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sergio wrote on Jun 27, 2007 1:18 PM:

" cool sites but you guys have to more videos and make them longer :your fan sergio "

Trish wrote on Jun 18, 2007 2:07 PM:

" I agree with sorrowful. I had such high hopes for a happy ending. "

Sorrowful wrote on Jun 18, 2007 11:57 AM:

" What a tender story this has been...I want to cry! "

to birdwatchingblog wrote on Jun 15, 2007 6:02 PM:

" That's all fine and dandy, but you posted that Beauty is the male and Mathata the female. It's the other way around! "

BirdwatchingBlog.com wrote on Jun 15, 2007 3:23 PM:

" I've featured the Bald Eagle cam today on BirdwatchingBlog.com - any news on the egg? "

ok wrote on Jun 15, 2007 10:59 AM:

" ok, this is what I think is going on. The wild male Eagle exicted the female Eagle and she layed an egg. It wasn't fertilized by the male in her cage or the wild one. Seriously, if they haven't mated in 13 years or whatever time frame they have been together, it ain't gonna happen now. Or they wild male Eagle excited them and they did mate but since it was their first mating in years/ever...it didn't take. I know of birds that lay eggs but never hatch b/c they weren't fertilized. It happens all of the time. The zoo needs to get the egg and see what is going on b/c if it WAS fertilized that thing is rotten by now. I dont' think the birds will be traumitzed at all by it. They don't keep their young very long any way. Why the Robbins in my back yard have had their young and already had them flying off by now. "

a reader wrote on Jun 15, 2007 5:31 AM:

" ok I have been watching the web cam since 5:15 am, not an eagle on the egg and in fact, neither of the eagles have been in the web cam view by 2 times since I started watching it...whats going on?? "

... wrote on Jun 15, 2007 5:19 AM:

" at 5:15 am & 5:17 am, not an eagle on the egg, is it still there? "

Letting Nature Take Its Course wrote on Jun 14, 2007 12:31 PM:

" The zoo officials have said they will "let nature take its course" and wait for the eagles to abandon the egg or push it out of the nest. Once that happens, then the zoo people will probably get the egg and crack it open to see what, if anything, is inside. Until then, they don't want to take any chances of messing with the egg, just in case. "

reader wrote on Jun 14, 2007 6:14 AM:

" if the egg doesnt hatch you should get her a good one that will....if not an exact eagle one close to it, she will still love it. if this egg isnt any good and it is taken away you will just depress her and her mate...think about it.... "

give it up already! wrote on Jun 13, 2007 9:53 AM:

" I say the egg is no good. It should of hatched by now. I think that the zoo should go get the egg and see if there is something in it. They can't hurt it. If there is maybe it is having a hard time breaking out of it's shell. I will be glad when this is over. I love animals but I am tired of hearing about it. "

Wondering wrote on Jun 13, 2007 8:19 AM:

" If the egg is not good. I wonder if the keepers could work on "training" our couple so that they could couple and have chicks for out comunity to watch with great pride as we have this egg and to release back to the wild with naming contests. They act like they would be great parents. "

rotten egg?? wrote on Jun 13, 2007 8:14 AM:

" I think it is time to pull the egg and very carefully xray it and if nothing shows then start to crack it open. this is way too long for this to be a good egg. "

Cmj wrote on Jun 12, 2007 12:48 PM:

" How come there isn't a latest news release? It's Tuesday, and the latest update on here is 4 days old. What's going on?? Does the zoo and the news know something we don't?? I'm worried. "

To this passes wrote on Jun 12, 2007 8:18 AM:

" I thought the same thing. "

TO: PASSES AS REAL NEWS wrote on Jun 10, 2007 1:22 AM:

" If you don't have anything better to say please do us all a favor and keep your comments to yourself. It's actually nice to read something different instead about the war in Iraq, murders, and all the other terrible things going on in the world today. We all need happy news once in awhile to read. The American Bald Eagle is our National Bird if don't want to read about what The Pantagraph has to report then don't read it. Why would you make a comment like that don't you have anything better to do with your time? To The Pantagraph thank you for keeping us informed of the wonderful event. I enjoy reading and viewing the web cam everyday. I truly hope we get to see a baby Bald Eagle. "

This Passes for Real News? wrote on Jun 9, 2007 4:02 PM:

" Wouldn't surprise me if they "planted" a baby eagle just to keep the hard-hitting story alive - it serves the zoo and the Pantagraph well. "

Kira wrote on Jun 8, 2007 9:40 PM:

" My son and I have been so excited about the possibility of a baby eagle at our zoo. I hope it hatches, but it's been so long. "

yay! wrote on Jun 8, 2007 8:22 AM:

" HATCH! NOW! "

To: What happens wrote on Jun 8, 2007 6:50 AM:

" I hope they would consider giving the eagles a slight sedative in some food in order to candle the egg to minimize the stress caused by invading the nest. "

What happens wrote on Jun 7, 2007 1:25 PM:

" What happens to the eagles if they injure a zoo employee that tries to take the egg? Will the eagles be destroyed? "

Barbara wrote on Jun 5, 2007 11:43 AM:

" I have really been intent on this story, hope all comes out well and we have a baby eaglette soon. "

freespr wrote on Jun 5, 2007 10:38 AM:

" It looks like there has been a lot of movement this morning. I wondering if something is happening? It is really difficult to see though, seems like they could have done something just a little more high tech. "

yay! wrote on Jun 5, 2007 10:08 AM:

" Go eagle Go! I hope it hatches! how Exciting!! "

Houston TX wrote on Jun 5, 2007 10:08 AM:

" Hurry up and hatch already! I'm supposed to be working! "

Times up wrote on Jun 4, 2007 10:04 PM:

" It has now been 40 days. I want to see a baby eaglet. How long will you leave Beauty sitting on the egg? "

Tsebitai wrote on Jun 4, 2007 10:43 AM:

" This is a great Bald eagle streaming video cam: hancockwildlifechannel.org/index.php? "

Just wandering wrote on Jun 4, 2007 7:09 AM:

" Why they haven't had any more reports on the possible new arrival? It should have hatched by now. Are they afraid that someone might try to take or harm this one like the other egg disappeared? The parents seem to be acting differently the last few days. I can only see the webcam because I live in Florida. I hope its not for protection sake they have to keep mum on wether the baby has hatched. This is such an honor for Miller Park Zoo it would be nice if they could be shouting from the roof tops that they have a new addition. I hope all is well with those beautiful symbols of our American Freedom. "

name it wrote on Jun 3, 2007 6:32 PM:

" Dannilyn because we dont know who the dad is. "

Paul Moore East Peoria wrote on Jun 3, 2007 12:04 PM:

" I think Glory is a great name, but I would really love to see the park name it "FREEDOM". "

Pontiac wrote on Jun 2, 2007 10:19 PM:

" When will we know if the egg is going to hatch? I thought it would have hatched by know. I am check everyday for updates. These birds have become part of our family and we have learned so much. It is nice to have something good to look forward to seeing in the paper. "

Glory is a GREAT name! wrote on Jun 2, 2007 9:06 PM:

" I don't know who mentioned it, but Glory is a GREAT name! LOVE it!! American Pride! =) "

Iguchi wrote on May 31, 2007 7:40 PM:

" This is so awesome. I can not wait to come in from TX to see Roosevelt, which is what I have officially named this great bird. "

Brian Fantana wrote on May 31, 2007 7:33 PM:

" Eagle Watch. The mood is tense; I have been on some serious, serious reports but nothing quite like this. I uh... Booty... Beauty is inside right now. I tried to get an interview with him, but they said no, you can't do that he's a live Eagle, he will literally rip your face off. "

Paul Moore, East Peoria wrote on May 31, 2007 9:29 AM:

" Thank you Bloomington, for sharing this wonderful event with the rest of the world. I am a great fan of Eagles. "

Photos wrote on May 30, 2007 11:38 AM:

" Just looked at the Photo Gallery. The photos are awesome. Kudos to the Pantagraph photographers. "

Watcher... wrote on May 29, 2007 11:33 AM:

" I've been watching this all weekend, and Beauty's activities make me wonder if the egg has hatched. Anybody have any news on this? She seems very "attentive" to something down in the nest! And papa has been staying closer to the nest as well. "

From IL to TX wrote on May 29, 2007 10:48 AM:

" Thanks for watching our local news. This is exciting for our Zoo life. I am glad to hear others from around the states are watching too. I "

Watcher... wrote on May 29, 2007 10:45 AM:

Jan wrote on May 29, 2007 9:30 AM:

" I think the web cam and this site is a nice community service. These birds are magnificent, and I'm still hoping the remaining egg will hatch. "

chavery wrote on May 29, 2007 8:41 AM:

" we haven't had this much excitement since George Bush went through on the train in Odell several years ago and was mooned. "

Glory wrote on May 29, 2007 7:59 AM:

" Should be the baby's name. "

colfax, il wrote on May 29, 2007 12:05 AM:

" As a symbol of American freedom the Eagle should be something that every American should treat with respect. These are magnificent creatures. If indeed the egg hatches I vote to name it Freedom. Isnt that what Memorial Day is about, Honoring those who sacrificed so that we can enjoy our freedom. What a great story in a world full of hate and violence. "

I'm telling ya wrote on May 28, 2007 8:10 PM:

" The baby's name should be Truman... I think that would be awesome! "

otis wrote on May 28, 2007 11:56 AM:

" thanks pantagraph "

I think it hatched wrote on May 28, 2007 10:48 AM:

" At 10:42 the mom eagle got up. At 10:43 both eagles were looking into the nest. At 10:44 they looked like they we crowing. At 10:45 the mom was turned around looking into the nest, not sitting on it. "

bored ? wrote on May 28, 2007 8:17 AM:

" I guess so becouse this story shouldnt have any negative comments at all. "

Lori in Saybrook wrote on May 28, 2007 5:59 AM:

" This is so exciting! I will be so happy for Beauty and Mathata if they receive a new baby, it's been to long for her,plus it would really be speacial for the egg to hatch on a day like Memorial Day. GOOD LUCK BEAUTY AND MATHATA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

hey wrote on May 28, 2007 1:04 AM:

" it would be nice if the chick come out . today "

animal lover wrote on May 27, 2007 8:58 PM:

" The eagle and the egg is a wonderful story from the news that we can actually share with our children!~! Finally some GOOD news for a change. I think we should all be very happy that the Pantagraph is covering this story and giving us a front row seat to the show!! "

nornalite wrote on May 27, 2007 9:23 AM:

" That's whay it's called a NEWSPAPER folks, read it, don't read it, read the good news, read the bad news, read what you want. If you enjoy the eagle story read it, if not, turn the page, or log off. It's an interesting story, as are other articles. We live in America where you get that freddom of choice. THANK GOD! And God Bless America. "

To To is there wrote on May 27, 2007 6:48 AM:

" You watch eagles sitting on an egg on a web cam and you have the nerve to tell someone who is bored by it, that they have no life? I think this is over kill and I find it a sharp constrast with the lead story on todays' front page about a woman with 5 kids working for minimum wage who cant afford to pay rent. "

Proud of the Eagles wrote on May 26, 2007 11:23 PM:

" Really that lack of news in Central IL? No. We just find natures gifts, to us, a thrilling part of our lives. It is called getting back to basics. Good healthy living and focusing on something good in life. If this story gets us national news, then McLean County should be commended for a positive story that brings wholesome values. "

Valerie in Bloomington wrote on May 26, 2007 4:41 PM:

" It has been exciting and fun to follow this story and to visit the zoo with my daughters to watch Beauty and Mathata acting cautious and proud. I was surprised at how big these birds are! I am fascinated, too, by the fact that a wild eagle flew into our town to pay them a visit! This cannot be just a coincidence. "

Chekin' from tx wrote on May 26, 2007 8:03 AM:

" This exciting for people all over the nation! I have been watching w/ baited breath for this hatch. How awsome. You guys are so lucky to get to see such a aw inspiering occurance. FIngers crossed here in TX. "

lovin' it wrote on May 25, 2007 10:56 AM:

" This is an awsome story and really big news. The eagle is a national symbol and an endangered species. If you think the story's stupid don't read it. "

to:is there, too wrote on May 24, 2007 1:34 PM:

" obviuosly you found it interesting enough to check out! It's about nature, one of God's gifts to us, and it's a lot better than most of the news going on in the world these days. Keep your negative comments to yourself. "

I can wait til Christmas wrote on May 24, 2007 6:43 AM:

" Lousy camera. Too bad they didn't bother to get one with a zoom... "

Lester wrote on May 14, 2007 1:42 PM:

" I think it ia nice to see a story with good news for a change and who knows we all might learn something. "

to: is there wrote on May 14, 2007 10:59 AM:

" No, but your comment shows your lack of a life. "

is there wrote on May 14, 2007 8:27 AM:

" really that lack of news in central il? "

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