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Harriet and M15 began the New Year and are about half-way to the hatching of their precious Eggs. They diligently and patiently care for their charges and make incubating look easy. They instinctively know when to roll the Eggs to keep them at the perfect temperature. The gentleness with which they tend to the Eggs and aerate around them is amazing. Their beaks and feet are strong enough to tear through fish and prey but they move about the nest with the utmost caution. The same tenderness will be seen… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Rolling into the New Year

Harriet and M15 began the Holiday Season by welcoming their precious Eggs. They will spend the next weeks tending to and gently turning them every so often to keep them evenly incubated. The weather turned cooler and prompted Harriet and M15 to add more soft grasses and nesting for comfort and warmth. They both appear to perform nest duties with contentment and joy. Harriet and M15 have their exchanges perfectly timed. When one arrives, the other leaves, sometimes stopping for a quick greeting. M15 is always eager to take Harriet’s… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Comfort and Joy

Harriet and M15 focused on their original nest after building an alternate nest in a West pasture snag tree. They seemed to have a sense of urgency to get the “nestorations” complete in anticipation of eggs.  M15 brought in talons full of soft grasses for the nest bowl and reinforced the nest rails. Harriet adorned the nest with a fresh pine bough and an air plant. They put the finishing touches on the nest just in time to welcome their special deliveries, Egg 1 and Egg 2. Harriet and M15… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Welcome Special Deliveries!

Harriet and M15 have accomplished many of the preparation for their soon to be family. They chose their original nest and began bringing in sticks and nesting materials. M15 showered Harriet with a wide variety of food gifts. They continued their courtship and engaged in mating often. Harriet depends on M15’s loyalty, and he has proven his dedication to her.  All signs point to Eggs and Eaglets, but the process is in Harriet’s control. Harriet and M15 remained close to the nest and territory. A Juvenile Eagle paid a visit,… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: “Egg-citing” Times Coming

Harriet and M15 have almost exclusively been preparing their original nest to welcome Eggs for Season 9. So far, it has been intriguing to see them choose another location to build a nest and then change plans. It is not unusual for Eagles to have an alternate nest in their territory. It seemed unnatural for Harriet to be building Nest 2, especially since she has always had a strong affinity for her original nest. Harriet and M15 spend more time near the nest tree and are becoming more protective and… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Mom and Dad in Waiting

Harriet and M15 concentrated their efforts on their original nest over the week. It seems as if they have chosen it to keep as the home for their new family. M15 worked at record speed bringing in sticks for the rails and soft material for the bowl. He tests out the nest bowl regularly and adjusts the amount of fluff needed. Harriet perched on the attic branch, gave orders, and dropped into the nest to add her touches. Their frequent bonding is a sure sign that Eggs are on the… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Anticipating Coming Events