Female sitting low in nest OCT 30

[NewMexiKen]

Mary Lou and I observed the nest for about 15 minutes beginning at 8:15 this morning. The female was usually sitting deep in the nest, and the male was roosting next to the nest. The female was facing to the left at first, then stood up higher and  put her head down low as if rearranging the nest materials or possibly turning one or more eggs. Will need a longer period of observation in order to determine whether she is indeed incubating. This would be quite early for egg laying, based upon observations in previous years.

[Lisa G]

Great Pictures Ken :) People have been going to the nest in the early evening and stating they are not seeing the eagles . So I really wonder if she has laid any eggs yet . But time will tell . I know she was laying in the nest a few weeks ago also . Thanks for posting your Great pictures nice to See Pride & Joy in there tree :):)

[NewMexiKen]

Thanks, Lisa. When the female does begin incubation she may be invisible or nearly so much of the time. That is why observers should try to stay a bit longer and look especially closely just in case they see her head pop up. Since this pair normally has not laid their first egg until early to mid-December (earliest November 24th) I will be surprised if the event has already occurred.