Jordan Lake. Hooray! The Hard Luck Osprey couple managed to raise a chick this year. Last year they didn’t raise any babies at all because of their hard luck with marauding bald eagles and a fallen nest tree. This morning I got to watch their new fledgling trying to learn how to fish.
Haw River
Tag2 Unusual Bird Species at Jordan Lake
Jordan Lake. Two uncommon species appeared this weekend at Jordan Lake. Photos 1 & 2 are juvenile White Ibis. Photos 3 & 4 are juvenile Little Blue Herons. These two species are usually seen only in the coastal areas of North Carolina.
Bald Eagle Fledgling’s Oops …
Jordan Lake. One moment, you have very firmly in your grasp the chunk of fish that your mom has brought to you. You decide to fly off somewhere safe to eat it. But, then, oh drat… you drop it. Sometimes life has a very steep learning curve or should I say a very steep drop. Oh, bald eagle fledgling’s woe.
Can the Heron Swallow the Fish?
Jordan Lake. This juvenile great blue heron found himself a fair sized fish… actually a rather large fish. The question is: could he swallow it. The long pauses in the video are when he is letting all of his throat structures relax so that he can literally wrap himself around the fish before finishing the swallow. I hope you enjoy the meal.
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 07/13/2022
Jordan Lake. Doc Ellen‘s Natural Minute. This morning I watched an Osprey plummet, I do mean literally twist and dive from the sky to the surface of the Haw River to catch a fish. I almost wasn’t fast enough to catch the osprey catching the fish! Have a very blessed day. Take care, be safe.
Prize Catfish …
Jordan Lake. “Ah ha! That catfish is mine, all mine”, said the 4-year-old bald eagle. Carefully she surveyed the area and then quickly launched, carrying her prize with her.
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