Kate Launches

By neighdoctor December 19, 2023 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.

Bard, Oh, Oops!

By neighdoctor December 10, 2023 Bard, Oh, Oops!

Jordan Lake. First Nest. Oh, oops! Dad Bard is persistent! Bald eagles and ospreys both tend to snatch limbs for their nests right off of a standing tree. Bard did that trick and you can see why his choice of branch got him into trouble this time.

First Nest Repair Work

By neighdoctor December 6, 2023 First Nest Repair Work

First Nest. This morning started early with Kate bringing in a small stick to begin repair work on the nest. Every year the parent bald eagles have to make sure the nest is repaired and safe for egg laying and then the chicks. Kate and then Bard bring in sticks and then begin the work of weaving the sticks into the nest. Bard gets rather frustrated and it shows. I have to hand it to him … he does work hard. The last stick brought in is a gloriously long one – twice the length of Bard!

First Nest First Fracas of the Season

By neighdoctor November 30, 2023 First Nest First Fracas of the Season

First Nest Update. Mom Kate was a half mile away from me when she realized a 3-year-old bald eagle was too close to her nest. Watch what happens. A wild beginning to the 2023 – 2024 bald eagle breeding season at Jordan Lake.