Re: eagle nest

Posted by NewMexiKen on
URL: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/eagle-nest-tp4073643p4074027.html

I don't want to be an alarmist, but no one has seen two eagles at the same time since November 11, over two weeks ago. All photos since then have been of the same individual, as identified by the brown tip on a single outer tail feather. The one that has been seen has been engaged in building the nest. I believe both sexes participate in this task. If one of the pair has indeed gone missing, and it is the male, the female is more likely to abandon the nest in search of a mate. A lone male is said to remain more faithful to the nest territory, and try to attract another mate to join him there.

Let's be vigilant and continue to report all sightings and activities. I photographed the pair actively courting in early December, two years ago. Last year the female laid eggs in mid-December.