Momma Godiva was sitting on the rim of the nest
when she dove off and headed straight toward me.
In mid air she swung over on a wing and headed for the water.
She took to the nest a small fish that was happily consumed by the chicks.
photography
CategoryJL Eagle Nest report: First Nest 02-27-2017
right to left: Kate almost hidden in the branches
one of the chicks is at the nest rim, looking up at his sibling who is standing and wing wapping
one of the chicks, center of nest rim, looking up at mom Kate
one of the chicks half standing and you can see he still has some grey hatching fluff on his head
both chicks are grooming to remove itchy baby feathers as their adult feathers grow in
mom Kate is in the grooming state of mind too
Jordan Lake Neighborhood 7 photos, February 23, 2017
new cover photo for my Facebook page
adult bald eagle
eastern bluebird
1 year-old bald eagle
golden-crowned kinglet
Bonaparte’s gulls
herring gull
late winter spider web in black and white
JL Eagle nest reports, 4 photos February 20, 2017
LL&H Nest
It is with deep sadness that I must report that the chick at the LL&H nest has been lost.
When the rangers saw that part of the nest had fallen they did a thorough investigation.
It appears that the north side of the nest had collapsed. The rangers could not find any remains of the chick.
There had been a really, really rough windy storm in the preceding week and maybe that is what destroyed part of the nest.
My heart, as yours, hopes that Lady Lake and Heritage will do what eagle parents do: come back late this fall, repair the nest and breed again next year.
We will keep an eye on the nest through the coming months and I will add updates of any changes.
doc ellen
I want to say thank you for all the wellness thoughts and prayers for my knee surgery.
My knee is doing great and I sure was happy to finally be back at the lake after 10 days away.
First Nest
All is fine at the nest.
Here is Kate dashing off to go find a breakfast fish for the chicks.
One of the chicks just below Petruchio’s chest.
I don’t know what the chick was watching, but it was very intent.
H&G Nest
Godiva is on the edge of the nest. You cannot see Hershey who has incubation duty and is behind the main trunk.
JL Eagle Nest Report February 12, 2017
I am blessed with so many friends among all of you.
One of my friends, who is one of the nest monitors,
went out today to check my nests while I recover from knee repair.
He sent me this video from First Nest and said he hoped it would help with my healing.
Oh, it did! Watch as one of the chicks surveys the world and the other practices wing wapping.
I added 2 freeze frames so you can see expressions better.
And yes, that is poop shooting over the nest edge at the end of the video.
All eaglets instinctively do this to help keep the nest clean.
update on doc ellen
I had to have my knee repaired. Ouch! Sometimes I have to remember that I am not 12 any more….but, wait…I DO believe that I am 12, at least at heart, and in spirit The surgeon was very happy with the procedure. I am up and rambling about, slowly, but my steps are getting longer and that is a good sign. Sun bright and tempting here, but I have to be patient for a few days then back to the lake, the eagles and comfortable walking! And right back to being my 12 year old – long into several decades – self.
peace and grace and on the mend,
doc ellen,
the photo is my cat Grayced doing his best to keep my healing knee warm
doc ellen's journey 