Harriet and M15 devote endless hours providing for the needs and imparting lessons for the survival of E12 and E13 as they are introduced to countless new experiences in Eagle life. Some events are everyday subtle happenings and some are more exact and intense. Many of E12 and E13’s actions and behaviors are inherent and many are learned by observation and example. Their natural curiosity drives them to explore and track all activity around them.
E12 and E13 are accomplishing many milestones along the way. Their height and wingspan are approaching 2 feet. They weigh in the neighborhood of 6 pounds. Darker juvenile contour and flight feathers are growing in beautifully. Legs are becoming stronger and they are standing for longer periods of time while exercising their wings, preening and traipsing around the nest. Younger E13 is a step behind E12 but is catching up nicely. They recognize food items and are searching the nest for leftover morsels. They both took control of a fish M15 delivered dragging it across the nest and pecking at it. They managed to get small bites off the fish in an attempt at self-feeding which is another milestone on the horizon.
The weather turned cooler and E12 and E13 experienced their first all day rain. Mom did her best to keep them sheltered but they all got a good soaking. Dad came through and delivered food to the nest in spite of the blustery conditions. Life goes on through the storm for them. The week found them spending their first night alone on the nest sleeping as Mom and Dad roosted directly above watching over them. Protection from all threats is of their utmost concern. E12 and E13 have learned the importance of laying low when the alert is sounded. As M15 perched on the attic branch overnight he was startled when an owl buzzed by. Harriet vocalized the alarm as he flew off the branch and around the pasture to secure the area. Harriet and M15 put into place everyday opportunities to ensure success for E12 and E13. All the new experiences in the lives of these two inquisitive and intelligent Eaglets will serve them well on their journey.
Nest Notes by dadsjazz. Header Photo by Anja Edelman
Weekly Video Highlights
Ground Video by wskrsnwings
- A Fish, Grasses & Stick Delivered~The E’s Track The Activity Well 01-23-19 http://bit.ly/2HtSegY
- Big Peeps~Big Wings~Big Stick~Big Fish 01-25-19 http://bit.ly/2B3gjW6
Video by Anja Edelman (from SWFEC cameras)
- 1-24-2019. M brings home a bird, and H a fish https://bit.ly/2Uh5xmy
- 1-25-19. M in with a a stick, H with grasses https://bit.ly/2ThWZeM
- 1-26-19. Owl attack, M15 gets hit and knocked off the attic branch https://bit.ly/2Tjb0Js
- 1-27-2019 Rain coming down, H from the nest to attic and snag, M in with prey http://bit.ly/2RgrqAd
- 1-27-2019 E’s spending some time together on the nest between rain showers https://youtu.be/knj9wFA4JEY
Video by Lady Hawk (from SWFEC cameras)
- SWFL Eagles ~ Super Cute Closeups Of E12 & E13 Pin Feathers 1.20.19 https://bit.ly/2AXTdA7
- SWFL Eagles ~ It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This ~ Super Sized Crops, Palm & Stick on E12 1.20.19 https://bit.ly/2FPEGdd
- SWFL Eagles ~ Feast Of Fish ~ E12 Swallows A Big Fish Tail 1.21.19 https://bit.ly/2FPEGdd
- SWFL Eagles ~ Surf & Turf ~ E13 Grabs Squirrel Pelt ~ Dad Swallows It Whole 1.23.19 http://bit.ly/2B3BCa5
- SWFL Eagles ~ Feathers Are Flying ~ Egret & Fish; Tandem Feeding ~ E13 Grabs Egret Head 1.24.19 https://bit.ly/2FXNMof
- SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet Shelters Babies From Storm 1.24.19 https://bit.ly/2FXNMof
- SWFL Eagles ~ E13 Mimics Mom & Moves Grasses 1.24.19 https://bit.ly/2UgHkfZ
- SWFL Eagles ~ It’s All About E12 ~ Cute Closeups, Pin Feathers & Talons 1.25.19 http://bit.ly/2RfcD92
- SWFL Eagles ~ Mom’s Little Helpers ~ E’s Assist w/ Housekeeping; M ’s Puzzle Stick 1.25.19 https://bit.ly/2sOyCtB
- SWFL Eagles ~ Sneak Attack ~ M15 Knocked Off Branch Tonight 1.26.19 https://bit.ly/2B8CD0D
- SWFL Eagles ~ Fearless Provider ~ M Risks It All To Snag Roadkill Rabbit For Family 1.27.19 https://bit.ly/2Rhj5MM
- SWFL Eagles ~ Wet Mom & E’s ~ Cuteness & Clown Feet Galore 1.27.19 https://youtu.be/WGdIoinyWa4
- SWFL Eagles ~ Both E’s Attempt Self Feeding ~ E13 Gets The Eyeball & Allopreens E12 1.28.19 https://bit.ly/2G5HZNn