Jordan Lake Dam, Thursday, May 14, 2020. The lake has gotten down to 216.23ft and it is very still. The Haw River is serene and untroubled this morning too. Even though it is cloudy the birds are full of song this morning – I hope you enjoy their singing. Take care, be safe, and oh do stay well!
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CategoryJordan Lake: Bald Eagle Captain’s Nest update video
The chicks are beginning to exercise their wings, legs and chest. They have to be strong for that first flight! I call this practice work “trampolining”. Bounce, young ones, bounce!!!!!
Jordan Lake: Bald Eagle Captain’s Nest update
We got by the nest this morning to find Captain Mom and both chicks doing well. These chicks have really grown. This nest is about the last one on the lake to have their babies fledge out – they should fly in about 2 weeks. It sure was great getting to see Mom eagle and her chicks!
H&G Bald Eagle Nest has Fledged!
Jordan Lake: Hope
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: Aa I photographed this bald eagle, flying towards the rising sun this morning, I found myself thinking about this afternoon and its promise of possibilities: the possibility to once again gather in small groups, the possibility to be responsible in our distances within those groups, the possibility to protect others by wearing our masks. It is hard, as a social species, to be apart and not gather and hug and hold each other. But, we humans can do what the bald eagle cannot: we can thoughtfully make decisions and then live by them. I am waiting as patiently as possible – to know that all of you are safe and healthy. So, go into this afternoon, rejoice and know that this is a first step. Peace and Grace, Doc Ellen
Jordan Lake Bald Eagle First Nest Fledglings
The two chicks have fledged. The park rangers have let me know that the two babies of Momma Kate and Dad Petruchio at First Nest have flown. I wish I could have seen that happen and brought to you photos of the event but the stay-in-place kept me from that part of the lake. But it is good to know that the babies are out and flying. The photo here is one of the fledgling from last year from First Nest. So some good news in the middle of all these tense times.
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