The Black Eagles layed eggs again. According to chatter 'rufared', egg #1 was layed on August 14, 2013 and egg # 2 was layed on August 17/18, 2013. Incubation period is between 43-47 days. They are concerned about this clutch because of the weather.
IF this nesting season ever happens, this is what we might be able to see. Chatter, rufared pointed me in the direction of these cool videos of Verreaux eagles. AKA Black eagles. Thanks rufared!!
I immediately thought about the warning Pop gave us when we first found this nest. This is another one of those that usually only raises 1 baby no matter how many hatch. The dreaded Cain Story is still fresh on our minds from earlier this season. If the other egg does hatch and the same thing plays out here, could somebody tell me when it's over so I can start watching from that point?
I was watching the nest this morning... Mother got up and ruffled her feathers... there is some food in the nest... she eats and feeds the Little one some. She leaves... and father shows up for a few minutes to check on Little One. Leaves & Mother returns after a short bit. Little One did pop head up a few times to LQQk around.
*Sorry pics are a bit pixelated .*
“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” ― Ansel Adams
Here is some reading info on this black eagle pair I found interesting. They say Emoyeni is probably over 40 years old. Read on down towards the bottom and it tells of her mates over the years.
Here's another video of dad feeding the eaglet. The videos by Madarleso are so much clearer than others that video this nest. I wonder how that happens? Africam black eagles - Feeding by Dad 05.10.2013. Madárleső Kamerák video
A little after 1:00 CST this morning, I couldn't sleep, so I decided to watch the black eagles. Now I am concerned. One of the adult eagles was standing beside the nest with wings spread, sheltering the nest bowl, looking back, and calling. The shadow of some flying intruder flitted across the wall behind the nest. The parent continually look down at the nest, then over his/her shoulder. Large prey lay right at the edge of the nest, and he/she fed from it. There was no sign of the chick. Hopefully, the parent was only shielding the sun from the chick, who lay snuggled deep in the nest bowl.
Ahhh! Imagination looms large in the lone darkness of the wee hours. A bobble head just peeked out of the nest.
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GOT THESE PICS THIS AM ... FEEDING THE LITTLE ONE.
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So far, so good with this little one. SC posted a bunch of pictures in the gallery too. Amazing to see both parents together. It will be great to see this little one grow as food seems to be plentiful.
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What great reports and spectacular pictures from today on the Black Eagle nest. I am so glad there were Raptor fans there to help me feel like I was there sharing this with y'all. Thank you, everybody!!
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Read on down towards the bottom and it tells of her mates over the years.
