Both eagles seen Wednesday morning NOV 13

Posted by NewMexiKen on Nov 13, 2013; 6:01pm
URL: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Both-eagles-seen-Wednesday-morning-NOV-13-tp7573203.html

I arrived a little before 8:00 AM-- I think I saw Phil leaving just as I came by. There was one adult in the Melaleuca graveyard west of the nest. I believe it was the male, based on flat forehead and more tapered body. The light was bad and my shots turned out too dark. I got a shot of its head just in case it was the female-- it showed no signs of injury.







Mike L joined me shortly after I got there, and we saw a second adult circle over the nest and move to the southeast. I checked the nest area and it was not visible.

The first bird took flight and appeared to fly past the nest. There was a strong northerly wind and maybe it did not want to land downwind. In any event, when I went to the nest to check I found an adult there. I think it was the male but really am not sure.



This eagle then flew out toward the road and circled low several times before gaining altitude. It continued to circle higher and disappeared to the south.





While the eagle was circling, an immature Cooper's Hawk joined it for a minute or so.