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“E” Lessons- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 24

Cooler mornings don’t seem to be bothering E3 and E4 since they have their thermal down to keep their rapidly growing and changing bodies warm. The majority of the changes are seen more in E3 with size being the most obvious. E3 hatched 2 days before E4 and as often happens got a better start with feeding and is more aggressive at meal times. Some view this aggression as bad or mean behavior, however this very strong survival instinct will help as E3 grows into a powerful Eagle. Growth of… Read More »“E” Lessons- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 24

Ozzie & Harriet’s Devotion – Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Jan 21

The instinct to survive and further their species is strong in Harriet and Ozzie. They have proven over the years, nesting season after nesting season, dedication to themselves, each other and their offspring. The opportunity to watch their story unfold has been a tremendous learning experience about their lives and their successes. They deal with the everyday realities to provide for their family. Ozzie and Harriet have keen instincts in the preparation of the nest for possible colder weather, adding sticks to the rails to guard the curious E’s and… Read More »Ozzie & Harriet’s Devotion – Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Jan 21

All in the Family- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 18

All in the Family Day The day on the Eagle’s nest began with cool crisp morning air as Harriet and Ozzie were busy with their chores. They checked on the E’s, took inventory of the pantry, delivered sticks and moss for the nest and took turns in the hunt for the day’s meals. Fishing has improved and both Ozzie and Harriet had success bringing their catches to their hungry baby E’s. There have been some tense moments between the E’s in their competition for food. Even though E3 has dominated… Read More »All in the Family- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 18

Ozzie on Call- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 11

In the early morning hours Harriet and Ozzie were perched in the upper branches of the nest tree vocalizing and watching over their sleeping baby E’s. Mom arrived for breakfast feeding and was eagerly greeted by the hungry E’s with their peep, peep, peeping. E4 is becoming skilled at grabbing a share of the meals by learning when to make its move. Louder and hungrier E4 is good at getting the first bites. Both are learning great lessons on the way to becoming big E’s. Mom and Dad were consistent… Read More »Ozzie on Call- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 11

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