Observation, September 24, 2018

A cell tower observation with both Bald Eagles. They seem to be getting more in the open following the departure of local Ospreys.

Honey Bee pair observed September 4, 2018

I was very quite giddy to come across not one but TWO Honey Beeagles on a tower this afternoon. I am hoping this is the same pair from this past season's failed nest. Typically, Bald Eagles start getting together again as the summer visiting Ospreys head for warmer climates for the Winter. 

A Four Eagle Rainy Afternoon

A quick, rainy afternoon visit to check on the Eagles disclosed the 2 adults on the Osprey nest tower and 2 juveniles on separate trees along the river. The adults were not happy to see the youngsters in their territory.

 One of the adults chased a juvenile from the tree and although I didn't quite get the entire bird in some photos, it gives you some idea of how quickly things can unfold.

Due to the rain, all photos were taken from my car, some from a considerable distance.

The Honey Bee Pair: Togther Again

The morning started out with the juvenile Bald Eagle flyover.

I guess that brought out the adults to defend their territory. I was pretty sure it was the female that I saw perched on the Osprey nest tower, just due to the size. But when the second eagle landed beside it, the difference in size was apparent. That's the male landing and perched to the left in the first 2 photos of them together.

I then switched my location to try to view the female's leg/foot that was injured in the attack. So, in the last two photos, that's the female on the left. I could not get a good view of her foot, though. They did a lot of preening and warned off a couple of Ospreys that came into view.

It was good news seeing them sitting together and according to Reese Lukei, there is still time for a second mating and second clutch.

Nest Observations: March 15, 2018.

After about a 2 hour observation around the nest area, an Eagle, the male, I believe, flew in and settled in or near the nest, out of sight.
After 47 minutes, it left after vocalizing.

It did not return after 20 minutes, nor did another Eagle appear. I observed an adult pair, circling high overheard above Rosemont Forest Elementary School, as I headed home.

Banded Bald Eagle "RN" returns

Special banded Bald Eagle visitor "RN" was back for lunch at Honey Bee this afternoon. RN was banded at False Cape State Park at the nest in May, 2016 by the Center for Conservation Biology.

Honey Bee Nest Update

Mr. Reese F. Lukei, Jr. emailed me this afternoon that the new Honey Bee pair are no longer incubating eggs. He spent a couple of hours there this morning and during that time the female never came to the nest. The male was just guarding the nest.
There is still a possibility of re-mating and laying a second clutch of eggs. I personally remain hopeful. I was out there for several hours today and saw the pair perched together on a tower and some activity in the nest tree. I plan to continue to actively monitor this nest.