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The Big Little Eaglets- Nest Notes for Jan. 9

The term “growing by leaps and bounds” gets a new meaning regarding the Little E’s. They are eating very well and growing right before our eyes. They are beginning to get their thermal down and their large feet are starting to look funny in comparison to their bodies.  Ozzie and Harriet brought fish and prey to the nest for the numerous feedings of the E’s. Ozzie has been working on the outer rails with his stick deliveries. He knows the Little E’s are scooting all over the nest. Harriet brought… Read More »The Big Little Eaglets- Nest Notes for Jan. 9

E’s at the Smorgasbord- Nest Notes for Jan 7.

Harriet kept the growing little E’s warm and toasty in the cold, windy overnight hours. The sun helped to warm the nest as the day went on but the wind was still cool. This weather didn’t seem to bother E3 and E4 at all. Their day was filled with feeding, sleeping and growing. They are entering week 3 in their growth stage. Their appetite is growing along with them and Mom and Dad have been diligently keeping the food deliveries coming. Mom and Dad both took sweeping flights around the… Read More »E’s at the Smorgasbord- Nest Notes for Jan 7.

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

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