Two Fledgling Bald Eagles Playing

By neighdoctor June 20, 2022 Two Fledgling Bald Eagles Playing

Jordan Lake. I was at the Jordan Lake Dam. Watching mostly ospreys. Then, along came this pair of fledgling bald eagles. The wind was nicely cool and just rough enough to really stir the two youngsters into action! They sure were having a good time.

Fledgling Bald Eagle Encounter

By neighdoctor June 18, 2022 Fledgling Bald Eagle Encounter

Jordan Lake. I heard the fledgling bald eagle screaming as it burst forth from the trees. Right behind the young eagle was a pair of fish crows. Apparently the eaglet had gotten too close to the fish crows’ nest. All 3 instantly banked back into the trees and I tried to follow them through the branches but they disappeared very quickly out of my sight.

Bald Eagles Everywhere!

By neighdoctor June 12, 2022 Bald Eagles Everywhere!

Jordan Lake. Bald eagles everywhere! First cruise with Captain Doug and my new camera equipment. 1) bald eagle fledgling 2) Captain’s Nest fledgling 3) immature bald eagle 4) 4 yo bald eagle

Osprey Shake

By neighdoctor June 9, 2022 Osprey Shake

Jordan Lake. When an osprey goes totally underwater to catch a fish, they also pick up a load of water. In order to quickly lose the weight of the water they do a dog shake. They start the shake at their beak and it twists all the way through their body and flips out at the end of the tail. The osprey is pretty much upside down twisted all the way around in the second photo! Always fun to see.

Doc Ellen’s First Day with the New Camera

By neighdoctor June 6, 2022 Doc Ellen’s First Day with the New Camera

Jordan Lake. My very first day with my brand-new camera and lens that all of you helped me, in so many ways, to purchase.
I have a lot of learning in front of me! Using this camera is like learning to fly the space shuttle so hang in there with me. I will keep practicing and trying all the ways this camera can be used. Thank you all again for all of your support in oh so many ways.

Mom Godiva up high to left of nest; look for her bright white head
her two fledglings in the nest on each side of main trunk

H&G Nest has Fledged!

By neighdoctor May 22, 2022 H&G Nest has Fledged!

Jordan Lake. H&G nest both the chicks have fledged! In the last two days they both took flight. 1st photo is mama Godiva. 2nd photo is one of the fledglings coming in to land while Godiva watches it. 3rd photo is the Fledgling at upper right watching mama Godiva at lower left. 4th photo is Godiva to the left, fledgling in the middle and the other fledgling landed in the nest. Whew!!!