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E17 and E18 are off on amazing adventures now that E18 took an exceptional first flight from the nest tree. No one would have guessed that a rainy morning would result in E18′s fledging with wet wings and all. In the short time since they took their initial voyages, they are mastering more skills. They are agile and beautiful fliers as they twist, turn, and land with precision. Each adjusted to being on the ground and flying up and away with little effort. Fearless E17 and E18′s jaunts carry them… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Fantastic Fledglings, Excellent Explorers

E17 and E18 are just over 12 weeks old and are ready to proceed to the next stage as all the boxes in their development are checked. E17 is officially a Fledgling, taking their maiden flight to the nearby pine tree with purpose and a perfect landing. E17 has since executed beautiful fights around the pasture, explored new trees, and visited most of the branches in the nest tree. E18 worked up and out to the porch and took a beautiful leap to the attic branch. They both perched a… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Feeling the Freedom of Flight

E17 and E18 are making great strides on the way to their first flights. Strong winds over the week encouraged the exercising of their magnificent wings. While E18 is more cautious and fly hops with purpose, E17 hovers high above the nest and back with controlled landings. Once E17 reached the attic branch, frequent trips there were made with ease. E18 watched and looked for the way to get up there. E17 peered into the camera lens for a selfie session as Eaglets have done in the past. E17 perched… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Time To Fly

E17 and E18 turn their eyes toward the sky to study the upper branches in the nest tree. They took their first steps off the nest and still practice for the trip to a higher perch. E17 explored farther out on the veranda and flap hopped to the spike. E18 is still comfortable to perch and flap on the veranda branch.  E17 and E18 will soon ready for their first flight away from the security of the nest. E17 and E18 are right on target in their development and possess… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Ready for the Big Leap

E17 and E18 are approaching their 10th week as incredible young raptors, breaking through many milestones along the way. They entered the world a few hours apart, overcame adversity in their beginning weeks, and are on a clear path to new experiences. Their sights aim upwards, and majestic wings give them lift as they fly hop around the nest. E17 made the first step from the nest to the veranda branch, looking comfortable while taking in the sights. E18 stepped up to the veranda the following day with ease and… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Seeking Higher Places

E17 and E18 are just over eight weeks old are making great strides as all the elements in their development come together. Their behaviors and personalities are changing and emerging. They are balanced and poised as they stand and walk around the nest, seeking items of interest and any food morsels. They are more curious and watchful of life happening outside the nest. Windy days encourage them to feel the air in beautifully outstretched wings for strong “wingercising.” Their coordination improves as they grasp, hold, and carry items with their… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Catching the Wind

E17 and E18 stand confidently tall and exercise their stunning wings in the breeze. They teeter close to the edge and spend hours tracking all that happens around and beyond the nest tree. The nest becomes smaller as they approach adult size. Their sleek dark juvenile feathers have them so closely matched, a slight white fringe on E18’s tail can help tell them apart. In a flash of time, E17 and E18 have grown into impressive strong beauties. Harriet and M15 introduce many different prey items, and E17 and E18… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Brave Beauties

E17 and E18 are breezing through their growth and achieving milestones along the way. Harriet and M15 observe as their not-so-little babies add on to their lists of firsts. E17 and E18 are absorbing more lessons and honing new abilities. Walking upright with more balance and standing in the nest is becoming easier. Little flap hops begin as they exercise mighty wings in the wind. Higher hopping and hovering above the nest is in their future. E17 and E18 are losing their tufts of natal down, giving way to their… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Breezing Through Milestones

E17 and E18 are approaching six weeks of age and are gaining strength and balance to stand upright, walk a few steps, and flap beautiful wings around the nest. Their stature is impressive, and their sleek dark juvenile feathers are emerging. E18 is catching up to E17 in size and appearance. They practice foraging, picking at items in the nest, and finding food morsels. As they gain more coordination of their feet and beaks, they will start self-feeding. They are quick learners, tracking Harriet and M15 as they arrive, prepare… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Standing Taller and Stronger

E17 and E18 are just over four weeks old and are growing at an incredible rate. They broke into the world as two fluffy little babies only inches tall and weighing a few ounces. They now work on strengthening their legs and balancing to stand upright. They are about a foot tall, weighing around 5 pounds, with a wingspan of close to 20 inches. Their feet and beaks will soon be adult size. Darker gray thermal down covers them, and juvenile feathers are emerging. Little tails are sprouting and are… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Growing Strong and Fast