After watching the 18:00 feeding at the NE Florida Bald Eagle nest of Gabby and Samson, I don’t think we need to worry about Little Bit aka NE27. Both chicks are up by the adult and there is a fresh fish. I did a little over 2 minutes of recording. Little Bit is the eaglet in the back. Just watch him grab that fish! And look at that crop. This little eaglet has a whole new level of confidence.
Enjoy!
Thank you for joining me this evening. All is well at this nest. The more confidence Little Bit gets the more he will not be intimidated by his big sibling. Take care!
Thank you to the NEFlorida Bald Eagle and the AEF for their streaming cam where I took my video clip.
I went to the UK as a Commonwealth Scholar in 1990 and received my PhD from the University of Leicester in 1993. After three decades of university teaching, I retired to devote my time to the study of raptor behaviour. I am particularly interested in Ospreys and am working on a long term project on third hatch survival and siblicide in these raptors. My blog is a result of a fascination with my local wildlife and the desire to encourage others to love and care for birds! I live on the Canadian Prairies and prior to the pandemic travelled a lot. I am questioning the use of aviation fuel at the moment as we all strive to help our planet. My early research was in politics and art including British public statues exported to Southeast Asia and Vietnam Resistors that contributed much to Canadian ceramics. Books and articles were published on those subjects over a period of 3 decades. Now I am working on books for children so they can learn about the challenges our raptors face.
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Oh, that makes me so happy! That is precisely what it was meant to do, Betty. This little one is going to do great and Samson is a great Dad! 27 was still eating at the tail end of that fish and Samson made certain he got every morsel of fish.
Thanks Mary Ann! That makes me feel better and looks as if the little one is doing very well now and knows what and how to do to keep from getting bonked.
Good evening and take care!
Linda
Wonderful! Look at him go!! Made me smile, Mary Ann. Thank you so much!
Oh, that makes me so happy! That is precisely what it was meant to do, Betty. This little one is going to do great and Samson is a great Dad! 27 was still eating at the tail end of that fish and Samson made certain he got every morsel of fish.
It’s such a relief – and great to see that full crop of his!
You said that right! It seems Little Bit is over the hump. Yippeeeeee.
Thanks Mary Ann! That makes me feel better and looks as if the little one is doing very well now and knows what and how to do to keep from getting bonked.
Good evening and take care!
Linda
Yes, i think we can relax! This little one has learned some valuable life skills! It is fantastic – and it is my pleasure to let you know!