anticipation, patience, and awe-inspiring encounters. (proppedproductions.com)
  • Nest visit 10-19-22 by Patti Ann Photograph. (nabble.com)
  • An answer is provided in a photograph making the rounds via social media, showing a ranger sitting in a replica nest measuring five feet wide and three feet deep. (bomboh.com)
  • Stay tuned for more Bad Eagle stories as the season continues. (blogspot.com)
  • Sharpe and his team are monitoring 21 bald eagle nests on the islands this season. (worldnewsera.com)
  • What's On The Menu This Season at Our Nests? (raptorresource.org)
  • Eagle activity during the 2012 nesting season will be recorded and reviewed. (wm.edu)
  • This replica Bald Eagle egg is life-sized and is solid wood. (puzzleheads.ca)
  • The Facebook post states that the replica nest is housed at Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio. (bomboh.com)
  • At just five months old, these two eagles have plenty of time to heal and grow. (inspiremore.com)
  • This is the ninth year Rachel and Steve have returned to the island to nest, and in that time they have gained a loyal following of cam watchers. (audubon.org)
  • The rest of the time at the nest was routine and the threat was over. (blogspot.com)
  • From royalty to raptors -- A former photographer assigned to covering the British Royal family and the late Princess Diana is now spending her time photographing American Bald Eagles near Folsom. (abc10.com)
  • This isn't the first time Sharpe's job has required him to rescue a baby eagle. (worldnewsera.com)
  • Once the leaves are off the trees, this is the best time to look for eagle nests! (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • The bald eagle, once on the brink of extinction, has made a remarkable comeback in recent decades. (proppedproductions.com)
  • 1921: The magazine Ecology articulated the possible extinction of the bald eagle. (wikipedia.org)
  • For the next two hours, she stayed in the nest with her remaining chick Halley before returning to her branch where she keeps watch. (audubon.org)
  • The chick was sleeping Monday on one of its parents' feet when "the parent took off, and it just accidentally knocked the chick out of the nest," research ecologist Peter Sharpe, who oversees the bald eagle restoration project on the Channel Islands in California, told CNN. (worldnewsera.com)
  • The rescue team arrived Tuesday, and Sharpe and two colleagues used ropes to reach the chick, then performed a quick health check before returning the baby to its nest. (worldnewsera.com)
  • There is no need to report sightings of individual Bald Eagles to KDFWR. (ky.gov)
  • Immature bald eagles born in California, for example, have traveled as far north as Alaska. (bomboh.com)
  • Widespread declines in the mid-1900​s resulted in the Bald Eagle vanishing as a breeding bird in Kentucky during the 1960s. (ky.gov)
  • Any other comments about eagles in South Florida are also welcomed. (nabble.com)
  • Al Cecere, President, AEF said: "We selected Piksel to live stream this very special bald eagles nest based on the reliability and quality of its broadcast-grade streaming service, as well as its reputation for excellent, 24-hour support - not only for us, but for our viewers. (live-production.tv)
  • I can't wait to monitor the nest this coming year! (nestwatch.org)
  • Mum and Dad worked so hard to rebuild their nest in St Joseph's Park in South Bend, Indiana after it completely collapsed last year causing - ultimately - ND 17 (Little Bit) to eventually go into care. (maryannsteggles.com)
  • It can take several months to build the nest, but Bald Eagles return year after year to the same nest to make repairs and add more material. (puzzleheads.ca)
  • KDFWR plans to monitor a subset of western Kentucky nests next year despite the regional rotation in hopes to record a rebound in nest numbers. (ky.gov)
  • CCB scientists recorded a set of quadruplets in one nest last year, though. (wm.edu)
  • The video was recorded Tuesday by the National Audubon Society's live explore.org camera focused on an osprey nest. (npr.org)
  • The chain of events was captured on Audubon and explore.org's nest cam . (audubon.org)
  • As we hiked through the trail, the anticipation of reaching the nest grew with each step. (proppedproductions.com)
  • Bald Eagle nests are located quite exposed to the elements high in barren tree tops. (puzzleheads.ca)
  • And there's a rare - and frankly, brutal - video, perhaps the first-ever footage of osprey predation by an eagle in Hog Island, Maine, to prove it. (npr.org)
  • These unauthorized activities could disrupt American bald eagles nesting at Radnor Lake in the future. (radnorlake.org)
  • The American Eagle Foundation (AEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. (naeaglecam.org)
  • Contributions to the American Eagle Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. (naeaglecam.org)
  • A pair of American Bald Eagles have made their nest within 23 miles of the City of Sacramento, the closest ever recorded. (abc10.com)
  • citation needed] The American Eagle Day was celebrated ideally for the recovery and restoration of this exclusive bird. (wikipedia.org)
  • The second Constitutional congress decided upon using American bald eagles as the great seal of the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bald eagles are significant to Native American tribes and therefore BEPA gave an exception for Indian religious purposes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Piksel, a global leader in building successful online video businesses, today announces its partnership with the American Eagle Foundation (AEF). (live-production.tv)
  • The owner of the land said that the bald eagles made the nest about 4 years ago, and since Bald Eagles can mate when they're 4, I'm assuming this pair is about 8 years old. (nestwatch.org)
  • What is the Bald Eagle Egg Made Of? (puzzleheads.ca)
  • What is the "Nest" Made From? (puzzleheads.ca)
  • The sight of the bald eagles soaring through the sky or returning to their nest made every moment worthwhile. (proppedproductions.com)
  • In contrast, John F. Kennedy stated, "The Founding Fathers made an appropriate choice when they selected the bald eagle as the emblem of the nation. (wikipedia.org)
  • the arrow at the top points to the nest of sticks. (wasociety.us)
  • The nests are built on a framework of sticks, filled in with softer materials gathered from their environment. (puzzleheads.ca)
  • The Google Nest Cam enables you to examine in on your house, irrespective of the place you are, with live 24/7 streaming through 1080p HD video. (setelin.co)
  • Piksel will be providing its video live streaming services to the not-for-profit organization to transmit the unique behavior of a breeding pair of Bald Eagles from their nest in the United States National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. (live-production.tv)
  • As long as the neighbors behave, all will be okay, but bald eagles can be very territorial during nesting and that could be an issue. (tonystakes.com)
  • The eagles reside in areas where the human population is very few. (wikipedia.org)
  • Kentucky's nesting Bald Eagle population has grown rapidly in recent decades. (ky.gov)
  • Watts notes that the eagle population along the James River has become dense enough to produce some interesting dynamics among the breeding population. (wm.edu)
  • It takes 4-5 years for a Bald Eagle to reach adulthood and to have the distinct markings that it is known for. (blogspot.com)
  • Two years ago this nest failed when a "third wheel" bald eagle constantly harassed the pair. (tonystakes.com)
  • The eagles moved to Joe's Island 2 or 3 years ago, then a new pair took over Flat Island just this spring. (drewmonkman.com)