Hershey and Godiva are one of the mated pairs of bald eagles at Jordan Lake. This morning, while Hurricane Dorian was still off SC and we were just starting to get some good gusts, Godiva called out to Hershey, challenging him to a chase in the strengthening wind. By the way, Hershey is the light brown eagle (he is named after the chocolate bar) and Godiva is the normal dark brown of a bald eagle.
Eagles of Jordan Lake
CategoryJordan Lake: Whose Tree is It? 09/01/2019
The 2 year-old bald eagle was sure that every tree in the neighborhood belonged to him and this particular tree was only there for his use.
The fish crow and Dad osprey disagreed with that opinion!
Jordan Lake Bald Eagle 08-27-2019
I was out on my friend’s boat this morning and this 2-year-old bald eagle stayed put until he didn’t… his launch was so powerful and close to us that I missed the outer edge of his wing. But, I don’t mind that I did, not at all!!!
Jordan Lake: Lecture Bald Eagle! 4 photos
This morning after I finished my slideshow part of the lecture, we all went outdoors to look for birds. There sat an almost adult bald eagle. Contented to be an eagle and ignore those of us who were thrilled to see him. Ranger Steve McMurray and I sure enjoyed our enthusiastic group for the Going, Going Almost Gone lecture. Here is the eagle from this morning. Keep an eye out for our next lecture in a couple of months.
Jordan Lake: Osprey Family and a Bald Eagle
I have often seen bald eagles chase an osprey who was carrying a fish.
This is the first time I have seen an osprey fledgling (who has been flying for only a few weeks) join in the fray!
Goodness!
Jordan Lake: Bald Eagle First Nest
Yesterday I got to see Momma Kate from a very different perspective. A friend took me into the First Nest Cove on his boat. There was Kate perched not too far below her nest. All bald eagle pairs stay close to their nest all year around, even when they don’t have chicks or fledglings to raise. It was grand getting to see Kate!
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