Harriet and M15’s mission to build their nest appears to be right on target. They have gathered many types and sizes of branches and nest materials. The delivery of a small branch or clump of grass may not seem to make a difference in the scheme of building but Harriet and M15 have selected each addition with purpose. There have been “discussions” and “disagreements” over where to place the items but as teamwork prevails, each delivery found its proper place. The interior of the nest bowl is being lined with soft moss and grasses to hold their soon to be arriving eggs. The larger branches delivered over the week have been woven carefully around the perimeter of the nest designed to keep eaglets contained and safe.
Harriet flew from across the road with a branch that resembled a small tree. It took a lot of energy and she made a stop in one of the other pines to reposition her load. She made a successful delivery to the nest. Harriet has also added an assortment of fresh pine boughs and air plants. M15’s sticks and moss arrivals seem to happen minute by minute. Layer by layer the home of their future eaglets becomes comfortable, safe and strong. Harriet may not have built a nest from scratch in many years and this may well be M15’s first attempt. Their building blueprint is instinctual and their result is becoming a work of art.
M15 arrived with what may have been a first meal to the nest and proceeded to eat it since Harriet did not join him. They took time out of their construction project to share time together perching and special bonding moments. They keep guard over their valuable territory with displays of strength and intensity.
As we witness nature at its best, we may have thoughts or ideas of how things should be or when they should be accomplished. Our lesson is that this is the way of the Eagle and it is all on Eagle time. Nest Notes by dadsjazz
Harriet and M have a discussion about construction. (Sharon Dunne)
VIDEOS
Ground video by wskrsnwings
- Some Hazards Of Nest Building~Eagle Fast Food~Horses~Hang Time 10-09-16 https://youtu.be/lULhE2S-au0
- A One Stick Morning~Harriet and M15 Leave Early 10-11-16 https://youtu.be/HAF_sOKTx4c
- A Night Away~Hawk Visits Nest~More Cribrails & Grasses~M Wants H’s Stick Grab 10-12-16 https://youtu.be/n2zShE2he_o
- Hard At Nest Work & Mating~Strengthening Their Bond 10-13-16 https://youtu.be/x5IoBI22NxQ
- 11 Sticks/Moss Added In 1 Hour~H & M Show Great Gathering Techniques 10-14-16 https://youtu.be/Zi4_0Za-FnU
- It Takes Work Getting The Big Sticks Home 10-15-16 https://youtu.be/UJYXkKN2TgQ
- M Gets H’s Lost Stick Home & Stick Gathering For Two 10-16-16 https://youtu.be/Z-QVDZ_tp-Y
Cam video captured by Birdbrain56
- SWFL Eagles ~ Monday Afternoon & Evening Activities ~ 10·10·16 https://youtu.be/ZWHOiIKMsn8
- SWFL Eagles ~ Nest Building 101 (or something like that) ~ 10·12·16 https://youtu.be/BTq4OKWIqik
- SWFL Eagles ~ Such a Gorgeous Pair ~ 10·13·16 https://youtu.be/5Tfg5J-kbdw
- SWFL Eagles ~ Moonlite Friday Night ~ 10·14·16 https://youtu.be/9VX7hYA2cvU
- SWFL Eagles ~ My, What a Big Stick You Have ~ 10·15·16 https://youtu.be/i0f3yrP2-0w
Cam video captured by grisabella63
- SWFL Eagles 13 10 2016 – I want. No I want https://youtu.be/2MrcqEOvJlo
Cam video captured by Lady Hawk
- SWFL Eagles ~ Lovers Spat 10.9.16 https://youtu.be/mncp3tr6mcI
- SWFL Eagles ~ First Food Item Delivered & Eaten on Nest 10.11.16 https://youtu.be/1lKFVCdwepE
- SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet’s Big Stick & Teamwork 10.15.16 https://youtu.be/ETdCLg3B4eM
Cam video captured by Uta Grobe
- BESWFL10/09/16- 10:24 Bonding time https://youtu.be/w_LRPiy06hc
- BESWFL10/09/16- 10:11 Dad landet on rail discussion over the seating plan https://youtu.be/T2TAS9POpn4
- BESWFL10/12/16-11:59 First Dad then Mom fly in with stick and stick wrestling starts https://youtu.be/xFNuuQRjbyc
- BESWFL10/12/16- 16:39 Bonding time https://youtu.be/wHrT955Kki8
- BEWSFL10/13/16- 07:37 All whats happend on morning https://youtu.be/2M0ur_ot_1g
- BESWFL10/14/16- 07:31Any nest activity on morning https://youtu.be/q19P94GsAOo
- BESWFL10/15/16-07:10 nest work starts with singing DadM https://youtu.be/GI9e-GtNGhQ
Harriet flies across the road with a large branch in tow. (wskrsnwings)