Wake County

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By Osprey!

Jordan Lake. Captain Doug and I were out yesterday cruising the lake and we could not help but notice that the ospreys have most definitely returned. We saw at least eight or nine of them. I am so glad to see these acrobatic fishing raptors back home for their breeding season.

osprey
osprey preening

By First Nest

Yay! we could see a bald eagle chick in the nest. Dad Bard and his chick exchanged glances as they kept an eye on the neighborhood.

I love the silver glow around the chick.
hey dad, is it time for a lunch fish?
well, okay, I guess I can wait and maybe mom will bring a fish

By Hatch! First Nest!

In the first photo you can just barely see the bright white sliver of the top of the chick’s head above the blue arrow. The white tail to the right of chick’s head belongs to Dad Bard. The other 3 photos are Bard leaving the nest and in flight.

chick
Dad Bard on rim
Dad Bard Launch
Dad Bard on the hunt for food for chick

By Asleep

Like Grayced the Cat may you find yourself asleep this night, safe against softness curved deep where dreams are calm and warm. Peace and grace, Doc Ellen