Being Small Doesn’t Matter
The fledgling bald eagle crossed into what the parent eastern kingbird considered to be his territory.
Dad kingbird emphatically escorted the eagle fledgling away from the nest tree and out across the cove.
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CategoryJordan Lake Palette: Blue Grosbeak 07-02-2019
Jordan Lake Palette
where doc ellen interprets nature a wee bit differently
blue grosbeak in the dawn’s brassy light at the Jordan Lake Dam
Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Fledgling Summary 2019 season, 6 photos, 06-29-2019
2019 Bald Eagle Fledgling Summary for Jordan Lake
There were 13 bald eagle nests that produced 22 fledglings for 2019.
YAY!!!!
Here is a summary of the 3 nests that I monitored.
First Nest
fledgling Cacao
fledgling Caramel
H&G Nest
fledgling Light
fledgling Brownie
Ranger Cove
Ranger Gal
Ranger Guy
Jewel of Jordan Lake Neighborhood: Hummingbird, 10 photos
This ruby-throated hummingbird was busy feeding from the trumpet vines.
She was also pollinating as she fed – that is white pollen sprinkled on her head.
Every once in a while the dainty lady would perch and I could, for a moment, study her face.
Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest: H&G nest, 10 photos 06-23-2019
H&G Nest
Bald eagle chicks are hatched with their arrogance and aggression present from the moment of breaking out of the shell.
These are the 2 fledglings from the H&G nest. Siblings.
They fought for dominance in the nest, and even though they only began flying 3 weeks ago, the desire for dominance is on display.
Upside down. Inside out. All over the sky they flew and practiced the skills they would need in 5 years in order to win a mate.
Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest: Ranger Cove Nest 06-21-2019
Ranger Cove Nest
The bald eagle fledgling has been practicing his landings, a lot.
I watched as he came up out of the reeds and headed for a tree.
There was assurance and precision as the youngster stuck his landing.
And the bald eagle arrogance was on display too!
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