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Sticks & More Sticks- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 27

The nest was looking more like an obstacle course as Harriet continued bringing large branches to the nest and Ozzie arrived to help her place them. Having Mom, Dad and E4 on the nest seemed a bit crowded. E4 is learning to navigate around all the things in the nest. E4 managed to fly hop across the nest getting good air under beautifully growing wings. E4 rearranged sticks, carried fish around the nest and had several good self feedings. Mom and Dad still help E4 at meal time.  E4 spent… Read More »Sticks & More Sticks- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 27

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

Sticks & Fish- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 25

The busy day began with morning visits to the nest by Mom and Dad. Dad flew off to begin the hunt for food returning with a prey item which E4 mantled and claimed for breakfast. Harriet dropped in with a very large branch that could barely fit in the nest. E4 seemed bothered by the stick and tried to move it with no success. Ozzie brought a very alive flopping fish in the late morning which he fed to E4. E4 was occupied with trying to self feed on some… Read More »Sticks & Fish- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 25

E4 Eating & Eating- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 24

It was a beautiful sunrise and E4 greeted the morning with stretching and wing exercises. Throughout the day the meal deliveries seemed to be puzzling to E4. Mom and Dad may be teaching E4 different items that will be food in the wild. Ozzie arrived with another fish head. E4 being quite expressive, looked around as if to say “This thing again”. Later Mom brought what looked to be a bird wing. E4 was looking up at Mom for an explanation of what to do with it. Eventually E4 got… Read More »E4 Eating & Eating- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 24

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

E4’s Fish Tail- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 22

The morning started out foggy but E4 was up and “wingersizing” early. Mom was vocalizing from the Cam 2 tree and Dad flew off into the fog. E4 was anxiously waiting for a food delivery squeeing and looking for morsels of leftovers in the nest. E4 is looking very grown up these days with changes happening everyday. Dad finally delivered a fish to the nest which E4 quickly lunged for and mantled. Dad had to move his foot out of the way of E4’s grab. It seems that Dad was… Read More »E4’s Fish Tail- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 22

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

Changing Day by Day- Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Feb 20.

E4’s appearance is changing with each new day. It is hard to believe that on Christmas Day, 57 days ago, E4 came into the world as a tiny chick and is growing into a strong eaglet. E4 spent the day preening all the beautiful emerging feathers including a sweet little ruffled tail. E4’s body is nearly the same size as Mom and Dad. Instinct and observing Mom and Dad tearing food are helping E4 progress with self feeding. Ozzie delivered a fresh fish early and then proceeded to bring small… Read More »Changing Day by Day- Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Feb 20.

Learning Lessons for E4- Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Feb 19

Early morning vocals were heard from Ozzie and Harriet as they perched together on the outer branch of the nest tree. E4 was already searching through the nest for bits of leftovers. Ozzie headed out for the morning hunt and arrived with a fresh fish and E4 rushed to mantle the food and grab for a share of the meal. E4 is perfecting stealing and feeding skills. E4 is very alert to activity especially Mom and Dad’s flights into the nest. E4 even mantled Mom’s grass delivery.  E4 did a… Read More »Learning Lessons for E4- Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Feb 19

A Day in E4’s Life- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 18

E4 began the day doing the things curious and growing eaglets do. Careful observance of Mom and Dad teaches E4 to move some sticks and grasses, look for “nestovers” and work on self feeding. Wing exercising, stretching and standing are improving as E4 gains more strength and balance. E4’s day was mostly peaceful and serene. E4 is very alert tracking Mom and Dad’s food deliveries and rushing in for a grab at the meal. Mom and Dad seem encourage E4 to help build skills needed to survive in the wild.… Read More »A Day in E4’s Life- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 18