First Nest. ALL 3 of the triplets have FLEDGED! 

Mom Kate and Dad Bard have successfully raised all three chicks and given them flight.

1️⃣ Smallest sibling, watching the antics of its nest mates
2️⃣ Second sibling in an awesome flight pass
3️⃣ Third sibling challenging the air itself

What a privilege it has been to witness this remarkable family.

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Mother’s Day 2026 — Where Nature Awaits 🌿

I’ve added a small Mother’s Day collection to my Etsy gallery—
quiet moments from the natural world that speak to care, watchfulness, and connection.

From a bluebird feeding her fledgling
to eagles and ospreys tending their young,
these are scenes I’ve been privileged to witness and share.

Whether for today, or simply for a quiet moment when you need one, you’re welcome to visit.These moments are here to be returned to—today or any day you need them.

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First Nest. All three of the bald eagle TRIPLETS are continuing to grow rapidly. Hint: to see each look for dark football shape, then yellow feet and for a beak. Nature camouflages these youngsters very well.

Saturday Siesta. Deadlines may exist, but the Studio Supervisor has determined that weekend nap protocols remain non-negotiable.

For those who have been following his supervisory work, he has now made his way into the Photographer’s Gallery… where there happens to be a short sale underway.

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Heron Point Nest. Fledglings!

From Jordan Lake, both juveniles have now fledged and moved off the nest, settling about 100 feet away. But even in this shared step into independence, their choices are already beginning to differ.

One pushed a little farther—lifting off again and attempting to make it around the point—while the other remained perched, watching, steady and observant.

That space between “I can” and “I will” looks different for each of them.

These are the first fledges I’ve observed on Jordan Lake this breeding season—an exciting milestone, and one I never take for granted.

Nature’s door is always open, come right on in.
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First Nest bald eagle chicks. All three of the TRIPLETS are still here!
I was so relieved to find them this morning while cruising with Captain Doug—alive and growing.
Look closely… they’ve become little stair steps now—big chick on the left, middle in the center, and the tiniest one tucked on the right. Look for their beaks.
That smallest one has a hard road in competing for food, and seeing all three together like this means everything.