Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: Toothed Eagle? Pterodactyl? Oh Woe! This female bald eagle soared past me. I did a double take. I know that birds are the last of the living dinosaurs… But… This is crazy! An eagle with a beak full of teeth? In all honesty I think the “teeth” are a disruption of the form of her beak. But on the other hand, it’s kind of fun to think about maybe we still have a pterodactyl around and at Jordan Lake… I hope you are smiling with me and enjoying my flight of fantasy!
Jordan Lake Dam, Thursday, May 14, 2020. The lake has gotten down to 216.23ft and it is very still. The Haw River is serene and untroubled this morning too. Even though it is cloudy the birds are full of song this morning – I hope you enjoy their singing. Take care, be safe, and oh do stay well!
The chicks are beginning to exercise their wings, legs and chest. They have to be strong for that first flight! I call this practice work “trampolining”. Bounce, young ones, bounce!!!!!
We got by the nest this morning to find Captain Mom and both chicks doing well. These chicks have really grown. This nest is about the last one on the lake to have their babies fledge out – they should fly in about 2 weeks. It sure was great getting to see Mom eagle and her chicks!
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: Aa I photographed this bald eagle, flying towards the rising sun this morning, I found myself thinking about this afternoon and its promise of possibilities: the possibility to once again gather in small groups, the possibility to be responsible in our distances within those groups, the possibility to protect others by wearing our masks. It is hard, as a social species, to be apart and not gather and hug and hold each other. But, we humans can do what the bald eagle cannot: we can thoughtfully make decisions and then live by them. I am waiting as patiently as possible – to know that all of you are safe and healthy. So, go into this afternoon, rejoice and know that this is a first step. Peace and Grace, Doc Ellen
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