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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

Harriet and M15 welcomed E17 and E18 home after they were re-nested from their rehabilitation from eye infections. Although they seemed surprised to see E17 and E18 in the nest again, Mom and Dad resumed care of their priceless babies without a second thought. E17 and E18 adjusted to their natural surroundings in the nest once more, and all was well as the precious Eagle Family carried on. Harriet and M15 picked up right where they left off, bringing in food for their hungry growing babies. E17 and E18 are… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: The Eagle Family Carries On

Harriet and M15 have proven again how well suited they are as mates. Keen instincts and a lot of experience allowed them to produce their new generation of offspring. They delayed incubation of Egg 1 and then incubated continuously after Egg 2 was laid, three days later. This great effort enabled E17 and E18 to break into their new world on the very same day. What a special delivery! Harriet and M15 kept up around the clock tending to the Eggs even as they were piping and beginning to hatch… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Same Day Delivery, Welcome E17 and E18!

Harriet and M15 have been steadfast as they patiently tended to their priceless Eggs over the month. They perform seamless exchanges on nest duty, and the long hours of incubation ready the Eggs for hatching. The process begins a few days earlier as the chick works to score the inside of the Egg. The “pip” or hole appears when the chick pokes through the shell, eventually cracking the Egg and breaking free into the world. Harriet and M15’s strong bond and commitment allow them to accomplish their goal. Together they… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Ready for Hatching

Harriet and M15 continue on their around the clock incubating shifts while the time is ticking down to Egg hatching. Harriet and M15 work in perfect harmony to defend, protect, and care for their family. They are aware of all that goes on in the territory and keep it secure. Day or night, any intruders entering the area are warned and promptly escorted away. All of their energies are focused on adding to their legacy of strength and perseverance. Harriet and M15 share all aspects of their lives as an… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Perfect Harmony