I missed this note from ‘A’ and I know you will want to have the latest news on the Sea Eaglet fledglings!
October 30: Adults were seen down on the river just before 7am and were heard duetting. During the day, they have been seen with prey, circling over the wetlands and further. At times ,Lady was circling with a fish. Both Lady and Dad landed on the Parade Ground (between the DC and the river) – then flew off again. Late in the afternoon – all were seen in the Nature Reserve wetlands, between the river and the nest. First one eaglet, then the other, were spotted in the saltmarsh or mudflats. One adult was seen on the ground as well, the other nearby. It is probable that at least one of the eaglets has had a feed. It’s a relief to confirm that the adults have found the young ones and that all are safe. Later, both eaglets were seen in a tree and one of the parents flew by with a fish. Where will they explore tomorrow?
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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