Closing The Journal

There was a lot of activity with the Eagles this month especially from the 15th through the 21st. Sighting one adult nearly every day, hearing chatter and occasional chirping coming from the nesting were all good signs. But then I noticed that there were two immatures hanging around the nesting area and returning daily.

 It is very possible that they were the immatures from 2013. I have learned from the experts, it is not uncommon for them to return to the nesting area for free food and become confrontational with the adults...their parents!  

Then one day I heard a ruckus...a big ruckus...a lot of chirping, shrieking...screaming Eagles, if you will. I spent a lot of time outside that day...listening, watching, waiting for an adult to appear.

However, what I did observe were the two immatures leave the nesting area.  Soaring over our yard, they headed due North followed by TWO adults from the nesting area causing me to say out loud, "Both are off the nest. This can't be good...not if they are on eggs."

And so I waited (which killed me) for a five days and finally went in Sunday, the 26th.

The nest was quiet. No signs of life. No chirping...not a sound...even as I walked closer than I should to the nesting area...not a chirp, no warning sounds...nothing.  

 I went back in late today after seeing the adults occasionally throughout the week.  Once again, no sign of activity around the nest.  I have been told by the experts that either they abandoned the nest, the nest was "unsuccessful" or the egg didn't hatch.  

So it looks like I will be closing the journal for this year.

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