I thought it was a hawk which are dime a dozen around here, but took the photos anyway. To my surprise and delight, it was a bald eagle, not frequently seen at our little suburban lake, and first time for me. It was even more fascinating to see a tiny spec following, or, perhaps, chasing, this massive, majestic bird. Not the greatest quality due to running out of reach and daylight.
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morris wrote:
Those RWBB shore are determined to defend their nests. I have a photo of one riding the back of an eagle and pecking it's neck.
Morris
I was wondering if it was red wing black bird (now, who picked that name??), but it was hard to tell at that distance. Thanks for confirming. Don't mess with a mother!
Malka_1 wrote:
I was wondering if it was red wing black bird (now, who picked that name??), but it was hard to tell at that distance. Thanks for confirming. Don't mess with a mother!
I assumed it was a mother since, as per my quick read, only mothers sit on nests. But I see what you mean now - coloring is different. So, "don't mess with parents!"
Malka_1 wrote:
I assumed it was a mother since, as per my quick read, only mothers sit on nests. But I see what you mean now - coloring is different. So, "don't mess with parents!"
Would love to see your picture of neck pecking.
Some birds trade places on the nest while others don't. The RWBB is an example a type of bird that mom dose all the incubation. Here is my photo of the male RWBB riding a Bald Eagle.
Morris
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morris wrote:
Some birds trade places on the nest while others don't. The RWBB is an example a type of bird that mom dose all the incubation. Here is my photo of the male RWBB riding a Bald Eagle.
Morris
Great picture, thanks for sharing! I am sure it's me projecting, but the eagle looks confused: "what, who's starting up with me?".
