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E4 is becoming more and more skillful and courageous as the daily adventures continue. E4 flew out to meet Ozzie returning from the river with his catch of the day. Ozzie dropped a fish by the bank of the pond as E4 chased behind him. E4 cautiously at on the ground. Ozzie brought in another fish to the nest and Harriet and E4 raced in to meet him. E4 warded off Mom and Dad to claim the meal. Ozzie and Harriet observed from the branch above as E4 ate the… Read More »E4 Defends the Nest- Nest Notes for May 5

As another day dawns, Ozzie, Harriet and E4 are busy with their daily activities. They were all perched in one of the pond trees in the morning and then E4 watched Mom and Dad fly off toward the river. E4 headed to the church tree. Later in the morning Harriet returned to the pasture from the area where she perches on the power pole. E4 had a beautiful flight soaring high above the pasture territory before perching in the pond tree. E4 visited the pond and flew back to the… Read More »E4’s Visitor Returns- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for April 30

 E4 was sleeping peacefully in the nest in the very early morning hours and then was awake before the sun rise. E4’s day consisted of soaring over the far corners of the territory and perching in the trees that are E4’s favorite places to seek shade from the afternoon heat.  At one point in the afternoon E4 was visited by 2 juvenile eagles. E4 and one of the juveniles were in the nest together and E4 mantled to show protection of the nest but there was more curiosity by E4… Read More »E4’s Tuesday Visitors- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for April 29

Ozzie, Harriet and E4 were in their respective perches early this morning. Ozzie was off toward the river and Harriet flew to the nest with E4 following behind. Both were waiting for breakfast. In the meantime, E4 and Mom had a conversation while she did some nest keeping. Both then flew off to the West pasture tree line. E4 returned to the pasture, playing in the trees and trying to keep away from the fearless blue jays attacks and the chasing crows. Harriet was off to her perch on the… Read More »Rise and Shine- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for April 28

The mornings began slightly foggy but turned sunny and hot quickly. The weekend visitors to the E4’s neighborhood included 2 legged, 4 legged, furry and winged creatures of all sizes. Many were happy to see E4 and others, including the blue jays and crows, were not. E4 was confident in flights around the pasture stopping to perch and play on all the favorite trees until the small birds went into attack mode. Although Ozzie and Harriet were not in plain view, they were most likely perched in the shady comfort… Read More »E4 & Neighbors- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for April 26-27

It was a foggy start to the day. E4 and Ozzie were perched in one of the pond snag trees. As the sun burned off the fog, Ozzie departed the pond tree toward the North with E4 following behind. Harriet was spotted off in the distance. E4 and Dad were gone for about 2 hours. Ozzie flew to the pasture from the North and was soon followed by E4 who perched in the pond tree again. E4 was very adventurous today, taking off to the skies and soaring to higher… Read More »E4’s Bigger Adventures- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for April 23

 It appears the other birds sharing the pasture territory may think E4 is a threat to them and their nests. The Loggerhead Shrikes have their sights set on E4 and continue their barrage. The crows are also relentless in their pursuit of E4 in flight, on the nest and when E4 is perched in snag trees. E4 took shelter in the pine trees near the church and along the west pasture tree line. Ozzie delivered a fish to the nest followed by Harriet with E4 arriving in full mantle, not… Read More »When the Shrike Strikes- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for April 10