Courage and confidence allowed E4 to launch from a perch high in the nest tree and to perform a magnificent first flight around the pasture this morning. E4 turned 100 days old today and has been perfecting short flights to higher branches and back to the nest in the last few weeks. E4’s initial attempt to land in one of the dead pasture trees was unsuccessful and E4 tumbled to the ground. After surveying the new surroundings from the ground, E4 was successful in gaining lift to fly to a tree behind the church which is not in the pasture. E4 explored the new trees, rested in the shade and gained more strength and courage to fly back to the pasture trees.
Ozzie brought fish and a snack to the nest, Harriet joined him and they shared part of the meal. Harriet then took part of the fish to the pond tree and then to the pond and back to the nest to try to entice E4 back to the nest. E4 made a first attempt to return to the nest but was not able to find the correct approach. Harriet being the great Mom and teacher took a few sweeping flights around the pasture to show E4 the way back. E4 being the great student followed Mom’s lead and returned safely with a beautiful flight and landing on the attic branch and then to the nest. A snack was awaiting E4’s return which E4 devoured. E4 would soon be fast asleep after all the excitement and activities of the day. It was a wonderful day for Ozzie, Harriet and most of all for E4’s successful use of all the lessons learned in the continuing journey.
Summary by dadsjazz
E4’s first flight from the nest tree. (video/urdognu)
E4 surveying the trees above from the gound. (video/wskrsnwings)
E4’s safe flight returning to the nest. (Carla Sabin)
Video Highlight by urdognu
- E4’s After Fledge Adventure & Back Home Again Story http://youtu.be/8w_CdpTv1iw
Video by urdognu
- E4’s After Fledge Adventure & Back Home Again Story http://youtu.be/8w_CdpTv1iw
- FLEDGE (First Flight For E4) at 8.27am http://youtu.be/fbjSMV56tws
- Slow Motion of E4’s Fledge & Landing http://youtu.be/Ma251dycNpg
- E4’s Behavior Shortly Before Fledge http://youtu.be/0dqxlrPMe5A
- Long Version~Fledge Recovery,Ground Exploration & 2nd Flight http://youtu.be/KhNXzNuB8Ik
- Itty-Bitty Birds Bombard Big Bird E4 http://youtu.be/NNyWWyHPY4E
Video by wskrsnwings
- E4’s Exciting Fledge Journey Part I http://youtu.be/yenY9KZXZeo
- E4’s Exciting Fledge Journey Part II http://youtu.be/365iT5fBl04
- E4’s Exciting Fledge Journey Part III http://youtu.be/buWc2_lHSOo
- E4 Returns To The Nest Tree Pasture http://youtu.be/7elJNnUCam4
- E4 Triumphantly Returns To The Nest http://youtu.be/GETVwIYa8aA
Video by Mia
- 3.10 PM Ozzie leaves snack to the nest http://youtu.be/wVYRdzsCGwI