Harriet and M15 have imparted many lessons to their Juvenile offspring, E10 and E11, who have been making serious strides in their skill levels. They have equally broken through most barriers including leaving the nest pasture flying across the busy road possibly to the river. They displayed mock aerial battles as they fly with strength and confidence. Their independence is becoming more apparent as they roost away from the nest tree overnight. Dad circled the pasture with a fish catch to teach E10 and E11 to give chase, follow the food, steal and keep it. They have been successfully more aggressive at meal times as they use their wit and instincts to take the prey to a branch or a better place to eat the meal uninterrupted. They have had to defend their meal one from the other and then from Mom and Dad. Food may be delivered less and less as Harriet and M15 try to encourage E10 and E11 to follow them to some favorite hunting and fishing grounds to observe how it is done.
E10 and E11 finally ventured into the pond for the first time. E10 seemed to enjoy the refreshing water, splashing around and taking a proper bath with wing dips and all. E11’s first bath was more of a peaceful soaking while watching the ducks drift by. Ducks that would later in the week become targets as E10 and E11 swooped the pond but the savvy ducks would duck foiling their attempts
The opportunity to watch E10 and E11 grow and excel in their environment has been an experience like no other. Harriet and M15 are ensuring that the world is expanding for E10 and E11 and are showing them that their abilities are limitless. Nest Notes by dadsjazz. Header Photo by Desiree Deliz
Weekly Video Highlights
Video by Lady Hawk (captured from SWFEC cameras)
- SWFL Eagles ~ 2 Fish Deliveries In 4 Minutes ~ Tug-O-Fish 3.26.18 https://youtu.be/0ircRZ0z42k
- SWFL Eagles ~ 3 Fish ~ Everyone Gets Their Own To Eat; M Feeds E11 3.26.18 https://youtu.be/0ircRZ0z42k
- SWFL Eagles ~E11’s Evening Hissy Fit 3.26.18 https://youtu.be/6lqqLNOne54
- SWFL Eagles ~E10 Hops Over E11 At The Pond w/SLO MO 3.26.18 https://youtu.be/xLrLTEMcvq4
- SWFL Eagles ~A Drink, A Tail Dip, Toes In Water…E11 Almost Takes A Bath 3.27.18 https://youtu.be/aE_7LOrp6pw
- SWFL Eagles ~Taking The Plunge ~ E10’s First bath At The Pond 3.28.18 https://youtu.be/aTMql-bL_PU
- SWFL Eagles ~E11 Bathing With The Ducks ~ First Bath 3.28.18 https://youtu.be/72Q8MG6W5Tk
- SWFL Eagles ~ Sunset Glow ~ E’s Playing At Pond ; Palm Frond; Sleeping Together 3.28.18 https://youtu.be/PLfNsR7fnAU
- SWFL Eagles ~ Wind Gust ~ E10 Almost Gets Blown Over w/SLO MO 3.29.18 https://youtu.be/S-tiM2g2LH8
- SWFL Eagles ~ M15 Eating On The Ground With Horses 3.30.18 https://youtu.be/8D8FFNfpCzk
- SWFL Eagles ~ E11 Brings Fish Back To Nest & Eats 3.30.18 https://youtu.be/wS3dFNsa05A
- SWFL Eagles ~ The Dynamic Duo Even Bathes Together! 3.30.18 https://youtu.be/V2YbNgQY8Qk
- SWFL Eagles ~E11 Stick Contributions ~ Squabbles & Food Delivery 3.31.18 https://youtu.be/Wf7kScD1se0
- SWFL Eagles ~E10 & E11 ~ Precious Moments Together 3.31.18 https://youtu.be/cID5F-w-HcA
- SWFL Eagles ~E11 Photo Bombing & Selfies For Cam 4.2.18 https://youtu.be/WtVLSJMzgxY
- SWFL Eagles ~E11 Photo Bombing & Selfies For Cam 4.2.18 https://youtu.be/WtVLSJMzgxY
Ground Video by wskrsnwings
- AM Ground & Air Maneuvers 03-27-18 https://youtu.be/y6nrhiobOec
- Aerial ‘Combat’ Play-Upside Down & Just Beside Plus Awesome Soaring 03-29-18 https://youtu.be/3YE12A1BUqs
- E’s Follow M In Circles For Fish & Mastering Carry/Eat Prey On Branch 03-31-18 https://youtu.be/9g_RSDNcHNk