February 25-Attack on the Nest

An intruding adult Bald Eagle launched an attack on the Honey Bee nest this afternoon.

The intruding Eagle.

It appeared to attack two or possibly three times. In all instances, it brought the incubating adult off the nest to pursue it, as well as the mate.

  The second attack. The adults defend the nest.

 The incubating adult was off the nest for about 20 minutes at one point, which made me quite nervous....actually I was a nervous wreck!

 But they always returned and finally one settled down nicely and I left.