Jordan Lake. One of the Fledgling Bald Eagles – I don’t know which one – got way too close to one of the osprey nests. Dad osprey was quite upset about that and decided to make sure the young eagle left the area. The inexperience of the Fledgling Eagle sure showed up as it ended up tumbling through the air. Both birds came out of the episode just fine.
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TagOne Big Chick!
Jordan Lake. H&G bald eagle nest. That is one very large chick! Probably a female because the adult in the nest with her is dad Hershey. At this point the chicks are adult-sized. You can see that this female bald eagle chick is the usual 25% bigger in size than a male.
How Do You Name a Butterfly?
Jordan Lake. This butterfly has an interesting name, “question mark”. I have photographed dozens of these butterflies. This is the first time I’ve gotten a very clear and distinct photo of the marking that gives the butterfly its name. On the underside of the hind wing you can clearly see a white “question mark“. It is always fun when I get to share photographic evidence for an insect’s name.
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 2022/05/15
Jordan Lake. Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute. This morning was foggy and had a ghostly visitor. Have a blessed day, take care. Be safe. Be well.
Osprey Dad has Passed Away
Jordan Lake. The osprey father who broke his wing when he became entangled in the fishing line, has passed away. My thanks to the Rangers who rescued him, to Captain Doug for transporting him, to CLAWS for doing the very best they could with getting him proper medical care and hopes to rehab him. My thoughts about the careless fisherman are dark. I simply ask that we all try to remind each other to pick up your trash and carry it out.
Bald Eagle Chick Branching!
Jordan Lake. H&G nest. One of the chicks branched today! He went from just trampolining up and down on the surface of the nest to finding his courage and he popped over onto a branch. This is the last learning step before the chick leaves the nest in his first flight in a week or so.
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