Jordan Lake: First Nest update. Bald eagles mate for life. Every breeding cycle they renew their commitment to each other by sky dancing and food offerings. Petruchio brings his mate Kate a bird as his commitment offering as they get very near to mating.

Fish for breakfast for Kate in 4 quick steps:
1) Kate sees Petruchio catching a fish and starts hollering for her food.
2) Petruchio flies into the nest from behind Kate,
flies over her back and drops the fish.
3) He pauses for a split second at the rim of the nest.
4) He is off again for more food.
time elapsed: 17 seconds

WALK7684 01-31-16 @ 09-32-03 New Hope Kate Petruchio

WALK7687 01-31-16 @ 09-32-07 New Hope Kate Petruchio

WALK7691 01-31-16 @ 09-32-11 New Hope Kate Petruchio

WALK7693 01-31-16 @ 09-32-20 New Hope Kate Petruchio

WALK7499 new pair 2015

this pair of adult eagles chased each other on and off all day
wish I knew if they were sizing each other up for partnership
I do not know why the lead eagle’s tail is orange – the feathers are suffused with the tint