Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2018 & 2019
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-18
I just read an email from Holly. She thinks her Big Girl has a sibling in the nest! To be confirmed.
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-18
Back to the nest Tuesday June 19 to find an adult and eaglet visible in the nest. The adult was busy eating, eaglet watching, when it looked like the adult had something stuck down its throat. Many open beaked pictures were taken before eating resumed. The eaglet seemed consumed with watching the antics.
This must be 1 well fed eaglet, no calling out for food while the adult ate.
Adult mouth open. Mouth still open. Feeding continues, eaglet then grabbed the odd bite.
This must be 1 well fed eaglet, no calling out for food while the adult ate.
Adult mouth open. Mouth still open. Feeding continues, eaglet then grabbed the odd bite.
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-18
You had a good visit Sandra, thanks for the update and pics.
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-18
Thanks for the updates Sandra! Looks like a happy eaglet!
What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-18
I just got an email from Holly and her Big Pretty Girl fledged today. Ma and Pa were "very excited, proud, protective", "very aero dynamic". The 3 of them were "looping and flying in circuits". How amazing to watch!
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-18
I visited Wakefield Beach yesterday hoping to see Big Pretty Girl or the family. I watched the skies above the trees near the nest tree, scanned the beach but did not find any of them. It was very pleasant sitting in the sun by the water though. I saw a sea lion, was hoping it was an Orca but not.
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-18
I saw Holly yesterday and she says that twice now PBG has flown over low, turning, looping, showing off for her while she tries out her flying capabilities. Lucky lady is Holly!
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-19
There has been major road construction ongoing for months here, possibly 1 reason the eagles changed their nest location? A reason I have not been able to look for their new nest. I know it cannot be seen from Holly's house anymore so yesterday I visited the beach area at the bottom of Wakefield Rd. No road work being done. On looking up into the trees where I could hear eaglets chirping I did spot a white head but no nest. I hope you can find the perched eagle. The nest is there as eaglets are there chirping but not to be spotted.
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-19
Such a shame that the eagles had to move their nest. But I'm glad that you were able to find their new nest Sandra!
And that they have eaglets! Excellent news!!
And that they have eaglets! Excellent news!!
What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-19
Holly let me know May 10 that one of their eaglets is branching big time. It definitely sounded like more than one peeping away when I saw an adult in a tree there. Last year it was May 20 that a single eaglet was seen branching and 1 was seen flying June 30.
Compared to our eaglets on cam, just starting to get pin feathers, this is very early to be branching.
Compared to our eaglets on cam, just starting to get pin feathers, this is very early to be branching.
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-19
Holly reassures me that a big eaglet here is branching well and safely. Still only seeing 1, or perhaps 1 at a time as I heard more than 1 calling for food in April. Too bad we can't see the nest this year.
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2017-19
According to Holly there has been a fledge here. Around mid June I believe. Early again this year!
Re: Wakefield nest near the Strait of Georgia, Sechelt BC, 2018 & 2019
I will lock this thread now to open a new one for 2020 HERE.