Eagle side-kick
p.1 #1Eagle side-kick
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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Jul 07, 2026 at 12:55 PM
p.1 #2Eagle side-kick
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
Morris
Jul 07, 2026 at 03:03 PM
p.1 #3Eagle side-kick
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!
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!
Jul 07, 2026 at 05:21 PM
p.1 #4Eagle side-kick
Malka_1 wrote:
MorrisI 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!
That's dad :-}
Morris
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
That's dad :-}
Morris
Jul 07, 2026 at 06:19 PM
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p.1 #5Eagle side-kick
morris wrote:
MorrisI 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!That's dad :-}
Morris
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.
Malka_1 wrote
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
Morris
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.
Jul 08, 2026 at 07:10 AM
p.1 #6Eagle side-kick
Malka_1 wrote:
MorrisI 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!That's dad :-}
MorrisI 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
morris wrote
Malka_1 wrote
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
Morris
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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Jul 08, 2026 at 02:58 PM
p.1 #7Eagle side-kick
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?".
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?".
Jul 08, 2026 at 08:12 PM