April 20, 2018
Eaglets see their parents handling sticks and nesting materials. Is it play, learning, or a little bit of both when the eaglets begin to explore and move materials with their own beaks? Today, D30 nibbled on and moved a small stick before turning to Mom's tail. The inquisitive eaglets are expanding their nest explorations and beginning to experiment with their rapidly growing beaks, talons, and toes. Watch out, world!
It was uneasy day for Mom, who spent much of the day peal-calling to Dad. Her unease was compounded by the presence of an unknown male eagle (UME), who was not aggressive towards Mom and the eaglets, but did perch above N2B - far closer to the nest than Mom cared for,