I spent the better part of three hours this evening, sitting in the grasses and observing the activity at the nursery of the Eagle. It was time well spent, again by sitting and observing, you begin to understand what is transpiring within the family unit. The three little ones continue to grow and change daily but at the same time developing techniques that they will need to survive. Currently, they are on a learning curve to use their wings as well as vocal communication. Tonight the adult would cackle from the roosting tree and the little ones would respond with high pitched squeaks. I arrived after the adult had returned to the nest with dinner, patiently dividing the food between the three eaglets.
"Feeding Time"
Following dinner, the adult then went to a perch and remained there for several minutes, spreading it's wings in various formations. At the time, I did not know why it was going through a "stretching" program. But, note that the little ones are carefully observing.
"Elevated Wings"
"Take Off Wing Position"
"Wings Expanded For Take-Off"
"Adult Taking Position In Roosting Tree"
"Little One's Having A Conference"
"#3 Showing The Other Two How To Fly"
"Practicing Their Wing Formations"
"Attack Wing Spread"
"Squabble To Who Can Spread Their Wings Further Apart"
The little ones practiced their wing formations for about forty minutes, then finally settling in for a after dinner nap. Once they were at rest, the adult headed for the beach to feed. Just prior to the loss of shooting light, one adult returned to the "roosting tree". A few minutes later, it was joined by the other adult in a second tree, void of branches to roost.
"A Clear View Of The Area"
The first adult to return, used the normal roosting tree. It is closer to the nest and well camouflaged from intruders.
"Can You Spot The Adult Eagle
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Click on the pictures to see them in better detail. In the picture where the adult is stretching her wings, not the one little eagle that has it's back to the adult, but watching her by crooking it's neck. In the picture of the two young ones stretching their wings, that is actually all three of them together.
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