First Nest Bald Eagles: As I was getting journals and itinerary ready for this breeding season, it occurred to me that perhaps you would like to see the changes in the nest itself. The 1st photo was taken in the first breeding season 2011-2012. Note that it is wide, straddling the main branches, but is relatively shallow, top to bottom (no bald eagle in the nest). The 2nd photo was made during the 2024-2025 breeding season and Mom Kate is in the nest … note that the nest is considerably deeper (parents add to the top of the nest every year and during any needed repairs) and that a lot of the original nest has fallen out and you can now see the anchoring tree branches. Home reconstruction is never ending for breeding bald eagles! #baldeagle #firstnestbaldeagle #firstnestbaldeaglenest #jordanlake #chathamcountync #hawrivernc #DocEllenImages