Jordan Lake: Bald Eagle Dawn Dive

By neighdoctor September 20, 2019 Jordan Lake: Bald Eagle Dawn Dive

The dawn was gently layered in pastel pinks and blues. The elegant plunging body of the 4-year-old bald eagle was an arrogant jewel against the soft sky. The silvered spray of her capture was an accent point to the eagle’s successful fishing.

Jordan Lake: Bald Eagle Fledgling

By neighdoctor September 13, 2019 Jordan Lake: Bald Eagle Fledgling

During the photography class this morning, we got a chance to watch this eaglet calmly, almost floating, fly past us. Always keeping an eye of all things happening at the lake, this fledgling bald eagle came by to see what was happening in his territory. What a great subject for my students! I thanked the eaglet for helping with the instructions.

Jordan Lake Bald Eagles Playing in the Wind 09-05-2019

By neighdoctor September 5, 2019 Jordan Lake Bald Eagles Playing in the Wind 09-05-2019

Hershey and Godiva are one of the mated pairs of bald eagles at Jordan Lake. This morning, while Hurricane Dorian was still off SC and we were just starting to get some good gusts, Godiva called out to Hershey, challenging him to a chase in the strengthening wind. By the way, Hershey is the light brown eagle (he is named after the chocolate bar) and Godiva is the normal dark brown of a bald eagle.

Jordan Lake: Whose Tree is It? 09/01/2019

By neighdoctor September 1, 2019 Jordan Lake: Whose Tree is It? 09/01/2019

The 2 year-old bald eagle was sure that every tree in the neighborhood belonged to him and this particular tree was only there for his use.

The fish crow and Dad osprey disagreed with that opinion!

Jordan Lake Bald Eagle 08-27-2019

By neighdoctor August 27, 2019 Jordan Lake Bald Eagle 08-27-2019

I was out on my friend’s boat this morning and this 2-year-old bald eagle stayed put until he didn’t… his launch was so powerful and close to us that I missed the outer edge of his wing. But, I don’t mind that I did, not at all!!!

Jordan Lake: Lecture Bald Eagle! 4 photos

By neighdoctor August 24, 2019 Jordan Lake: Lecture Bald Eagle! 4 photos

This morning after I finished my slideshow part of the lecture, we all went outdoors to look for birds. There sat an almost adult bald eagle. Contented to be an eagle and ignore those of us who were thrilled to see him. Ranger Steve McMurray and I sure enjoyed our enthusiastic group for the Going, Going Almost Gone lecture. Here is the eagle from this morning. Keep an eye out for our next lecture in a couple of months.