Eaglets Sky Fishing
The lower eagle is a 2-year-old that is trying to harass the 2-year-old above it into dropping the fish it has.
The ploy succeeds until a 3-year-old bald eagle shows up.
The 3-year-old missed the fish too.
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It was cold at Jordan Lake this morning.
Really cold. Wind chill of 13 F. And then it got really exciting.
A 2-year-old bald eagle zipped through the trees carrying a fish.
Right behind it was an 1-year-old eagle wanting to steal the 2-year-old’s fish.
And then, well, see if you can keep up with the fish and the number of eaglets!
You may need to go full screen to see them all.
Busy Pine Warbler
My friend and I had spent the morning at Jordan Lake watching eagles, gulls, crows and killdeer.
We were all packed up and getting ready to head out when my friend noticed a tiny bird being busy in the grass.
Nothing to do but I took out my iPhone and started to quietly walk in on the pine warbler.
The little bird tolerated us and so I slowly, gently walked forward.
There followed several minutes of joy on my part and a studied indifference on the bird’s part.
I hope you enjoy the short video.
JL Eagle nest report: First Nest January 10, 2018
First Nest
Petruchio came in across the cove but wasn’t carrying anything.
All that you can see of Kate in the nest is the sliver of bright white of the top of her head to the right of the limb pointing out towards you.
JL Eagle Nest reports January 09, 2018
First Nest
No photo today, but wanted you to know that Kate is on the nest and Petruchio is helping.
They got through all the wind chill and ice just fine.
H&G Nest
Both Hershey and Godiva got through the frozen weather without any problems.
This is Godiva as she flew past carrying a large clump of pine straw and other soft materials for the lining of her nest.
She and Hershey had been in the nest together earlier in the morning.
Jordan Lake Lecture on January 20, 2018
Doc Ellen is giving a lecture on the bald eagles and winter migratory birds at Jordan Lake:
Sat, Jan 20 at 2:00 PM.
For more information go to https://www.ncparks.gov/jordan-lake-state-recreation-area/events-and-programs/winter-surprises
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