The past week I have been near eagle nests on Damariscotta Lake, Megunticook Lake and the Saint George River. As the season has progressed it has been interesting to watch the young birds grow. Last week I first noticed that one of the adults was not always right around the nest. Indicating that the chicks had gotten big enough to lessen the worry of them being eaten by a crow or other bird had diminished. Then the young birds heads appeared over the edge of the nest and it was possible to see the them checking out the world below or begging for a fish from a nearby adult.
Early this week, I noticed considerable wing flapping inside the nest followed yesterday by a young eagle standing on the edge of the nest. It won’t be long now until they are perched on the nearby branches and actually flying around by late next month. The fact that eagles and ospreys have become so common in my lifetime is truly amazing.
Add new comment