Photo by Jan WoodsPhoto by Jan Woods
Harriet is a well seasoned Eagle partner and Mom. She has excelled in her ability to adapt to her challenges and raise her young. She has imprinted many lessons on to her offspring as they grew into strong juvenile Eagles who ventures off into the world. Harriet always seemed to rule the roost, so to speak. Female Eagles appear to be the dominant partner in Eagle family dynamics. We observed Harriet in her gentle but also firm ways in raising her young and her sternness yet caring ways of handling her partner Ozzie. Harriet patiently teaches all who enter her realm the way of the Eagles. When M15 arrived in the territory last March, he seemed to be an inexperienced sub adult Eagle following his instinct to begin the new journey of finding a mate. Over the last several months M15 stayed close by Harriet and seemed to mimic her every move. M15 learned many necessary skills in the wild for the first 4 or so years of his life. He will now have to fine tune these skills as he learns how to build a nest, procreate and raise eaglets. He will have to learn how to share the responsibilities of incubating eggs and feeding the family.
M15 looks to be on the right track with some awkward moments in finding the right branch and getting it back to the nest. Harriet has shown M15 with her example as she gracefully grabs a branch off a tree in flight and returns to the nest. Stick placement in the nest is also important as high rails will be necessary to contain newly hatched eaglets. Harriet has much to show M15 on “nestorations”. M15 has been seen lying in the nest on occasion maybe either remembering his days as an eaglet or checking the nest for needed material. M15’s courting practices are improving. Harriet encourages him as she approaches him with her vocals, wing flapping and tapping him with her foot. M15 seemed to be put off by these actions at first but is now engaging in mating in the guise of bonding. M15 has grown up quickly over the last few months and is learning well. Harriet and M15 have been observed soaring, perching and bathing side by side. All of these interactions between Harriet and M15 are building the bond between them that is necessary to insure their loyalty to each other and the success of raising a family together.
There is mystery and uncertainty in the Eagle world. When Harriet spent the overnight hours in the nest there was no “usual” explanation. Only she knows the reason.
Harriet and M15 are solidifying their bond, the nest is being renovated and M15 is learning the ways of Eagle family life. Harriet is a dedicated Eagle mate and Mom and is proving to be a valuable example for M15.
Notes by dadsjazz
Photo by Susan Ann Carter KrammerPhoto by Susan Ann Carter Krammer
Ground video by wskrsnwings
All Calm For Harriet & Her Nest~Bonding Attempt & Nest Material https://youtu.be/5OI-X-00eoA
Harriet Finds M15 & Two Other Eagles https://youtu.be/SeXAV4YuNuw
What A Morning!~Tandem Movements~Mating~Precious Looks https://youtu.be/LScDIIUdXgk
More Mating & Nestorations In High Gear Part ½ https://youtu.be/KPzsFafOAyM
More Mating & Nestorations In High Gear Part 2/2 https://youtu.be/fOkCJ4EgMEQ
Comings & Goings And Sticks & Bonding https://youtu.be/v_QRDHon1n0
Early Departure To Fly & Perch Together https://youtu.be/L2tJK2xGydo
Video by Birdbrain 56
A Few Minutes With M15 https://youtu.be/62_3Afc5WIA
Home for the Evening https://youtu.be/Ls5kDO2fJwU
Harriet https://youtu.be/MX1KVWJMm7s
No Time for Subtleties https://youtu.be/qWHkU3_H-SI
Just Doing What Eagles Do https://youtu.be/JJ2fm3bfpqI
Ya Can’t Always Get What You Want https://youtu.be/_e1W2OicekM
The Divine Miss H https://youtu.be/ZWl0wiWxw3k
The Lovely Couple https://youtu.be/j5zHkIYIPao
Sticks on the Fly & Nestorations https://youtu.be/RViMdxcD1I8
Eww! It’s What’s for Brunch https://youtu.be/sUUE76UNH5A
Video by LawLin72
Eating on the Nest https://youtu.be/yLmTvmzymgI
Video by Lorelei Hanson
Harriet and M15 Bathing https://youtu.be/tBrvSYpqBsI
Video by scyllabub
M15 and Harriet return for the night, farcical mating https://youtu.be/eC4dSEVoC0U
Video by Knarley123
Harriet on the nest 2:42am https://youtu.be/2PJJsuSistg
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