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Weekly Nest Notes: New Experiences and Lessons

Harriet and M15 devote endless hours providing for the needs and imparting lessons for the survival of  E12 and E13 as they are introduced to countless new experiences in Eagle life. Some events are everyday subtle happenings and some are more exact and intense. Many of E12 and E13’s actions and behaviors are inherent and many are learned by observation and example. Their natural curiosity drives them to explore and track all activity around them. E12 and E13 are accomplishing many milestones along the way. Their height and wingspan are… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: New Experiences and Lessons

Trusting in Nature- Nest Notes for March 29-April 5

Eagle Life for Harriet and E6 has taken an interesting direction since Ozzie’s accident and stay in the wildlife clinic, C.R.O.W. The first week was filled with tense moments as several juvenile, sub adult and adult Eagles frequented the nest territory. E6 was entering the critical time of preparing for the initial flight from the nest tree. Harriet seemed visibly confused by the perceived loss of her mate but driven by her instinct to feed and protect E6. Harriet seemed to allow herself a few days to accept and adjust… Read More »Trusting in Nature- Nest Notes for March 29-April 5

A Peaceful Sunday- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 12.

Harriet and Ozzie shared a few intimate moments this Sunday morning as they continue to strengthen their bond to each other. They also share in their dedication to their young E’s who are growing stronger day by day. Ozzie and Harriet work together to keep up nest renovations as each brought materials today. The “crib” rails are getting a bit higher as the nest bowl is seeming to disappear from E3 and E4 scooting around the nest with their little awkward waddle.  Mom provided shade for the sweet napping E’s… Read More »A Peaceful Sunday- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 12.

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

The Big Little Eaglets- Nest Notes for Jan. 9

The term “growing by leaps and bounds” gets a new meaning regarding the Little E’s. They are eating very well and growing right before our eyes. They are beginning to get their thermal down and their large feet are starting to look funny in comparison to their bodies.  Ozzie and Harriet brought fish and prey to the nest for the numerous feedings of the E’s. Ozzie has been working on the outer rails with his stick deliveries. He knows the Little E’s are scooting all over the nest. Harriet brought… Read More »The Big Little Eaglets- Nest Notes for Jan. 9

Fish for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner- Nest Notes for Dec 30

Morning arrived early for Mom and her two awake, hungry and growing baby eaglets, E3 and E4. Both watched Mom as she flew to the Camera 2 tree and seemed to be saying “Hey Mom what about breakfast?” E3 and E4 are growing steadily and quickly. Dad took over nest duties. Harriet arrived shortly with a very large fish. Feeding commenced and the two little E’s wrestled their way to the food offerings by Mom. On Harriet’s return flight to the nest with the large fish she was vocalizing all… Read More »Fish for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner- Nest Notes for Dec 30

It’s All About the E’s- Nest Activity, Photos & Videos for Dec 29

Sunday was definitely a day of rest for Harriet and Ozzie and the two little E’s. The early morning started out windy and soggy from the rains that moved in overnight. Harriet served well as “Mombrella” to keep the little E’s cozy and dry. After yesterday’s dramatic events the atmosphere was a little lighter but Mom and Dad took some sweeping flight around the area to be safe. The sweet E’s had all their needs met today with plenty of food, play and sleep. Aggressive little E3 has its way… Read More »It’s All About the E’s- Nest Activity, Photos & Videos for Dec 29

Intruders! Nest Activity, Videos & Photos for Dec 28

Mom had her sweet babies E3 and E4 snuggled in safely for the overnight hours. In the early morning Dad arrived to take over brooding and feeding their growing babies. Mom arrived a while later with a fresh fish to help sustain the hungry babies who wrestle one another for their turn at feeding. Although the eaglet’s struggle looks hurtful it is a necessary stage in their early development.  The day evolved into some dramatic and tense moments as a juvenile eagle and later a nearly adult eagle encroached on… Read More »Intruders! Nest Activity, Videos & Photos for Dec 28

A Family of 4- Nest Activity, Photos & Video for Dec 27

 SWFEC Daily Summary Friday, December 27, 2013 Family Ties Dad, Ozzie and Mom, Harriet with new eaglets, E3 and E4 are settling into daily family life on the nest. Mom and Dad took turns brooding and feeding their sweet babies. The first few days were somewhat stressful but now all seems calm and bright.  These last few days, Mom and Dad were observed sharing a few intimate moments thought to strengthen their bond and commitment to each other and their new babies. Mom was on hunting duty and brought a… Read More »A Family of 4- Nest Activity, Photos & Video for Dec 27

Two Little Eaglets Sitting In a Tree…Nest Activity, Videos & Photos for Dec 26

The very first days in the life of the sweet eaglets E3 and E4 have been filled with a lot of activity. Mom and Dad have been very diligent in the care of their precious babies. Mom fed fish to the babies in the early morning. Dad had his very first opportunity to feed them in the afternoon. Mom and Dad both were tender and gentle in their approach with several more feedings throughout the day. The little ones hatch into the world with survival skills and instincts. The little… Read More »Two Little Eaglets Sitting In a Tree…Nest Activity, Videos & Photos for Dec 26