March 2022
It was a very misty morning when I arrived at the end of March. I soon spotted both eagles near the nest. A short while after I arrived they mated, and would mate another two times before I left. I tried to think if I had ever seen them “doing the deed” before, but I think this was a first for me.
As the light improved, they started flying. Their flight patterns were different than normal, and they stayed quite low at first. But it provided excellent views.
In between mating sessions they also brought more nesting material to the nest.
It was a short visit, but it set the scene for what will hopefully be anther exciting year with our eagles.
July 2022
I did visit briefly in June and got a glimpse of the little Eaglet when it was about 3 weeks old. By the time I visited again in mid-July, the youngster had already molted into its brown feathers.
You could see that Makatsa was doint the “potty training” – this is evident from white markings on her wing!
August 2022
I visited again on Women’s Day, and the chick had filled out even more. He was now actively exercising his wings. Both parents looked on proudly.
He continued his practicing throughout the morning.
Makatsa and Mahlori brought nesting material to the nest. The chick did not seem happy that they did not bring food!
One of them landed in a tree not far from me.
Seeing these birds in flight takes my breath away every time.
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