Azalea Back At Stumpy Lake 11/09
November 9, 2011Camellia Leaves Landfill – Now Near Wakefield, VA
November 12, 2011The female brought in a green pine bough this morning (photo 1,2,3) and the male contributed a stick (photo 4), and relocated the green pine bough (photo 5). After placing the sticks they both left. End of construction for this morning. Photos from web cam.
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Reese, thanks for keeping us updated. Looks like they might use this nest. I am anxious to see how this season turns out. First year breeding is unpredictable.
Thank you Reese for updates and pictures! This is very encouraging to see more nest building! We’re all so excited for this upcoming season! Are there any indications that she is impregnated?
Response – Way too soon. January more likely
Great photos Reese, thank you. The nest doesn’t look quite big enough to me, but I suppose they are not done with it yet.
Shades of nesting past. Dad rearranging the boughs and sticks. New Mom appears to be questioning his decorating skills.
My imagination at work. Thanks Reese.
Thanks Reese! Those last two shots are hilarious– it’s very difficult not to impute human emotions and motivations to that eagle body language!
Looks like they are already “decorating” the surrounding branches in anticipation of a “white Christmas”, too…
I think she is telling him where to put them. You know how women are – move it here – no here – no there – no back over there! It is so good to see them working together – thankful we get to see this again! Thank you Reese for all you do and for bringing eagle education to so many.
There’s a saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” I think it’s fitting…
Have to laugh at pic. 5 and her posture looking at him rearranging. Men! lol
Thank you Reese for keeping us updated, can’t wait til the cam is turned on.
Reese, with your experience and watching these two working on the nest, do you believe this will be the nest they will use or is there still a chance they might start another? When would be too late to build a new one?
Response – I believe this is their nest for this season. Not too late to start another one, but I think this is their home.
As usual, Reese. Many beautiful pictures of our new couple. Looks like they r working hard getting their new home ready….Building on a great and loving base. Is he trying to take charge, or is the “old Man” just trying to impress his new young lady? Our prevous couple worked so very well together, building, and feeding the family, I hope that these two will be the same. THANK YOU.
He just better not get too bossy and finicky and scare her away!! Nah. She’s too smart for that!! she knows she has a good catch!! Just think how CLOSE January actually is!! Thanks for the news, Reese!
“The more things change, the more they stay the same.”
I had to laugh at the memories these pictures evoked! Dad wasn’t fondly nicknamed “sticks” without reason 🙂
Thank you again for your posts Reese. They bring a smile to my heart.
Hope springs eternal!
I love the photos, Reese. Can’t wait until the eagle cam is turned on for the new season. This looks just like a repeat of previous years – male rearranging and female looking at him. Thanks for the updates.
Thank you keeping us updated on the nest activities. Almost as good as being there. Some of the branches look like fresh cut ends. Do eagles break off limbs for nests? And do they use beaks or talons, if they do break them off?
Response – Yes, eagles break branches off with both their beaks and talons.
Oh what joy!!! Thanks Reese!
Thank you, Reese, for sharing. Can’t hardly wait until the camera is on for all to see. January will be here before we know it.
Thanks for the updates. Was wondering how rare it is for a new female to take up residence with an established male at an existing nest site?
Response – Happens all the time. Not unusual at all.
Reese, thanks for being our eyes. Can’t wait for the cam but my question is since the female seems young, will Dad Norfolk have to teach her or will things happen naturally? Is it programmed into her?
Response – Part of both instinct and learning. Probably not much dufferent than for humans.