Branching

"Branching is a developmental milestone when the chicks begin to venture out of the nest and into the surrounding limbs. It typically begins at about 9-10 weeks of development." ~ the Center for Conservation Biology
I observed this eaglet out of the nest on a branch today. It eventually moved back into the nest for a possible nap. The eaglets are close to 10 weeks old.

May 10

The eaglets were very active late today and gave many sweet photo opportunities. Here is a sample:

9 Weeks Old

The 2 eaglets are now about 9 weeks old. Branching, a developmental milestone, is their next task. This could happen any day now, as they explore moving out of their nest onto adjacent branches on the nest tree.

May 3.

A few pics from Friday, May 3.
The eaglets were alone for a good bit during my visit. At least one parent was located down on the river and the other was probably in the area but not in the nest tree. One did a nice fly by. Hopefully, they will begin branching next week. Branching is a developmental milestone.

May 1

The eaglets are 8 weeks old this week. They appear to be more more active in the nest and can occasionally be heard, probably begging for food. They are also continuing to jump and flap their wings in the nest.

April 20! Mom snags a huge Carp!

A torrential rainstorm flooded the golf course overnight, stranding a few carp in shallow water on the golf course. The course was closed because of flooding, so I put on my rain boots and took a walk.  I found the carp first, surrounded by Vultures. But soon, both parent eagles appeard. The carp was too heavy for the first one, so the second one flew in and grabbed it, although it had some difficulty also. I' am guessing this was the "Mom" eagle. She flew off and the babes ate a large dinner!

April 19. Six weeks old.

The eaglets are now about 6 weeks old. They are pretty visible at the nest if you, as the observer, are willing to put in some time and wait for an appearance. One parent is always close by.