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Weekly Nest Notes: Dynamic Duos

Harriet and M15 executed dramatic deliveries of food to the nest over the week further displaying their exceptional teamwork and dedication in providing for E10 and E11. Harriet flew low into the pasture and landed with a very large rabbit. She spent considerable time de-furring and eating some of the prey to lighten the load. Her numerous attempts to lift and fly with the rabbit were foiled by her exhaustion and the size of the prey.  M 15 arrived with his usual flair on the snag tree, realized Harriet’s struggle… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Dynamic Duos

Weekly Nest Notes: Standing Tall

E10 and E11 are accomplishing quite a list of milestones reached. Their strength and balance have multiplied and they are standing tall while walking around the nest. Their trips to the edge to watch the big wide world have drawn many gasps from onlookers.  Windy days allows the unfolding of mighty wings, feeling the lift from the air and performing small hops while “wingercizing”. Two healthy Eaglets with wings out and flapping leaves little room for much else.  E11 was first to self-feed with E10 quickly following suit. Both track… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Standing Tall

Weekly Nest Notes: Family First!

The weeks seem to fly by so to speak as E10 and E11 gain height, weight, juvenile feathers, wingspan, appetites and the beginnings of engaging in Eagle behaviors. The distinguishing characteristics are so minimal that it is hard to tell one from the other at times. E10, as the first hatched seems to be slightly ahead of E11, standing for longer periods of time, walking across the nest and starting to use those big feet to hold onto items and tear them apart. E11 is on the same track. They… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Family First!

Weekly Nest Notes: Feathers, Wings & More!

E10 and E11 are checking off more milestones in their young lives as they change seemingly minute by minute.   Their contour, wing and tail feathers are beginning to emerge and they spend a lot of time preening them. Remnants of light gray downy fluff gives them a comical appearance but it will be replaced with beautiful juvenile feathers.  Spectacular wings are unfolding and  E10 and E11 begin to get the feel of the breezes as they flap away. Balance and leg strength grows and they will soon be walking… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Feathers, Wings & More!

Weekly Nest Notes- “Here We Grow!”

E10 and E11 are growing at a rapid pace and if you blinked you missed something. Eagle chicks grow at a faster rate than any other bird in North America. At hatch E10 and E11 were approximately 3 inches tall and weigh about 2 ounces. By week 3 they are about 8-10 inches tall and weigh approximately 2.5 lbs. Harriet and M15 stuffed the growing babies to the brim with nutritious courses of fish, foul, mammals and a variety of unidentified food objects. Family meal time had Mom and Dad… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes- “Here We Grow!”

Weekly Nest Notes- Hatch Edition- The Continuing Journey

Late summer of 2017 began with preparations for the upcoming nesting season when Harriet and M15 reunited renewing their bond to each other. They surveyed the nest for soundness after it sat idle over the long hot summer months. Harriet made appearances to her nest and territory off and on throughout that time as she has over the last several years. They worked together in the early mornings adding sticks, branches, moss and grasses, readying the nest. M15 has become an exceptional nest builder as the nest rails grew higher… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes- Hatch Edition- The Continuing Journey

Weekly Nest Notes: Keeping the Focus

Harriet and M15 remain focused during the homestretch to hatch time for their precious Eggs. Their peak performance in exchanges and vigilance in the caring for their prized possessions brings to light the importance of their mission. They continually adapt to the many circumstances presented to them. They instinctively make adjustments to the nest by adding materials and repositioning the Eggs and their balance over them ensuring they are evenly incubated. They are acutely aware of all the comings and goings as life moves on in the pasture. A beautiful… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Keeping the Focus

Weekly Nest Notes: Timing and Teamwork

The chill in the air seemed to be welcomed by Harriet as she lay sleeping restfully with her head tucked under her wing. M15 took his place on the branch above keeping the overnight watch. Harriet and M15 work together as a finely tuned team toward their goal. They changed up their routine when M15 took a few hours of the night shift and Harriet flew off in a new direction on her early morning break.  At times the nest resembles a landing strip as one flies off on the… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Timing and Teamwork

Weekly Nest Notes: Patient & Dedicated

Harriet calls out at first light softly and then loudly possibly to signal that she needs a break after her long overnight shift. M15 is usually perched above the nest or very close by the nest tree and arrives to eagerly takes over duties. Harriet and M15 spend endless hours on the nest patiently caring for their precious Eggs. They execute well timed exchanges as one leaves and the other arrives for their turn on the nest. They endure the sun on warm days, keep the Eggs dry on rainy… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Patient & Dedicated

Weekly Nest Notes: It is All on Eagle Time

Harriet stayed close to the nest she loves over the week. M15 was in a high gear searching far and wide for the perfect nest materials. He brought in large sticks and branches and a lot of grasses. M15 dug in and laid in the nest to get the fluff just right in preparation for their precious cargo. Harriet brought in boughs of her favorite fresh pine. They work with a sense of urgency to get it all done. Their frequent mating helps to insure fertilized eggs and also strengthens… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: It is All on Eagle Time