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First I have to be completely honest with you. I have been doubting myself over the last 2 weeks, wondering which eaglet is which. I have been observing them closely from day one as you know. Vic was hatched on April 6 and Sid April 7. Vic was ahead of Sid in the first few weeks by virtue of that 24 hr head start. We all saw Vic’s dominance from the beginning. Vic would harass Sid in order to b...

Such wonderful light with the setting sun 🌞 I could watch such beautiful close ups for hours . “Eagles and eaglets often handle higher temperatures just like a dog, by panting (an open mouth with increased respiration). There is a hole in the tongue that is connected to the respiratory system.”

It’s been a long exciting day for the Whitehead family (me too 😉) Not only did both eaglets fledge the nest all three, Ellie,Vic and Sid spent a long warm summer’s evening enjoying time together in and around the nest. I can only assume Eddy is out of town on a business trip. In all seriousness though it’s quite common that at the male eagles are not as involved at this time. I’ve only seen Edd...

I find this to be a very interesting video - the whole 8 minutes of it. What I see is Sid back on one of her favourite perches, the one that Ellie uses quite frequently. We see Vic leave his usual perch and come into the nest to get in more practice. Watch how attentive Sid is as we watch Vic make several take offs and landings. It’s almost like Sid is encouraging him. Eventually Vic not only t...

Once again I observe Vic observing Sid as she keeps mainly on the 3-4 closest trees. Ellie has come and gone a couple of times throughout the afternoon.

Sid hears Ellie’s call for food and returns to the nest. BIG DAY FOR SID!

Sid spends time getting the lay of the land.

Mean while as Sid is in our neighbour’s large cedar tree Vic continues to practice on his one and only perch.

First I have to be completely honest with you. I have been doubting myself over the last 2 weeks, wondering which eaglet is which. I have been observing them closely from day one as you know. Vic was hatched on April 6 and Sid April 7. Vic was ahead of Sid in the first few weeks by virtue of that 24 hr head start. We all saw Vic’s dominance from the beginning. Vic would harass Sid in order to b...

It almost looks like Sid drops by to give Vic some encouragement.

Looks like Sid was caught out on one of the lower branches below the nest when Ellie arrives with a snack. In the opening shot we see Vic looking down at Sid saying “how did you get down there?” Within a minute or so you can see both eaglets recognize the incoming call from mom and Vic immediately heads to the nest. You can tell Sid is trying to think how do I get back ?! Yes I know … so much g...

Vic and Sid are entering their 12 week. “From twelve-sixteen weeks, the young eagles hone flight and landing skills, and experience hunting and foraging on their own for the first time. Juveniles have poor skills at this early stage, so they depend on their parents for food. Most eaglets will still return to the nest tree for food deliveries and rest, although they spend the day flying and hunt...

Vic and Sid are entering their 12 week. “From twelve-sixteen weeks, the young eagles hone flight and landing skills, and experience hunting and foraging on their own for the first time. Juveniles have poor skills at this early stage, so they depend on their parents for food. Most eaglets will still return to the nest tree for food deliveries and rest, although they spend the day flying and hunt...

It’s been a busy morning in the nest. Vic and Sid are entering their 12 week. “From twelve-sixteen weeks, the young eagles hone flight and landing skills, and experience hunting and foraging on their own for the first time. Juveniles have poor skills at this early stage, so they depend on their parents for food. Most eaglets will still return to the nest tree for food deliveries and rest, altho...

Eaglets Sid and Vic. June 28, 2024

Sid continues to explore the higher branches. June 26, 2024

Eaglet/Fledgling Sid . June 26, 2024

❤️ THEN … NOW 😳 June 24, 2024

❤️ THEN … NOW 😳 June 24, 2024

Eaglet’s first flight ❗️ 🦅 June 23, 2024

Ellie brings in a snack. June 22, 2024

Eaglet Sid making progress! June 21, 2024

Sid branching out! June 21, 2024

Eaglet Sid “branching “ for the first time! June 21, 2024

Ellie checking in … June 21, 2024

Ellie checking in …. June 21, 2024

Eaglets Vic and Sid getting along just fine. 🦅🦅June 21, 2024

Eagle eyes. June 20, 2024

Eaglet Vic branching out. June 20, 2024