Category: eagle

Little Pest

Eagles will bother other eagles and osprey by trying to steal fish they catch. Who bothers an eagle? For one, some little birds will pester the eaglets after they fledge. On this day it happened to be a red-winged blackbird.

Little Pest

I have not checked up the eaglets in a while. I know one fell out of the nest before it was ready to fledge and broke its wing on the way down. It is at a rehab that specialises in eagles. Two remained and both fledged. Last I heard one flew to the river and never returned to the nest area. We are hoping it is hanging out down there. The third is a late bloomer. It only flies to the river to loose the pests that bother it. It is has been sticking closer to the nest.

Little Pest- Photo Bomb

In the above picture it looks like the red winged blackbird is having fun. It was trying to attack the eagle from behind it, at times hitting its tail area.

Little Pest- a gutsy bird

The red winged blackbird has a lot of guts landing next to the eaglet. So far this eaglet has no clue what to do about these little pests other than fly away. Have a great Thursday!

Thursday’s Catch

After missing out on the delivery of another fish due to the unexpected direction from which the parent came, I waited around and within maybe 30 minutes or so after the dad went out again he snagged another.

Thursday’s Catch- the nest. They have three eaglets this year.

This time he came from the direction I expected him to. How nice of him. It is hard to get pictures of the fish coming in and delivery in the nest. The above picture I believe is the mother with one eaglet clearly visible and two heads down low closer to the mother. This nest has three eaglets that they appear to be doing a good job taking care of. The last two years this nest has lost an eaglet each year.

Thursday’s Catch – another small orange fish

By the time this photo was taken it was close to sunset. I had to lighten it a bit. Luckily, he flew right towards me and over my head. Another orangey fish. This one appears small. Once again it looks like dad could not help himself. He may have eaten part of it. Have a great weekend!

Eagle DIY

When one adult bald eagle is on nest watching duty, they at times fly nearby to grab a stick, small branch, grass, or pine sprig to add to the nest. Today was no exception.

Eagle DIY- Pine Branch

The eagles from this nest tend to grab grass from the field below and branches and sprigs from nearby trees. The parents lost an eaglet each of the last two years. Here’s hoping the three in the nest grow up to reach adulthood. The parents are keeping them well fed and are doing their part to try to keep them safe. Fingers crossed.

Eagle DIY – Bringing in a pine branch

Get out and enjoy the nice days! Have a great Monday!

Eagle Nest 4/15

After I started watching this nest today, a storm with high winds came in. Before it got bad I saw what I believe is the mother in the nest. I also say one eaglet head pop up at a time. It is said this nest has three.

Eagle Nest 4/15 – Probably the mother

When the winds started getting bad, I hung out in my car, but decided to wait it out. I’m glad I did. I do not think I have taken pictures of an eagle bringing in a fish in quite a while. Today I saw two brought in.

Eagle Nest 4/15 – Most likely the dad

This nest is on the Hudson River, but there are other bodies of water nearby. Each time the dad went out in the direction of the river, so I assume this is where he caught both fish, but he did not tell me.

Eagle Nest 4/15 – Dad ate most of this fish

The second fish he brought back was partial, just the tail region. I guess the dad was hungry. I did not stay around to see him bring in another, by this time I was hungry. What did I have for dinner? Salmon. Have a happy Wednesday!

Nesting Eagle

Evidently there are two young eaglets in this nest this year. Last year they had one and it did not last too long after it hatched. Hopefully the two in this nest make it.

Nesting Eagle

I did not see the eaglets. It appeared as though this eagle was feeding them part of the time I was there. The head of the adult kept dipping down into the nest.

Nesting Eagle – Bringing in a stick

When the skies started getting darker with an approaching rain storm, the eagle flew out to bring in another stick. I guess home repairs never end. Have a happy Friday!

I’m Checking You Out!

I stopped by a park on the Hudson River in New York on the way home from work a few weeks ago. A younger eagle was sitting in a tree by the river. This adult flew by a few times checking on it and obviously checking me out as well. It gave me a look as it approached.

I’m Checking You Out! You’re Good

It seemed to decide I was okay and flew back to an area where the land on the river appeared to be private property. I am not sure if it had a nest in that area or if these were eagles wintering in the area.

I’m Checking You Out

I have been missing out on some good days to view wildlife lately. My car finally gave out. It was the hybrid battery. I put just under 367,000 miles on the car. I was hoping to make it to 400,000, but the math isn’t mathing to replace the battery. Hopefully, I will have another car soon and be able to enjoy more adventures. Have a safe and happy weekend!

Young Eagle With Fish

I stopped on my way home from work again at a park on the Hudson River. I arrived to see this young eagle in a tree eating a fish. Next, I hope to see it catch one. I just missed it again.

Young Eagle With Fish

He had to look all around as other young eagles, adult eagles and vultures were circled around overhead.

Young Eagle With Fish

There was quite a bit of overhead traffic. I think they needed an air traffic controller.

Young Eagle With Fish

I am guessing the adult eagle was circling to make sure they did not get to close to the young eagle and the vultures were interested in that fish. I am guessing this may be a 2nd year eagle. What do you think?

Young Eagle on the River

I stopped by public land on my way home from work. This land is right on the Hudson River. I was able to see this young eagle not far from where I parked my car.

Young Eagle on the River

I also saw a full adult eagle fly by a few times seemingly checking up on junior. I was hoping it would fly out and catch a fish, but I was told he had just caught one and ate it prior to my arrival.

Young Eagle on the River

It was still nice seeing one regardless. Maybe one day I can watch them catch fish. Have a great weekend!