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Playing Possum- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 6

Mom, Dad and the little E’s were active early this foggy morning. Ozzie was off flying toward the river looking for a fresh catch while Harriet began serving breakfast to the hungry and peeping E’s. Mom and Dad both brought prey back to the nest and may be stocking up for the coming cold weather. Harriet brought an opossum carcass and Ozzie brought a mystery meal. Both little E’s were well fed throughout the day with long naps in between meals. They are getting strong and adventurous in their travels… Read More »Playing Possum- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 6

Wings & Things: Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Jan. 5

Warmer drier weather arrived overnight and Mom gave the sweet little E’s an early breakfast. Their hunger and need to be fed is growing along with them. Ozzie delivered what looked to be a wing from another bird which may have been from a road kill. We have observed many types of food brought to the nest, some recognizable and some not. There’s not much that is edible being wasted in their territory and the sweet little E’s get a nice variety of meals. Their wrestling matches at meal time… Read More »Wings & Things: Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Jan. 5

Soggy Little E’s- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 4

The cool rains continued today. Ozzie and Harriet did their best to keep the little E’s from the elements. Eagle instincts may have given them the clue that the weather may be turning cooler still. Ozzie brought grasses in to shore up the nest bowl since the strong and growing E’s have been in and out causing the bowl to somewhat flatten. Mom and Dad fed the little E’s any of the leftovers at the nest. Ozzie and Harriet both took turns on and off the nest for hunting. Mom… Read More »Soggy Little E’s- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 4

Snuggle for Warmth! Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 3

The overnight hours were cooler and rainy. Mom and Dad took turns keeping the sweet little E’s dry and warm. Although Mom usually spends the night time hours brooding the E’s, Dad took his turn to give Harriet a chance to dry off her wings. Mom and Dad continued the fish deliveries and the E’s were well fed. E3 and E4’s usual sparring gave way to snuggling together for warmth in the cool daytime hours.  Ozzie removed a large fish carcass that was in the nest from the previous day.… Read More »Snuggle for Warmth! Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 3

Easy Breezy- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 2

 It was a breezy day at the nest today. Not only were little E3 and E4 competing for their turn to eat but Mom and Dad were in a competition to see who could bring the most and biggest catches to the nest. Harriet flew in with a really large fish to win the biggest catch category. Meal time has been plentiful for all today. The starlings were perched in the nest tree to watch all the action and cheer on the Eagle Family. Growing stronger each day, little E3… Read More »Easy Breezy- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 2

Little E’s Big Adventure- Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Jan 1

The New Year, 2014, came in with very loud bang. Harriet looked very disturbed and Ozzie was on the nest at her side in an instant. It appeared that the fireworks of the celebrations in the area were bothering them. Ozzie and Harriet became more on guard, vocalized often and focused in the nest tree for several hours after the noise subsided. Additional thoughts were that an owl was perched in the nest tree. Upon later review it was found that another eagle was perched on a branch higher in… Read More »Little E’s Big Adventure- Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Jan 1

Countdown to a New Year- Nest Notes for Dec 31

SWFEC Daily Summary Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Countdown to a New Year As the last day of 2013 dawns, Mom and babies are snuggled safely in their nest. Harriet takes an early morning stretch and quick flight then back to the nest. Dad arrived to take over little E duties. Ozzie is a great Dad and tenderly cares for his young E’s. The nearly adult eagle who has been in the area over the past few days paid another visit to the nest today. Dad, the protector, went into full… Read More »Countdown to a New Year- Nest Notes for Dec 31

Fish for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner- Nest Notes for Dec 30

Morning arrived early for Mom and her two awake, hungry and growing baby eaglets, E3 and E4. Both watched Mom as she flew to the Camera 2 tree and seemed to be saying “Hey Mom what about breakfast?” E3 and E4 are growing steadily and quickly. Dad took over nest duties. Harriet arrived shortly with a very large fish. Feeding commenced and the two little E’s wrestled their way to the food offerings by Mom. On Harriet’s return flight to the nest with the large fish she was vocalizing all… Read More »Fish for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner- Nest Notes for Dec 30

It’s All About the E’s- Nest Activity, Photos & Videos for Dec 29

Sunday was definitely a day of rest for Harriet and Ozzie and the two little E’s. The early morning started out windy and soggy from the rains that moved in overnight. Harriet served well as “Mombrella” to keep the little E’s cozy and dry. After yesterday’s dramatic events the atmosphere was a little lighter but Mom and Dad took some sweeping flight around the area to be safe. The sweet E’s had all their needs met today with plenty of food, play and sleep. Aggressive little E3 has its way… Read More »It’s All About the E’s- Nest Activity, Photos & Videos for Dec 29

Intruders! Nest Activity, Videos & Photos for Dec 28

Mom had her sweet babies E3 and E4 snuggled in safely for the overnight hours. In the early morning Dad arrived to take over brooding and feeding their growing babies. Mom arrived a while later with a fresh fish to help sustain the hungry babies who wrestle one another for their turn at feeding. Although the eaglet’s struggle looks hurtful it is a necessary stage in their early development.  The day evolved into some dramatic and tense moments as a juvenile eagle and later a nearly adult eagle encroached on… Read More »Intruders! Nest Activity, Videos & Photos for Dec 28