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Weekly Nest Notes: Patience & Dedication (Nov. 26)

Harriet and M15 provided continuous care and incubation of their prized packages over the week.  Around the clock, well-timed exchanges assure the Eggs will be warm and positioned just right. Harriet and M15 each take time away from nest duties to engage in soaring the skies, taking a refreshing bath in their pond and hunting prey for themselves. There have not been many food deliveries to the nest possibly to not attract others looking for a meal. Harriet and M15 continued bringing grasses and a stick or two keeping the… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Patience & Dedication (Nov. 26)

Weekly Nest Notes: The Work & The Wait (Nov. 12)

Harriet and M15 eased their way into a new Nesting Season after their time off with restored energy, renewing their bond and reinforcing their growing nest. M15 has become a master builder, finding the perfect stick and nest material to add in just the right places with Harriet’s approval, of course. Harriet’s days have been spent closer to home watching, preening, and waiting to see what gems M15 will fly in with. His discoveries include large sticks, fluffy moss or grass, an air plant, and food gifts for Harriet. Their… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: The Work & The Wait (Nov. 12)

Weekly Nest Notes: Defend & Protect (Nov. 5, 2019)

Harriet and M15 engage all their instincts pursuing the greater purpose of adding to their legacy. Their success depends on tried and true behaviors of defending and protecting their territory and  soon to be eggs and Eaglets. These sensitive times have them on high alert to all that happens in the area. Intruders were escorted away from the pasture and nest tree and the neighboring Eagle pair were reminded to stay away from the territory. Harriet slept in the nest overnight with M15 perched nearby to notify all that there… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Defend & Protect (Nov. 5, 2019)

Weekly Nest Notes: Sharing the Commitment (Oct. 29)

Harriet and M15 have assembled a wide variety of materials, giving their nest a beautiful updating. Strong sticks and branches balanced with soft grasses and palm fronds make a sturdy home for their family. Harriet arrived with a bough of fresh pine and added her touches, too.  There were discussions between them as to where items were placed, with Harriet usually having the final word. This attractive home may look inviting to others in search for a place to raise their young.  Sub-Adult Eagles migrating through the area stopped by… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Sharing the Commitment (Oct. 29)

Weekly Nest Notes (Oct. 14) : Building & Bonding

Harriet and M15 continued their “nestorations” through the week showing their impressive skills. Early mornings find them performing amazing aerial stick grabs, returning to the nest with their “catches.” Harriet has done her fair share of nest building while giving orders to M15 on material placement. Harriet also reminds M15 of her intentions with her vocals and  famous foot “love tap” when she is ready for mating. They are well-tuned with each other and the time for building and bonding is robust. Harriet and M15 are united in all their… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes (Oct. 14) : Building & Bonding

Weekly Nest Notes: Preparing for the Journey

Harriet and M15 prepare for a new season of offspring months in advance of their arrival. Tending to their territory, nest and each other ensure a successful environment for their survival.  Precious eggs are laid, protected and cared for by devoted Parents.  Fluffy grey Eaglets struggle out of their eggs to present themselves to the world. Dedicated Parents begin their task of rearing their young to become strong, confident and skilled Juvenile Eagles ready to take on the journey toward their majestic destiny. Harriet and M15 have been outstanding in… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Preparing for the Journey

Weekly Nest Notes: Success on the Hunt

E12 and E13 have an impressive list of accomplishments and continue honing their instincts and practicing lessons learned. They have become formidable forces as they display their strength and fierceness defending their territory from intruders, mock fighting for their own space and protecting their food from each other and Mom and Dad.  They flew with great precision around the pasture and pond chasing all the birds there while practicing the hunt. Each day presents new challenges in Eagle life.  Harriet and M15 seemed to lessen the food deliveries to the… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Success on the Hunt

Weekly Nest Notes: The Great Defenders

E12 and E13 have been observing Mom and Dad over the months taking in all the valuable lessons and putting them into play. Mom reminded E13 to not give up on the food when she went to the nest to finish a meal that Dad delivered. E13 immediately returned to nest to engage in a tug-0-war winning the prize. Dad then delivered a fish and E13 mantled and claimed that too. E13 has perfected the art of the steal and did an excellent job of protecting and defending all the… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: The Great Defenders

Weekly Nest Notes: New Day, New Adventures

E12 and E13 are gathering a wealth of accomplishments on their daily adventures. They sharpen skills and employ instincts as they are tested with all that life as an Eagle presents them.  They are up and at em’ at daybreak, airborne and looking for their first discoveries of the moment. Their senses are heightened as they study their surroundings and watch the skies. E12 perches in the oak tree near the pond seeming to stalk the birds feeding on the bank. E12 is quick and agile in the swoop around… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: New Day, New Adventures

Weekly Nest Notes: Fearless Fliers

The sun barely rises as E12 and E13 are bounding with energy to start their day of fresh discoveries.  It has been only few weeks since fledging, taking their first flights away from the nest tree, and they have become accomplished, skillful, and fearless fliers in the skies. Their senses of wonder and exploration have taken them to new adventures. They maneuver through the pasture crisscrossing in mid-air, soaring the skies and rocketing from one place to another with precision and confidence. They give chase to Mom and Dad, or… Read More »Weekly Nest Notes: Fearless Fliers