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By Lake Levels!

Water Levels at Jordan Lake. This morning at 9:00AM the lake was at 225.51 ft … that is 9.51 ft above the normal pool of 216 ft. As the level goes up the water floods the shore line further and further inland. This flooding is keeping me and other Army Corps bald eagle monitors from checking on nests. Sigh. I made the video from my truck at one of several boat ramps that I checked at the lake yesterday. BTW I believe all of the lake’s boat ramps are currently inaccessible for launching boats.

By Dad Bard Fidgets

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.

By 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

By 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!

By 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.