Nesting Eagles

[Shovelbuck]

What a spring it's been! A month ago I seen my first wild Whooping Crane, and now, after all my years in the woods, I've seen my first nesting eagles. I realize a lot of folks have seen this before but around my part of the country, it's very rare. I feel blessed that they allowed me a glimpse of their lives this past weekend.
I hope they have a successful year and continue to use this nest for years to come.

 

[KnuckleDragr]

Nice pics, Shovel! Here in central Iowa we can see them quite frequently. There's definitely no mistaking an eagle nest. They are about the size of a wash machine! Hopefully they stick around for ya.

 

[Cyclone27]

Thanks for sharing these! I am absolutely fascinated by bald eagles, beautiful birds and great pictures!

 

[AZHunter]

That's awesome, Jay! Unfortunately, we've lost 3 individual bald eagles from breeding pairs in the last few weeks. All three to lead poisoning.

Keep following them and send pics when the young are fledging. :way:

 

[Shovelbuck]

Keep following them and send pics when the young are fledging. :way:

Photos after any day now will unfortunately not happen. The farmer is planting his corn this week and I will no longer be able to get to the spot where I took these pics. I could get directly under the nest but I don't want to get that close. I will be watching off and on from a distance though with a spotting scope.