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First Flight: E6′s Fledge Day (Nest Notes Special Edition)

E6’s first flight toward freedom was accomplished with great purpose today. All the months of preparation with the guidance of wonderful Eagle parents Harriet and Ozzie presented E6 with the necessary skills and strength for this flight away from the safety net of the nest tree. E6 flew with grace and determination around the nest tree and landed perfectly in a nearby slash pine tree. E6 looked very comfortable perched in the new tree and seemed to have a sense of pride while looking around the pasture from a new… Read More »First Flight: E6′s Fledge Day (Nest Notes Special Edition)

Milestones- Nest Notes for March 1-8

E6 has shown amazing spirit and enthusiasm practicing the many lessons and skills that will be needed to thrive. Harriet and Ozzie’s abilities as Eagle parents are evident in E6’s development. Dad has proven his prowess in hunting and fishing to supply nourishment for E6’s growth and strength. Mom nurtures E6 in a patient but firm manner as she feeds, preens and seems to lead by example. (Photo David Hintz)  The stronger winds of the week prompted E6 to outstretch beautiful wings, feel the lift of the breezes and fly… Read More »Milestones- Nest Notes for March 1-8

Baby Steps- Nest Notes for Feb 23-March 1

E6 throws caution to the wind mastering skills learned in these seemingly short 9 weeks. E6’s courage strengthens along with wings, legs and grasping abilities. E6’s is looking more and more grown up exercising beautiful wings in the breezes and fly hopping across the nest jumping higher and higher. Harriet and Ozzie are keenly aware of E6’s activities and have been bringing more and thicker sticks to the nest. E6 seems to be encouraged to take steps up on to those “rails”. E6 has been teetering on the edges more… Read More »Baby Steps- Nest Notes for Feb 23-March 1

Word of the Week: Wingersizing! Nest Notes for Feb. 15-22

E6 took full advantage of the windy and cooler weather conditions last week. The gusting breezes encouraged E6 to outstretch beautifully growing wings to flap, flap, flap and fly hop around the nest. E6’s wingspan is nearly reaching the edges of the nest which is about 6 feet across. E6 even managed to gain a bit of lift off in the cool wind. These activities will build strength in wing and leg muscles for the next stage of development. During E6’s “wingersize” sessions there’s not much room for Mom or… Read More »Word of the Week: Wingersizing! Nest Notes for Feb. 15-22

Making Strides- Nest Notes for Feb 9-16

E6 has made great strides learning skills on the journey to become a majestic Eagle one day. E6 is approaching 8 weeks of age and another phase of growth begins. Harriet and Ozzie have become a finely tuned delivery system to assure E6’s food demands are met. Mom and Dad have introduced E6 to a wide variety of meals that included different types of fish, furry and feathered prey. E6 is developing a keen Eagle eye greeting the deliveries with excitement and watching the preparations of the meals. E6 has… Read More »Making Strides- Nest Notes for Feb 9-16

Showing Personality- Nest Notes for Feb. 2-8

It has been a very active week 6 for E6, Harriet and Ozzie. Harriet was in a green mood as she added several branches of fresh pine needles and pinecones to the nest. E6 found a lot of self entertainment picking up and moving sticks and pinecone tossing. E6’s inquisitive gestures and ever changing features are comical at times. Fish were the catches of the week and many were devoured by E6. One such still flopping fish was eager to leave the nest and soared overboard. Ozzie retrieved it and… Read More »Showing Personality- Nest Notes for Feb. 2-8

Just Keep Growing! Nest Notes for Jan. 25- Feb 1

E6 is 5 weeks old and has had a lot of experiences and lessons over the last week. Some conditions were changing in the nest as the weather turned windy and cooler teaching E6 to lay low and seek the shelter of Mom and Dad. Rains moved into the area and E6 learned that wet meant bath since there is no room under Mom or Dad for E6’s larger body. E6 is experiencing a tremendous growing spurt and E6’s appearance is changing with beautifully developing wings and feathers. E6 gains… Read More »Just Keep Growing! Nest Notes for Jan. 25- Feb 1

Nest Notes: A TRIBUTE TO E5

Eagle life is lived moment by moment. These moments show how they cope with the quick turn of events in their lives. In what seems like an instant E5, an energetic, growing eaglet’s behavior changed. This was not the feisty E5 all have been observing. As submissive sibling E6 began showing signs of strength and courage, E5 was becoming frail. Mom and E6 cradled E5’s calm and quiet body as the brief life of E5 drifted away at 10:15 pm on January 20, 2015. Some native cultures believe Eagles were… Read More »Nest Notes: A TRIBUTE TO E5

Nature’s Life Lessons: Nest Notes for Jan 11-18

Nestmates E5 and E6 have settled into a routine during the first three weeks of their lives. Food is delivered, E5 becomes dominating over E6 and E5 gets the whole meal. Their instinct to fight for food is inherent. Harriet and Ozzie have an interesting style of parenting these two. They do not interfere in the battles beween E5 and E6. Observations may lead some to believe they are encouraging aggression in the eaglets. E5 and E6 appear to be soft and cuddly but they are raptor young and must… Read More »Nature’s Life Lessons: Nest Notes for Jan 11-18

A New Year! Nest Notes for Dec.28 -Jan 4

The New Year has begun. Harriet and Ozzie and hatchlings E5 and E6 have settled down into their new family roles. Ozzie, the great Provider, continues to deliver a wide variety of prey to feed hungry and growing E5 and E6. Harriet, the devoted Eagle Mom, took excellent care of her precious babies. Harriet and Ozzie both take eaglet rearing very seriously and they share feeding, brooding and protecting their babies. E5 and E6 were quick to learn how to wrestle for position to get to the food. They are… Read More »A New Year! Nest Notes for Dec.28 -Jan 4