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Weekly Nest Notes: Life as a Family of 4

Harriet and M15 welcomed their precious Eaglets, E12 and E13 last week and all are adjusting nicely as an Eagle Family. E12 and E13 are active and healthy Eaglets and are quickly making their presence known in the family dynamics. These feisty baby raptors are evenly matched as they battle for first in line at feeding time. Their sparring matches are short lived as each gets their share at the frequent mealtimes.   Mom and Dad have each delivered their catches of the day and the food stockpile is abundant.… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Life as a Family of 4

Special Hatch Edition Nest Notes: Welcome E12 & E13

Harriet & M welcomed two beautiful new additions to their family. In the warm bright sunshine, E12 finally hatched from Egg#1 on December 23, 2018, at 11:26 am. E13 began the process of breaking out of the shell and during the night of December 24, 2018, at 10:35 pm, was seen wiggling under Mom.  The process of hatching begins many hours before a first crack or PIP appears on the shell of the egg. The chick works very hard inside the shell to free itself and emerge into a big… Read More »Special Hatch Edition Nest Notes: Welcome E12 & E13

Weekly Nest Notes: Perfect Timing is Everything

Harriet and M15 execute perfectly timed exchanges almost like a dance as one leaves the nest and the other arrives. They have become an efficient incubating team. There were a few cooler evenings and breezy days over the week that required continual brooding of their Eggs. It may seem as if those hours spent on the nest are tedious ones but Harriet and M15 instinctively time the moments they rise up to roll the Eggs keeping the developing Chicks at an even temperature. M15 delivered beak and talons full of… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Perfect Timing is Everything

Weekly Nest Notes: Anticipating New Life

Harriet and M15 worked throughout the week as a well-timed team, taking turns for constant incubation of their two perfect Eggs. M15 added grasses, moss, and straw to the nest to keep their Eggs cushioned and toasty warm.  Both continually aerate around the Eggs, fluffing up the bowl and roll the Eggs keeping them evenly incubated. They settle into the bowl with a shimmy allowing the Eggs to be placed under them for maximum contact. Harriet and M15 use the utmost care with their precious Eggs as they approach them… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Anticipating New Life

Weekly Nest Notes: Contemplating the Coming Events

Harriet and M15 add the finishing touches to the nest with soft grasses and moss for their eggs and with many strong sticks for rails to secure hatchlings. M15 has become the master nest builder finding the perfect nest materials and air plant gifts for Harriet. Harriet likes to observe and add her voice and choice of where she wants everything placed.  Harriet has been much of a homebody these days, perching on the outer branches of the nest tree watching the territory and preening. She may be savoring these… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Contemplating the Coming Events

Weekly Nest Notes- Fine Tuning the Details

Harriet and M15 are making great strides as they ready the nest. Most early mornings find them either perched in the nest tree or nearby. M15 is usually first to the nest taking notice of what materials are needed. He is then off in a flash scoping out the trees for that perfect stick or to the ground looking for more grasses. His biggest find was a huge air plant/bromeliad which he tried to return to the nest only to lose is in the process.  Harriet likes to add fresh… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes- Fine Tuning the Details

Nest Notes Extra: Happy Mother’s Day Harriet!

Harriet savors her time of renewal as an active and successful nesting season winds down. She can be found at times perching in the far reaches of the territory enjoying a meal, relaxing and preening.  Her sights are still set on preservation of the home front as she makes occasional appearances and delivers sticks or fresh pine boughs to her nest. Harriet has selflessly given of herself and is the mainstay that holds her family together.  She reigns over her domain with control and fierceness balanced with nurturing and tenderness.… Read More »Nest Notes Extra: Happy Mother’s Day Harriet!

Weekly Nest Notes: Preparing for Eagle Life

E10 and E11 score top marks in all areas of their growth and learning. Their stature is beautifully impressive and strong and their grasp on the ways of Eagle life is incredible. Harriet and M15 deserve full credit for their tireless and unfailing guidance and education in survival imparted to these two amazing Juvenile Eagles. They will be well equipped with heightened instincts and indelible lessons in securing food and avoiding danger. They practice asserting dominance and fierceness as they progress into life as Raptors. These needed skills and characteristics… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Preparing for Eagle Life

Weekly Nest Notes: Confident and Fearless

E10 and E11 take heed to their natural instincts and curiosities as they are called to the far reaches of their territory exploring the outer ponds and pastures flying with confidence and strength. Skill and courage are evident as they soar higher and longer in their daily excursions seeking out new adventures.  Each had the experience of losing their footing and hanging upside down from a branch before figuring out how to let go and fly off. E10 and E11 have been almost tethered together as they have grown and… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Confident and Fearless

Weekly Nest Notes: Wonder to Wander

E10 and E11 are awake and active at first light, filled with renewed energy and curiosity. There is a twinkle in their eyes as they wonder where their next flight will take them. Then in a flash, they are off to wander to new places. They have been observed soaring high up in the thermals to areas beyond the pasture. They have discovered Yonder Pond across the road where they can perch in peace from the pesky crows. It has been a challenge to keep up with these thrill-seeking Juveniles.… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Wonder to Wander