First Nest. Mom Kate had flown in to take her turn in incubating the eggs. Dad Bard had been fidgeting – even while he was incubating – with a stick. So when Mom Kate came in he decided to do something about that stick. It becomes rather comical. Ah the foibles of being parents!
Music is Excusez-moi by Roo Walker.
bald eagles of Jordan Lake
TagEgg(S)! Incubation
First Nest. Egg(s)! Incubation! Kate has laid her egg or eggs. She and Bard are sharing the incubation. Hatching will take 30-35 days. Great way to start the new year!
Bard is Impatient
First Nest. As of Thursday afternoon mom Kate had not yet laid eggs. Captain Doug and I were out checking on the nests. We found Bard at First Nest being quite put out. He looked left, he looked right, he looked high and was wondering where the heck was mom Kate. Most likely she was out fishing for her own supper. I’ll be back out the next day or two and hoping to find one or the other of the parents in incubation. #FirstNest #DocEllensJourney
Additional Nest Repair
First Nest. It’s Christmas Eve and bald eagle Mom Kate and Dad Bard decided to make additions to their nest. They are busy … almost time for Mom Kate to lay eggs!
Fishing the Riprap
Jordan Lake. The eagle was obviously hungry. The tree was obviously in her way! Then the great blue heron decided that the bald eagle was in its way. Once the fish was in its talons the eagle bolted toward the protection of the trees so no one could steal its breakfast. An interesting flight!
Kate Launches
Jordan Lake First Nest. Kate is a study in vibrant muscles, fierce talons, flowing feathers, bright eyes, sharp beak and determination. Sometimes I more clearly see the majesty when being able to study moment by moment the launch of a bald eagle.
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