This youngster had a fish in his right foot and was headed to the safety of the trees to eat it, when a second fish caught his eye. I don’t often see eagles or ospreys go after a second fish while they are already carrying the weight of a first fish. Not to mention the dexterity needed to hold on to one fish while grabbing a second one from the water. This youngster managed to keep both fish and made it into the trees. Pretty neat fishing!
bald eagles of Jordan Lake
TagJordan Lake, Haw River Gathering: 3 Feathered Fishers; 4 photos
2-year-old bald eagle gets his fish
male osprey risks fishing in front of at least 7 bald eagles and succeeds
great blue heron with one of several fish I watched him catch within a few minutes
Jordan Lake Bald Eagle First Nest CHICKS!!!
The lake level finally dropped enough for me to get to a place where I could photograph the family. The chicks are about 4 1/2 weeks old.
Jordan Lake Sunday Morning Birding Stroll 2020-03-01
There are 11 different species in this stroll. Two of the species I don’t often see at Jordan Lake: the winter wren and the rusty blackbird. Enjoy the wandering!
Jordan Lake, H&G bald eagle nest report, 4 photos
The Egg(s) are due to hatch any moment. I saw both parents today, Godiva on the nest and Hershey landing. Hershey’s light brown plumage makes a pretty picture against last year’s foliage.
Jordan Lake, Ranger Nest Update 02-25-2020
The 12-year-old heart of me wants to say that Mom Ranger will return. The veterinarian mind of me says she will not. There were some very unusual happenings at Ranger Nest today. Both a 3-year-old bald eagle and a 4-year-old bald eagle actually visited the nest and stayed within the nest for a while. Dad Ranger chased the 3-year-old off. Then Dad Ranger went to a favorite nearby perch tree and was soon joined there by the 4-year-old bald eagle, who is a female. Dad Ranger allowed the 4-year-old to perch with him. Then Ranger Dad went to the nest, followed by the 4 year-old eagle. Both eagles very intently studied the inside of the nest. I believe that they were looking at Mom Ranger who had passed away within the nest. I have no facts, just observations, to support my assumptions, but I think they are probably close to the truth. We will probably never know what happened to Ranger Mom. I do wonder if there will develop a relationship between Ranger Dad and the 4-year-old female bald eagle who will be mature enough this coming fall to be looking for a mate. I will continue to watch Ranger Cove and let you if anything develops. I miss Ranger Mom, a lot.
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