On Saturday 13 July 2019 there was super exciting news – a second adult Eagle was spotted flying with Makatsa. I was at the Gardens early on Sunday morning to see what was happening.
There was lots of speculation – She was feedign the chick until the Friday, but she brought no food to the nest the entire Saturday. If Makatsa had not deserted the nest yet, would she now? Would the Eagles mate this late in the season? Only time would tell.
I headed up to the top of the waterfall. The Eagles soon appeared. I I am correct, this is the new boy.
And this is the lovely and Brave Makatsa.
While at the top of the waterfall the Cape Rock Thrush also came to say hi.
The Eagles soon started their arial display. They would fly up and down, very close together.
I also spotted the little Eagle on the nest. In the four hours I spent at the top of the waterfall, Makatsa only visited the nest twice, each time for a few seconds. The chick looked so healthy and was very active. The thought of Makatsa abandoning him was absolutely heartbreaking.
The adult Eagles continued their display. 
It almost seemed as if this was some sort of courtship. Just look how truly magnificent they are!
And of course the welcoming committee was ever present!
Eventually I had to leave. Near the gate I saw this beautiful Brown-hooded Kingfisher.
