Jordan Lake, Monday, April 12, 2021. The lake level is 216.58 feet. Doc Ellen‘s Natural Minute. This morning I got to listen to the heartbeat of the lake and watch the light of the lake’s soul flicker up high in the pine trees. Please carry the rhythm with you throughout the day. Take care, be safe. Stay well.
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CategoryBald Eagle Parent & Chick Food Thoughts…
Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest report: First Nest
The chick is very, very interested in the food that dad Petruchio is studying and thinking about feeding to the chick
Much to the annoyance of the chick, Dad takes notice of something … other than the food the chick wants and is pointedly showing Dad where his attention should be.
Dad explains to the chick that watching for possible dangers comes first, yes, even before food.
The chick takes to pouting and Dad goes back to observing.
Bald Eagle Hunting Cormorants
Jordan Lake: I was driving slowly near an embankment when I heard an osprey screaming. I threw the truck in park and jumped out trying to get my iPhone set to do a video. An adult bald eagle flashed through the trees. Because of the osprey scream, I thought the eagle was probably chasing the other raptor. But, no, the bald eagle was chasing double-crested cormorants. I don’t know if the eagle was after breakfast – they will take cormorants – or as eagles are prone to do, it was harassing the other birds. Not quite a full minute, but, oh boy, is the video full of action.
Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest report: LL&H nest
Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest report: LL&H nest. It has been quite a while since we have seen the LL&H nest. Wow! Look at the size of that chick!!! I think it is between 8-10 weeks old, but we don’t have a hatch date, so I am guessing. Almost all the eagles, herons, cormorants and ospreys were responding to the heat today by panting like this chick is doing.
Bad Hair Day … Nope …
Jordan Lake: I am always happy when I can share with you how a bird got its name. In this case, you can see the crests that give the double-crested cormorant its name. The feather crests are only visible during breeding season and the eyes turn a very brilliant blue. I must say I was tempted to comment about the cormorant having a bad hair day…
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 04/04/2021
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River, Sunday, April 4, 2021. It is Easter morning. A very frosty Easter morning. The river is murmuring quietly. The lake level is just above normal pool. Our spirits are rising because we are here to greet the day. Take care, be safe. Stay oh so well.
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