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Snacks & Sticks- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 26

The morning was foggy and misty, but E4 was awake early doing morning stretching and “wingersizing”. Mom was on the nest before light and shared a leftover fish tail with E4. The fog gave way to a windy day and E4 took advantage of the wind gusts using those impressive wings to get lift while hopping across the nest. Ozzie delivered a few snacks for E4 since he may have had difficulty fishing on this windy day. E4 aggressively mantled the small items Dad brought and self fed. E4 was… Read More »Snacks & Sticks- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 26

Afternoon Stretch- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 23

The foggy morning gave way to a beautiful sunny day at the nest. E4 was up early “nestorizing” and looking for any leftover goodies. Harriet was perched on the upper nest tree branch. Ozzie landed with a fish head and eager E4 rushed for the mantle and steal. E4 is getting good at stealing the prey. Each time Mom or Dad arrived on the nest even their talons were fair game. Mom brought nest grass and E4 mantled and took it away. The best mantle to date was when E4… Read More »Afternoon Stretch- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 23

Almost Like Flying- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 21

E4 spent the very breezy day doing lots of “wingersizing”. It was almost like flying as E4’s had wings outstretched for long periods of time getting a little lift off in the gusts of wind. Beautiful wing and tail feather development continues at a fast pace. Ozzie arrived with his large catch of the morning. E4 tracked Ozzie’s flight into the nest, rushed in with a great mantle, grabbed the fish and took off across the nest. It was a good that Dad got the fish back from E4 since… Read More »Almost Like Flying- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 21

Wind & Wings- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos

It was going to be a windy day at the nest. E4 was up early with a full crop from yesterday’s large catfish dinner. Ozzie and Harriet began their morning with housekeeping duties, cleaning up the leftovers in the nest, eating some and feeding some to E4. Mom and Dad stopped in the nest for short visits and took turns on watch in the nest tree branches The gusts of wind may have caused E4 to lay low most of the day. There were several times when E4 was “wingersizing”… Read More »Wind & Wings- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos

Easy Breeze Monday- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 10

It was a beautiful, sunny and breezy start to the morning at the nest. Ozzie’s early morning delivery arrived with fur today and looked like an opossum who possibly met its demise crossing the road. E4 tracked Dad’s flight in and rushed to see what the food for the day was. E4 watched as Dad de-furred and waited to be fed. Mom stepped in to finish the meal and E4’s crop was very full.  Ozzie had free time today, took a bath in the pond and perched in one of… Read More »Easy Breeze Monday- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 10

Growing Strong Bonds- Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Feb 9

The first meal of the day was delivered with white feathers. Harriet began the de-feathering process and it looked as if snow was flying in the nest. E4 joined in grabbing at feathers too. The afternoon was quiet and E4 took many long naps in the favorite spot near the edge of the nest. Mom offered E4 some needed shade from the hot afternoon sun. Ozzie arrived in the late afternoon with a fish and was greeted by eager E4 who stood though most of the feeding. E4 is growing… Read More »Growing Strong Bonds- Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Feb 9

Walking, Talk and Carrying Sticks- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb. 6

The day on the nest showed more growth, new activities and lots to learn for E4. Ozzie and Harriet spent time on and off the nest with E4 becoming very aware, tracking their moves and sounding greetings. E4 is very vocal with sweet chattering and seems to have a lot to say these days. Dad brought a fresh fish and Mom delivered fresh pine and branches. E4 rushed to see what each arrival was and became very excited when it was something to eat. E4 practiced balancing, standing, walking and… Read More »Walking, Talk and Carrying Sticks- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb. 6

Wings of Love- Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Jan 29

It was a foggy start to the day and E3 and E4 looked for their morning feeding which was left over from yesterday. Dad brought most of the food and Mom delivered sticks and branches to build up the nest rails. The feeding times were very calm with each E waiting its turn for a bite. The sibling rivalry and competition for food seems to be subsiding. As the day progressed, rain arrived and cooler weather with it.Today’s new “E lessons” –the weather isn’t always sunny and warm and wet… Read More »Wings of Love- Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Jan 29

Peace and Harmony- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 26

All seems to be going in a good direction for Ozzie, Harriet, E3, E4 and all who love this Eagle Family. The early morning began with the E’s awake. Ozzie and Harriet took turns in their search for the catch of the day to bring back to the patiently waiting E’s. Today the growing E’s were interested in moving sticks and materials around and exploring the nest. Harriet brought a large catfish to the nest for the first meal and both E’s were well fed. E 4 later pecked at… Read More »Peace and Harmony- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 26

Fish and Sticks- Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Jan 24

Harriet was off to hunt early in the morning. Fresh fish was the order of the day. Harriet delivered several fish and Ozzie successfully brought more fish and prey to add to the well stocked pantry. E3 got most of the initial feedings but eager and determined E4 got a hearty share of the meals too. Mom and Dad worked tirelessly hunting and feeding the hungry E’s. When the food is plentiful all get their share and fill up. It was a feast today. Ozzie was still on stick delivery… Read More »Fish and Sticks- Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Jan 24