Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest: H&G nest, 10 photos 06-23-2019

By neighdoctor June 23, 2019 Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest: H&G nest, 10 photos 06-23-2019

H&G Nest

Bald eagle chicks are hatched with their arrogance and aggression present from the moment of breaking out of the shell.

These are the 2 fledglings from the H&G nest. Siblings.

They fought for dominance in the nest, and even though they only began flying 3 weeks ago, the desire for dominance is on display.

Upside down. Inside out. All over the sky they flew and practiced the skills they would need in 5 years in order to win a mate.

Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest: Ranger Cove Nest 06-21-2019

By neighdoctor June 21, 2019 Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest: Ranger Cove Nest 06-21-2019

Ranger Cove Nest

The bald eagle fledgling has been practicing his landings, a lot.

I watched as he came up out of the reeds and headed for a tree.

There was assurance and precision as the youngster stuck his landing.

And the bald eagle arrogance was on display too!

Jordan Lake Bird Event: No Tall Tales Here!

By neighdoctor June 18, 2019 Jordan Lake Bird Event: No Tall Tales Here!

Bird Lecture and Exploration

“Really? The bald eagle has 2 focal point in each eye? Whoa! There is a relative of the desert roadrunner that visits Jordan Lake each summer! Come and explore with Doc Ellen some of the most interesting, odd and take home facts about the birds at Jordan Lake. Be dressed for the hot weather and bring binoculars as the second half of the program will be outdoors as we look for eagles and oddities.”

For more information contact Doc Ellen via FB https://www.facebook.com/docellen/ or please email steve.mcmurray@ncparks.gov.

Free admission. Family friendly.

Date of Event:

Saturday, June 29, 2019 – 10:00am to 12:00pm

Start Location:

Jordan Lake State Park Visitor Center, directly off of Hwy. 64., 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC

https://www.ncparks.gov/jordan-lake-state-recreation-area/events-and-programs/no-tall-tales-here

Hike Length and Difficulty:

Easy less then 1/2 mile

Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest: Ranger Cove 06-17-2019

By neighdoctor June 17, 2019 Jordan Lake Bald Eagle Nest: Ranger Cove 06-17-2019

The morning was hot and the bald eagle family was tired of the humidity.

As bald eagles sometimes do, Ranger Dad flew down to the swampy area of the cove and waded into the cool water.

Soon his two offspring decided that the morning was right for some play time at the pool.

Jordan Lake Neighborhood: Early Morning Deer Visit

By neighdoctor June 15, 2019 Jordan Lake Neighborhood: Early Morning Deer Visit

I had just settled into my chair on the shoreline of the lake this morning. A family of deer stepped from the swampy area across from me. Momma Deer was cautious but she was also curious about the human quietly sitting in her chair. I smiled as she led her family across the shallow water and stepped up on the bank about 12 feet from me. Hesitating for a moment, Momma deer decided I wasn’t a danger. The family trotted past me and headed up the hill toward their daytime resting place. Oh, my.