These are from two different days of eagle watching. We had heard the chick was hatched and were hoping to see it. The first set of photos are from April 26.
One eagle was soaring overhead and the other was on the nest when we got there.
He joined her on the nest and both are here although one is hard to see.
The one on the edge has his mouth open. Mike can hear them scream, but I can't.
They changed places and the one flew to the ground. I don't know why....getting a drink? Then after about 5 minutes it went to a nearby tree and sat for awhile. Before we left, it traded places again. I think it was the female and she didn't want to be away for long.
Here the one on the nest is calling the other one back, I think.
Back she came.
We went back yesterday....May 4.
This time he was sitting on the top of a tree very close by.
The other was on the nest. Tending the chick?
I took dozens of photos hoping to see the chick. We thought we kept seeing a little head bob up. I think that little lump right in front of the parent is the baby, because in the following photos it is gone. I wish I had even more power for seeing this! You can click on the photos to try to see them better, but I can't crop any more and see anything.
The one in the tree was making the herons very uneasy. I believe in this photo that they have their wings spread over their nests in a protective gesture! The eagle screamed a couple of times and took off circling the tree with the eagle nest....apparently a heron got too close! I took a video to try to hear their cry and then like the IDIOT that I am, I talked the whole time...duh! They finally all seemed to settle down and decide to get along. We keep looking for heron babies, too, but haven't seen any yet.
The heron sitting on the closest nest kept its head looking up the whole time he sat there.
One eagle was soaring overhead and the other was on the nest when we got there.
He joined her on the nest and both are here although one is hard to see.
The one on the edge has his mouth open. Mike can hear them scream, but I can't.
They changed places and the one flew to the ground. I don't know why....getting a drink? Then after about 5 minutes it went to a nearby tree and sat for awhile. Before we left, it traded places again. I think it was the female and she didn't want to be away for long.
Here the one on the nest is calling the other one back, I think.
Back she came.We went back yesterday....May 4.
This time he was sitting on the top of a tree very close by.
The other was on the nest. Tending the chick?
I took dozens of photos hoping to see the chick. We thought we kept seeing a little head bob up. I think that little lump right in front of the parent is the baby, because in the following photos it is gone. I wish I had even more power for seeing this! You can click on the photos to try to see them better, but I can't crop any more and see anything.
The one in the tree was making the herons very uneasy. I believe in this photo that they have their wings spread over their nests in a protective gesture! The eagle screamed a couple of times and took off circling the tree with the eagle nest....apparently a heron got too close! I took a video to try to hear their cry and then like the IDIOT that I am, I talked the whole time...duh! They finally all seemed to settle down and decide to get along. We keep looking for heron babies, too, but haven't seen any yet.
The heron sitting on the closest nest kept its head looking up the whole time he sat there.
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19 comments:
This is the time we wish for a stron, more powerful lens. It can be so frustrating sometimes.
A wonderful series Mary. I am sure you are going to have better sightings of the chick soon.
That was an amazing scene to see Mary.
WOW, Mary, that's not something just everyone can witness. Incredible!! You will get those babies, I'm sure of it. Yep, a more powerful lens would be great. This year, I'm putting a money tree in the garden, hehe!
Hello :)
This is rather exciting! Thanks so much for sharing these, and let's hope we get to see pics of baby eagle next time.
Mara :)
I can't wait to see the babies!
That tree is a fascinating 'nursery'.I was drawn to the bird with it's wings spread over the nest.Reminds me of being under the shadow of God's wings.Protection.
Blessings,Ruth
Joan: Unfortunately my camera is a fixed lens one. Mike has seen a bigger lens that can be added...but that costs money :-( Our binoculars are a little bit more powerful than my present lens, so I watch a lot without the camera.
Roy: I get excited everytime I go whether I see what I want to see or not.
Aunt B: Please send me some seeds for that tree, if it grows!
Mara: I'll keep trying!
Helen: I figure I'll see them when they are big enough to fly if not before...wonder how many?
Heron: Good scripture choice. I hope the eagle doesnt' use their babies for food. Makes you think of the lion lying down with the lamb with all these nests together!
How is that eagle possibly balancing on top of that tree?
Annie: LOL! Does seem a bit unstable and uncomfortable doesn't it? The heron would just as soon have him pick a different tree. Maybe that is why he was a bit grouchy.
My husband will be sooooo jealous when he sees how good your eagle photos are. Then, to have a heron in the SAME tree! It may be too much. LOL!
We have been watching a nest in our area for three winters but cannot get as good of shots as you have. I'll be interested in knowing if Aunt "B's" tree grows, too.
My husband was out to our local nest over the weekend and could tell there was at least one hatchling, so it's very likely you saw a baby at your nest, too. :-)
Mary, how to you ever stand to go home? I have a hard enough time up here, but if I had eagles to watch I would not want to leave. At least I get to see your pictures.
Mary: Wonderful post on the Eagles, I would like to see them in person.
BTW: My "What Is It" is up and I know you will get one for certain.
It's amazing that these two species are breeding so close, well that the Herons are (mostly) tolerating the Bald Eagles in their area. Makes great blog watching thanks Mary! (-:
Lindy: Hey, drive on down to Evansville, and I'll take you guys to see the nest! It's only a 3 hour drive. This eagle nest is right in the middle of a Heron rookery so it is surrounded by dozens of heron sitting on nests. Seems like an uncomfortable situtation to me.
Rose: that goes for you, too! We Indiana bloggers need to get to know each other.
Fishing Guy: Come on over to Indiana! Actually, these eagles are just across the river in Kentucky :-) I'll come guess on your blog in a minute...and get it wrong probably.
Jenny: I kept wondering if an eagle could kill a full size heron without being dragged to the ground with it. I'm sure they could kill a chick if they got close. Should get dramatic as everyone hatches their eggs. I've heard that heron will push extra chicks out of the nest, so maybe that provides easy pickings for the eagle. I wish I could sit here watching them every day.
All these photos are wonderful - I love seeing the day in the life of an eagle!
Great shots even if you didn't see the chick. It's still quite an excitement to photograph an Eagle.
Those Heron nests don't look too sturdy.
B.
It would be so great to have an eagle close by.
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Awesome photo story--what an opportunity!
This is great, watching these beautiful birds! Can't wait to see the baby.
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