Ozzie, Harriet and sweet E4 appeared to tread very carefully and mindfully of E3’s still little body as it lay in the center of the nest. In Ozzie and Harriet’s world reality seems simple. They may mourn their loss in whatever way Eagles do but their instinct proves they must carry out their obligation to care for E4 and each other. Mom and Dad brought fish and prey to hungry E4 who greeted their arrivals eagerly with very vocal chattering. E4 has learned lessons very well, stepping up aggressively for the feedings and managing to mantle Dad’s food delivery.
Ozzie tried to move E3’s body to the side of the nest and E4 still nestled next to E3. Mom placed grasses on E3’s body and later tried to move E3 again. These behaviors are difficult to observe. We see though human eyes with human emotions. Eagles may view life differently through their instinct which is doing what they must do to survive. Their acceptance of the passing on of E3 is sad but interesting and admirable. Sending positive energy to Ozzie, Harriet and precious E4 as they strive to live and flourish.
Summary by dadsjazz
Mom places grasses on E3 (mia)
E4- “See my big wings” (urdognu)
E4 grabs and mantles Dad’s delivery (urdognu)
Video by urdognu
- Look How Big I Am, I Can Even Stand’ http://youtu.be/aI8XAVRnbg4
- WARNING: Dad Moves E3 11.34am Part2 http://youtu.be/eCNgjaCvjVQ
- Family Lunch 1.15pm http://youtu.be/Odoq6N_uFDA
- Dad Makes A Food Exchange, Mom Feeds, Mom Gazes At E3 2.42pm http://youtu.be/1sPfl0KXQmU
Video by Dee Kelly
- E4 Preening E3 http://youtu.be/WjbA5IquWSU
- Geee Mom ! I can’t eat that ! http://youtu.be/5N4nEZV4Jn4
- Harriet feeds E4… then starts to cover up E 3 http://youtu.be/CGnHllYZkgY
- WARNING! Harriet try’s to move E3 Part 1 http://youtu.be/bMSclWOj04U
- Warning! Harriet try’s to move E3 part #2 http://youtu.be/UssCJhIui7U
- Warning! Harriet try’s to move E3 Part 3 http://youtu.be/dghWfemgiT8
Ground video by wskrsnwings
- E4 Callin’ And Walkin’ http://youtu.be/s8X8UGeCOEc
Video by Desiree Deliz
- In Loving Memory of E3 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202113247410870