tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:forum-7575082Nabble - ARCHIVED 2018-2019 Observations of Pembroke Pines Bald Eagle Nest BO-0022024-03-28T05:44:54Ztag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575322JULY 26: Adult female (Jewel) over west Miramar2019-07-26T07:30:55Z2019-07-26T07:30:55ZNewMexiKen
<b>This morning (July 26) at 6::43 AM (just one minute before sunrise) an adult Bald Eagle flew over the wetlands of west Miramar. It followed the usual course of these early morning flights, from the direction of the Pembroke Pines nest to the large lake in Sunset Lakes subdivision. Its large size and head shape strongly resemble the characteristics of the female (Jewel). The male (Pride) besides being more compact with a low forehead also has been molting some wing feathers lately, not seen in this bird. My photos were not very good because of distance and back-lighting against the rising sun. </b><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575322/Bald_Eagle_01-0643AM_20190726.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575320JULY 22: Older eaglet in west Miramar2019-07-22T10:48:35Z2019-07-22T10:48:35ZNewMexiKen
<b>At about 7:00 AM on July 22 I spotted an immature Bald Eagle atop an abandoned power pole about 1/4 mile away/400 meters (per Google Earth) in the wetlands of west Miramar. It was not a juvenile but rather appeared to be a second year bird or possibly even a two year old (third year) one, although I would have expected to see more white on its head if this were the case. It had much more extensive white on its body and underwing linings than a first year juvenile. It also appeared to have some yellow in its bill. The photos are poor because of the distance.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575320/48348436947_2675713cd9_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575320/48348296286_e3da5ca957_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575320/48348296426_38e5647373_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>I also saw adults on the mornings of July 16 and 17.
<br/><br/>On July 16 at 6:33 AM and then at 6:42 AM two adults flew over from the direction of the Pembroke Pines nest (about 1 1/2 mile to the NE). The male (Pride) appeared first:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575320/Bald_Eagle_male_20190716.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Jewel was noticeably larger and heavier:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575320/Bald_Eagle_female_20190716.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>At 7:05 AM on July 17, Jewel appeared and flew low over my head. Problem was that I did not see her until she was flying away across the lake. She then roosted in a snag on the opposite shore quite far away.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575320/Bald_Eagle_02-20190717.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575320/Bald_Eagle_03-20190717.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575320/Bald_Eagle_01-20190717.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></b>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575319July 6, 8 and 13 Adult sightings in west Miramar2019-07-14T13:31:02Z2019-07-14T13:31:02ZNewMexiKen
<b>Adult Bald Eagles continue to "commute" between the nest area and the large lake in Sunset Lakes, around sunrise.
<br/><br/>July 6: As usual, it flew from the direction of the nest to the southeast towards Sunset Lakes in west Miramar.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575319/Bald_Eagle_20190706.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>July 8: Two adults flew in and one caught a fish. It was eating it on top of a power pole and then flew off. I believe this was Jewel and the other was Pride (no photo).
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575319/Bald_Eagle_02-20190708.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575319/Bald_Eagle_with_fish_01-20190708.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575319/Bald_Eagle_with_fish_03-20190708.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>July 13: Adult, probably the male (Pride) followed the same route 5 minutes before sunrise
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575318JULY 5: Streetlight repair and tree trimming near Pines eagle nest2019-07-05T07:51:58Z2019-07-05T09:08:00ZNewMexiKen
<b><i>For everyone's information, I received this notice from Shawnlei. As usual, we can be sure that FPL will avoid any unnecessary disturbance to the nest.</i><br/><br/>Hi Ken!
<br/><br/>FPL contacted me to give a heads up that they need to do some work on a streetlight by BO002 and they also plan to trim some of the Australian Pines that have the potential to disrupt line service. They were waiting to do the work until the end of the nesting season. I confirmed with them that the eaglets have fledged. I just wanted to give you a heads up in case you see their trucks in that area working.
<br/><br/>Thanks!
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<br/>Shawnlei Breeding
<br/>Audubon EagleWatch Program Manager
<br/>407.644.0190
<br/><br/>Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
<br/>1101 Audubon Way
<br/>Maitland, FL 32751</b>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575313JUNE 14-JULY 5: Twelve Bald Eagle sightings in west Miramar2019-06-26T13:35:26Z2019-07-05T07:29:47ZNewMexiKen
<b>Over the past 12 days I have seen Bald Eagles flying around sunrise seven times. All were following the same general course, towards the southeast in the direction of the large (Lighthouse Island) lake in Sunset Lakes subdivision. My position is about 1 1/2 miles SE of the Pembroke Pines nest. On June 24, two eagles were seen rather separately but on the same course. However, two flew together on June 23 and I could not determine the age of either as they were too far away in poor light.
<br/><br/>All others, which I could see clearly, were adults with the exception of this morning, when a juvenile flew over rather close to the horizon. It is identified as a first year bird by its overall dark color with some white feathers in its axillary area ("wing-pits") and the underwing linings. This bird had very broad wings with bulging secondaries, meaning that it is has recently fledged and is expected to retain its longer juvenile feathers until it begins to molt after it is over one year old.
<br/><br/>My photos were poor but are included here "for the record."
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575313/Bald_Eagle_juvenile_01-20190626.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575313/Bald_Eagle_juvenile_02-20190626.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>ADDENDUM: Sightings have continued, following the same pattern, single adults seen just after sunrise, on June 27, 30 and July 2nd and 4th. On July 5th, two adults were encountered, the male at 6:50 AM and the larger female at 7:01 AM. Both were flying towards the large lake in Sunset Lakes subdivision. The male appeared to be carrying something in his talons.
<br/><br/>This was undoubtedly a male, judging by more compact size, presumed to be Pride from the Pembroke Pines Nest. He appeared to be carrying a small item in his talons:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575313/48204277247_2650e8984f_o.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575313/48204229306_c9ee07c4b8_o.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>I only obtained photos of the female (Jewel) as she flew away from me, but it was definitely a larger bird with more imposing wing span and larger abdomen:
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575308JUNE 9: Adult (Pride?) in flight with line trailing behind2019-06-09T11:01:29Z2019-06-13T12:07:40ZNewMexiKen
In SW Miramar, early this morning, about 7 minutes after sunrise under a gray sky, an adult briefly appeared overhead between the treetops. I noticed that a string or line was streaming about 4-5 feet behind it. I was late with my camera and only captured sky and two partial images of the eagle in terrible light. I think it was the male (Pride), based on my impression of smaller size. This location is about 1 1/2 mile ESE of the Pembroke Pines nest and a common route used by the eagles on their way to the big (Lighthouse Island) lake in Sunset Lakes.
<br/><br/>Not sure whether this is cause for concern. The eagle may be carrying a small dark object to which the string is attached. Alternatively it could have been snagged by fishing tackle. Please keep an eye out for it.
<br/><br/>I have briefly visited the nest a couple of times this past week and always found it vacant with no eagles in sight.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575308/Bald_Eagle_with_string_20190609.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575308/Bald_Eagle_with_string_2-20190609.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575306May 26: Both Eaglets at nest; no female adult (Jewel) past month2019-05-27T11:28:50Z2019-05-27T11:28:50ZNewMexiKen
<b>I checked the nest around 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 25 and found no eagles at all. Neighbors in Pembroke Pines have seen both adults and one immature eagle on their lakes. There have been a number of fish die-offs, possibly due to water conditions, and they provide a feeding opportunity for eagles and vultures.
<br/><br/>A resident of Pembroke Springs, a development about a mile east of the nest, posted a photo of one of the eaglets struggling to lift a large fish. She wrote on the "Next Door" app, on May 25: <i>There was a baby and both parents in the back yard in the a.m., watched the babe try to eat a peacock bass it caught. It became almost comedic as he could not fly away with it, it may have been too big? Now there are turkey vultures around our part of the lake/shore because there are 4 dead fish on the shoreline.</i><br/><br/>On Sunday, Phil Martin got some nice photos, which remain the property of Philip Martin and are used with his permission. He writes (May 27):
<br/><br/><i>Hi Ken,
<br/>I was at the nest this morning at 11:00 and did not see any activity.
<br/><br/>Yesterday I was at the nest at approximately 4:30 and both Eaglets were in the area of the nest, perching on various trees, ending up with the female on the nest and the male below and to the east of the nest.
<br/><br/>In the past few weeks, I have observed the Eaglets in the nest area at various times. Occasionally seeing Pride bring food for them to the nest. I have not seen the Adult Female in approximately one month.
<br/>Phil</b><br/></i><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575306/Phil_MAY_26_866032B7949.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575306/Phil_May_26_IMG_9907.jpg" border="0"/><br/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575305MAY 13: Both Eaglets perched above nest2019-05-17T11:22:21Z2019-05-17T11:22:21ZNewMexiKen
<b>In my absence Phil Martin reported (on May 13, 2019):
<br/><br/><i>Hi Ken,
<br/>I went to the nest at approximately 5:30. They were both perched above the nest as pictured and were not very active.
<br/><br/>Phil</i><br/><br/>Thanks, Phil!
<br/><br/>Photo is property of Philip Martin and is used with his permission.</b><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575305/Phil_MAY_13_IMG_7319.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575304MAY 10: Eaglets absent since May 62019-05-11T13:01:56Z2019-05-11T13:01:56ZRosyfinch
<b>Phil Martin is keeping watch and reporting in my absence. Thanks, Phil! He writes (on May 10):
<br/><br/><i>I just was at the nest and there was no activity. I haven’t seen the Eaglets for 4 days now and the last time I saw an adult was on 4/29/19 when I saw Pride.
<br/>I will keep checking at various times of the day.
<br/><br/>Phil</b></i>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575302MAY 1: Both Eaglets on nest2019-05-01T12:30:44Z2019-05-01T12:30:44ZRosyfinch
<b>Phil has been keeping us up to date. He writes (May 1 2019):
<br/><br/><i>Hi Ken,
<br/><br/>I was at the nest this morning at 11:00am. Both Eaglets were moving about the nest and rearranging sticks in the nest. Both took turns perching on the branch above the nest. The female ended up there and the male settled down in the nest. Today the winds were gusting from 18-25mph.
<br/><br/>Phil</i></b><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575302/Phil_MAY1_IMG_4790.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Photo is property of Philip Martin and is used with permission
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575301APRIL 29: Both Eaglets continuously present2019-04-30T08:30:47Z2019-04-30T08:30:47ZRosyfinch
<b>Phil Martin Has been keeping close watch during my absence. He reported (APR 28 2019) that he was at the nest at 4:30 PM.
<br/><br/><i>"The male Eaglet was perched above the nest and the female was perched on a branch below and east of the nest. This past week I have made several trips to the nest each day. There was nothing unusual to document. Both Eaglets were either perched at the nest or in the general area. Pride has been making food drops at the nest a couple times per day. I only saw the adult female once on 042719. Pride made a lunch drop at the nest and she flew by right behind him. Neither landed at the nest and both immediately departed the area."</i>
<br/><br/>Photos are property of Philip Martin and are used with his permission.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575301/Phil_APr_28_IMG_4055.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575301/Phil_APR_28_IMG_4056.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>(Then on APR 29)
<br/><br/><i>"Hi Ken, I was at the nest at 11:30 and Pride just brought lunch. Both Eaglets were present and went to perch above the nest. Pride watched them eat before he departed to the east.
<br/>Phil</i>"</b><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575301/Phil_APR_29_IMG_4245.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575301/Phil_APr_29_IMG_4246.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575299APR 17: Both eaglets and Pride at nest at 11:24 AM2019-04-18T09:31:53Z2019-04-18T09:31:53ZNewMexiKen
<b>Phil reports --
<br/><br/><i>Hi Ken, I was at the nest this morning at 09:15 and there was no activity. I checked the area with negative results. I returned at 11:24 and found both Pride and the female Eaglet perched and the male Eaglet was eating, moving about the nest , than he took off and perched above Pride and his sister.
<br/>Phil
<br/></b></i><br/>Photos are property of Philip Martin and are used with his permission:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575299/Phil_20190417_IMG_2015.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575299/Phil_20190417_IMG_2016.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575299/Phil_20190417_IMG_2017.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575291APR 14: Chaotic prey drop-- Both eaglets and both adults at nest2019-04-14T11:47:01Z2019-04-14T11:47:01ZNewMexiKen
<b>I arrived at about 9:00 AM, joining two other watchers, and observed for a little over an hour. At first only two eaglets were present, one on the nest and the other roosting on the nest support branch in front of the nest. The one which was roosting then joined his sibling on the nest. Both seemed to anticipate the arrival of a meal.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575291/32666058987_9ac5caacfb_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>At about 9:45 AM both adults suddenly flew to the nest tree. The male (Pride) landed in the nest and both eaglets nearly attacked as if they expected a prey drop. Then the adults both flew away but soon returned. The female (Jewel) roosted on the branch as Pride attempted to drop the prey item.
<br/><br/>The exchange was chaotic. Both eaglets attacked fiercely, driving Pride back. The older eaglet then crouched down over the prey and spread her wings to guard it while the younger eaglet settled down behind her.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575291/32666060787_b876f75bcd_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575291/32666061707_1fd521b424_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575291/46692833445_84e64d4f26_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575291/46884272624_195ee7297f_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575291/46884273874_c63534bd14_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575291/46692836465_e702d7bdcd_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>When I departed, both eaglets were eating and one adult remained at the roost. I got terrible photos because the action occurred so fast and I did not have the best vantage point. The number of observers totaled seven by the time I left.</b>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575290APR 12: Male Eaglet and Pride food drop2019-04-14T03:11:07Z2019-04-14T03:11:07ZNewMexiKen
<b>Phil Martin has obtained some excellent photos, quite a difficult feat as visibility is so often obscured by the overgrowth of the surrounding trees. They are used with his permission.
<br/><br/>Phil writes (April 12):
<br/><br/><i>Hi Ken,
<br/>I visited the nest at 4:23pm and observed the male Eaglet perched to the south east of the nest. He was by himself. Within a half hour, Pride came by and dropped off food.
<br/>Phil</i></b><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575290/Phil_20190412_-01IMG_0553.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575290/Phil_20190412-02_IMG_0559.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575290/Phil_20190412-03IMG_0555.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575285APR 8 & 9 : Both eaglets at nest2019-04-09T10:23:04Z2019-04-09T10:23:04ZNewMexiKen
<b>Phil writes (April 8, 2019):
<br/><br/><i>I stopped by the nest today at 2:00. Both Eaglets were there, perched above the nest. That is the male on the top perch.
<br/>Phil</i><br/><br/>April 9:
<br/><br/><i>Hi Ken, I was at the nest this morning at approximately 10:00. Both Eaglets were out of the nest perching (female on left, male on right). Probably waiting for a breakfast delivery.
<br/>Phil</i><br/><br/>Photos property of Phil Martin and used with permission:</b><br/><br/>April 8:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575285/Phil_2_Eaglets_APR_8_IMG_0038.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>April 9:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575285/Phi_2_eaglets_APR_9IMG_0078.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Male eaglet's talons:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575285/Phil_Talon_Male_APR_9IMG_0075.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575284APR 5: Only male eaglet at nest2019-04-09T10:09:56Z2019-04-09T10:25:17ZNewMexiKen
<b>Phil reported (April 5, 2019):
<br/><br/><i>I didn’t go to the nest yesterday, April 4, as it was raining hard all day.
<br/>Today I was at the nest at 9:45 and only the male Eaglet was at the nest. He was periodically going up to higher perches and looking around as if he were waiting for a meal drop.
<br/></i><br/> Phil also obtained photo of the male's talons. The hind toe of male should not be as long as that of the female, so if we can get on lof the female we can compare:
<br/><br/>Photos property of Phil Martin and used with permission:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575284/Phil_Male_only_APR_5.jpg" border="0"/></b><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575284/Phil_Talons_Male_APR_5_IMG_9692.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575276MAR 31: Female eaglet fledged followed by male the next day; all safe2019-04-02T10:23:09Z2019-04-02T10:47:56ZNewMexiKen
<b>Phil Martin has been keeping a close eye on the nest.
<br/><br/>On March 31 he reported that the female eaglet (P Piney 21) had left the nest area.
<br/><br/>He said "<i>I observed the male and both adults at the nest, during the morning hours. I checked the nest several times throughout the day and only saw the male perching."</i><br/><br/>On April 1, Phil reported: <i>"This morning I was at the nest at 09:15 and 10:15 and observed no activity." He visited again at noon and there was still no activity, but later, he heard from Luis, who said he saw the male Eaglet and one adult that evening. The male was gone almost the entire day." </i><br/><br/>On April 2, I was there from 9:10 AM - 9:40. Nest was empty and one eaglet was roosting on the right nest support branch. I wondered if there were two close together but never saw a second eaglet. The male adult was roosting quite high in the usual tree down at the corner of 208th & Pines. Just as I was taking a long-distance photo of the male, the adult female flew right out from the nest location over my head and continued to the NW. Maybe was on the back of the nest or on a hidden roost.
<br/><br/>After I departed, Phil arrived and then wrote:<i> "As I arrived at the nest this morning at 10:24, I observed the male Eaglet on the perch just above the nest on the west side. At 10:32 the female Eaglet flew in and perched high above at to the east of the nest where she remained for my entire stay. At 10:36 an adult (could not determine which) flew in from the east with food and the male Eaglet went into the nest to eat while the adult went to the perch above the nest." </i><br/><br/>Here are Phil's photos taken on April 2 (used with his permission):
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575276/PHIL_Eaglet_APR_2_2019-01.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575276/PHIL_Eaglet_APR_2_2019-02.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/> </b>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575275MAR 22: Photo of eaglet helicoptering2019-03-29T13:10:51Z2019-03-29T13:10:51ZNewMexiKen
<b>Phil Martin provided this photo of the older (female) eaglet "helicoptering " on March 22 (hovering for several wing-beats). This activity normally precedes branching, as happened in this case.
<br/><br/>Photo is property of Phil Martin and is used with permission:</b><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575275/MartinHelicopteringMAR_22_2019DSC_6766-imp.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575274MAR 27: Both eaglets are branching!2019-03-27T12:23:33Z2019-03-27T12:23:33ZNewMexiKen
<b>Phil reported that when he visited the nest at 10:15 this morning, both of the eaglets climbed up on one of the nest support branches.
<br/><br/>Phil writes: <i>to my surprise, both Eaglets “Branched”. They perched together on the branch to the right of the nest, where the adults are usually seen perching. Within the hour, the adult female returned with breakfast. </i><br/><br/>In our experience, the first free flight of an eaglet has usually occurred within the week following an observation that it was branching.
<br/><br/>Photos are property of Philip Martin and are used with his permission.
<br/></b><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575274/Phil_Branching_1_IMG_8298.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575274/Phil_branching_2_IMG_8296.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575273March 26: Both eaglets active2019-03-27T12:12:38Z2019-03-27T12:55:46ZNewMexiKen
<b>Phil writes (March 26):
<br/><i>I was at the nest today at 09:45 AM. I observed the female eaglet standing on the nest. The male is in the nest on the right side and Pride was perched just above the nest.
<br/>Phil</i><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575273/Phil_MAR_26_2019_IMG_8189.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Phil again visited the nest at 4:15 PM on March 26 and found both eaglets to be very active and flapping. No branching was noted. Photos are property of Philip Martin and are used with his permission.
<br/></b><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575273/Phil_2_eaglets_IMG_8244.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575272MAR 25: Both Eaglets low in nest2019-03-26T10:02:19Z2019-03-26T10:02:19ZNewMexiKen
<b>I arrived at the nest at about 9:05 AM and watched for 45 minutes. For the first 15-20 minutes I saw no sign of activity and no eaglets or adults were visible. I was alarmed and called Phil, who had been out there the day before. He said both were OK and flapping their wings. No branching has been observed to date.
<br/><br/>So, I waited patiently and only a few minutes later, one, then another head appeared over the nest rim. Both eaglets had white feathers sticking to their bills, so they must have been resting or sleeping after a good meal.
<br/><br/>These were the best shots I could muster. Neither adult appeared while I watched. The male, P Piney 21 is on the right:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575272/40504270113_ced1b4883b_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>P Piney 21 & 22-- Note the feathers sticking to both of the eaglets' beaks:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575272/47417452812_97c2cbc27f_b.jpg" border="0"/></b>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575268MAR 16: Both eaglets flapping wings2019-03-16T10:58:27Z2019-03-16T10:58:27ZNewMexiKen
<b>The Pembroke Pines eaglets are now about 9 weeks old. The first (P Piney 21) hatched about 65 days ago. Eaglets from this nest over the past 9 breeding seasons have fledged, on average, at age of 86 days (Range: 65-92 days, Mode and Median 82 days). All of these dates were based upon ground observations, so there is room for error.
<br/><br/>This morning (between 8:50 and 9:45 AM) both eaglets were active. The male parent (Pride) was roosting close to the nest on the right support branch. The larger eaglet flapped frequently and hopped up a couple of times. She did not hover ("helicopter" or become airborne in place for several wing-beats) and neither has been reported to branch (climb out on limbs). First flight has been observed in seven past seasons, and occurred 4-8 days (average 6.4, Median 6 days) after branching and/or helicoptering was first observed.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575268/33519672858_5743f7647e_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575268/33519676078_7b180513eb_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>The two eaglets differ in size. The larger one has a rounded head, a deeper base to its bill, and its gape extends a bit further beneath the eye than that of the smaller one. Presumably the larger was hatched first and is a female (P Piney 21, the 21st known hatchling from this nest). She already looks as big or even bigger than the male parent. The head of P Piney 22 looks smaller and more angular with a low forehead, quite similar to that of the male parent.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575268/32453795057_303c2a4b92_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>P Piney 21 (female):
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575268/32453794597_447fb6620d_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>P Piney 22 (male):
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575268/40430097193_c69ecef3e4_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>She happens to have a bit more white in her plumage-- a few white streaks on her neck and upper chest and a small white breast patch, but these are individual variations and may not be reliable in telling them apart as they grow.
<br/><br/>The younger eaglet is presumed to be a male because he has not competed actively with the naturally more aggressive female and they seem to get along quite amicably. This has kept him from being injured and his caring parents have seen that he gets fed even though his sister is always first in line for food. Two females would expend much more energy competing and even fighting, greatly disadvantaging the younger one and could result in starvation or killing of the weaker nest-mate (siblicide).
<br/><br/>Interestingly, the measurements of eaglets change after their first molt as they enter their second year. Their juvenile flight and tail feathers are actually about 1 -1.5 inches longer than those of adults. This provides them with extra lift as they learn to fly.
<br/><br/>During the past week, both eaglets have been seen picking at food and presumably eating alone at the nest.
<br/><br/>I obtained a bonus photo this morning as a Great Blue Heron flew directly over the nest:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575268/33519677168_094bebc463_b.jpg" border="0"/></b>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575264MAR 10: Male Adult over west Miramar at 8:20 AM2019-03-11T09:16:38Z2019-03-11T09:16:38ZNewMexiKen
<b>Pride flew right over my head at 8:20 AM EDT as I was walking in the west Miramar Water Conservation Area about 2 miles SE of the nest. He was flying to the SE, headed from the nest area towards the large lake in Sunset Lakes subdivision. He can be recognized by the dark feather at the right corner of his tail, visible in these photos.
<br/></b><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575264/32408355017_985219bf6d_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575264/32408355317_dd3755e487_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575264/46627164544_a3ef4bb628_b.jpg" border="0"/>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575263MAR 9: Flapping wings2019-03-11T03:19:09Z2019-03-11T03:19:09ZNewMexiKen
<b>I had just missed seeing a feeding when I arrived at the nest around 9:30 AM. Luis had seen the male (Pride) fly in with a heron and saw the eaglets being fed. The male eaglet (P Piney 2) appeared to be picking at the prey over at the left side of the nest, but I did no see any food in his mouth.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575263/40382097893_af2b0b612a_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>The female (Jewel) was roosting on the nest support branch to the right.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575263/40382095883_1770790d83_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>The older eaglet flapped her wings and showed how the feathers had grown since my last photo.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575263/40382096763_528fac39a8_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>The older eaglet (P Piney 21) is on the right. Note how far the corner of her beak (gape) extends under her eye.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575263/46432361205_6c73cd2977_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575263/46432359495_52aa146f20_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>So far both eaglets have been flapping, but have not been any reports of "helicoptering" (lofting into the air) or branching (walking out of the nest on branches) which are usually observed during the week or so before the eaglets fledge.
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575256FEB 28: Eaglets are seven weeks old2019-03-01T12:10:28Z2019-03-01T12:10:28ZNewMexiKen
<b>I just missed the male bringing in prey when I joind two other nest watchers. The eaglets were calling loudly as I approached, and the male (Pride) was tearing at the prey and feeding the older eaglet (P Piney 21).
<br/><br/>She now looks even larger than her father! Her younger sibling crouched down and waited his turn. The prey appeared to be a fish.
<br/><br/>The eaglet waited patiently while Pride tore at the prey:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575256/47197517602_892268aa8b_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575256/33373668808_b256bdbdeb_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Her reward!
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575255FEB 23: Eaglets six weeks old2019-03-01T11:43:05Z2019-03-01T11:43:05ZNewMexiKen
<b>The younger eaglet (P Piney 22) was calling as if hungry, but no food was forthcoming and the adult roosted to the right the entire time we watched. Judging by body size and the extent to which the corner of their mouth (gape) extends below the eye, the older P Piney 21, on the left appears to be a female and her younger sibling is a male:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575255/47136878182_737abd46ba_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575255/33313529038_db736716a5_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>The older eaglet decides to stretch her wings, and P Piney 22 gets out of the way:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575255/40224127273_7e1c5ef57b_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Note the sheaths on the emerging flight feathers. They protect the blood vessels which will dry up when the feathers reach full size and the eaglet will pick them off:
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575254FEB 16: Family portrait and funny feeding2019-03-01T11:24:54Z2019-03-01T11:24:54ZNewMexiKen
<b>The two eaglets, now just over 5 weeks old, provided me with my first photo of the entire family together on the nest. Mom and Dad (Pride and Jewel) and P Piney 21 and 22:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575254/46391584664_ed372cc4b5_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575254/33240025288_aa850413fb_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>After their chicks hatch, the eagles often add to the soft lining of the nest. They bring in fresh grass and leaves. Some say this helps deter parasites. Indeed, they carried in some pods from the Flamboyant tree (AKA Royal Poinciana) which, like many other legumes (such as Lima Beans which are poisonous if not cooked) contain toxic substances and cyanide. I think they are also covering up some of the debris in the nest, "sweeping the dirt under the rug."
<br/><br/>We observed a rather humorous interaction. Pride was rearranging some nest lining materials and the younger eaglet, perhaps thinking it was a tasty morsel, grasped a clump of sod from his beak.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575254/33240024388_dd33294183_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575254/46391584064_315aa1fc5a_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Pride watched as the eaglet carried it away to the left side of the nest.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575254/32173293527_c3a4af3095_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575254/32173293057_5439969c15_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Pride tugged on the sod and retrieved it and finally replaced it on the floor of the nest.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575254/47115328801_c2e1d1248f_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>He then turned towards the eaglet as if to admonish it:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575254/47063001392_9646c36eab_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Ever alert, Pride flew up above the nest to drive off an intruding eagle. We could hear it in the trees behind and to the right but never saw it. Perhaps it was one of their progeny from a previous season, or a wandering adult:
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575251Feb 232019-02-23T16:13:55Z2019-02-23T16:13:55ZEddyHernandez
Passed by the nest today, enjoy the pic.<img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575251/_DSC1427.jpg" border="0"/>
tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575240Feb 17: One eaglet visible2019-02-20T06:22:12Z2019-02-20T06:22:12ZEddyHernandez
Stopped by the nest last Sunday, Feb 17th, was able to spot one eaglet, pics attached. <img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575240/0F0D4881-1EB0-4D85-803C-559CBCD924B5.jpeg" border="0"/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575240/83B0DF23-0F84-4DBB-97C3-654209081722.jpeg" border="0"/>
tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575242Feb 22 - Eaglets active and flapping; parent perched above nest2019-02-22T12:39:33Z2019-02-22T12:39:33Ztczig
I was at the nest today (2/22/19) about 11:30 a.m. At first, both eaglets were visible but still and quiet. As I was leaving, they started flapping. A parent was right above the nest to the right and was very still, just watching the eaglets (in my pics you can see the parent's foot; and in the last pic the parent is visible).
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575238At nest Sat. Feb 162019-02-17T19:11:30Z2019-02-17T19:11:30Ztczig
I was at the nest yesterday about noon. I "think" I saw the tiny heads of the eaglets, but not sure and my pictures neither confirmed or denied it. There was no movement as they were down in the nest. I also think 1 adult was perched right about the nest (I could see a yellow leg in my photos), but too many trees blocking it. It was NOT a good day for photos. Down the street a little, 2 people were taking photos of something in the trees with big cameras - so I would imagine the other adult was down there. So, really, I have nothing to report, other than I was at the nest, and I think I saw the 2 fuzz headed eaglets! :)
tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575224FEB 6: Pride drinking in puddle2019-02-07T09:41:17Z2019-02-07T09:41:17ZNewMexiKen
<b><i>Phil provided this alarming observation on FEB 6. Pride is facing away in the photo, with his head down into the roadside drainage ditch--</i><br/><br/>Ken, as I approached the nest area at 4:44, I observed Pride land on the grass on Pines Blvd. approximately 75 feet east of 208 Ave. We have seen him land there several times before. I watched and tried to photograph him.
<br/><br/>This is the best photo I was able to get. I did observe that he goes there to drink the water that puddles up there. He only remained for a couple minutes, at most. Than he took off north over Pines Blvd.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575224/PhilEagleDrinking.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>He narrowly missed being struck by a truck that was traveling east. Pride circled around and returned to the nest. He fed both Eaglets and than perched on a branch to the lower east of the nest. I watched him for about an hour then departed.
<br/><br/>Phil</b>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575223FEB 5: Excitement at the nest2019-02-06T13:38:21Z2019-02-06T13:38:21ZNewMexiKen
<b>Phil and I arrived at the nest at about 9:15 AM on February 5th. The female (Jewel) was roosting on the right nest support branch over the next 3/4 hour we occasionally caught sight of one eaglet. A day earlier we had seen two eaglets, the first hatched being the 21st offspring from this nest. The first eaglet from this nest fledged in 2008. Usually (about 3:1) the first eaglet is a female. We will call her P Piney 21. Loose branches on the nest rim made it difficult to focus on the eaglet, so my photos are not very sharp.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/46957257032_8a8101719f_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>At about 10:15 Phil had to leave, but said he was sure that there would be some action as soon as he was gone. We laughed and I decided to keep looking. After only a few minutes, at 10:18 AM, just as I was ready to depart, Jewel suddenly seemed agitated and kept looking up to the right (west).
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/32067778567_7aa51e05d0_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/>I am sure she heard something, although it was a few seconds before I heard the screams of her mate (Pride) and the calls of another bird which briefly roosted above the nest. Pride, still exchanging loud calls with the intruder, also seemed to have landed out of sight behind the nest. I thought it might have been another eagle, but its calls were different. I saw that it was an Osprey! Jewel immediately flew down and covered the nest as Pride flew off out of sight back to the west, either pursuing or being followed by the Osprey. Seven minutes later, at 10:25 AM, Pride landed from the right of the nest with a prey item which I could not identify but am almost certain it was a fish that he stole from the Osprey, which was now nowhere to be seen or heard.
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/47009080651_00bb662890_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/>Jewel then flew off to roost, as Pride occupied the nest and began to tear at the prey as the eaglet watched intently:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/46957261542_8c64021a62_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/47009082431_9e0260746d_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/32067776087_9c5fb43a5e_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Finally, Pride tore off a morsel for the eaglet...
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/47009082961_39697b95a3_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/46957262692_341470f191_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>...which she accepted eagerly:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/46095240465_21d90c2b43_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/46957263252_539a49d0da_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575223/46957264292_ec6e627f63_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Feeding was still going on when I left at 10:40. It is possible that the smaller eaglet was hiding and waiting its turn to be fed-- let's hope so. Phil was right, as he missed the action by only about three minutes!
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575213JAN 31: Two eaglets visible!2019-01-31T12:17:49Z2019-01-31T12:17:49ZNewMexiKen
<b>I arrived at the nest at about 10:15 Am this morning JAN 31. Phil drove up at the same time and we found the female (Jewel) roosting on the right support branch. At 10:34 AM our photos showed the top of an eaglet's head with one eye showing, just in front of the main trunk:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575213/46216326894_f286d6e157_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>We also saw motion over to the left and at 10:40 AM a second eaglet became visible:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575213/46216325944_b9dc45eeb4_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Both eaglets had their heads up at 10:41 AM:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575213/46940901471_ced79292cc_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Here they both are in their first "family photo" with Jewel up to the right:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575213/46216326644_e310f1fb18_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>The first eaglet was sitting high at 10:46 AM:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575213/46940901651_1c7113dd3d_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575213/46216327064_063db5e150_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575213/46216327294_9e021e73dd_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/></b>
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tag:bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com,2006:post-7575210JAN 28: Eaglets being fed but not seen at 9:05 AM2019-01-28T13:35:35Z2019-01-28T13:35:35ZNewMexiKen
<b>It was cold (53 degrees F) and wind blowing 10 MPH from the North-northwest when I arrived at 9:05 AM and watched until 9:35. The sky was cloudy and blowing branches often obscured the nest, poor for photograpy.
<br/><br/>The male (Pride) was on the nest but almost immediately his mate (Jewel) flew in from the left (east).
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575210/46856293952_5349f4b32d_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575210/46856295002_5841842e23_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>I could not tell if she had any prey, but Pride had already been working on a prey item and appeared to be feeding an unseen eaglet just in front of him near the center of the nest, as Jewel watched:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575210/46183483564_47142f3f64_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Pride then flew up to the right nest support branch and watched as Jewel began tending to unseen eaglet(s):
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575210/46856295392_0826e6fb9d_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>Jewel tore at the prey...
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575210/46183480624_eb59f28c97_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>...and began feeding small morsels to an unseen eaglet:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575210/46183470164_fbc470611c_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>After feeding the eaglet several limes, she continued to tear at the prey, turned her back to me and began feeding a probable second eaglet over to her right side:
<br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575210/46183476554_62f90db3c4_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/><img src="http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/file/n7575210/46183475894_1b92e873c0_b.jpg" border="0"/><br/><br/>When I departed she was still turned away and engaged in feeding. I think it unlikely that the eaglet changed position. As Phil observed yesterday, there appear to be at least two new eaglets. I'm sure that someone will catch sight of their heads very soon! </b>
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Ken Schneider
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