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!
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!
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!
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 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!
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?
I first saw the eaglet not flying on Sunday. Today the DEC and a rescue group, Friends of Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center sent representatives to try to capture the eaglet. It has been grounded since Sunday after it left the nest.
When they came multiple people helped look for her in the woods. She had jumped off a cliff onto a tree branch and the consensus was watch and if she was grounded again contact them. FFF’s representative, Mike, gave me his number to send him pictures of the wings. Later in the day when a few others saw a disastrous trip from a tree to the ground, I contacted Mike. He got the ball rolling for the DEC and a State Environmental Conservation Policeman to come.
Last image right before it was caught. This was with my camera, the rest are taken with my phone. This was in the woods, so very low light and early evening.
Those of us waiting for people to try a second attempt at rescuing it were trying to keep an eye on the eaglet in the woods. She slowly walked up the hill taking breaks. It was a steep hill and no doubt was heading up to try to jump off the top again. As another person with me, Kathleen said, he was not getting lift. When they came Mark went above the cliff and I walked up the steep hill to try to pinpoint where the eaglet was. We also had two other ladies below the hill looking for the eaglet. It was hiding low in the brush. When the eaglet called we knew it was between Mark and I. Kevin Wamsley from the State Environmental Conservation Police and Chris Plummer from the Dept of Environmental Conservation came up the hill and looked between Mark and I. They very quickly found the eaglet. It was very close to where I was. Hence the above picture. I went partially down the hill and let the rescuers do their thing.
Look at those talons! Do not try to rescue an eagle on your own. Call in the proper authorities like the DEC, State Environmental Police, or a certified eagle rehabber.
Kevin and Chris quickly with a net and blanket captured the eaglet with only a slight chase. They walked it down the hill a safer way, then put it in a container, and then into a vehicle. Tomorrow it is being picked up by Mike of FFF.
Putting her in the box. They put her in a small box so she is not going to move around much, which should prevent further injuries.
Why was it not picked up earlier? There are evidently other eaglets in the area that were slow to fly when they left the nest. One started flying yesterday or today. The difference was this eaglet has several feathers missing in its wings and tail. They think that is what is hindering it. Because of the other eaglets similar situations in this part of the state, they may have taken a wait and see approach.
The eaglet was taken away by the New York State Environmental Conservation Police today.
I hope to be able to get updates on this eaglet’s progress. A lot of people tried to help today morning and night. We are all relieved the eaglet is getting care and will not be susceptible to predators another night.
I saw this eaglet on the ground not moving around much. It was near the nest tree. When the wind picked up it did walk and flap its wings. Did not see real flying effort.
The man who lives closest to the nest claims it is fine and he has seen it fly. I was there on and off for about 4 hours. I did not see it fly. The parent came by a few times and sropped food off in the nest, but no one saw it drop food off to this one.
This was at the edge of a field. Later it walked on a seldom used dirt road.
Its wing feathers don’t look to healthy. Maybe that is the issue. I am hoping it can get up to a branch tonight and fly to a higher branch. I am concerned about the coyotes, bobcats, and fox in the area getting it.
Does anyone have a clue? Someone else was messaging someone tonight about this eaglet. It looks like it has a problem.
What do you have to view on your daily commute? Luckily for me there is an eagle nest right next to a major commuting road that goes south to New York City.
When the leaves are off the trees, you get quite a view. These pictures were taken from the side of the highway. Now you are always seeing one parent on or quite close to the nest. A sure sign of eaglets within it.
Since the view is from below the nest, you do not get to see the eaglets until they grow bigger. The tree is looking pretty dead right now on the top, so the nest is more exposed.
Is there something you notice on your daily commute? Do you have something to look forward to seeing? Enjoy your commute and enjoy your weekend.
Do animals need bibs when they eat? This eagle looks like he has a fish chunk on his head. Not sure how he got this off.
He still has a part of the fish held down with one talon on the branch. It appears orange in colour. Do you know what it could be?
I came across this eagle on two separate occasions on the same tree that jutted out over a creek in New York. I kayaked within good view of him in a very shady area. Eagles move between bodies of water. There was no nest visible along this creek from one waterfall to another. I will investigate when the leaves fall off to see if I missed something.
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