Eagle Conservation Project

[Steve Connally]

I'm so excited. I made a connection with Virginia DCNR today and am now a contract climber for the state biologists on the eagle conservation project. I'll be setting and repairing cameras, collecting eaglets and bringing them from the nest to the ground and back up again. Placing transponders on young birds. It's a super great opportunity. He was asking about my climbing and if i'd be willing to "rope climb" the trees. They spike pines but not hardwoods. I told him i'll climb spikeless on everything. Great thing is the climbers are budgeted expenses on these projects so my pay will be covered. He also said we'd be starting on the northern Potomac region. I'll have some cool video on these climbs.

 

[NorCalBrock]

Congrats Steve! Sounds like an esteemable project! One to go down in best projects ever


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[Oroboros]

Congratulations ! You are gonna get dive bombed! Sounds like a dream job . Nice. I see shoulder pads in your future.

 

[arborcareman]

Sound totally cool.


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[JD3000]

Cool as Hell. They're making a strong resurgence here in Ohio too. One like to frequent our shop area. Surrounded by older growth forest, fish in the ponds, and open fields for hunting critters.

Adults are shockingly big however dude...

 

[NE Tree]

That's an awesome opportunity Steve. Although I would be a little leary grabbing for the chicks. That would be a really cool gig congrats

 

[FreeFallin]

This is fantastic! What a blast of a job to pick up!

 

[Steve Connally]

I'm thinking since they've been doing this for years I might be fairly safe. This is also a yearly deal so maybe momma knows we're not gonna hurt them. It did cross my mind that after years doing a dangerous job I might be the only guy to go by an eagle talon in the jugular

 

[RopeShield]

Thanks for sharing the good news.

 

[Hoowasat]

Just take some fresh fish with you ...
http://1funny.com/fisherman-bald-eagle-feeding/

 

[erik smith]

I spent 7 seasons Highlead & Skyline logging in SouthEast Alaska in the 80's. Bald Eagle's were just part of our everyday life's. They were everywhere! An amazing, powerful, majestic animal that must be protected. I commend you for your efforts to protect and save this beautiful creature!

 

[Gorman]

What do you have planned for protective equipment? Those birds have razor like talons.

 

[NorCalBrock]

Get used to climbing in one of these:

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[Steve Connally]

Armored bear suit

 

[FreeFallin]

x 2 Steve, I have known many eagle climbers and they all wear this kind of safety gear. Don't wait for your boss to have to tell you, show up the first day in this and he will know you are a professional.

 

[JD3000]

Jet pack and a trusty blaster.

 

[Hoowasat]

Saw a bald eagle today while dropping a tree in Hampton, VA.

 

[rope-a-dope]

Way to go, homie. We're so proud of you.
Don't get your eyes plucked out!