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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

Steady & Strong- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 17

E4 was greeted by the dawning of a new day and Mom’s early morning delivery of a small fish to the nest. E4 has been practicing the many skills needed to survive and grow into a beautiful adult Eagle. E4 spent the next part of the morning attempting to self feed, trying to coordinate standing on the fish and pulling it apart to get a few bites. Awkwardness is changing into steadiness as E4 stood tall and strong on the nest edge for most of the day.  Ozzie delivered a… Read More »Steady & Strong- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 17

Dedication and Determination- Nest Notes, Photos & Video – Feb. 16

Ozzie was on the job early bringing in fresh grass for the nest. E4 spent the morning preening all the new feathers that are quickly coming in. Mom and Dad began the hunt for food for themselves and growing E4. Ozzie was seen by ground observers catching and de-feathering a water bird near the pond. He made several attempts over the next few hours to bring the catch to the nest but was not successful because of the weight of the bird. Ozzie’s determination and dedication to provide for his… Read More »Dedication and Determination- Nest Notes, Photos & Video – Feb. 16

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

Weathering the Storm- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 13

Strong thunderstorms with high winds swept through the area last evening. Harriet was at the nest to give shelter to E4 while the storm raged on. The cameras were affected but there were glimpses throughout the day from a few camera views and reports from watchful ground observers.  What is known is that Ozzie, Harriet and E4 weathered the storm and went on with their daily activities. It appeared that Ozzie and Harriet brought fresh fish to feed E4 and did some tidying up of the nest. E4 is still… Read More »Weathering the Storm- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 13

Learning Lessons- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 12

Early morning vocals were heard from Ozzie and Harriet and E4 was awake and waiting for food deliveries to begin. The nest was again filled with plentiful fish catches. E4 had a very full crop and slept off the effects from all the fresh fish. Ozzie and Harriet moved sticks and aerated the nest bowl. E4 is catching on quickly how to share in the chores and moved some things around in the nest too. E4’s beautiful wings are getting more and more exercise each day and balance and strength… Read More »Learning Lessons- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 12

Fish & More Fish! Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 11

Ozzie was the great fisherman today. He began the morning with a fresh catch delivery to hungry and waiting E4. Harriet soon arrived to finish the feeding. Mom seems to love her time feeding E4. There were lots of flights to and from the nest tree by Ozzie and Harriet that E4 watched and tracked with keen Eaglet eyes.  Harriet brought fresh pine again today and sticks for some “nestorations” and rail building. Ozzie’s hunting skills landed at least 4 more fish in the nest, some still flopping. E4 had… Read More »Fish & More Fish! Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb 11

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