Re: Eagle at the vicinity of the Nest

Posted by NewMexiKen on Aug 26, 2016; 10:09am
URL: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Eagle-at-the-vicinity-of-the-Nest-tp7574562p7574563.html

Beautiful photos, Juan! It will be important to determine whether this bird and mate will breed here again this fall. Restoration/renovation of the nest usually begins by late September or early October. The shape of this bird suggests that it is a male, but it is easier to determine this if both are seen together. Male is generally smaller and body is more tapered towards the tail. Females have a noticeably longer hallux  (hind toe) and the gape of beak may extend back to or beyond the middle of her eye.

We never determined whether this nest produced any eaglets last season, though they were seen at the nest numerous times during breeding season.

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