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By Urgent News – Bald Eagle Nest Intrusion

Jordan Lake. I have been investigating a human intrusion problem at one of our bald eagle nests at Jordan Lake. In the photo you can see mom eagle as she dashes away from the nest when some people approached it. I’m trying very hard to get all the facts together and get the intrusion stopped. I’ll let y’all know more details as facts get verified. In the meantime if you will pass along that the minimum distance you can approach any bald eagle is 330 feet (1 football field length) and you should not be closer than 660 feet (2 football fields) from a nest, the bald eagle parents would appreciate your help. Please remember if you should find yourself close to a nest, just please simply turn around and walk away. Let’s help everyone know how to take care of all our precious bald eagles out here at Jordan Lake.
Peace and grace, Doc Ellen

By First Nest Report

Jordan Lake, Bald Eagle First Nest: Mom Kate still has not yet laid her eggs. 1st photo Kate is in nest (see her tail to the left)and Petruchio is flying in. 2nd photo Kate has jumped up to branch above Petruchio (look for her yellow feet). 3rd photo Petruchio leaves and Kate watches him go. Tomorrow I will check again…

By Bald Eagle First Nest update

Jordan Lake. Mom Kate has not yet laid her eggs. This morning I listened to the two of them chattering for 2 hours in the trees, but I could not see them. Then out of the trees burst Petruchio and right behind was Kate. They dashed across the Cove and disappeared. I will be checking again tomorrow.

By Brrrrrrrrrrr! Cold Baths!

Jordan Lake. The air temperature was 40°F. Birds are meticulous about staying clean. I would not want to jump in the lake with the air that cold and water temperature of 50°F, but both the eastern bluebirds and the cedar waxwing (to the right) did just that! They enjoyed their baths. Brrr!