Where Was He? 2016-17 Tracking Archives for CP93

November 2016

November 27: Bald Eagle CP93 stayed within a couple miles of Chippokes in the days following his release; he explored some forests and fields in Surry County. On November 26, the eagle flew south about 17 miles into Isle of Wight County. The eagle is currently near Great Swamp, which is a stream known for largemouth and smallmouth bass.

November 30: After his Sunday check-in, Bald Eagle CP93 continued to fly southeast, and later in the day on November 27th, flew over the Great Dismal Swamp. Since then, the eagle has been hanging out at the eastern border of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. There is a canal right beside the George Washington Highway; the eagle has been exploring a mile-long stretch of the canal.

December 2016

December 2: CP93 flew north from the Dismal Swamp border yesterday and has been spending time flying around Norfolk, Virginia.

December 6: CP93 continued to explore Norfolk during the past weekend, venturing south into Portsmouth as well. At the moment of check-in on December 6, the eagle was flying over the Lafayette River near the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club.

December 13: CP93 spent the last week exploring Norfolk and Portsmouth, flying over many residential neighborhoods and waterways. On December 12, the eagle flew about 10 miles south back to the eastern border of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Today, the bird was right beside the George Washington Highway, where a canal marks the border of the refuge.

December 16: This week, CP93 remained at the border of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, and explored a two-miles stretch, mostly sticking to the canal that's right beside the George Washington Highway. One of the Center's most recent eagle admissions came from a field that is within a mile of this location.

December 19: CP93 stayed around the Great Dismal Swamp this weekend, before flying north to Norfolk again on Sunday afternoon. This morning, the bird flew west to the Suffolk area, and checked in from a stand of trees in a residential area.

December 23: Happy one-month release anniversary to CP93! Here's a look at what this mature eagle has done during the past month:

Currently, the eagle is hanging out just east of the Great Dismal Swamp.

December 28: CP93 remained in Chesapeake during the past five days, with the exception of a quick trip to North Carolina on Christmas Day!

January 2017

January 5: For the past week, CP93 has stayed in Chesapeake, just east of the Great Dismal Swamp.

January 11: After a few more days just east of the Great Dismal Swamp, CP93 flew north on January 7-8, to northern Chesapeake, near the Bowers Hill neighborhood.

January 19: Within the past week, CP93 flew around Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk. The bird has only been to the edges of the Great Dismal Swamp and seems to prefer the more urban and suburban areas of the cities.

On January 19, the eagle was flying over the Young Terrance neighborhood in Norfolk.

January 26: CP93 stayed in Norfolk this past week, right around the Naval Station. At today's check-in, the eagle was in a tree just behind the historic Virginia House on Dillingham Blvd.

February 2017

February 2:  CP93 took a very circuitous route south on January 27 from Norfolk, through Virginia Beach, to Chesapeake. That day, he flew about 42 miles before coming to rest just east of the Great Dismal Swamp at one of his regular hangout spots. On February 1, CP93 spent part of the day in the national wildlife refuge before flying to Deep Creek in Chesapeake.

February 9: CP93 continues life as a "city bird"; within the past week, he's flown about 50 miles in and around Chesapeake, Virginia.

February 14:  CP93 flew nearly 14 miles north to Portsmouth in a meandering path ... then flew those 14 miles south back to Chesapeake! Today, the eagle is about two miles west of last week's check-in location.

February 21: CP93 has been exploring  Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk again for the past week. At today's check-in, the bird is at the east end of Lake Taylor, in a neighborhood near Interstate 64.

March 2017

March 2:  CP93 spent another week exploring his usual territory of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake. The eagle is currently about seven miles east of the Great Dismal Swamp.

March 14: CP93 continues life in the Chesapeake area; within the past two weeks, he's covered an area of about 20  x 11 miles.

March 23: Bald Eagle CP93 spent another week and a half exploring Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth. Today, the eagle flew to the Virginia Beach area, just south of Lake James.

March 29: CP93 spent the past week hanging around the neighborhoods of Norfolk!

April 2017

April 4: CP93 has only traveled about 11 miles in the past week; the bird moved from Norfolk to Virginia Beach, and spent some time around the Elizabeth River and Turtle Lake. Currently, the bird is near Stumpy Lake.

April 11:  During the past week, CP93 stayed in Virginia Beach and explored the Salem neighborhood, which is south of I-264 and east of I-64.

April 18:  After weeks of flying around the Norfolk/Chesapeake/Virginia Beach area, CP93 left the area! On April 12, the bird flew about 50 miles to Surry County. The following day, the eagle flew across the James River to Williamsburg. From there, the bird moved southeast again, and as of today, checked in at Briarfield Park in Hampton, Virginia.

April 28: During the past 10 days, Bald Eagle CP93 has been exploring Hampton, Virginia. As of today, the eagle completed a large circular loop around the city, which is about seven miles in diameter. The eagle is near Ivy Farms Park.

May 2017

May 4: Bald Eagle CP93 stayed in the Hampton Roads area during the past week, circling around Hampton and Newport News. Today, the eagle checked in from Huntington Park.

May 10:  CP93 stayed right along the Newport News/Hampton border this past week. As of today, the bird is hanging around the Sedgefield Elementary School.

May 18: CP93 spent another week in Newport News and Hampton, just east of Route 17 and south of I-64.

May 25:  CP93 stuck around Newport News this past week, though at today's check in, moved to the banks of the James River. The eagle is currently near Huntington Park and Lake Biggins.

May 31: Another week in Newport News! The eagle did a quick lap around the city on May 30 before returning to the banks of the James River at Lake Biggins.

June 7:  CP93 stayed within the same area of Newport News as he did last week; he's been exploring a small stretch along the James River near Lake Biggins.

June 14: CP93 appears to be a Hampton Roads bird; the adult eagle spent this past week in Newport News and Hampton. At today's check-in, the bird was about a half-mile from the water, resting in a stand of trees behind a Food Lion.

June 21: CP93 spent another week in Hampton flying along the banks of the river, covering a stretch of about five miles. Today, the eagle was hanging out around Salters Creek, near Peterson's Yacht Basin.

June 28: Bald Eagle CP93 left Hampton and flew south to Portsmouth on June 24. After spending a few days on Craney Island, the eagle flew west to Suffolk, flew over the Nansemond River to Chuckatuck Creek.

July 2017

July 5: CP93 is on the move! During the past week, the eagle has flown about 38 miles northwest to Jamestown. The bird made most of the trip on June 28; on June 30, the eagle flew over the James River and spent the holiday weekend around the Jamestown Settlement.

July 11: Bald Eagle CP93 is still hanging out around the Jamestown area; on July 5, the bird flew across the James River to Colonial National Historical Park. After spending two days there, the eagle flew back across the James on July 7 and returned to Jamestown.

July 18: CP93 spent another week at Jamestown, and then today, decided to leave the area! The bird flew about 13 miles across the peninsula and stopped this afternoon near the Camp Peary Landing Strip, near Queen Creek.

July 27: On July 19, CP93 moved down the peninsula through York County, and on July 20, reached Poquoson, Virginia. The bird has explored the neighborhoods and bays during the past week.

August 2017

August 2: CP93 is still in Poquoson; the bird is exploring the various coves in the area but did not wander over to the Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge this week.

August 10: CP93 spent another week exploring the Poquoson area, including the coves and neighborhoods.

August 16: After five more days of exploring Poquoson neighborhoods, CP93 make a quick trip to Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge this afternoon, before flying south to the Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia.

August 23: After last week's check-in, CP93 continued south to Portsmouth, then in the days following, flew east through Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. The eagle has been in Norfolk for the past couple of days, hanging out near the water.

August 29: CP93 spent the past six days in Norfolk, exploring the stretch of land in between Willoughby Bay and Lake Whitehurst. At today's check-in, the eagle was within a mile of the Norfolk Botanical Garden.

September 6: CP93 spent the last week in Norfolk, but right before this afternoon's check-in, the eagle flew north over the Chesapeake Bay to Hampton. The eagle is currently near Buckroe Beach.

September 21: After hanging out in the Hampton Roads area since release, Bald Eagle CP93 left the area! On September 8, the eagle started flying north ... and kept going. The bird flew through York, Gloucester, and Middlesex Counties and crossed the Rappahannock River -- a total of 55 miles. The next day, the bird kept flying north through Lancaster and Northumberland County, before settling near the bank of the Potomac River. The bird has stayed in this area for the past 10 days.

September 28:  CP93 remained in a small area of Northumberland County within the past week, along the Potomac River.

October 2017

October 5: CP93 went back home! After spending a couple of weeks in Northumberland County, CP93 flew south on September 30, and made a 67-mile trip to Newport News. The following day, the eagle continued south to Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Norfolk. 

In early September, a resident in Norfolk contacted the Center to share some photos of a mature eagle with a GPS transmitter -- the eagle was sunning himself right outside of the resident's home. Based on the tracking data, we were able to confirm that the eagle was CP93! Thanks to Roger Roberts for sharing these beautiful photos of CP93 enjoying the sunshine.  The eagle is currently in this same area of Norfolk, so maybe Roger will see him again!

 

October 12: During the past week, CP93 flew about 63 miles, taking a circuitous route from Norfolk to Gloucester. On October 10, CP93 flew over the James River, and he spent a few days in Newport News before flying north over the York River today before check-in.

October 18: During the past week, CP93 has gradually worked his way north across the Middle Peninsula, over the Rappahannock River, and across the Northern Neck. Most of the travel took place on October 18 before check-in. 

October 25: CP93 remained in Northumberland County this past week, flying over several houses that are on the bank of the Potomac River. 

November 2017

November 2: CP93 moved south again this past week, leaving the Northern Neck and flying back to the Middle Peninsula. The eagle is currently in Middlesex County.

November 8: On November 4, CP93 continued his journey south across the Middle Peninsula -- and kept flying over the York River to the Virginia Peninsula to Newport News. The eagle made a 35-mile trip in one day, and during the past four days, has been hanging out once again in Hampton Roads.

November 14: CP93 flew over the James River on November 9 and continued south to Chesapeake. The following day, the eagle made a quick day trip into North Carolina, then returned to Chesapeake, Virginia. 

November 30 update: Sadly, it appears likely that CP93 was killed on November 15, 2017.   A banded Bald Eagle was reportedly picked up on Route 17 on the morning of November 15 after it was hit by a car [the state eagle biologist has not received a report on this incident].  Data from the transmitter indicates that CP93 was flying along Route 17 that morning; based on the tracking data, it’s clear that the transmitter was picked up and driven to a local Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries office.  The Center is waiting for information on the eagle's band number and for recovery of the transmitter.