A very grey, dull, overcast, cloudy and at times showery morning, turned into a most beautiful morning! It was quiet bird-wise and people-wise being a long weekend and not so pleasant weather. When the showers started, I debated whether to head on home but thought otherwise, a little rain won't hurt me. I strolled along the backside of the Sanctuary stopping at an opening through the trees so I could see across the river. As I zoomed in on the Bald Eagle's nest across the river, I spotted unusual movement. I leaned against a fence post to help with steadiness as I peered through my lens at full zoom. I uttered a very loud ooohhh! This is what I saw, Mom feeding her Eaglet! I was so excited! I'm so proud for the parents! I even felt emotional! I showed the photo to another birder and he suggested the Eaglet is probably a day or two old. I wish the family well and hope the Eaglet gets to live its best life!
So wonderful and so amazing.
ReplyDeleteI too wish the family well and hope the Eaglet gets to live its best life!
All the best Jan
This was a gift to see this!
DeleteAn exhilerating exceptional moment.
ReplyDeleteIt sure was and I am so glad I did a second round as the first time Mom was just sitting low in the nest.
DeleteWow! That was an awesome find. It's difficult to have a look at that distance.
ReplyDeleteThis was the best I could capture with it being so far away. While chatting with others today and other days, lots of people have no idea the nest is over there.
DeleteWhat a great sight to see! Great capture! Take care, have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteSeeing this made my day!
DeleteIt is very encouraging, and incredibly heartwarming to see these eagles doing so well. Thanks for keeping tabs on them.
ReplyDeleteYesterday when I returned for another visit, the parents were both at the nest watching over the Eaglet but I could not see it this time.
DeleteI did the same “ohhh” before I even read your notes. So glad you ventured out on such a miserable day …what a special reward you got! ❤️Norma
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