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Father’s Day Special Nest Notes: Dedicated Dad & Loyal Mate

M15 is honored on Father’s Day as the loyal mate to Harriet and dedicated Dad to their offspring.  As a young male Eagle, M15 made a grand entrance into Harriet’s life in her time of need, endeared himself to her and won the right to be her mate. He has matured into an exceptionally skilled provider and protector for his family.  His rugged, fierce demeanor is tempered with his tenderness in caring for his young and attentiveness to Harriet.  Over the Seasons, M15 and Harriet have grown solid in their… Read More »Father’s Day Special Nest Notes: Dedicated Dad & Loyal Mate

Final Weekly Nest Notes: The Next Chapter

Nesting Seasons each unfold in unique ways. There have been many successful outcomes and many that were faced with challenges. Nature at times can be harsh and other times be very satisfying to observe. Season 7 has been very rewarding and inspiring. Harriet and M15 nurtured and nourished their precious Eaglets over the months to become skilled and intelligent Juvenile Eagles, readying them to be off on the next chapter of Eagle Life. E13 eagerly learned the art of the steal in securing food and found their inner fierceness standing… Read More »Final Weekly Nest Notes: The Next Chapter

Weekly Nest Notes: New Family Dynamics

Harriet and M15 have toiled long and hard to propagate their species over the past several Seasons. They have successfully raised and guided strong, intelligent Juveniles off on their way to experience freedom. Many years of observing the nature of Eagles have revealed behaviors and patterns of their cycle of life.  E13 has followed the natural progression by departing the territory to explore the path of Eagle life.  Sibling E12 does not seem as eager to be off on their own journey as of this writing.  There may be a… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: New Family Dynamics

Weekly Nest Notes: Traveling to Greatness

Harriet and M15 have had a successful Nesting Season bringing new life into the world. They nurtured their offspring while preparing them for Eagle life. E12 and E13 grabbed ahold of all the resources provided to them allowing their transformation into two stunning Juvenile Eagles. Their inherent abilities have been expanded upon under the guidance of exceptional Parents. Food, food and more food lessons have been ingrained in E12 and E13 since they broke into the world a few short months ago. They will continue to develop into fierce competitors… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Traveling to Greatness

Weekly Nest Notes: Preparing for the Journey

Harriet and M15 prepare for a new season of offspring months in advance of their arrival. Tending to their territory, nest and each other ensure a successful environment for their survival.  Precious eggs are laid, protected and cared for by devoted Parents.  Fluffy grey Eaglets struggle out of their eggs to present themselves to the world. Dedicated Parents begin their task of rearing their young to become strong, confident and skilled Juvenile Eagles ready to take on the journey toward their majestic destiny. Harriet and M15 have been outstanding in… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Preparing for the Journey

Weekly Nest Notes: Success on the Hunt

E12 and E13 have an impressive list of accomplishments and continue honing their instincts and practicing lessons learned. They have become formidable forces as they display their strength and fierceness defending their territory from intruders, mock fighting for their own space and protecting their food from each other and Mom and Dad.  They flew with great precision around the pasture and pond chasing all the birds there while practicing the hunt. Each day presents new challenges in Eagle life.  Harriet and M15 seemed to lessen the food deliveries to the… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Success on the Hunt

Weekly Nest Notes: The Great Defenders

E12 and E13 have been observing Mom and Dad over the months taking in all the valuable lessons and putting them into play. Mom reminded E13 to not give up on the food when she went to the nest to finish a meal that Dad delivered. E13 immediately returned to nest to engage in a tug-0-war winning the prize. Dad then delivered a fish and E13 mantled and claimed that too. E13 has perfected the art of the steal and did an excellent job of protecting and defending all the… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: The Great Defenders

Weekly Nest Notes: New Day, New Adventures

E12 and E13 are gathering a wealth of accomplishments on their daily adventures. They sharpen skills and employ instincts as they are tested with all that life as an Eagle presents them.  They are up and at em’ at daybreak, airborne and looking for their first discoveries of the moment. Their senses are heightened as they study their surroundings and watch the skies. E12 perches in the oak tree near the pond seeming to stalk the birds feeding on the bank. E12 is quick and agile in the swoop around… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: New Day, New Adventures

Weekly Nest Notes: Fearless Fliers

The sun barely rises as E12 and E13 are bounding with energy to start their day of fresh discoveries.  It has been only few weeks since fledging, taking their first flights away from the nest tree, and they have become accomplished, skillful, and fearless fliers in the skies. Their senses of wonder and exploration have taken them to new adventures. They maneuver through the pasture crisscrossing in mid-air, soaring the skies and rocketing from one place to another with precision and confidence. They give chase to Mom and Dad, or… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Fearless Fliers

Weekly Nest Notes: First Flights of Freedom

E12 and E13 have taken their first flights away from the nest tree and discovery and adventure have been on their agenda every day since. E12 executed an impressive fledge flying courageously with a perfect landing on the pasture snag.  After soaking in all the new views and feeling the freedom, E12 flew back to the nest tree trunk with another perfect landing. E13’s behavior of pushing and flapping at E12’s return to the nest was not very welcoming.  Moments later they were both perched closely together on the attic… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: First Flights of Freedom