So, the rumors are true, GG has been taken captive by a bald eaglet and has been spending countless hours watching the nest, wringing her hands if the eaglet hasn’t been seen, and moving back and forth on the deck for better views until she finally relents to the call of nature–and hikes down to the public vantage point for a different view and the use of other scopes.

The eaglet is called Jack by the humans around these parts, but the truth is, it could be Jackie for all anyone knows.

And, as a visitor shared loudly the other day–”We don’t know Jack since nobody has been near it. Plus, it could be a female for all anyone knows.”

Uh, yeah and I bet the eagles weren’t even consulted about the naming either–in fact, I doubt that they were even invited to the naming ceremony!

Meanwhile, back on the deck…

GG woke up early and worried over baby Jack since hearing about the selfish, so-and-so photographer who intentionally broke the forest closure boundary to get closer to the nesting pair of bald eagles.

The person was previously informed by a local that the area was off limits but chose to ignore the warning and tromped past the closure postings to get closer.

Baaaaadddddd boy.

Fortunately, the astute local alerted authorities and two Forest Service employees were dispatched.

After locating his vehicle, they followed his tracks around the signs and fences and discovered him within 1,000 feet of the nest.

His reason for violating the closure and endangering the eaglet?

To take photographs.

The man was escorted out, ticketed and fined…none of us think the fine would have been large enough.

How about jail time?

How about deleting any photos he had taken?

Bald eagles are especially sensitive to human disturbances during breeding season, incubation and nesting periods where young are being raised.

Selfish acts such as this can endanger the chick and are not appreciated.

The guy is lucky that no Fawnskin Folks were around since the first thing the neighbors murmured was how he should have been shot–GG thinks tar and feathers would have been more appropriate.

Thick, scalding tar and neon feathers…

Residents are asked to keep a look out for any other rogue and senseless visitors and to report it right away.

You can alert the Discovery Center (909) 382-2789 if you see any suspicious cars or activity.

GG has the forest dispatch number and thinks Post Master Mike should have it–what do you think?

Now there are others to call–so many agencies and so it isn’t as straight forward as you might think.

The bald eagle is protected by a few different pieces of legislation.

More on that later…

Someone go check on that eagle chick…I won’t be back until later. Don’t forget block, GG has a nice sunburn!

So, those of you on the email list know that my sites all got hacked and infected. This included the Fawnskin Flyer and the good news is that things are cleaned up. (FYI: We are still working on the back end to get things moved to another host.)

Since I am behind in the regularly featured content, I thought I would use this opportunity to catch everyone up on the happenings beyond Jack the eaglet now growing up in Fawnskin.

But I’ve been one of his biggest fans and can watch him from my deck–but seriously need better equipment and thanks to the neighbors who loaned me a couple of items to get a better look.

March 3, 2012 Engagement
Hanging out at Snoop Sister Deb’s house has its advantages beyond the puppy lovin’ I get from the dogs. Things had been slow around these parts when Victor & Megan came up to visit.

The duo decided to get engaged while here–so congratulations are in order!

Sandy & Ron Gettin’ Hitched
Sandy and Ron will be getting hitched down the hill on the 30th of March in a small ceremony.

Ron says they will be back up shortly after and I bet the neighborhood will be planning to party it up to celebrate. Here’s hoping they email GG a picture to feature here!

RIP Pat Algeo
Fawnskin Folks were sad to hear about the loss of Pat Algeo, mother of PMR Jimi Algeo. In case you don’t know, in addition to his duties at the Fawnskin Post Office, Jimi has been taking care of his mom for many years.

Strongly loved, he always said that he was glad she was still in his life and GG admires his dedication and fortitude and wondered how he managed to handle the challenge of watching someone he loved so deeply struggle with survival for so long.

The family has been in the prayers of folks here for almost two weeks–and we wish Jimi and his family the very best during this time of healing.

St Patrick’s Day Eats Benefit MS Walk
Moose Lodge 2085 will be cooking up a storm for the annual St. Patrick’s Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner on Saturday, March 17th. Cost is $10 and all proceeds will go to the MS Walk 2012. Meal starts at 4:00 PM.

Fawnkin Monthly Potluck
It is once again time for the monthly North Shore Improvement Association’s potluck.

During the winter months, residents and members meet at the old Miller Park School House located at 1178 Chickasaw (at Mohawk) in Fawnskin.

The NSIA wants you to show up at 5:30pm for socializing but the potluck starts at 6:00pm.

Bring a dish to share and grab a friend, neighbor, relative or guest to join the fun.

TRADITIONAL IRISH CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER (NSIA BOARD PROVIDING CORNED BEEF, CABBAGE, POTAOTES, CARROTS AND BREAD) SALADS AND DESSERTS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED TO COMPLETE MENU
SPEAKER: Stacy Gorin of The Discovery Center
BINGO TO FOLLOW

For more information or questions please call Chris at (310) 880-3645.