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trailhiker wrote:
Boy, that's some projectile Mom shot out! Must have strong muscles you-know-where Seems like the nestlings are born with knowing not to foul the nest; I noticed that when I watched the Red-tail nest a few years back. Good shots (literally) and captions, Lou.
Best Wishes,
Steve
Thanks Steve and not just that part but also that is one of the reasons they build with sticks, (good drainage). Most raptors will also keep gathering fresh hay, pine or Helmlock branches to line the nest and help keep the young off the bottom. I have watched eagles do it by gathering hay from a horse stall at a near by stable.
The owner used to sit on his porch and watch as they would come regular after the young had hatched. I hate to tell you this but my buddy back a few years ago when I was doing banding with them (DEC) was almost to the nest after a long climb of about 100 feet when I saw one of the young stick his buttt over the edge and as I hollowed up to Scott to watch out he looked up and I'll leave the rest to you. I will say we still all rember the band that was put on that bird that day, V00
will always be remembered.
Lou
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