Jordan Lake. Bald Eagle Mom Godiva catches a fish with her feet then bends double and transfers the fish to her beak for the dash back to the safety of the trees on the shoreline.
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TagFog!
Jordan Lake. If you have caught my postings of the last couple of days, you have noticed just how foggy everything has been. Yet, even the heaviest of fogs cannot take away that fierce self-possessed attitude of the bald eagle. This is LadyLake as she appeared out of the fog this morning and passed me.
Godiva Tried Hard …
Jordan Lake. Mom Godiva, a female bald eagle, stands at the most about 3 1/2 feet tall. She tried valiantly to get the stick at the red arrows back to her nest. She carried it for more than 200 feet before it got away from her. As you can tell the stick is somewhat longer than she is tall. Bald eagles have a lot of strength.
Mom Godiva
Jordan Lake. H&G nest. Bald eagle parents guard their territory all year around. The breeding season here goes from about December 1 to June 1. However the parents are prone to starting repair on their nest if they see a stick that will fit in to whatever hole needs to be patched. Mom Godiva grabbed herself a fairly big stick, hauled it up to the nest and then went fishing and got herself a snack.
Kate is Panting in the Heat
Jordan Lake. Today I was out with Captain Doug and friends and we came across Mom Kate from First Nest. Seeing her pant really brought home just how hot and humid it has been. Birds do not have sweat glands so they keep cool by perching in the shade, panting and hunting food in the early morning and late afternoon.
Godiva Got Soaked
Jordan Lake. I got to the lake right after a thunderstorm had rained hard. Bald eagles hate to get wet. This is mom Godiva straightening out her tail feathers after being thoroughly soaked.
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